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Repurposing Closed Wood Products Facilities for Bioenergy Development Grant Program
$500,000
U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based companies and organizations with expertise in energy and wood products to assess the feasibility of transforming closed manufacturing facilities into renewable bioenergy sites, supporting rural economic revitalization.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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 (VAAFM)
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
AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant
$50,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for Minnesota farmers, educational institutions, and organizations to implement and showcase innovative sustainable agriculture practices that improve energy efficiency, environmental health, and farm profitability.

Agriculture
Individuals
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 funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations in Boulder County for large-scale projects that reduce wildfire risks and enhance ecosystem resilience through 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 supports habitat restoration projects in the Great Lakes region that benefit native fish species, with a focus on initiatives led by local governments, nonprofits, and tribal entities, particularly those serving underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Recycling Market Development Grant
$300,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota businesses and organizations in enhancing recycling infrastructure and developing markets for recyclable materials to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Environment
Small businesses
Community-Based Climate Resilience Efforts
$115,000
Climate Smart Communities Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to climate adaptation professionals and their community partners to develop and implement resilience projects in U.S. communities facing climate challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Great Salt Lake Research Grants
Contact for amount
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports universities, government agencies, and research organizations in conducting scientific research that enhances the management and understanding of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
IKI Large Grants
$20,000,000
German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports international organizations in implementing large-scale projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, or conserve biodiversity, with a focus on specific thematic or country priorities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Agricultural Regional Projects Program
$25,000,000
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports regional projects aimed at improving water quality and quantity in Florida's agricultural areas, targeting local governments, conservation groups, educational institutions, and private landowners involved in addressing agricultural nonpoint source pollution.

Environment
Individuals
Dam Repair Assistance Grant Program
$3,000,000
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to dam owners in South Carolina for projects that improve safety and reduce risks associated with High and Significant Hazard dams.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program
$500,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This program provides funding to Colorado communities and organizations to reduce conflicts with black bears by implementing effective attractant management and deterrent strategies.

Environment
County governments
North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Grant
Contact for amount
North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to support community development and economic diversification initiatives for agricultural populations and communities in North Carolina affected by the decline of the tobacco industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Recycling Assistance Grant Program
$150,000
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, nonprofits, and businesses in West Virginia to develop and improve recycling initiatives and public education efforts aimed at reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability.

Environment
County governments
Drinking Water Source Protection Fund
$175,000
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community water systems in Oregon for projects that protect drinking water sources from contamination through planning and implementation activities.

Environment
Special district governments
South Carolina Disaster Relief Block Grant for Hurricane Helene
$38,322,374
South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to South Carolina farmers and forest landowners who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene, specifically targeting damages not covered by other federal programs or insurance.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Individuals