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

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Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Wood Waste Utilization Grant
$1,000,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Minnesota to develop innovative projects that utilize wood waste sustainably, promoting environmental benefits and economic growth.

Environment
Nonprofits
Puyallup-White River Watershed Small Grants
$2,500
Pierce County Planning and Public Works
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven projects that enhance habitat and water quality in Pierce County's watersheds, targeting nonprofits, schools, local governments, and community groups.

Environment
Nonprofits
The GCA Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry
$7,500
The Garden Club of America
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support to graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the U.S. who are studying urban forestry and related fields, promoting research and understanding of urban forests' ecological and societal benefits.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning Grant
$30,548,053
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in the Hudson River Estuary region for projects that improve water quality, promote environmental education, and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Developing a Robust Framework for PFAS Source Identification and Characterization
$150,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects that develop methods to identify and characterize sources of PFAS contamination in water, aimed at helping utilities and regulators improve environmental monitoring and compliance strategies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Maintenance Grant
$3,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations in Michigan to maintain and enhance community-based stream monitoring efforts through volunteer engagement and citizen science initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Horticulture Fund Grant
$20,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research and training initiatives aimed at protecting Michigan's horticultural industry from plant pests and diseases, targeting faculty and staff from local universities and colleges.

Natural Resources
Private institutions of higher education
Nonpoint Source Program Grant
$500,000
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (WQCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides an opportunity for project sponsors to receive expert feedback on their water quality restoration or protection project ideas before applying for funding to address nonpoint source pollution.

Environment
Nonprofits
2026 Recycling and Waste Diversion
Contact for amount
Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments in Georgia to develop projects that increase recycling, reduce waste, and divert recoverable materials from the solid waste stream.

Environment
County governments
Solid Waste Management Grants
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public bodies, academic institutions, and Native American Tribes to deliver technical assistance and training for improving solid waste management and reducing environmental pollution in rural communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant
$1,250,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the design and removal of dams in Vermont, aimed at improving water quality and enhancing public access to waterways.

Environment
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to implement large-scale habitat restoration projects across Colorado, focusing on ecological health, wildlife habitat enhancement, and climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Pioneer Funding Track
$600,000
Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative agricultural research projects that foster collaboration between U.S. and Israeli researchers, addressing practical challenges in various agricultural sectors.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Utah Landscape Scale Restoration Competitive Grant Program
$240,000
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to implement collaborative forest restoration projects that improve ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risks on non-federal lands in Utah.

Natural Resources
County governments
Natural Areas Research Grant
$5,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports scientific research projects that enhance the understanding and conservation of Ohio's unique aquatic and terrestrial biological resources, targeting individuals and organizations involved in ecological studies and conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grants
$2,000,000
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that aim to reduce harmful chemicals in building materials, prioritizing initiatives that benefit underserved communities and promote environmental health in Oregon.

Environment
Nonprofits
Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant
$10,000
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to Massachusetts-based organizations and institutions for innovative projects that promote waste reduction through reuse and repair initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Coral Reef Stewardship Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions for projects that enhance the health and resilience of coral reef ecosystems across U.S. territories.

Environment
Nonprofits