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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Natural Resources

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Wild Resource Conservation Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support for conservation projects focused on Pennsylvania's native wildlife, plants, and habitats, encouraging collaboration among local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

Natural Resources
County governments
Research and Development Grant Program
$200,000
Ohio Water Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for innovative research projects that improve water, wastewater, solid waste, and energy management systems in Ohio, targeting public agencies and educational institutions engaged in relevant research.

Environment
City or township governments
Nonpoint Source Program Grant
Contact for amount
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and local governments in Texas to develop and implement strategies that reduce pollution from diffuse sources, helping to protect and restore water quality in various watersheds.

Environment
Nonprofits
Stuntz Mycology Fund Grants
$6,000
Stuntz Mycology Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers and students conducting mycological studies on mushroom-forming fungi in the Pacific Northwest, covering expenses like lab work, equipment, and conference participation.

Natural Resources
Individuals
DoWs Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2028

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations and individuals in developing innovative projects that promote environmental stewardship and energy resilience on military installations, enhancing their operational effectiveness and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures- Collection Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to a wide range of organizations for urgent preservation and conservation projects aimed at protecting nationally significant historic collections across the United States.

Arts
State governments
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures - Preservation Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to various organizations and governments for the preservation and conservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
F26AS00007-NAWCA 2026 US Small Grants
$250,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations and individuals for projects that protect and restore wetlands and habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that address key challenges in the U.S. aquaculture industry, focusing on improving profitability, sustainability, and production capacity through applied science.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accelerating Wood Fiber Utilization through Business and Project Development Assistance
$1,000,000
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities
Private

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop innovative solutions for utilizing underused wood fiber, supporting rural economies and forest health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
$3,600,000
U.S. Department of Justice (National Institute of Justice)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-federal entities to conduct long-term monitoring and analysis of phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes, helping to assess ecosystem health and inform environmental management decisions.

Environment
State governments
Source Water Protection Local Assistance Grant Program
$250,000
Washington State Department of Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support projects that protect drinking water sources in Washington State, targeting nonprofit water systems, tribal governments, local governments, and other eligible partners working to enhance water quality and reduce contamination risks.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Export Controls and Investment Screening for Critical Minerals Supply Chain
$5,409,250
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations working to strengthen global supply chains for critical minerals by enhancing export controls and investment screening to protect national security interests.

International Development
Nonprofits
F27AS00009 2027 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative conservation projects across multiple states to protect wildlife, enhance habitats, and promote outdoor recreation participation.

Natural Resources
State governments
Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers and organizations to develop and implement innovative technologies and strategies that prevent, control, or mitigate the impacts of harmful algal blooms on public health and coastal economies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports long-term research projects in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science, specifically for U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations that have already collected at least six years of core data.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative oceanographic technologies and improve interdisciplinary collaboration in ocean science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
$180,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This grant provides financial support for U.S. college and university faculty to mentor graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in geologic mapping projects that enhance the nation's geological knowledge and data resources.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY2025 FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Semiquincentennial Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the preservation of historic sites related to the early history of the United States, targeting public and nonprofit organizations involved in cultural heritage projects.

Natural Resources
State governments