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

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Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Minnesota for projects that restore, protect, and enhance critical habitats to support wildlife and biodiversity.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Nature Based Climate Action Program
$50,000
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and educational institutions in East Central Illinois that implement nature-based projects to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity through ecological practices like tree planting and prairie restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and ʻĀina Stewardship
$300,000
Hawaii University of Hawaiʻi
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to establish local hubs that will assist community organizations in Hawaii with managing projects focused on environmental resilience and stewardship.

Community Development
Nonprofits
High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
$35,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2019

This program provides funding for researchers in biological anthropology and archaeology to explore innovative and high-risk projects that could lead to significant scientific advancements.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Nature-Based Approaches for Concentrate and Salinity Management
$250,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research on using constructed wetlands to effectively manage reverse osmosis concentrate and salinity, targeting researchers, academic institutions, and organizations focused on water treatment solutions.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Redwood Research Grant
$50,000
Save the Redwoods League
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects focused on the biology and ecology of coast redwood and giant sequoia forests, particularly those led by nonprofit organizations and Indigenous communities, to support conservation and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Forestry and Forested Land Protection in Maryland
$755,300
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and community groups in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to support projects that enhance forest conservation, reforestation, and ecological restoration efforts.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
L-A-D Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
L-A-D Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and public entities to support projects that conserve the natural and cultural resources in the Missouri Ozarks.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$100,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to Virginia-based organizations to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Climate Action Grant Program
$267,750
Orange County North Carolina
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses in Orange County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience for local communities.

Environment
County governments
State Wildlife Grants
Contact for amount
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects focused on protecting at-risk marine and estuarine species in Texas, targeting eligible organizations like universities, nonprofits, and government entities.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
MAELC Education Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Minnesota to enhance agricultural education programs and develop future leaders in agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Water and Environment Grant
Contact for amount
American Water Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in American Water service areas that focus on improving water access, conservation, and environmental education initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Coastal Resilience Grants
$40,000
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Coastal Program (NHDES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$75,000
Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Delaware's agricultural sector to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through initiatives that benefit the industry as a whole.

Agriculture
Individuals
Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund
$25,000
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance conservation and outdoor recreation in Oregon, particularly those addressing drought impacts, and is open to a variety of eligible organizations, including tribes, nonprofits, and local governments.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wildlife Research Program
$1,000,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations for research projects that enhance the conservation and management of native bird and mammal populations in Texas.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 4: Environmental Education
$100,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profits, schools, and government agencies to develop environmental education projects that empower students and communities to protect Chesapeake and coastal ecosystems.

Education
Nonprofits
RiverSmart Homes Landscaping Installation Program
$2,170,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to install green infrastructure on residential properties in Washington, DC, to reduce stormwater pollution and promote sustainable landscaping practices.

Environment
Nonprofits