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CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 4: Environmental Education
$100,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profits, schools, and government agencies to develop environmental education projects that empower students and communities to protect Chesapeake and coastal ecosystems.

Education
Nonprofits
RiverSmart Homes Landscaping Installation Program
$2,170,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to install green infrastructure on residential properties in Washington, DC, to reduce stormwater pollution and promote sustainable landscaping practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
2025 Healthy Forest Initiative Grant Program
$500,000
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Arizona for projects that enhance wildfire prevention, forest health, and community preparedness across various land jurisdictions.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Trees for Kids Grant Program
$2,500
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and local governments for tree planting projects that engage youth in environmental education and conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program
$50,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland with projects that promote environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and local solutions to environmental issues through activities like clean-ups, education, and tree planting.

Environment
Nonprofits
Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program
$100,000
Montgomery County Government (Department of Environmental Protection)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for projects that improve water quality and promote community engagement in watershed restoration efforts in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Environment
Nonprofits
Watershed Assistance Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and select areas of Pennsylvania for early-stage projects focused on watershed restoration and planning to improve water quality and promote environmental sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Monmouth Audubon Bird Conservation Grant
$1,500
Monmouth County Audubon Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and municipal environmental commissions in Monmouth County, New Jersey, to enhance bird habitats through small-scale conservation projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Water Quality Improvement Program Grant
$6,600,000
DuPage County Stormwater Management
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to property owners in DuPage County for projects that improve water quality and reduce flooding in local waterways.

Environment
County governments
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Transformative Impact Grants
$85,000
Heart of Maine United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative initiatives by nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in specific Maine counties to create sustainable programs that improve the lives of children and youth facing various challenges.

Recreation
City or township governments
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
$500,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to conservation organizations in Michigan for projects that enhance and develop wildlife habitats, particularly for species identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan.

Natural Resources
State governments
Organics Management Grant
$2,500
Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables (W+R)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Dane County that aim to reduce organic waste through composting, food recovery, and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and enhance forests, wetlands, and aquatic habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Open Ocean Research Grant Program
$20,000
Global Fishing Watch (GFW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and small teams working on innovative projects that utilize Global Fishing Watch data to improve ocean conservation and fisheries management worldwide.

Environment
Individuals
Be Outside, Idaho Grant
$2,500
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support for teachers, librarians, daycare facilities, and organizations in Idaho to create outdoor and environmental education projects that connect children with nature.

Recreation
County governments
Enhancement Riparian Buffer Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Vermont that are planting native trees and shrubs along waterways to improve water quality and restore natural habitats.

Environment
Nonprofits
Conservation Opportunity Fund
$1,500
New Hampshire Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This program provides financial support to small landowners and stewards in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, for projects that enhance wildlife habitats on properties under 25 acres.

Environment
Individuals
Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program
$240,000
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative restoration projects in Idaho's rural forest landscapes, targeting improvements in ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and water quality, and is available to state and local governments, tribal entities, non-profits, and educational institutions.

Natural Resources
State governments