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Grants for Special district governments - Natural Resources

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Marine Sewage Pumpout Station Grant Program
$20,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to marinas and boat docking facilities in North Carolina's coastal counties for installing or renovating sewage pumpout stations to improve water quality by reducing sewage discharge from recreational vessels.

Environment
Nonprofits
Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program - Round 19
$2,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local entities in New York State for projects that protect viable farmland from development and promote agricultural conservation efforts.

Agriculture
County governments
Columbia River Basin Water Management Grant
Contact for amount
Washington State Department of Ecology
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This program provides funding to a variety of public and nonprofit entities to develop sustainable water management solutions that address water supply challenges and enhance ecosystem health in the Columbia River Basin.

Environment
County governments
Recreational Trails Program
$150,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This program provides federal funding to local governments, nonprofits, and tribes for the restoration and maintenance of recreational trails that promote outdoor activities while ensuring public access to natural environments.

Recreation
City or township governments
Water Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF) Grant Program
$1,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding for water-related projects in Colorado, supporting both public and private entities to improve water supply, infrastructure, and planning efforts aligned with state water goals.

Environment
City or township governments
Brownfield Grants
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments in Michigan for the redevelopment of contaminated or blighted properties, promoting economic growth and community revitalization.

Environment
City or township governments
Support to Partners – Shenandoah River Watershed
$200,000
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve public access and recreational opportunities along the Shenandoah River and its tributaries, particularly for fishing and wildlife viewing.

Natural Resources
County governments
Weather Modification Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to local water providers and government entities in Colorado to enhance and modernize their cloud seeding programs, aimed at increasing winter snowfall and improving water supply.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Technical Assistance for Federal Cost-Sharing (TAFC) Program
$500,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado governmental entities, non-profits, and partnerships to help them develop competitive federal grant applications for water-related projects, excluding treated water and municipal infrastructure.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY27
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation (Division of Boating and Waterways)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for repairing and modifying boat launching facilities that have been previously improved with state funding, ensuring safe and accessible recreational boating access.

Recreation
City or township governments
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP)
$3,000,000
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) Coastal Resources Divsion
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2027

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect and enhance Georgia's natural resources, including parks, trails, and conservation lands.

Natural Resources
County governments
Coordinated Natural Resources Conservation Grants
Contact for amount
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This program provides financial support to South Dakota conservation districts for projects that promote sustainable management and protection of natural resources.

Environment
Special district governments
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to organizations in California for projects that enhance climate resilience and carbon sequestration through the conservation and restoration of natural and working lands.

Environment
Special district governments
Pathways Program
$300,000
Colorado Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado organizations in addressing community challenges related to outdoor stewardship, equity, and climate resilience through collaborative planning and capacity-building initiatives.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Agricultural Emergency Drought Response Program
$1,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to agricultural organizations in Colorado to help them secure additional water resources during declared drought emergencies.

Agriculture
Special district governments
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Lead Service Line Funding
$5,000,000
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to Missouri communities for identifying and replacing lead service lines to ensure safe drinking water, prioritizing disadvantaged areas at higher risk for lead exposure.

Environment
City or township governments
Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grants
$3,000,000
New New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to counties, municipalities, and conservation organizations for acquiring agricultural conservation easements to protect viable farmland in New York from being converted to non-farm uses.

Agriculture
City or township governments
FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at preventing the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels in Western U.S. waters, targeting organizations and entities involved in conservation, research, and public outreach.

Environment
State governments
Highway Bridge Program 
$230,000,000
Texas Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Texas for the replacement and repair of unsafe or outdated highway bridges, allowing them to improve critical infrastructure with greater flexibility.

Transportation
State governments