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Grants for Small businesses - Natural Resources

Explore 343 grant opportunities

Small Grant Program
$25,000
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based land trusts for projects that enhance bird conservation on private lands through activities like habitat management, outreach, and monitoring.

Environment
Nonprofits
Oiwi Resources Grant
$50,000
County of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Maui County for community-based projects that preserve and promote Hawaiian cultural and natural resources through land stewardship, ecological restoration, and language revitalization initiatives.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Crop-Animal Systems Research Program
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that integrate crop and animal systems to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in the U.S. food system.

Agriculture
County governments
Agricultural Stationary Diesel Engine Repower Program
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to agricultural businesses in Santa Barbara County for replacing old diesel engines with cleaner electric alternatives to reduce air pollution and improve public health.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Building Resilience in Agriculture
$150,000
National Geographic Society (NGS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports experienced project leaders in developing innovative, science-based agricultural practices that enhance resilience against climate change while improving soil health, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.

Agriculture
Individuals
Landfill Emissions Reduction Grant
$3,100,000
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This program provides funding to landfill operators in Oregon for projects that reduce methane emissions, supporting environmental sustainability and compliance with state climate goals.

Environment
City or township governments
Anaerobic Digester Development (Dairy Digester) Grants
$7,000,000
Washington Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for dairy operations in Washington to develop or upgrade anaerobic digesters that reduce methane emissions and generate renewable energy, while also improving environmental outcomes and supporting rural economic development.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Forestland Grant Program
$300,000
Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding to local organizations and agencies in Oregon for projects that enhance wildfire preparedness and forest health on private forestlands.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
MALT Small Grants Program – Round 5
$50,000
Marin Agricultural Land Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports agriculturalists in Marin County, California, by providing financial assistance for projects that enhance agricultural resilience, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable practices on working lands.

Agriculture
Individuals
H2Ohio Healthy Rivers Livery Grant
$10,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to canoe and kayak livery operators in Ohio to lead river cleanup efforts, improving water quality and enhancing local recreational experiences.

Environment
Small businesses
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
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
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
Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
Contact for amount
Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support 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
Organic Cost Share Grant Program
Contact for amount
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Texas-based organic farmers and businesses to help cover the costs of obtaining and maintaining USDA organic certification.

Agriculture
Individuals
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

Not specified

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
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