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Grants for Special district governments - Natural Resources

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Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
The 2025 Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Program
$350,000
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations, and tribal organizations to transport youth to county and local agricultural fairs, promoting education and community engagement in agriculture.

Agriculture
City or township governments
PECO Green Region Open Space Grant Program
$10,000
PECO
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments
Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC)
$2,800,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.

Recreation
City or township governments
Developing a Robust Framework for PFAS Source Identification and Characterization
$150,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects that develop methods to identify and characterize sources of PFAS contamination in water, aimed at helping utilities and regulators improve environmental monitoring and compliance strategies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Water Quality Management Planning Grant
$550,000
North Carolina Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional councils and planning organizations in North Carolina for projects aimed at improving water quality, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Boating Access Program
Contact for amount
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

This grant provides funding to local governments in Mississippi to develop or improve public boating access facilities on lakes and rivers.

Recreation
City or township governments
Colorado Assistance Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant
$30,000,000
Colorado Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small or disadvantaged public water systems in Colorado for projects that address emerging contaminants in drinking water, ensuring safer water for their communities.

Environment
Special district governments
Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant
$1,250,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the design and removal of dams in Vermont, aimed at improving water quality and enhancing public access to waterways.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sewage Facilities Program (SFP)
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and eligible organizations in Pennsylvania for planning activities that ensure compliance with state sewage facility requirements, promoting public health and environmental protection.

Environment
City or township governments
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to public entities in California for the cleanup and remediation of closed landfill sites to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
2026 REPI Challenge
$20,000,000
Department of Defense
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, conservation organizations, and private entities to protect military readiness and environmental resources by addressing land use conflicts and preserving habitats near Department of Defense installations.

Environment
State governments
Piscataqua Region Environmental Planning Assessment (PREPA) Grant Program
$15,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and watershed organizations in the Piscataqua Region for projects that improve water quality, protect natural resources, and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Conservation Service Corps Grants 2026
$1,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Bike Path Grant Program (BIKE)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for the development and improvement of public, off-road bicycle paths and related facilities to promote safe and accessible biking.

Recreation
City or township governments
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program-Tree Planting on Agricultural Lands
$50,000
Maryland Environmental Trust (Chesapeake Bay Trust)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, land trusts, and community organizations in Maryland for projects that promote tree planting on agricultural lands and enhance local environmental stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits
North Central Greenways Implementation Grant
$25,000
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in six Pennsylvania counties to develop and enhance greenways, trails, and active transportation networks.

Environment
County governments
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Adult Critical Time Intervention Teams Round Three
$848,501
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to establish teams that provide essential support and resources to adults with complex mental health conditions during critical transitions, such as hospital discharges, to promote community integration and long-term well-being.

Environment
City or township governments
Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) Planning Grants
$75,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Montana-based local governments, tribal entities, and state agencies for planning projects that restore natural resources affected by resource extraction and address critical environmental needs.

Environment
County governments