GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company

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

Explore 659 grant opportunities

Watershed Plan Development Grant
$200,000
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations in South Carolina for developing comprehensive watershed plans that protect drinking water sources from pollution.

Environment
City or township governments
Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call
$100,000
Alaska Sea Grant (University of Alaska Fairbanks)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research and projects that enhance Alaska's marine and coastal ecosystems, focusing on collaboration among local universities, nonprofits, and Tribal entities to address community needs and promote sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Biodiversity Grants
$200,000
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This program provides funding to various public and nonprofit entities in Massachusetts to support projects that enhance local biodiversity and promote sustainable ecosystems through 2026.

Environment
Nonprofits
Bob Skiera Memorial Fund Building Bridges Initiative and John P. White Grant Program
$30,000
Tree Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects that promote collaboration between urban forestry professionals and other disciplines to highlight the benefits of trees and urban forests.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Collaborative Research Grants
$25,000
North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that combine local knowledge and scientific expertise to address coastal and water resource challenges in North Carolina.

Environment
Individuals
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
California Watershed Protection Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in California that aim to improve water quality and protect watersheds, particularly in areas affected by environmental enforcement actions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Invasive Species Grant Program
$250,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Two Rivers Giving Circle Grant
$2,500
Community Foundation of the Eastern Panhandle
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties, West Virginia, that are working on projects related to historic preservation, natural resource conservation, and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Maryland Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant
$400,000
Maryland Department of the Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Maryland for projects that reduce water pollution from various diffuse sources, improving the quality of rivers, streams, and other water bodies across the state.

Environment
City or township governments
Fisheries Habitat Grant Program
$1,500,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Spokane River Toxics Reduction Grant
$200,000
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing toxic pollution in the Spokane River Basin, prioritizing initiatives that benefit overburdened communities and improve water quality.

Environment
County governments
Wyoming Coal Study
Contact for amount
Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant seeks proposals from qualified organizations to conduct a comprehensive study on the viability and future of Wyoming's thermal coal industry, focusing on supply, market demand, investment opportunities, and regulatory challenges.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Tree Planting Grant
$20,000
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDA-DoF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and public schools in Tennessee for planting trees on public lands to improve community wellbeing and environmental health.

Environment
City or township governments
Coastal Incentive Grant Program
$160,000
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments and state-affiliated organizations in Georgia's coastal region for projects that promote sustainable development and protect natural resources.

Natural Resources
County governments
Community and Watershed Forestry Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance sustainable forestry practices, improve water quality, and promote community resilience through green infrastructure initiatives.

Environment
County governments
ReLeaf Community Forestry Grants
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Minnesota for projects that improve and sustain community forests, particularly in underserved areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant
$75,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, tribal entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Michigan to enhance urban forestry initiatives, improve tree management, and engage communities in sustainable green practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Shasta Valley Program
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding for public and nonprofit organizations to implement conservation projects that improve water management and habitat for fish and wildlife in the Shasta River watershed of California.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Coldwater Conservation Planning Grants
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Pennsylvania for developing comprehensive plans to protect and preserve coldwater streams and their watersheds.

Environment
Nonprofits