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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
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
California Forest Improvement Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This program provides cost-share assistance to private and public landowners with 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land to improve forest resources, including wildlife habitat and soil and water quality, through various forestry management activities.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program
Contact for amount
California Energy Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to applicants seeking federal funding for clean hydrogen projects, specifically those applying for opportunities from the Department of Energy.

Energy
Small businesses
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects and research aimed at sustainable fisheries management, protected species recovery, and marine ecosystem enhancement, targeting a wide range of applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.

Environment
State governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Sewage Management Operation and Maintenance Grant
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to marina operators in California for the maintenance and operation of sewage pumpout systems, ensuring responsible waste management for recreational boaters.

Environment
Small businesses
Arctic Research Opportunities
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers to study the Arctic's environment and communities, with a focus on collaboration with Indigenous peoples and advancing understanding of Arctic change and its global impacts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative
$80,000
Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

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

Jan 2, 2026

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
Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)
$10,000
Georgia Forestry Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to private landowners in Georgia for forest management practices that help control the Southern Pine Beetle and promote healthy pine forests.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Chemical Oceanography
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers studying the chemistry of oceans and their impact on global environmental processes, aiming to enhance our understanding of marine chemistry and its role in climate and ecological systems.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Fund
$200,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to local organizations and governments in Colorado to develop strategies for protecting river resources without federal designation, supporting projects like planning and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Legacy Resource Management Program
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for conservation and resource management projects on Department of Defense lands, focusing on enhancing biodiversity, cultural resource preservation, and military readiness.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Natural Resource Grants
$20,000
Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports various organizations in Richland County, South Carolina, to implement projects that enhance environmental conservation, improve water quality, and promote public education about natural resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for domestic industrial facilities to develop and pilot technologies that recover critical minerals from byproducts of existing processes, enhancing energy security and reducing reliance on foreign imports.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to reduce pollution and improve environmental and human health through interdisciplinary approaches in environmental engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement
$10,000,000
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
$25,000
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for conservation projects focused on threatened species worldwide, prioritizing efforts that protect animals, plants, and fungi in their natural habitats.

Natural Resources
Individuals