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Grants for Special district governments - Natural Resources

Explore 717 grant opportunities

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$600,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and organizations in Nebraska for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational spaces, promoting outdoor access and environmental preservation for all residents.

Recreation
City or township governments
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2028

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots watershed groups and organizations in the U.S. for collaborative planning and development of projects that improve water supply reliability, quality, and ecosystem resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects
$120,000,000
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 public entities in the western United States for the planning, design, and construction of desalination facilities that create new, drought-resistant water supplies.

Infrastructure
State governments
Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program
$15,000,000
California Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 9, 2026

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and protect vital community resources in the Sierra-Cascade region.

Natural Resources
State governments
Water Quality Assessment Grants
Contact for amount
North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations, such as conservation districts and watershed groups, for voluntary water quality assessment projects aimed at addressing specific water quality concerns in North Dakota.

Environment
Special district governments
ROSES 2025: A.16 Cryosphere
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. institutions conducting research on the cryosphere, including ice and snow dynamics, to advance NASA's scientific objectives.

Science and Technology
State governments
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects aimed at restoring and sustaining healthy ecosystems in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions involved in habitat restoration and species monitoring.

Environment
State governments
Good Neighbor Grant
$500
James City County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to neighborhood groups and homeowner associations in Virginia for projects that enhance community spaces, promote environmental sustainability, and engage local residents in beautification efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
$15,000,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This program provides funding to urban communities, particularly underserved areas, for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreation spaces and facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2027

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across the western United States, targeting states, tribes, and water-related organizations.

Natural Resources
State governments
Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Grant Program
$5,909,575
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, municipalities, and private businesses in Vermont for projects that replace or upgrade diesel vehicles and equipment with electric alternatives to reduce harmful emissions and promote cleaner transportation technologies.

Environment
City or township governments
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support for conservation projects on private lands to restore and protect habitats for at-risk wildlife, including migratory birds and endangered species, through partnerships with various organizations and landowners.

Natural Resources
State governments
Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants
$2,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey municipalities for projects that address sewer overflows and improve stormwater management, particularly in underserved communities.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Forest Conservation
$10,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, California Native American tribes, and certain other entities for projects that conserve, restore, and enhance California's forests and watersheds.

Natural Resources
Special district governments
Environment and Public Space Program
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia for planting and maintaining trees in underserved neighborhoods to improve green space and community health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program
$250,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations, including government entities and nonprofits, to combat invasive species in Michigan through prevention, detection, and management projects.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Grant Program
$11,000,000
California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for conservation and public access projects in the Coachella Valley, prioritizing initiatives that benefit disadvantaged communities and protect natural resources.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Education and Enforcement-Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program
$250,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations for developing and managing recreational opportunities and promoting responsible outdoor behavior on non-highway roads and trails.

Recreation
City or township governments
The Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife resources affected by water management activities in Colorado.

Environment
Nonprofits