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Marine Sewage Pumpout Station Grant Program
$20,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to marinas and boat docking facilities in North Carolina's coastal counties for installing or renovating sewage pumpout stations to improve water quality by reducing sewage discharge from recreational vessels.

Environment
Nonprofits
Water Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF) Grant Program
$1,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding for water-related projects in Colorado, supporting both public and private entities to improve water supply, infrastructure, and planning efforts aligned with state water goals.

Environment
City or township governments
Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations to develop innovative technologies that improve oil and gas extraction efficiency and manage produced water, addressing environmental concerns in the energy sector.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP)
$500,000
Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania farmers for implementing practices that reduce nutrient and sediment runoff, improve soil health, and protect water quality.

Environment
Individuals
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This program provides funding for research and education projects that advance agricultural science and technology, targeting institutions and individuals involved in agriculture, food safety, and rural community development in the U.S.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Technical Assistance for Federal Cost-Sharing (TAFC) Program
$500,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado governmental entities, non-profits, and partnerships to help them develop competitive federal grant applications for water-related projects, excluding treated water and municipal infrastructure.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
On-Demand Gear Grant and Research Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides financial support to Massachusetts commercial fishers for using innovative fishing gear and technology in designated seasonal closure areas, while also requiring participation in research and reporting on gear performance.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
EnsuringPro-American WorkerCritical MineralsSupply Chain inthe Western Hemisphere
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. and eligible international organizations to improve labor standards and transparency in critical mineral supply chains in Chile and Argentina, ultimately benefiting American workers and manufacturers.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at preventing the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels in Western U.S. waters, targeting organizations and entities involved in conservation, research, and public outreach.

Environment
State governments
Multifamily Recycling Grant
$71,500
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, recycling businesses, nonprofits, multifamily property owners, public housing authorities, and colleges for developing or improving recycling programs in multifamily residences across North Carolina.

Environment
City or township governments
Climate Smart Farm Equipment Grant
$200,000
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Washington farmers and aquaculture operations to purchase equipment that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and enhances soil health, with a focus on sustainability and resilience in agricultural practices.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Protecting the American Seafood Supply Chain by Countering Unfair Labor Practices and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU)Fishing
$11,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $11 million to organizations working to improve the American seafood supply chain by addressing unfair labor practices and combating illegal fishing activities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Recycling Mini-Grant Program
$20,000
Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (CCRRA)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities, businesses, schools, healthcare institutions, and non-profits in Centre County, PA, to improve recycling education and material collection efforts.

Environment
City or township governments
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to California local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and qualifying private entities for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate to address various engineering challenges and promote sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant
$100,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations that promote outdoor access and inclusivity for marginalized youth and their families in Colorado.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27
$400,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2027

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations working to develop innovative fishing practices and technologies that reduce bycatch and improve sustainability in U.S. fisheries and aquaculture.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
$6,405
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to Vermont agricultural landowners for converting environmentally sensitive land into conservation buffers to improve water quality and support ecosystem health.

Environment
Individuals
Marine Sewage Pumpout Facility Grants
$20,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This program provides financial support to marinas in Maryland for installing and upgrading sewage pumpout facilities to promote environmentally responsible waste disposal for boaters.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses