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

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Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on community-driven projects that improve water quality and promote environmental stewardship in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.

Environment
Nonprofits
Forest Health Research Program — California Climate Investments
$900,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports scientific research aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and tribes involved in relevant ecological studies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonpoint Source Management Grant Program
$8,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This program provides funding to governmental entities, public universities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that reduce pollution from nonpoint sources and improve water quality in Florida's impaired waterbodies.

Environment
State governments
Advancing Forest Markets Grant Program
$12,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to a wide range of organizations and individuals in New York State to strengthen the forest products economy, expand tree planting efforts, and enhance market systems for sustainable forestry.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$150,000
Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, cooperatives, and research institutions in Ohio to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits and vegetables through various projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Ensuring Resilient Source Water Protection Programs under Extreme Events and in a Changing Climate
$200,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for water utilities and organizations to develop strategies that protect source water from the impacts of extreme weather and climate change.

Environment
City or township governments
The Eco-Innovation Challenge (EIC)
$300,000
United Nations Office for Project Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding and support for organizations and innovators to implement eco-friendly solutions that tackle pollution issues in the Black Sea region, specifically in Georgia, Moldova, and Türkiye.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nisqually Watershed Small Grants
$2,500
Pierce County Planning and Public Works
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-driven environmental projects that enhance water quality and habitat in Pierce County's major watersheds, targeting nonprofits, schools, tribes, local governments, and individuals.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Collection Event 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 Oklahoma communities for organizing events that safely collect and dispose of hazardous and hard-to-manage waste materials, such as electronic waste and household hazardous substances.

Environment
City or township governments
Long Island Sound Ecosystems Grant Program
$1,500,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 13, 2025

This program provides funding for habitat restoration and green stormwater infrastructure projects in Connecticut's coastal and watershed areas to improve ecological resilience and water quality.

Environment
Nonprofits
Invasive Species Mitigation Weed Control Grant
$75,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides funding for various organizations and individuals in Utah to combat invasive plant species through detection, control, and restoration efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$375,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at promoting sustainable forest management and innovation in wood products, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses in California.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Park Rehabilitation and Development
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public parks, recreational facilities, and access to waterways, enhancing community outdoor spaces and environmental sustainability.

Recreation
County governments
Solid Waste Diversion Grant Program
$2,500,000
Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to Maine-based individuals, municipalities, organizations, and businesses for projects that reduce solid waste through initiatives like composting, recycling, and community education.

Environment
Individuals
Community Recreation and Conservation Planning
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania to develop comprehensive plans for parks, recreation areas, and conservation projects that engage the community and promote sustainable practices.

Recreation
County governments
Capital Equipment Assistance Program
$150,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Vermont farmers, custom operators, and non-profit organizations for purchasing innovative equipment that improves water quality and reduces agricultural waste runoff.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Off-Highway Vehicle Program Grants
$20,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Montana to improve off-highway vehicle recreational opportunities through trail development, maintenance, and educational initiatives.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community Forestry Capacity Grants
$50,000
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Florida for urban and community forestry projects that enhance tree canopy and improve community forest management.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for Minnesota farmers, educational institutions, and organizations to implement and showcase innovative sustainable agriculture practices that improve energy efficiency, environmental health, and farm profitability.

Agriculture
Individuals
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 2: Building Flood Resilience
$125,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant (EPA), Maryland Coastal Zone Management Award (NOAA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions to implement projects that improve flood resilience and tackle the effects of climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits