GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company

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

Explore 783 grant opportunities

Accelerating Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) in the United States
$1,666,667
Allen Family Philanthropies
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, universities, and government entities in developing innovative solutions to overcome barriers to implementing Natural Climate Solutions for climate mitigation.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Food Security Infrastructure Grant
$500,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Massachusetts-based organizations to improve food production, processing, and access, particularly in underserved communities, through infrastructure and equipment investments.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Implementation Grant
$20,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Michigan-based organizations in launching volunteer-led stream monitoring programs to collect important water quality data through macroinvertebrate monitoring.

Environment
Nonprofits
NextCycle Michigan Seed Award Program
$10,000
Next Cycle Michigan
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based organizations for innovative projects that promote waste diversion and enhance the state's circular economy.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Professional Service/Other Grants
$50,000
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Oklahoma for specialized environmental projects that improve solid waste management and promote pollution prevention.

Environment
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Grant Program
$499,999
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides funding to Texas cities, counties, nonprofits, and public agencies to create and improve public recreational trails for both motorized and non-motorized use, promoting outdoor access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
City or township governments
AIM Grant
$50,000
COCO
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to reduce wildfire risks and enhance community resilience through various mitigation efforts across the United States.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$125,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan's specialty crop producers through projects focused on marketing, research, education, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Urban and Community Forestry Program Grants
$50,000
Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in Virginia for projects that enhance and protect urban and community forests, promoting environmental health and community well-being.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Boating Safety Education Grant
$60,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in Ohio to develop and implement boating safety education programs that promote safe boating practices and compliance with state laws.

Safety
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$796,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Partners in Conservation (PIC) Grant Program
$10,000
Teton Conservation District (TCD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in Teton County, Wyoming, aimed at improving land, water, wildlife, and community sustainability through various initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Trees for Schools Grant Program
$250,000
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to New Jersey public schools and colleges for tree planting projects that address climate change, improve local environments, and create educational opportunities.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies Grant
$3,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, universities, and government entities in Illinois and Iowa that focus on educating the public about climate change and natural resource depletion or conducting research for sustainable solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Upland Game Bird Stamp Fund Research Grant
$600,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers affiliated with educational institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies to conduct scientific studies that enhance the conservation and management of upland game bird species and their habitats in Texas.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Puget Sound National Estuary Program - Stormwater Strategic Initiative
$8,000,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of stormwater management projects aimed at improving water quality and ecosystem recovery in the Puget Sound region, targeting federal and state agencies, local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and academic institutions.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Rural Partnerships Grants
$200,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects and initiatives that promote healthy, resilient rural communities in Maine, focusing on areas like affordable housing, economic development, and climate change planning.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Sacramento Community Action Grant
$3,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Sacramento for projects that protect and improve local water quality by preventing stormwater pollution.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits