Grants for Nonprofits - Natural Resources

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to coordinate and support advisory committees that contribute to the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay, benefiting diverse stakeholders across the watershed.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations involved in environmental conservation and land management by providing resources for geospatial data collection and analysis across U.S. Air Force installations in the continental U.S., Europe, and the Pacific.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for institutions involved in scientific research and conservation efforts to restore native mussel populations in the Great Lakes region, specifically targeting the Indiana Dunes National Park.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Napa County that focus on wildlife conservation, education, and habitat improvement projects, particularly those benefiting school-aged children.

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 41, created in 1983, aims to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies to assist individuals facing economic emergencies. Funded through the Department of Homeland Security, EFSP provides federal grants to organizations helping the hungry and homeless. The grants are intended to support feeding, sheltering (including transitional sheltering), and rent/mortgage and utility assistance efforts. Local Recipient Organizations (LROs) are selected by local boards based on the highest need and best use of funds. The program period is from October 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for rural communities to develop renewable wood energy systems and innovative wood product facilities, promoting economic growth and forest health.

This funding opportunity supports various organizations in Maine to develop and implement projects that expand affordable housing options and workforce housing through community planning and collaboration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state, local, and tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits to implement projects that improve rangeland health and resilience against climate change across multiple states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities to enhance transparency and technical knowledge in Argentina's lithium sector through workshops and training programs.

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions affiliated with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to study vegetation health and water use in the Lower Colorado River's riparian areas using remote sensing technologies.

The Sheboygan County Planning & Conservation Department is currently accepting applications for the Sheboygan County Stewardship Fund Grant. This grant aims to foster recreational opportunities and conserve valuable natural resources within Sheboygan County. Applicants can submit projects under three main categories: project development, land acquisition, or discretionary, all subject to case-by-case review. Projects may include land and easement acquisition, development or restoration of parks and trails, protection of water resources, and habitat restoration, among others. Funds awarded by the Stewardship Grant cannot exceed 50% of the total cost of the project or acquisition. The deadline for application submission is May 3, 2024. A matching requirement of 1:1 is necessary for grant consideration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for land acquisition projects that help with the planning and implementation of conservation efforts aimed at protecting natural communities and habitats in California.

This program provides funding to California-based organizations and businesses to promote sustainable farming practices and improve access to healthy food in diverse communities.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations involved in marine mammal research to study and monitor the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale and its habitat near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve cultural and paleontological resources on federal lands in New Mexico, targeting state, local, and tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

This grant provides financial support for small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to improve their recycling and organics recycling efforts by acquiring containers and compostable bags.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote environmental conservation, such as improving soil health and water quality, particularly benefiting low-income communities and people of color in East Multnomah County.

Call for Applications for Tribal Energy Plan Grant Program. The program aims to support tribal communities in developing energy plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs, and operate more sustainably. The grants can be used to compensate planning teams, hire consultants or experts, and cover the costs of public meetings and gathering public input. Eligible renewable energy types include solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, bioenergy, biogas, biofuel, photovoltaic, hydroelectric, hydropower, nuclear, marine energy, ethanol, wave power, geothermal and ground source heat pumps.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations to advance plant conservation and restoration projects in Colorado, focusing on biodiversity and climate resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and community projects in Montrose County, Colorado, that enhance local services and quality of life, particularly for underserved populations.