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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Natural Resources

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Section 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution in Pennsylvania's waterways, targeting organizations like watershed associations, municipalities, and conservation districts to implement effective water quality improvement strategies.

Environment
County governments
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
Farmer to Farmer 2025
$2,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative projects that enhance water quality and habitat conditions in the Gulf of America watershed, targeting farmers, local governments, and nonprofit organizations focused on regenerative agriculture and nutrient management.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$475,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations affiliated with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit for research aimed at improving land reclamation practices following energy and mineral extraction in the western United States.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$796,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to enhance specialty crop production, improve local food systems, and promote sustainability, particularly benefiting beginning farmers and first-time producers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Transport Phenomena (TP)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This program provides funding for researchers and organizations to advance fundamental knowledge and practical applications related to the transport of mass, energy, and momentum in various systems, including fluid dynamics and thermal transport.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
F26AS00003 - NAWCA 2026 Mexico Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This funding opportunity supports partnerships to protect and restore wetlands in Mexico, benefiting migratory birds and wildlife through various conservation activities.

Natural Resources
State governments
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
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
Elephant Conservation and Research Funding Support Program
$15,000
International Elephant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding program provides financial support for projects focused on elephant conservation, research, and habitat protection, prioritizing community engagement and sustainable initiatives worldwide.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality in North Carolina by addressing pollution from sources like stormwater and agricultural runoff, targeting both impaired and at-risk waterbodies.

Environment
City or township governments
Virginia Riparian Forest Buffer
$17,500
Virginia Department of Forestry
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides financial incentives to Virginia landowners who preserve forest buffers along waterways during timber harvesting to protect water quality and support aquatic ecosystems.

Environment
Individuals
Nonpoint Source Funds
$8,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and organizations in Florida for projects that reduce pollution from stormwater and other nonpoint sources to protect the state's water resources.

Environment
City or township governments
Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Research Grants
$1,500,000
Human Frontier Science Program Organization
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative, interdisciplinary research teams from different countries to explore groundbreaking questions in the life sciences.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribes, and public agencies for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in priority watersheds across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2028

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance marine education, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives in Alaska's coastal communities.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Chronic Wasting Disease Cervid Management and Response Activities 2026
$250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, tribal governments, and research institutions for projects aimed at controlling and preventing the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, elk, and moose populations.

Natural Resources
State governments
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
$999,999,999
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects in various scientific and engineering fields, particularly those that align with military and civil missions, and encourages collaboration among universities, non-profits, and small businesses, including participation from minority institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Coastal Resilience Grants
$40,000
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Coastal Program (NHDES)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This program provides funding to coastal communities and organizations in New Hampshire to develop projects that enhance resilience against climate change impacts, focusing on capacity building, planning, and design efforts.

Environment
City or township governments
F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support for collaborative projects that conserve and restore vital coastal habitats, benefiting wildlife and enhancing community resilience in coastal areas across the U.S. and its territories.

Natural Resources
State governments