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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Natural Resources

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Nevada Foundation Seed Program
Contact for amount
Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This program provides free native seeds to Nevada-based producers and researchers for ecological restoration and scientific research, promoting sustainable seed production and enhancing local biodiversity.

Agriculture
Individuals
Watershed Assistance Grant Program
$150,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland, West Virginia, and select areas of Pennsylvania for early-stage projects focused on watershed restoration and planning to improve water quality and promote environmental sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Archaeometry
$700,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers to develop advanced techniques and laboratory services that enhance archaeological science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Enhancement Riparian Buffer Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Vermont that are planting native trees and shrubs along waterways to improve water quality and restore natural habitats.

Environment
Nonprofits
Upper Klamath Watershed Resilience
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, tribal entities, and local governments in the Upper Klamath Basin to implement conservation and restoration projects that enhance watershed resilience and benefit native fish populations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Advancing Technologies and Methods to Improve Marine Mammal Stock Assessments and Mitigate Impacts
$75,000
Marine Mammal Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve the assessment of marine mammal populations and reduce human-related threats to their survival, targeting U.S.-based individuals and organizations involved in marine conservation.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program
$300,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding for community-led projects in Prince George’s County, Maryland, focused on improving water quality and engaging residents in environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Stewardship Fund
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachians to restore ecosystems, improve habitats, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Grants
$4,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to various organizations and groups in Illinois for projects aimed at reducing water pollution from nonpoint sources, such as agricultural runoff and urban stormwater.

Natural Resources
Individuals
The Rochester Garden Grants Program
$1,000
Rochester Public Works Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This program provides funding to residents, schools, and community organizations in Rochester, Minnesota, to create gardens that support pollinators and improve water management.

Environment
Nonprofits
Matching Awards Program
Contact for amount
National Forest Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and universities in engaging underserved communities through hands-on conservation projects that benefit U.S. National Forests and Grasslands.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Rio Grande Project Drought Resilience Efforts Initiative
$19,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for local, state, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance water sustainability and ecosystem health in the Lower Rio Grande region of New Mexico and Texas.

Environment
Nonprofits
A Tree for Every Delawarean
$40,000
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides funding for various organizations in Delaware to support tree planting initiatives that enhance climate resilience and promote environmental justice.

Environment
State governments
Connie Saylor Johnson Wilderness Education Grant
$2,000
Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for educational projects that promote wilderness values and stewardship among youth and adults in Idaho, Montana, and Iowa.

Education
Independent school districts
Statewide Organics Management Infrastructure Grant
$2,000,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and businesses in Minnesota to develop or expand composting facilities and infrastructure, aimed at reducing food waste and promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sacramento Valley Floodplain Enhancement for Salmon and Shorebirds
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions to restore floodplain habitats in the Sacramento Valley, benefiting both juvenile Chinook salmon and migratory shorebirds.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Building Better Forecasts: Improving Utility Demand Models with Climate, Development, and Socioeconomic Insights
$200,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to improve water demand forecasting models by incorporating insights from climate, socioeconomic factors, and land use, ultimately helping utilities better plan for future water needs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven environmental projects in New York's Great Lakes Basin, targeting local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions focused on improving water quality, habitat restoration, and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$150,000
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SD DANR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and individuals in South Dakota to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
State governments