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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Natural Resources

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Arts Respond Project
Contact for amount
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to arts organizations in Texas for projects that use artistic practices to address critical societal issues in areas such as education, health, and economic development.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Land Acquisition and Conservation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, educational institutions, and qualified nonprofits in Pennsylvania to acquire land for public parks and conservation efforts, enhancing community recreation and protecting vital ecosystems.

Recreation
County governments
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
The GCA Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry
$7,500
The Garden Club of America
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support to graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the U.S. who are studying urban forestry and related fields, promoting research and understanding of urban forests' ecological and societal benefits.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Developing a Robust Framework for PFAS Source Identification and Characterization
$150,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects that develop methods to identify and characterize sources of PFAS contamination in water, aimed at helping utilities and regulators improve environmental monitoring and compliance strategies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Maintenance Grant
$3,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations in Michigan to maintain and enhance community-based stream monitoring efforts through volunteer engagement and citizen science initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
Horticulture Fund Grant
$20,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research and training initiatives aimed at protecting Michigan's horticultural industry from plant pests and diseases, targeting faculty and staff from local universities and colleges.

Natural Resources
Private institutions of higher education
Nonpoint Source Program Grant
$500,000
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (WQCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides an opportunity for project sponsors to receive expert feedback on their water quality restoration or protection project ideas before applying for funding to address nonpoint source pollution.

Environment
Nonprofits
Coastal Fisheries State Wildlife Grants
Contact for amount
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Texas organizations and agencies for conservation projects that protect vulnerable fish species and their habitats along the coast.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Formula Fixed Grant Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects addressing critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pioneer Funding Track
$600,000
Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative agricultural research projects that foster collaboration between U.S. and Israeli researchers, addressing practical challenges in various agricultural sectors.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sewage Facilities Program (SFP)
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to municipalities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania for planning and improving sewage management infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental and health standards.

Environment
City or township governments
Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant
$10,000
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to Massachusetts-based organizations and institutions for innovative projects that promote waste reduction through reuse and repair initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Coral Reef Stewardship Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions for projects that enhance the health and resilience of coral reef ecosystems across U.S. territories.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
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