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Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant
$2,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This grant provides financial support for educational organizations in Illinois to create and maintain wildlife habitats in schoolyards and public spaces, engaging students in hands-on environmental learning.

Education
Individuals
Freshwater Wetland Mitigation Council Grant Program
$2,498,728
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and government agencies to create, restore, or enhance tidal wetlands in New Jersey's Atlantic Region, helping to offset environmental impacts from permitted activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
WoodsWISE Resilience Program
Contact for amount
Maine Forest Service (MFS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2026

This program provides financial support to private forestland owners in Maine for implementing practices that enhance the resilience and health of their forests against disturbances like severe weather and pests.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Soil and Water Conservation Grants
$150,000
New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey farmers for implementing conservation practices that improve soil health and water management on preserved agricultural lands.

Agriculture
Individuals
Recreational Trails Program
$1,600,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to local, state, federal, and Tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to develop and improve trail systems for outdoor recreation across Oregon.

Recreation
City or township governments
Lower American River Conservancy Program
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore, enhance, and improve public access to the natural and recreational resources of the American River Parkway.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Nevada Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction 319(h) Grant
$500,000
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and governments in Nevada for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality through watershed-based planning and implementation activities.

Environment
City or township governments
NJ Water Bank Technical Assistance Planning and Design Grant Program
$2,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides funding to disadvantaged communities in New Jersey for early-stage planning and design of water quality and drinking water infrastructure projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Connie Saylor Johnson Wilderness Education Grant
$2,000
Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to educators and organizations in Idaho, Montana, and Iowa to develop and implement wilderness education programs that promote stewardship and appreciation of natural ecosystems.

Education
Nonprofits
Technical Assistance Grants
$10,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit community groups in New Jersey to hire independent experts who help residents understand and engage in the cleanup of contaminated sites in their neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
FIELD Fund Grant Program
$15,000
Capital Farm Credit
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides funding to support agricultural initiatives, youth leadership, and community development projects in rural Texas.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Severely Disadvantaged Communities
$10,164,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that help communities adapt to climate change and improve environmental resilience, specifically targeting areas with low-income populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grants for Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations for acquiring land and conservation easements to promote environmental protection and public recreational access.

Environment
Nonprofits
Colorado Watershed Restoration Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofits in Colorado to implement projects that reduce flood and erosion risks following wildfires.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration – Nature Based Solutions
$54,000,000
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 restore wetlands and mountain meadows, promoting climate resilience and enhancing natural habitats.

Environment
Nonprofits
NRCS Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions to support efforts in eradicating and controlling feral swine populations, focusing on restoration and landowner assistance in designated high-density areas.

Agriculture
State governments
Historic Rural Log Building Grant Program
$150,000
Preservation Texas
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2026

This program provides financial support for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic log buildings in rural Texas communities, focusing on structures built before 1940 that are at risk of deterioration.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust Grant
$100,000
Main Street Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well-being of residents in Southington through various community health initiatives and services.

Health
Nonprofits
Residential Septic System Education and Maintenance Program
$50,000
Western Montana Conservation Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help communities in Western Montana improve residential septic system maintenance and education to protect water quality in the Columbia River Basin.

Environment
City or township governments