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Grants for Nonprofits - Natural Resources

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International Programs Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity
$250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working on innovative strategies to prevent and manage invasive species that threaten U.S. forests, agriculture, and ecosystems, with a focus on international collaboration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Coastal Zone Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for state and local agencies and nonprofits working on projects that enhance and protect Pennsylvania's coastal resources in the Delaware Estuary or Lake Erie Coastal Zones.

Environment
State governments
Harmful Algal Bloom Research Grant Program
$2,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research initiatives aimed at understanding and addressing harmful algal blooms in New York State, targeting partnerships among government entities, academic institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Threatened and Endangered Species - Bureau wide
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects aimed at protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species and their habitats across the Bureau of Land Management's jurisdiction.

Natural Resources
State governments
Museums for America (2027)
$350,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums of all types across the U.S. to develop educational programs, enhance community engagement, and improve the care and accessibility of their collections.

Education
Nonprofits
Agricultural Conservation Easement
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Dec 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to secure conservation easements that protect working agricultural and forest lands from non-agricultural development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Water and Wastewater Funding Program
Contact for amount
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to public entities in Arkansas for improving and maintaining essential water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure safe drinking water and effective waste management.

Environment
City or township governments
Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and entities in New Jersey for projects that enhance natural systems, such as forests and coastal ecosystems, to capture and store carbon while improving environmental health and community resilience.

Environment
Small businesses
California Forest Improvement Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides cost-share assistance to private and public landowners with 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land to improve forest resources, including wildlife habitat and soil and water quality, through various forestry management activities.

Natural Resources
Individuals
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 ranchers, farmers, local governments, and conservation organizations in California to protect and restore native oak woodlands while balancing agricultural needs.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grants
$100,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Texas to engage underserved communities in outdoor recreation and environmental education activities that promote conservation and stewardship.

Recreation
Nonprofits
2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for innovative projects that utilize community tree resources to address economic, health, and environmental challenges.

Community Development
State 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
Coastal Resilience Grant Program
$2,000,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports coastal municipalities, tribal governments, and eligible nonprofits in Massachusetts to implement projects that enhance resilience against climate change impacts like flooding and erosion along the coastline.

Environment
State governments
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 to community organizations and local governments in Colorado for projects that promote tree planting, maintenance, and management to improve urban and rural green spaces.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Producer Led Watershed Protection Grant Program
$40,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This program provides funding to farmer-led groups in Wisconsin to implement conservation practices that improve soil health and water quality in local watersheds.

Environment
Individuals
Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant
$5,000
Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to Georgia public schools and nonprofit organizations to create and improve outdoor learning experiences for students, promoting engagement with nature and environmental education.

Education
Independent school districts