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Grants for Nonprofits - Natural Resources

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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 and conservation efforts across the western United States, targeting states, tribes, and water-related organizations.

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
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
Small Town Big Trees Grant
$5,000
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2026

This grant provides funding to small Indiana communities and nonprofit organizations to enhance urban forestry initiatives, protect and expand tree canopies, and promote sustainable environmental practices.

Environment
City or township 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
25 Million Trees Nursery Discount Program
$46,200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2026

This program provides financial support to a wide range of organizations and individuals in New York to produce and distribute tree seedlings, promoting reforestation and environmental restoration efforts across the state.

Environment
Small businesses
U.S. Mission New Zealand Annual Program Statement
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to New Zealand)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in the U.S. and New Zealand to develop programs that strengthen economic, scientific, and cultural ties between the two countries.

Business and Commerce
Independent school districts
Biological Nutrient Removal Program
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of the Environment
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to publicly owned wastewater treatment plants to upgrade their systems for better nitrogen removal, improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Environment
County governments
Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Grant Program
$5,909,575
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, municipalities, and private businesses in Vermont for projects that replace or upgrade diesel vehicles and equipment with electric alternatives to reduce harmful emissions and promote cleaner transportation technologies.

Environment
City or township governments
Donna Murrill Wildfire Fund
$25,000
North Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal entities in Northern California to implement wildfire prevention and mitigation projects that enhance community resilience and reduce fire risks.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Holohil Grant Program
$2,500
Holohil Systems
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This program provides radio telemetry equipment to conservation researchers worldwide, focusing on projects that promote scientific research and conservation efforts, particularly for underrepresented species and in remote areas.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Upstate Community Grants Program
$1,000
South Carolina Native Plant Society (Upstate Chapter)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations, community groups, and schools in Upstate South Carolina for projects that protect and educate about native plants and ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
$5,250
Oklahoma Monarch Society
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to individuals and organizations in select Oklahoma counties for creating new native plant habitats that benefit pollinators and wildlife, particularly monarch butterflies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Biological Oceanography
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fundamental studies on marine ecosystems and biological processes in various aquatic environments, including oceans and Great Lakes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity Grant Program
$50,000
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of environmental projects and initiatives aimed at promoting conservation, sustainability, and community engagement in Appalachian Ohio and the Muskingum Watershed.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund
Contact for amount
Contra Costa County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in Contra Costa County to enhance fish and wildlife resources through habitat improvement, public education, and scientific research projects.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Zoos, Botanical Gardens, and Aquaria Operational Support Grant Program
$45,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations in New York that manage natural heritage collections, helping them enhance public education and maintain their living and preserved biological specimens.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support for conservation projects on private lands to restore and protect habitats for at-risk wildlife, including migratory birds and endangered species, through partnerships with various organizations and landowners.

Natural Resources
State governments