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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Natural Resources

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Fishers and Farmers Partnership Grant Program
$100,000
Fishers and Farmers Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local projects that help farmers improve agricultural practices while restoring and enhancing aquatic ecosystems in the Upper Mississippi River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations to develop innovative technologies that improve oil and gas extraction efficiency and manage produced water, addressing environmental concerns in the energy sector.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This program provides funding for research and education projects that advance agricultural science and technology, targeting institutions and individuals involved in agriculture, food safety, and rural community development in the U.S.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Land Acquisition and Construction Program for Fiscal Year 2026
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to designated state agencies and universities in coastal areas for land acquisition, construction, and infrastructure improvements that enhance the resilience and sustainability of estuarine reserves.

Environment
State governments
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grants Gateway
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake & Coastal Service
State

Application Deadline

Dec 11, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Maryland for projects focused on environmental restoration, climate resilience, and sustainable community development.

Environment
State governments
EnsuringPro-American WorkerCritical MineralsSupply Chain inthe Western Hemisphere
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. and eligible international organizations to improve labor standards and transparency in critical mineral supply chains in Chile and Argentina, ultimately benefiting American workers and manufacturers.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at preventing the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels in Western U.S. waters, targeting organizations and entities involved in conservation, research, and public outreach.

Environment
State governments
Multifamily Recycling Grant
$71,500
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, recycling businesses, nonprofits, multifamily property owners, public housing authorities, and colleges for developing or improving recycling programs in multifamily residences across North Carolina.

Environment
City or township governments
Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes
$23,850,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding for research on Earth's near-surface environment, focusing on processes related to water, landscape, and critical zone interactions, aimed at U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations engaged in scientific inquiry.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Protecting the American Seafood Supply Chain by Countering Unfair Labor Practices and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU)Fishing
$11,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $11 million to organizations working to improve the American seafood supply chain by addressing unfair labor practices and combating illegal fishing activities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Recycling Mini-Grant Program
$20,000
Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (CCRRA)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities, businesses, schools, healthcare institutions, and non-profits in Centre County, PA, to improve recycling education and material collection efforts.

Environment
City or township governments
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Plant Conservation and Restoration Management - Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including governments and nonprofits, to enhance the native seed supply chain and restore resilient public lands across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
John Z. Duling Grant Program
$15,000
TREE Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding for innovative research and technology projects that enhance the work of arborists, focusing on areas like plant propagation, selection, and establishment.

Environment
Nonprofits
Water Conservation and Protection Grant Program
$10,000
Tampa Bay Water
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties to promote water conservation and protect local drinking water sources through educational and hands-on projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2027

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that engage AmeriCorps Volunteers in community service projects addressing critical issues such as youth mental health, public safety, and workforce development, particularly in underserved and rural areas.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27
$400,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2027

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations working to develop innovative fishing practices and technologies that reduce bycatch and improve sustainability in U.S. fisheries and aquaculture.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Forest Health Research Program — Graduate Student Grants
$100,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports graduate students conducting research on forest health and wildfire resilience in California, aiming to advance scientific knowledge and inform land management practices.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)
$750,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to museums and related organizations for innovative projects that enhance public engagement, improve collections care, and address critical needs in the museum field.

Education
Nonprofits