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Grants for Special district governments - Natural Resources

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Recreational Trail Grant 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations and agencies in Kansas for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities, promoting outdoor activities for all users.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
Resilient Watersheds Grant
$10,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and eligible organizations in New York State for projects that reduce flooding risks and enhance ecological health.

Environment
Nonprofits
CAL FIRE Forest Health Program
$8,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that restore and enhance California's forests to improve resilience against climate change, reduce wildfire risks, and promote better water and air quality.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Coastal Management Assistance Grant
$150,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and academic institutions for projects that improve and protect Ohio's Lake Erie coastal resources, enhance environmental quality, and increase public access to coastal areas.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant
$1,500,000
King County Flood Control District
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding for flood reduction projects in King County, Washington, aimed at non-profits, local governments, and tribes to improve community resilience against flooding.

Environment
Nonprofits
Recreation Passport Grants
$150,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Michigan for improving and developing public outdoor recreation facilities, ensuring safe and accessible spaces for community enjoyment.

Recreation
City or township governments
Place-Based Water Planning Grants
$450,000
Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This program provides funding to diverse local stakeholders, including public bodies and nonprofits, to collaboratively develop and implement integrated water resource plans that address current and future water needs in Oregon.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
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
Flood Management Grants
$200,000
Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to public entities in Idaho for projects that repair flood-damaged waterways and reduce future flood risks, ensuring community safety and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Special district governments
Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning Grant
$30,548,053
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in the Hudson River Estuary region for projects that improve water quality, promote environmental education, and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund
$1,000,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Virginia local governments and private entities for dam safety projects to enhance public safety and reduce the risk of dam failures.

Safety
City or township governments
Wastewater Treatment Facility Anaerobic Co-Digestion/Biogas Grant Program
$57,000,000
Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This program provides funding to publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities in Nebraska for developing and optimizing systems that convert organic waste into renewable energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment
Special district governments
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
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 program provides funding to local and state government entities in Mississippi for the construction and improvement of public boating facilities, ensuring free access to recreational waterways for all residents.

Recreation
City or township governments
Habitat Conservation Projects
$1,000,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation and restoration projects that protect wildlife habitats and enhance public recreational access across Washington State, targeting local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribes.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Grey to Green Fund
$50,000
Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Boulder County to transform impervious urban areas into green spaces that enhance ecological resilience and address climate equity.

Environment
Small businesses
Boating Facilities Program
$1,000,000
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This program provides funding to public entities for the acquisition, development, and renovation of facilities that enhance access to motorized boating activities on waterways.

Recreation
City or township governments
Sewage Facilities Program (SFP)
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to municipalities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania for planning and improving sewage management infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental and health standards.

Environment
City or township governments