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Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity
Contact for amount
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at cleaning up and restoring watersheds affected by illegal cannabis operations, enhancing wildlife habitats, and improving water conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wildlife Corridors โ€“ Nature Based Solutions
$42,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tribes, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies in California to implement environmental restoration projects that enhance wildlife corridors, improve habitat resilience, and address climate impacts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grant Program
$225,000
Montana Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides funding to support research, education, and local cooperative efforts aimed at managing and controlling noxious weeds across Montana.

Natural Resources
County governments
Surface Water Efficiencies Program
Contact for amount
Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This program provides funding to various water management entities in the Eastern Snake River Plain to implement projects that improve surface water efficiency and reduce demand.

Environment
Nonprofits
F25AS00317 Crane Creek Lacustuary Restoration
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for ecological restoration projects aimed at improving wetland habitats and water quality in the Maumee Area of Concern, specifically targeting organizations involved in environmental conservation and restoration efforts.

Environment
State governments
Community Forestry Cost-Share Program
Contact for amount
Missouri Community Forestry Cost-Share
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This program provides funding to Missouri communities, including local governments and non-profits, to improve and manage their community forests through various forestry practices and initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Memorial Grants
$10,000
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support for Latin American researchers focused on conserving grasslands through impactful scientific research.

Natural Resources
Individuals
HRE Local Stewardship Planning Round 47
Contact for amount
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New York State for planning projects that improve environmental stewardship and resilience within the Hudson River Estuary Watershed.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants
$35,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist rural communities in improving their water and wastewater systems through technical training and resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Conservation Easements in North Carolina
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to secure agricultural conservation easements on privately owned working lands, ensuring their preservation for agricultural use.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Water and Wastewater Funding Program
$5,500,000
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, aimed at local governments, utilities, and organizations working to improve public water supply, sewer systems, and related environmental initiatives in Arkansas.

Environment
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$100,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This program provides funding to support the development and maintenance of recreational trails and facilities across Montana, benefiting both motorized and nonmotorized trail users.

Recreation
County governments
Oak Woodlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to landowners, conservation groups, and local governments in California to support projects that conserve and restore oak woodlands while promoting sustainable ranching and farming practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Solid Waste Management Grants
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public bodies, academic institutions, and Native American Tribes to deliver technical assistance and training for improving solid waste management and reducing environmental pollution in rural communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wastewater/Stormwater Loans and Drinking Water Loans
Contact for amount
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to local governments and entities in Illinois for improving wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water infrastructure to enhance public health and environmental quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program
$87,500,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality and restore ecosystems across California, targeting local governments, non-profits, and other organizations involved in watershed management and environmental conservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Engagement for the California Satellite Methane Project: Third-Party Administrator Grant Solicitation
$2,375,000
California Air Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in California to engage and educate communities about methane emissions using satellite data, promoting climate action and environmental justice.

Environment
Nonprofits
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting essential fieldwork in Antarctica to advance scientific understanding of the region and its global interactions, while promoting inclusivity and innovative outreach.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 Wildfire & Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$10,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities in California's Sierra-Cascade Region to implement wildfire prevention and forest resilience projects that benefit vulnerable communities.

Natural Resources
State governments