GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company

Grants for Special district governments - Natural Resources

Explore 715 grant opportunities

Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects
$40,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2027

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, tribes, and local water authorities in the western U.S. to develop projects that treat wastewater for reuse, enhancing water supply and sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Youth Conservation Corps Grant Program
$225,000
New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Commission
State

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that employ New Mexico youth aged 14 to 25 in conservation and community improvement efforts, providing job training and public benefits while enhancing natural resources and community infrastructure.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Regional Water Implementation - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$2,000,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (CDBG)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides funding to rural Kansas cities and counties for improving water infrastructure through collaborative projects that consolidate multiple water systems.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Protect Community Forests for Community Resiliency Grant
$1,700,000
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This grant provides funding to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments to manage and enhance community forests, addressing the challenges posed by emerald ash borer infestations and promoting long-term ecological resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Timber for Transit Program
$5,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.

Transportation
State governments
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program
$10,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Maryland with projects that promote environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and local solutions to environmental issues through activities like clean-ups, education, and tree planting.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) Brownfield Assessment Grant Program
$75,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2027

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Wisconsin to conduct environmental assessments of brownfield sites, facilitating their redevelopment and revitalization.

Environment
City or township governments
Heritage Partnership Program
$380,000
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides funding for conservation and recreational projects in Arizona, aimed at governmental agencies, Indian tribes, and eligible non-profit organizations focused on wildlife and habitat preservation.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Overflow Sewer Grants and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program
Contact for amount
New Mexico Environment Department Construction Programs Bureau
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This program provides 100% funding to New Mexico municipalities for projects that improve clean water infrastructure, such as wastewater treatment and stormwater management systems.

Environment
City or township governments
DARRP Restoration Implementation Grants (2026)
$100,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for institutions and organizations to implement marine and coastal habitat restoration projects aimed at addressing damages from oil spills and hazardous substance releases.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Conservation Futures Program
$9,000,000
Snohomish County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and qualified nonprofit organizations for acquiring land or property rights to preserve open spaces, agricultural land, and timber resources for public benefit in Snohomish County.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Community Planning Grant
$40,000
Illinois Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local public agencies in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for developing comprehensive plans focused on parks, recreation, and environmental management.

Recreation
City or township governments
Okanogan Soil Remediation Pilot Project
$3,880,000
Washington State Department of Commerce (COMMERCE)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This grant provides funding for local governments and nonprofit organizations to implement soil remediation projects addressing historic pesticide contamination in cannabis-producing farmland in Okanogan County, Washington.

Environment
Nonprofits
Surface Water Grant Program
$500,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 14, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and conservation organizations in Wisconsin for projects that manage and improve surface water quality and habitats, including efforts to control aquatic invasive species.

Natural Resources
County governments
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Resource Management Program - Bureau wide
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to various government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits for projects that protect and enhance wildlife habitats and resources on public lands across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program
$1,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations in Illinois for projects that improve water quality by addressing pollution from nonpoint sources, such as runoff from land.

Environment
Nonprofits
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of habitat restoration and enhancement projects across California, aimed at protecting wildlife and improving ecological health, and is available to organizations capable of implementing such initiatives.

Environment
State governments
Capacity Building for Trail Organizations Mini Grant Program
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in specific Pennsylvania counties to enhance their trail management and community engagement efforts through capacity-building projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Clean Ohio Fund Green Space Conservation Program
$37,500,000
Ohio Public Works Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, park districts, and nonprofit organizations in Ohio for the acquisition and preservation of open spaces and riparian corridors to protect natural environments and enhance public access.

Environment
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$1,600,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to local, state, federal, and Tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to develop and improve trail systems for outdoor recreation across Oregon.

Recreation
City or township governments