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Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant
$1,500,000
King County Flood Control District
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding for flood reduction projects in King County, Washington, aimed at non-profits, local governments, and tribes to improve community resilience against flooding.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Forest Program
$400,000
Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This program provides funding to local and Tribal governments, as well as qualified nonprofit organizations, to acquire and manage private forest lands for community benefit, conservation, and sustainable forestry practices.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Foundation Catalyst Grant
$500,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Rhode Island-based nonprofits in collaborative projects that promote diversity, equity, and sustainable change in response to community priorities.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Sea Otter Recovery
$165,000
California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to conduct research and conservation projects aimed at recovering the southern sea otter population and improving California's nearshore marine ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Water Project Grants and Loans Program
$6,000,000
Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, Indian tribes, and individuals for water management projects that deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits in Oregon.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Place-Based Water Planning Grants
$450,000
Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This program provides funding to diverse local stakeholders, including public bodies and nonprofits, to collaboratively develop and implement integrated water resource plans that address current and future water needs in Oregon.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Statewide Wood Waste Utilization Grant
$1,000,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Minnesota to develop innovative projects that utilize wood waste sustainably, promoting environmental benefits and economic growth.

Environment
Nonprofits
Puyallup-White River Watershed Small Grants
$2,500
Pierce County Planning and Public Works
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven projects that enhance habitat and water quality in Pierce County's watersheds, targeting nonprofits, schools, local governments, and community groups.

Environment
Nonprofits
PECO Green Region Open Space Grant Program
$10,000
PECO
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments
Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning Grant
$30,548,053
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in the Hudson River Estuary region for projects that improve water quality, promote environmental education, and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Developing a Robust Framework for PFAS Source Identification and Characterization
$150,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects that develop methods to identify and characterize sources of PFAS contamination in water, aimed at helping utilities and regulators improve environmental monitoring and compliance strategies.

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

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

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
Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund
$1,000,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Virginia local governments and private entities for dam safety projects to enhance public safety and reduce the risk of dam failures.

Safety
City or township governments
Maintenance Grant
$3,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations in Michigan to maintain and enhance community-based stream monitoring efforts through volunteer engagement and citizen science initiatives.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Wetlands Restoration Grants
$1,200,000
Maui County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on restoring wetlands in Maui County, promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Program Grant
$500,000
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (WQCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides an opportunity for project sponsors to receive expert feedback on their water quality restoration or protection project ideas before applying for funding to address nonpoint source pollution.

Environment
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program
$100,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Northeast Washington Wolf Livestock Management Grant
$840,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in northeastern Washington to implement nonlethal strategies that prevent wolves from attacking livestock, promoting coexistence between wildlife and agricultural producers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Coastal Fisheries State Wildlife Grants
Contact for amount
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Texas organizations and agencies for conservation projects that protect vulnerable fish species and their habitats along the coast.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits