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Grants for Special district governments - Natural Resources

Explore 715 grant opportunities

Land and Water Conservation Fund
$6,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies and state entities in California for acquiring and developing public parks and recreational spaces to enhance community wellness and outdoor access.

Recreation
City or township governments
Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program
Contact for amount
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This program provides funding to public agencies and tribal governments in Oregon to improve stormwater and sewer systems, helping to reduce pollution and protect public health.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Plant Conservation and Restoration Management - Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including governments and nonprofits, to enhance the native seed supply chain and restore resilient public lands across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to California local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and qualifying private entities for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate to address various engineering challenges and promote sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Non-Motorized Trails Grants
$250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations in Colorado to create, maintain, and enhance non-motorized recreational trails while promoting environmental stewardship and public access.

Recreation
City or township governments
Local Government Planning Fund
$100,000
New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to New Mexico local governments and qualified entities for essential planning activities related to public infrastructure and community development projects.

Infrastructure
State governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the construction and improvement of facilities that enhance access for non-motorized recreational boating, such as kayaks and paddle boards.

Recreation
City or township governments
National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)
$750,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to museums and related organizations for innovative projects that enhance public engagement, improve collections care, and address critical needs in the museum field.

Education
Nonprofits
Virginia Riparian Forest Buffer
$17,500
Virginia Department of Forestry
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides financial incentives to Virginia landowners who preserve forest buffers along waterways during timber harvesting to protect water quality and support aquatic ecosystems.

Environment
Individuals
Forest Health Research Program — Proposition 4 Grants
$1,500,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects aimed at improving forest health and wildfire resilience in California, targeting a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, including universities and local agencies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide
$220,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for engaging youth and veterans in hands-on conservation projects on public lands, promoting environmental stewardship and skill development.

Natural Resources
State governments
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition Proposition 68 Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that improve outdoor recreation access, preserve cultural resources, and address climate change in the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains, prioritizing support for disadvantaged communities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Nonpoint Source Funds
$8,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, universities, and other organizations in Florida for projects that reduce pollution from stormwater and improve water quality in vulnerable areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Local Government Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Grant
$75,000
Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to local governments in Georgia for the removal, transportation, and recycling of scrap tires to promote environmental cleanup and public safety.

Environment
City or township governments
Flood Control Assistance Account Program
$500,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and tribes in Washington State for floodplain management projects that reduce flood risk and enhance community safety and environmental outcomes.

Environment
City or township governments
Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation
$7,040,000
Colorado State Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in Colorado to implement projects that reduce wildfire risk and promote forest health in areas where urban development meets forested landscapes.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,000,000
California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribes, and public agencies for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in priority watersheds across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Program
$1,000,000
Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational or healthcare organizations in Georgia's Appalachian region for community and economic development projects that align with strategic goals and investment priorities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Nonhighway and Off Road Vehicle Activities
$250,000
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This grant provides funding to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for the development and maintenance of outdoor recreational activities that utilize nonhighway access, such as trails and parks.

Recreation
City or township governments