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

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National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)
$750,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to museums and related organizations for innovative projects that enhance public engagement, improve collections care, and address critical needs in the museum field.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Responsive Grant
$20,000
Foundation for Seacoast Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities working to improve health and well-being in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and southern Maine, focusing on areas like mental health, healthy aging, and community resilience.

Health
Nonprofits
Forest Health Research Program — Proposition 4 Grants
$1,500,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, including universities and local agencies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide
$220,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for engaging youth and veterans in hands-on conservation projects on public lands, promoting environmental stewardship and skill development.

Natural Resources
State governments
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition Proposition 68 Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that improve outdoor recreation access, preserve cultural resources, and address climate change in the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains, prioritizing support for disadvantaged communities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
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, universities, and other organizations in Florida for projects that reduce pollution from stormwater and improve water quality in vulnerable areas.

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
Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Program
$1,000,000
Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational or healthcare organizations in Georgia's Appalachian region for community and economic development projects that align with strategic goals and investment priorities.

Community Development
City or township 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
Heritage Partnership Program
$380,000
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides funding for conservation and recreational projects in Arizona, aimed at governmental agencies, Indian tribes, and eligible non-profit organizations focused on wildlife and habitat preservation.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
DARRP Restoration Implementation Grants (2026)
$100,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for institutions and organizations to implement marine and coastal habitat restoration projects aimed at addressing damages from oil spills and hazardous substance releases.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Valley Creek Trustee Council Restoration Fund
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments, conservation organizations, and educational institutions for projects that restore and enhance the natural resources and recreational opportunities in the Valley Creek watershed in Pennsylvania.

Environment
County governments
Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation, Upgrade and Closure Fund
$1,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to eligible owners and operators for the closure and cleanup of petroleum underground storage tanks, addressing environmental contamination risks in New Jersey.

Environment
Nonprofits
Surface Water Grant Program
$500,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 14, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and conservation organizations in Wisconsin for projects that manage and improve surface water quality and habitats, including efforts to control aquatic invasive species.

Natural Resources
County governments
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Resource Management Program - Bureau wide
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to various government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits for projects that protect and enhance wildlife habitats and resources on public lands across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program
$1,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations in Illinois for projects that improve water quality by addressing pollution from nonpoint sources, such as runoff from land.

Environment
Nonprofits
Bellevue Youth Climate Action Fund
$5,000
City of Bellevue
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 16, 2026

This grant provides funding for youth-led teams in Bellevue to create innovative projects that address climate change and promote sustainability in their community.

Environment
Nonprofits