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

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Northern Great Plains Program
$1,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and protect grasslands and wildlife in the Northern Great Plains, with a focus on supporting tribal communities and enhancing biodiversity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Coral Protection and Restoration Program
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This program provides funding to universities, agencies, and non-profit organizations in Florida for projects focused on the protection, restoration, and management of the state's coral reefs.

Environment
Nonprofits
National Estuary Program Watersheds Grants
$500,000
Restore America’s Estuaries
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal entities for projects that improve the health of estuarine ecosystems by addressing issues like habitat loss and pollution in designated coastal areas.

Environment
State governments
Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant
Contact for amount
Kentucky Division of Water (DOW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to a variety of organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to implement projects that reduce pollution from diffuse sources and improve water quality in Kentucky.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Forestry Grant Program
$100,000
Texas A&M Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides over $1.2 million in funding to support public and nonprofit entities in Texas for projects that enhance urban forestry, improve community resilience, and promote environmental health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
RiverSmart Homes Rain Barrel Installation and Rebate Program
$521,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and agencies in the District of Columbia to install rain barrels, promote water conservation, and reduce stormwater pollution through public education and outreach initiatives.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund
$2,500,000
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects focused on salmon conservation and subsistence initiatives in Alaska, targeting habitat restoration and monitoring efforts that benefit local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Business and Workforce Development Grants
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on expanding the forest-sector economy and workforce, promoting sustainable forest management, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Workforce Development
State governments
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
Georgia ReLeaf Grant
$15,000
Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community forestry projects in Georgia aimed at improving urban tree canopies and enhancing public access to the health benefits of community forests.

Environment
Nonprofits
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 funding opportunity supports organizations in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to enhance ecological restoration and conservation through tree planting and the protection of forested lands.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY2025 FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund- History of Equal Rights- Preservation Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the preservation and documentation of historic sites related to the struggle for equal rights in the United States, targeting state and local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

Arts
State governments
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