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Grants for Small businesses - Natural Resources

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Nutrient Management Assistance Grant Program
$25,000
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey farmers and agricultural organizations for purchasing and maintaining manure spreaders, promoting shared equipment use, and implementing nutrient management practices to protect water quality.

Agriculture
Individuals
HOOLA-AINA Program
$8,000,000
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community-driven projects in Hawaii that focus on restoring and protecting natural ecosystems while promoting cultural engagement and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Baseline Water Quality Data Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other eligible organizations to collect and analyze groundwater quality data in areas affected by natural gas drilling, ensuring informed environmental monitoring and resource protection.

Environment
County governments
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program-Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands
$50,000
Maryland Environmental Trust (Chesapeake Bay Trust)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, land trusts, and community organizations in Maryland for projects that promote tree planting on agricultural lands and enhance local environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program
$4,000,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides funding to Vermont-based organizations and individuals to support projects that improve water quality on farms through education, technical assistance, and capacity building.

Environment
Nonprofits
Expanding Agroforestry Project Incentive Payment Program
$450,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative
$80,000
Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Texas landowners for reforestation and ecosystem restoration efforts in areas impacted by natural disasters, helping to restore forests and woodlands that have suffered significant tree loss.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Farmer Climate Action Fund
$8,000
University of Minnesota Extension (Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This initiative provides competitive small grants to farmers in Greater Minnesota for projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farms.

Environment
Individuals
U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of African Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that promote responsible development of critical minerals and enhance commercial diplomacy in sub-Saharan Africa, benefiting U.S. and African businesses alike.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Program
Contact for amount
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This program provides funding to small or disadvantaged communities in South Carolina to address emerging contaminants in their drinking water, helping them implement necessary treatment and protection measures.

Environment
Nonprofits
Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council - Research Grant Program
$40,000
Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council (AGRPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations and individuals in Arizona to conduct research and develop innovative solutions that enhance grain production, sustainability, and economic resilience in the state's grain industry.

Agriculture
County governments
Shell LiveWIRE Louisiana Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
Shell
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides free resources and training to help micro and small business owners in select Louisiana parishes, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, grow and sustain their enterprises.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Large-scale Community Visions Grant Program
$10,000,000
Oregon Metro
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides funding for transformative projects that integrate natural environments into community development, focusing on ecological restoration while addressing housing, transportation, and workforce needs in the greater Portland area.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program, FYs 2024–25 and 2025–26
$4,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that can expand glass recycling facilities in California, encouraging the increased processing of recycled glass for new beverage containers.

Environment
Small businesses
Endangered Species Act Conservation Planning Grant Program (Nontraditional Section 6)
$1,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to state and local organizations for large-scale conservation planning and land acquisition efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats in California.

Environment
Small businesses
In-Lake Grant Program
$50,000
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that enhance the health and accessibility of specific lakes in Chautauqua County, aiming to boost tourism and recreational opportunities.

Environment
Nonprofits
CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2026

This grant provides funding to support California's forest-sector businesses and workforce development projects that enhance forest management practices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen local economies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council Grant
$1,250,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (AFREC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and educational projects focused on improving fertilizer use and management practices to reduce nitrate losses in Minnesota's agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Advancing Non-Evaporative Cooling Technologies in the CII Sector
$170,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for research to develop and assess non-evaporative cooling technologies in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors, helping to conserve water resources in the Colorado River Basin.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program
$10,000,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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