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Grants for Nonprofits - Natural Resources

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Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climate Program Office FY 2026 - Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA)
$1,800,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to interdisciplinary teams working with regional stakeholders to enhance climate resilience and preparedness in nine designated areas across the United States facing increasing weather-related hazards.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,000,000
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to marinas and parks for developing and improving facilities that accommodate transient recreational boaters with vessels 26 feet or longer.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Statewide Recycling Market Development Grant
$300,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota businesses and organizations in enhancing recycling infrastructure and developing markets for recyclable materials to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Environment
Small businesses
Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation
$3,000,000
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This grant provides funding for research and monitoring projects aimed at understanding and managing the impacts of ocean acidification, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms on California's marine ecosystems and public health.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
MDOT Urban Tree Program Grant
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support for community organizations in Maryland to plant trees in areas affected by transportation projects, focusing on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
$25,000
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for conservation projects focused on threatened species worldwide, prioritizing efforts that protect animals, plants, and fungi in their natural habitats.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention And Reactivation) Grant Program
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Wisconsin for projects that promote safe and ethical hunting by recruiting new hunters, especially adults, women, and families, while addressing barriers to participation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Healthy Lakes & Rivers Grants
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to implement affordable practices that improve water quality and habitat along shorelands.

Environment
County governments
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction
$10,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to community water systems in California for constructing and improving water infrastructure to ensure safe and clean drinking water for residents, particularly those in need.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2027

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative projects that improve water management, enhance supply reliability, and restore ecosystems in the western United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
Time Land Purchase Grant Program
$100,000
This is My Earth (TiME)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to conservation NGOs worldwide for purchasing and protecting land that is vital for biodiversity and at risk of destruction.

Environment
Nonprofits
Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program
$500,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This program provides funding to Colorado communities and organizations to reduce conflicts with black bears by implementing effective attractant management and deterrent strategies.

Environment
County governments
Baseline Water Quality Data Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations to collect and analyze baseline water quality data in areas affected by natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania.

Environment
City or township governments
Recycling Assistance Grant Program
$150,000
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, nonprofits, and businesses in West Virginia to develop and improve recycling initiatives and public education efforts aimed at reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability.

Environment
County governments
Environmental Research & Education Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Environmental Research & Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that improve sustainable solid waste management practices, focusing on climate change, emerging contaminants, and materials recycling.

Environment
Nonprofits
Indiana Community Recycling Grant Program
$100,000
Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in Indiana to enhance recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives.

Environment
County governments
Marine Geology and Geophysics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers studying geological and geophysical processes in marine environments, including ocean basins and the Great Lakes, to enhance our understanding of Earth's marine systems and their significance.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
Contact for amount
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations focused on conserving and restoring North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.

Natural Resources
State governments