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

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Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
$10,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This program provides funding to California dealers for innovative projects that improve beverage container recycling through the installation of reverse vending machines and other redemption options.

Environment
Nonprofits
Accelerating Wood Fiber Utilization through Business and Project Development Assistance
$1,000,000
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities
Private

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop innovative solutions for utilizing underused wood fiber, supporting rural economies and forest health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
$3,600,000
U.S. Department of Justice (National Institute of Justice)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-federal entities to conduct long-term monitoring and analysis of phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes, helping to assess ecosystem health and inform environmental management decisions.

Environment
State governments
Source Water Protection Local Assistance Grant Program
$250,000
Washington State Department of Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support projects that protect drinking water sources in Washington State, targeting nonprofit water systems, tribal governments, local governments, and other eligible partners working to enhance water quality and reduce contamination risks.

Environment
Nonprofits
Growing Greener Plus Grant
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding for projects that enhance and protect Pennsylvania's water resources, focusing on watershed restoration, stormwater management, and addressing abandoned mine drainage, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Colcom Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Colcom Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

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
Export Controls and Investment Screening for Critical Minerals Supply Chain
$5,409,250
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations working to strengthen global supply chains for critical minerals by enhancing export controls and investment screening to protect national security interests.

International Development
Nonprofits
F27AS00009 2027 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative conservation projects across multiple states to protect wildlife, enhance habitats, and promote outdoor recreation participation.

Natural Resources
State governments
Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers and organizations to develop and implement innovative technologies and strategies that prevent, control, or mitigate the impacts of harmful algal blooms on public health and coastal economies.

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

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

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
Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports long-term research projects in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science, specifically for U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations that have already collected at least six years of core data.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative oceanographic technologies and improve interdisciplinary collaboration in ocean science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
$180,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This grant provides financial support for U.S. college and university faculty to mentor graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in geologic mapping projects that enhance the nation's geological knowledge and data resources.

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

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the preservation of historic sites related to the early history of the United States, targeting public and nonprofit organizations involved in cultural heritage projects.

Natural Resources
State governments
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to reduce pollution and improve environmental and human health through interdisciplinary approaches in environmental engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Eligibility Handbook
Contact for amount
Georgia Environmental Protection Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to public and nonprofit water systems in Georgia for infrastructure projects that improve drinking water quality and safety, particularly for those addressing health violations and emerging contaminants.

Health
State governments
U.S. Mission Public Diplomacy Grants Program Cook Islands Niue
$50,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to New Zealand)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community groups to implement projects that enhance maritime cooperation, economic ties, and regional security in the Cook Islands and Niue.

International Development
Nonprofits
Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement
$10,000,000
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Climate Program Office FY 2026 - Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA)
$1,800,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to interdisciplinary teams working with regional stakeholders to enhance climate resilience and preparedness in nine designated areas across the United States facing increasing weather-related hazards.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education