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Statewide Organics Management Infrastructure Grant
$2,000,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and businesses in Minnesota to develop or expand composting facilities and infrastructure, aimed at reducing food waste and promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Environmental Protection and Green Grants
$1,400,000
Maui County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Maui County that are working on projects to enhance environmental sustainability, protect natural resources, and promote community-based solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
All-Terrain Vehicle Grant Program
Contact for amount
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 9, 2026

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Oregon to improve and expand off-highway vehicle recreation opportunities, including trail maintenance, safety education, and law enforcement services.

Recreation
State governments
Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Program
$750,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Illinois to develop and implement projects that improve water quality and manage pollution in local watersheds.

Environment
Nonprofits
Clean Air Program (CAP)
$25,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to industrial and manufacturing companies, local governments, and partnerships in Colorado to help reduce air pollution by supporting the purchase and installation of emission reduction equipment.

Energy
County governments
Gulf Hypoxia Program Priority Watershed Implementation Grant
$336,700
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and entities in Illinois for implementing agricultural practices that reduce nitrate pollution in surface waters, ultimately improving water quality and public health.

Environment
Individuals
Alzheimer’s Awareness Grant Funding
$80,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in creating public awareness campaigns about Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, specifically targeting underserved communities such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and residents of Greater Minnesota.

Health
Nonprofits
Soil Health and Optimizing Water (SHOW) Grant
$50,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to farmers, ranchers, nonprofits, and local governments in Colorado to improve soil health and optimize water management practices on agricultural lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$150,000
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SD DANR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and individuals in South Dakota to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
State governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$608,682
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support producer groups, industry stakeholders, and community organizations in South Carolina that work to improve the competitiveness and accessibility of specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Forest Conservation Fund
Contact for amount
Forest Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations and individuals dedicated to protecting natural forest areas, particularly those that engage local communities and promote biodiversity conservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants
$20,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support the growth and marketing of local food and seafood producers in Rhode Island, prioritizing small, beginning, women, and veteran farmers and fishers.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Energy Grants
$2,500,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of clean energy projects in Washington state, prioritizing initiatives that benefit overburdened communities and enhance grid resilience.

Energy
State governments
Wood Products Industry Equity Incentive Grant Program
$125,000
Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Maryland wood products businesses for acquiring specialized equipment or improving facilities, aimed at boosting job creation and market growth in the forestry sector.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
State Furbearer Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that conserve and manage furbearing mammals in Illinois, supporting education, habitat development, and responsible hunting and trapping practices.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Framework for Assessing Alternative Water Systems: Economic, Environmental, and Social Aspects
$300,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and researchers for developing a comprehensive framework to evaluate and support alternative water systems, focusing on their economic, environmental, and social impacts.

Environment
City or township governments
Boulder County Soil Health Initiative
$1,000,000
Boulder County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports agricultural producers in Boulder County to implement innovative soil health projects that promote sustainable practices and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Individuals
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
KVCB Beautification Grant
$500
Keep Vermilion County Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports individuals, businesses, and organizations in Vermilion County, Illinois, to enhance community spaces through small-scale beautification projects focused on landscaping, environmental stewardship, and visual improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2024–25
$2,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help local governments, tribal entities, and organizations establish pilot programs for collecting and recycling empty glass beverage containers from restaurants and retail establishments.

Environment
Small businesses