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Grants for Nonprofits - Natural Resources

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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
Sustainable Communities Grant Program
$25,000
Delaware Nature Society
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, recreational authorities, and nonprofit organizations in Delaware and Maryland for projects that promote environmental stewardship and enhance community resilience against climate-related challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program
$2,000,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies for projects that manage invasive weeds and restore wildlife habitats across Montana's ecologically significant landscapes.

Natural Resources
State governments
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
RELX Environmental Challenge
$75,000
RELX
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve environmental sustainability through clean water, sanitation, and ocean health solutions, targeting both nonprofit and for-profit organizations worldwide.

Environment
Individuals
FY26 Marine Turtle Conservation for Sustainable U.S. Fisheries Grant Program
$220,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations and individuals to develop projects that conserve endangered marine turtle populations while promoting sustainable practices in U.S. commercial fisheries, particularly in the Pacific Islands Region.

Environment
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
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative engineering solutions that protect human and ecological health by addressing pollution and improving environmental quality.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grants For Friends Group
$60,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit groups and friends organizations in Wisconsin for improving recreational facilities and restoring habitats on state properties.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Focused Investment Partnerships (FIPs) Grant Program
$15,000,000
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to collaborative partnerships of public and nonprofit entities in Oregon for large-scale ecological restoration and conservation projects that align with specific environmental priorities.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Program (OAWP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to safely plug orphaned or abandoned oil and gas wells, addressing environmental and public health risks.

Environment
City or township governments
Projects Bill Grants
$10,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and private entities for significant water-related projects in Colorado that address regional supply challenges and are not eligible for other funding sources.

Natural Resources
State governments
Environment and Public Space Program
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia for planting and maintaining trees in underserved neighborhoods to improve green space and community health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Shooting Range Grant Program
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to various governmental entities, organizations, and educational institutions in Wisconsin for the construction and improvement of shooting ranges.

Recreation
County governments
Watershed Restoration and Protection Program
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial support to municipalities, non-profits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that restore waterways and reduce pollution from agricultural and urban runoff.

Environment
City or township governments
Western New York Great Lakes Restoration Grant Program
$500,000
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to implement environmental restoration projects in the Niagara River/Lake Erie watershed, focusing on issues like invasive species control, habitat restoration, and stormwater runoff reduction.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife resources affected by water management activities in Colorado.

Environment
Nonprofits