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Grants for Small businesses - Natural Resources

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Clean Vessel Act Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to marinas, boatyards, and public agencies in Vermont to improve facilities for managing recreational boater waste, ensuring cleaner waterways and better services for boaters.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2028

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance marine education, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives in Alaska's coastal communities.

Workforce Development
Individuals
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
$999,999,999
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects in various scientific and engineering fields, particularly those that align with military and civil missions, and encourages collaboration among universities, non-profits, and small businesses, including participation from minority institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rainforest Reporting Grant
Contact for amount
Pulitzer Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support for journalists to undertake impactful reporting on critical environmental and social issues affecting tropical rainforests in the Amazon, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Environment
Individuals
Seeding and Filter Strip (SFS) Program
$50,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial assistance and technical support to Vermont farmers for implementing conservation practices that reduce soil erosion and agricultural runoff into nearby water bodies.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Pasture and Surface Water Fencing Program
$20,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides financial and technical support to Vermont farmers for improving pasture management and preventing livestock access to surface waters, thereby enhancing water quality.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
DARRP Restoration Implementation Grants (2026)
$100,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for institutions and organizations to implement marine and coastal habitat restoration projects aimed at addressing damages from oil spills and hazardous substance releases.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private marinas and boating facilities in Ohio for the construction and maintenance of sewage disposal systems to protect water quality and support recreational boating.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Utah Grazing Improvement Program Grant
$200,000
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Utah livestock producers for projects that improve rangeland health, water distribution, and grazing efficiency, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation, Upgrade and Closure Fund
$1,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to eligible owners and operators for the closure and cleanup of petroleum underground storage tanks, addressing environmental contamination risks in New Jersey.

Environment
Nonprofits
Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program
$1,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations in Illinois for projects that improve water quality by addressing pollution from nonpoint sources, such as runoff from land.

Environment
Nonprofits
Child Care Facility Grant
$1,500
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This program provides financial reimbursement to licensed child care centers in New Jersey for costs related to environmental cleanup necessary to meet safety standards.

Environment
Nonprofits
Orphan Site Cleanup Fund
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding is available to current property owners for cleanup and investigation of unauthorized petroleum releases from underground storage tanks, covering activities like site assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, and corrective action planning.

Environment
Small businesses
Soil and Water Conservation Grants
$150,000
New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey farmers for implementing conservation practices that improve soil health and water management on preserved agricultural lands.

Agriculture
Individuals
NJ Water Bank Technical Assistance Planning and Design Grant Program
$2,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides funding to disadvantaged communities in New Jersey for early-stage planning and design of water quality and drinking water infrastructure projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Soil and Water Planning Grants
$20,000
New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and landowners in New Jersey for developing conservation plans and designs that improve soil and water management on preserved agricultural land.

Agriculture
Individuals
Advanced Wood Heat Assistance Program for Working Lands Businesses
$25,000
Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial and technical support to Vermont-based farm, food, and forest products businesses for installing or upgrading advanced wood heating systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel reliance.

Energy
Small businesses
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and institutions that aim to improve the competitiveness of California's specialty crop industry through projects focused on market enhancement, education, training, or research.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Town of Telluride Green Grant Program
$9,000
Town of Telluride (EcoAction Partners)
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals, businesses, and organizations in specific Colorado counties for local sustainability projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental resilience.

Environment
Individuals