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

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for universities, nonprofits, and government entities to develop and operationalize advanced ocean and coastal observing technologies that enhance data collection and environmental monitoring.

The North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE) Partnership Grant Program is seeking applications to provide funding of $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers, aiming to catalyze on-farm research, demonstration, and education activities related to sustainable agriculture.

This grant provides funding for universities and research institutions to conduct innovative projects that improve agricultural productivity and sustainability while addressing key challenges in the U.S. food supply chain.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research on avian influenza in wild bird populations, specifically targeting partners affiliated with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

This funding opportunity supports Sea Grant programs in enhancing aquaculture knowledge and practices through travel and collaboration with industry and educational partners, benefiting U.S. coastal and Great Lakes communities.

This funding opportunity is designed for businesses, universities, and nonprofits to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that improve environmental and energy efficiency for the U.S. Department of Defense.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, utilities, and educational institutions in U.S. territories to develop energy projects that reduce reliance on imported fuels and improve energy efficiency and infrastructure.

This funding opportunity supports K-12 schools and organizations in Washington and Oregon to create hands-on environmental education projects that promote climate resilience and incorporate Indigenous Knowledge.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement environmental education programs that enhance public understanding and promote stewardship of environmental issues.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, tribes, and water management organizations in the western U.S. to develop tools and data that enhance water resource management and improve water supply reliability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions to manage and control invasive plant species on public lands in Oregon and Washington.

This program provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to develop innovative technologies and processes that enhance environmental sustainability and resilience while promoting efficient resource use.

This grant provides funding for research and conservation projects aimed at combating the devastating effects of a fungal disease on hibernating bat populations in North America, targeting various stakeholders including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

The Anne Arundel County Government and Chesapeake Bay Trust have partnered to fund forestry projects and land protection in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. This grant program, with a deadline of August 1, 2024, offers grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for a duration of two years. The overarching goal is to implement cost-effective reforestation and greening initiatives while increasing protected forested land. This aligns with the Chesapeake Bay Trust's mission of restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay, as increasing tree cover and green areas directly contribute to improved water and soil quality, reduced erosion, and filtered airborne pollutants, all of which benefit the health of the Bay watershed. The program targets areas within Anne Arundel County, excluding the City of Annapolis. The primary beneficiaries are the residents and the natural environment of Anne Arundel County, as the projects aim to improve air and water quality, mitigate erosion, reduce summer temperatures and ozone pollution, and ensure valuable ecological services like habitat, water quality, and flood control for the future. The desired impact is a healthier, more sustainable environment through increased tree cover and protected forested lands. The program prioritizes reforestation/afforestation of protected lands, permanent protection of forested lands, and reforestation/afforestation and protection of uneased and unforested lands. Track 1 focuses on projects providing ecological benefits through riparian buffers, contiguous forest tracts, and wildlife habitat. Track 2 supports acquiring, executing, recording, and monitoring permanent conservation easements to protect existing tree canopy, particularly ecologically valuable sites. Track 3 allows for reforestation/afforestation on unprotected land, contingent on placing a permanent conservation easement, deed restriction, or long-term protective agreement. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in acres of reforested and protected forested land within Anne Arundel County. By expanding tree cover, the program anticipates a reduction in erosion, an improvement in water and soil quality, and a decrease in airborne pollutants such as particulates, nitrogen oxide, and carbon monoxide. Additionally, the initiative is expected to lower summer temperatures, thereby reducing ozone pollution and energy consumption. The protection of forested lands will ensure long-term ecological services like wildlife habitat, sustained water quality, and effective flood control, contributing to the overall resilience and environmental health of the county.

The purpose of the Cooperative Agreement is to restore a total of 450 linear feet in two separate reaches with measures to provide structural repair and erosion prevention strategies along the indicated stream at Naval Support Facility Indian Head (NSFIH), located in northwestern Charles County, Maryland. The work shall include all necessary measures to meet the stream restoration efforts to reduce erosion and Nonpoint Source (NPS) pollution. These measures will include installing stream erosion control measures through living shoreline, bolder toe, gabion removal, native plantings, and supporting measures to reduce shoreline erosion. This project will already have all the necessary designs and permitting in place. The Cooperator shall abide by the permits issued by Charles County, the State of Maryland, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and any others.

This program provides funding to support tree planting and urban forestry projects in disadvantaged communities across Georgia, promoting long-term environmental benefits.

This grant provides funding for public and private partnerships to protect and restore wetland habitats in the U.S., benefiting waterfowl and migratory birds through collaborative conservation efforts.

This funding opportunity is designed for academic or institutional partners within the Colorado Plateau CESU network to conduct research on riparian restoration in the Colorado River Basin, focusing on improving ecological health and supporting avian populations.

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.