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

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Arctic Research Opportunities
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers to study the Arctic's environment and communities, with a focus on collaboration with Indigenous peoples and advancing understanding of Arctic change and its global impacts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ABPP - Battlefield Restoration Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the restoration of historic battlefields from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, aimed at preserving their historical integrity and significance.

Natural Resources
State governments
Invasive Species Grant Program
$250,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations in New York State for projects that prevent and manage the impact of invasive species on local ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and research that support NOAA's mission goals, particularly in climate adaptation and mitigation, targeting educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations involved in environmental science and education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fisheries Habitat Grant Program
$1,500,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local, state, federal, and tribal governments, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations in Michigan to conserve and restore fisheries habitats through various projects, including dam management and habitat improvement initiatives.

Natural Resources
State governments
Chemical Oceanography
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers studying the chemistry of oceans and their impact on global environmental processes, aiming to enhance our understanding of marine chemistry and its role in climate and ecological systems.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Texas Nonpoint Source Management Program (RFGA)
Contact for amount
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and local governments in Texas to develop and implement strategies that reduce pollution from diffuse sources, helping to protect and restore water quality in various watersheds.

Environment
State governments
Stuntz Mycology Fund Grants
$6,000
Stuntz Mycology Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers and students conducting mycological studies on mushroom-forming fungi in the Pacific Northwest, covering expenses like lab work, equipment, and conference participation.

Natural Resources
Individuals
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Cleanup Grants
$4,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible local and state governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for cleaning up contaminated properties they own, helping to revitalize communities affected by pollution and disinvestment.

Environment
City or township governments
Legacy Resource Management Program
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for conservation and resource management projects on Department of Defense lands, focusing on enhancing biodiversity, cultural resource preservation, and military readiness.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across Colorado, targeting organizations and agencies dedicated to improving ecosystem health and wildlife resilience on public and private lands.

Environment
City or township governments
Michigan Coastal Management Program Grant
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Michigan communities develop resilience against coastal hazards, improve public access to coastal areas, and restore natural resources through projects that prioritize environmental justice and nature-based solutions.

Environment
State governments
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in conducting innovative Antarctic research that does not require field support, focusing on laboratory work, data analysis, and modeling to enhance understanding of Antarctic processes and their global implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Natural Resource Grants
$20,000
Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports various organizations in Richland County, South Carolina, to implement projects that enhance environmental conservation, improve water quality, and promote public education about natural resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY26 Guidelines for Brownfield Assessment Grants (Assessment Coalition Grants)
$1,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to coalitions of local governments and nonprofits to assess and plan the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated properties in underserved communities across the country.

Environment
State governments
Colcom Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Colcom Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts organizations in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 2024 Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations focused on restoring habitats and improving fish passage for the recovery of Atlantic salmon in the Gulf of Maine.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for domestic industrial facilities to develop and pilot technologies that recover critical minerals from byproducts of existing processes, enhancing energy security and reducing reliance on foreign imports.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Whale Tail Grants
$50,000
California Coastal Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, school districts, and California Native American tribes in creating educational and stewardship projects that connect communities to the coast and ocean, particularly those with limited access to coastal resources.

Environment
Nonprofits