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FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects and research aimed at sustainable fisheries management, protected species recovery, and marine ecosystem enhancement, targeting a wide range of applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.

Environment
State governments
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program
$5,761,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance climate resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and improve water management in California's rivers and streams.

Environment
Nonprofits
Colorado Tree Coalition Grant
$6,000
Colorado Tree Coalition
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for community organizations and local governments in Colorado to plant and care for trees, promoting environmental health and community well-being.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Study of PFAS in Michigan Agricultural Systems
$400,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers at Michigan institutions to study the impact of PFAS contamination in agricultural systems and develop effective management strategies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Wildfire Prevention Grants
$950,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience in California, prioritizing disadvantaged communities and environmental benefits.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Native American tribal organizations
F26AS00018 - NAWCA 2026 Canada Grants
$45,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This grant provides funding for various organizations and entities to engage in collaborative conservation projects that protect and restore wetlands and habitats vital for migratory birds and wildlife across Canada.

Environment
State governments
Desert Conservation Program
$1,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, enhance climate resilience, and promote biodiversity in California's desert regions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Riparian Habitat Conservation
$3,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that restore natural habitats and improve public access to these areas, particularly benefiting communities that have been historically underserved.

Environment
Nonprofits
F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$100,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes Tribes for developing and implementing plans to manage and control aquatic invasive species that threaten the region's ecosystems and waterways.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Butte Creek/Sutter Bypass Weir 1 Improvement Design and Permitting Project
$850,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 19, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to design and permit improvements to a weir structure in California, enhancing fish passage and aquatic ecosystems in the Central Valley.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards
Contact for amount
Rainforest Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding supports nonprofit organizations working to establish and expand protected areas in tropical and subtropical ecosystems, focusing on biodiversity preservation and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Open Space Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Morris County
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and qualified charitable conservancies in Morris County, New Jersey, for the acquisition and preservation of open space and recreational areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program
$100,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to conservation land trusts in Illinois for stewardship and restoration activities on protected natural lands, focusing on urgent ecological needs and enhancing conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and research that support NOAA's mission goals, particularly in climate adaptation and mitigation, targeting educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations involved in environmental science and education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Regenerate New York 2026 - Small Projects
$50,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to private landowners and nonprofit organizations in rural New York to restore and regenerate forestlands through various forestry practices, with a focus on supporting underserved communities.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Alaska Defense Fund
Contact for amount
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This funding initiative provides rapid-response financial support to organizations working to protect Alaska's public lands and waters from harmful development and policy changes, particularly those affecting Indigenous and local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wild Resource Conservation Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support for conservation projects focused on Pennsylvania's native wildlife, plants, and habitats, encouraging collaboration among local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

Natural Resources
County governments
Federal Section 319 Grant
Contact for amount
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including government entities and nonprofits, to implement projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in Idaho's lakes, rivers, and streams.

Environment
City or township governments
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program – Construction
$586,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and tribal governments for the construction of wastewater treatment facilities and projects that improve water quality and manage pollution in various environments.

Environment
Nonprofits
Garden Futures Grant
$10,000
The Garden Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations and public gardens across the U.S. that promote innovative gardening practices, environmental stewardship, and the preservation of garden history, particularly those serving diverse communities.

Environment
Nonprofits