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Grants for Small businesses - Natural Resources

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Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Grant Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofits, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the cleanup and sealing of orphaned or abandoned oil and gas wells to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$50,000
Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to individuals and organizations in Missouri to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through projects that enhance food safety, research, and sustainability practices.

Agriculture
Individuals
Harmful Algal Bloom Innovation Challenge: Toxin Detection in Seafood
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. institutions and organizations to develop innovative and cost-effective technologies for detecting harmful algal bloom toxins in seafood, enhancing public health and seafood safety.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
$500,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to conservation organizations in Michigan for projects that enhance and develop wildlife habitats, particularly for species identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Statewide Environmental Assistance Grants
$150,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2026

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Minnesota organizations for projects that promote material reuse and reduce toxic chemicals in hair products, enhancing environmental sustainability and public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council - FY27
$40,000
Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to support research and innovative solutions that address production challenges faced by grain producers in Arizona.

Agriculture
State governments
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
Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public parks, trails, and recreational spaces, promoting environmental conservation and community well-being.

Environment
City or township governments
FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program
$1,200,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for universities, nonprofits, and government entities to develop and operationalize advanced ocean and coastal observing technologies that enhance data collection and environmental monitoring.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
$10,000,000
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for businesses, universities, and nonprofits to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that improve environmental and energy efficiency for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This program provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to develop innovative technologies and processes that enhance environmental sustainability and resilience while promoting efficient resource use.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Environmental Protection and Green Grants
$1,400,000
Maui County
Local

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

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
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
Forest Conservation Fund
Contact for amount
Forest Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations and individuals dedicated to protecting and managing natural forest areas, with a focus on community involvement and biodiversity conservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Surface Water Efficiencies Program
Contact for amount
Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This program provides funding to various water management entities in the Eastern Snake River Plain to implement projects that improve surface water efficiency and reduce demand.

Environment
Nonprofits
Growing Reforestation Opportunities
$46,200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of organizations and individuals to establish new forests, restore degraded areas, and enhance existing forest ecosystems in New York State.

Environment
Small businesses
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Vermont Value-Added Forest Products Permitting Assistance Grant Program
$5,000
Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation (FPR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Vermont businesses involved in value-added processing of forest products to help cover the costs of necessary state and local permits.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Wetlands Restoration Grants
$1,200,000
Maui County
Local

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on restoring wetlands in Maui County, promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being.

Environment
Nonprofits
Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities, including universities and businesses, to develop and commercialize innovative technologies for producing and processing critical minerals essential for energy systems and national security.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education