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Food Access Expansion Grant Program
$50,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides funding to food retailers and innovative food initiatives in Virginia's low-income communities to improve access to fresh foods and promote food security.

Agriculture
Individuals
Capital Equipment Assistance Program
$150,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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
Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding for individuals, nonprofits, and organizations to undertake projects that protect and restore Nebraska's natural environment through various initiatives like habitat conservation, water protection, and waste management improvements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant Program
$2,000,000
Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local organizations and landowners in Boulder County for large-scale wildfire risk reduction projects that enhance forest and grassland management.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Woods Fund Chicago Grantmaking Cycle
$35,000
Woods Fund Chicago
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that focus on community organizing and advocacy for racial and economic justice, particularly those led by BIPOC individuals and serving marginalized communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support for habitat restoration projects aimed at protecting and restoring native fish populations in the Great Lakes region.

Environment
Nonprofits
Environmental Research & Education Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Environmental Research & Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that improve sustainable solid waste management practices, focusing on climate change, emerging contaminants, and materials recycling.

Environment
Nonprofits
Reliable Ore Characterization with Keystone Sensing (ROCKS)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This program provides funding to a wide range of applicants, including universities, companies, and non-profits, to develop innovative technologies for faster and more accurate mineral resource characterization, particularly for rare earth elements and critical minerals essential for energy production.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program Grants
$2,000,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies for projects that manage invasive weeds and restore wildlife habitats across Montana's ecologically significant landscapes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tennessee Agriculture Enterprise Fund
$100,000
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 22, 2023

This program provides competitive funding to businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Tennessee to support agricultural growth and innovation, particularly in value-added processing initiatives that benefit farmers and rural economies.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program
$47,500,000
California Department of Water Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to dam owners in California for the repair and improvement of aging dams to enhance safety and restore water storage capacity amid climate challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Shooting Range Grant Program
$75,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to various governmental entities, organizations, and educational institutions in Wisconsin for the construction and improvement of shooting ranges.

Capacity Building
County governments
Community Self-Determination Grant
$250,000
NDN Collective
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Indigenous-led organizations and Tribal Nations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to strengthen their communities through initiatives focused on climate justice, self-determination, and sustainable development.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Native American tribal organizations
Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program
$400,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations, including government entities and nonprofits, to combat invasive species in Michigan through prevention, detection, and management projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Honey Bee Research and Promotion Grants
$230,000
North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support researchers and organizations in North Dakota working on projects that improve honey bee health and address challenges such as pests and nutrition.

Agriculture
Individuals
CCCC Project Grant Program
$3,500
Clackamas County Cultural Coalition
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding to support projects that enrich the arts, heritage, and humanities for residents of Clackamas County, Oregon, encouraging community participation and collaboration.

Natural Resources
Small businesses