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Grants for Nonprofits - Natural Resources

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Watershed Plan Development Grant
$200,000
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations in South Carolina for developing comprehensive watershed plans that protect drinking water sources from pollution.

Environment
City or township governments
Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call
$100,000
Alaska Sea Grant (University of Alaska Fairbanks)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and projects that enhance Alaska's marine and coastal ecosystems, focusing on collaboration among local universities, nonprofits, and Tribal entities to address community needs and promote sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Program Year (PY) 2025-27
$500,000
California Department of Industrial Relations
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This initiative provides funding to community-based organizations in California to promote workplace safety and educate workers about their rights under labor laws.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Piscataqua Region Environmental Planning Assessment (PREPA) Grant Program
$15,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and watershed organizations in the Piscataqua Region for projects that improve water quality, protect natural resources, and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Clean Water Workforce Capacity Development Grant
$35,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen clean water organizations in Vermont by enhancing their capacity for community engagement, administrative efficiency, and workforce development.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Conservation Service Corps Grants 2026
$1,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Community Biodiversity Grants
$200,000
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This program provides funding to various public and nonprofit entities in Massachusetts to support projects that enhance local biodiversity and promote sustainable ecosystems through 2026.

Environment
Nonprofits
3M PFAS Settlement Priority 2 Grant Program
$20,000,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore and enhance aquatic ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and recreational opportunities in areas affected by PFAS contamination in Minnesota.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Bob Skiera Memorial Fund Building Bridges Initiative and John P. White Grant Program
$30,000
Tree Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects that promote collaboration between urban forestry professionals and other disciplines to highlight the benefits of trees and urban forests.

Environment
Nonprofits
Land & Easement Acquisition Program
$500,000
Connecticut Land Conservation Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut dedicated to land conservation, enabling them to acquire and permanently protect critical conservation lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Collaborative Research Grants
$25,000
North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that combine local knowledge and scientific expertise to address coastal and water resource challenges in North Carolina.

Environment
Individuals
Baseline Water Quality Data Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other eligible organizations to collect and analyze groundwater quality data in areas affected by natural gas drilling, ensuring informed environmental monitoring and resource protection.

Environment
County governments
ISGP 2 Invasive Species Rapid Response and Control
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports municipalities, non-profits, and academic institutions in New York State to combat the ecological and economic impacts of invasive species through various control, research, and restoration projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Florida's State Wildlife Grants
$2,500,000
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and individuals in Florida to support projects that protect and conserve the state's wildlife and natural habitats.

Environment
City or township governments
Climate Resilience Plans
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in developing community-driven climate resilience plans for vulnerable neighborhoods in the Greater Philadelphia region, focusing on adaptation and recovery strategies against climate impacts like extreme heat and flooding.

Environment
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal bodies in Wisconsin for developing and maintaining recreational trails and related facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Agriculture Water Quality Support Grant
$149,000
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to assist Oregon-based Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Watershed Councils in improving agricultural water quality through planning, assessment, and outreach activities.

Environment
Special district governments
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program-Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands
$50,000
Maryland Environmental Trust (Chesapeake Bay Trust)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, land trusts, and community organizations in Maryland for projects that promote tree planting on agricultural lands and enhance local environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program
$4,000,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides funding to Vermont-based organizations and individuals to support projects that improve water quality on farms through education, technical assistance, and capacity building.

Environment
Nonprofits
North Central Greenways Implementation Grant
$25,000
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in six Pennsylvania counties to develop and enhance greenways, trails, and active transportation networks.

Environment
County governments