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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Natural Resources

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ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Puget Sound Riparian Systems Lead Grants
$600,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and Tribal organizations for projects that protect and restore vital riparian areas in the Puget Sound region, enhancing water quality and habitat health.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program
$6,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S. nonprofit organizations to create and manage academic programs for undergraduate students and recent graduates from ASEAN countries, fostering educational and cultural ties between Southeast Asia and the United States.

Education
Nonprofits
Forest Conservation Fund
Contact for amount
Forest Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations and individuals dedicated to protecting and managing natural forest areas, with a focus on community involvement and biodiversity conservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll-a Components
$3,600,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to conduct long-term monitoring of phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes, essential for assessing water quality and ecosystem health.

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

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

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

Jun 26, 2026

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
Memorial Grants
$10,000
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support for Latin American researchers focused on conserving grasslands through impactful scientific research.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Geospace Cluster
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers studying Earth's near-space environment, including its atmospheric and magnetic interactions, to improve understanding of space weather and its impacts on society.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities, including universities and businesses, to develop and commercialize innovative technologies for producing and processing critical minerals essential for energy systems and national security.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants - Fishery Management
$200,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and agencies working to improve the management and sustainability of coral reef fisheries in U.S. waters, particularly in regions like Florida, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

Environment
Nonprofits
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting transformative fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on interdisciplinary studies that enhance understanding of global systems and promote scientific collaboration.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Improving Lake Superior outflow regulation and quantifying uncertainty
$200,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research organizations to improve the management of Lake Superior's water outflows and enhance water resource systems across the Great Lakes by developing new discharge equations and conducting uncertainty analyses.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sewage Facilities Program (SFP)
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

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
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
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
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
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