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Natural Resources Grants

Explore 1,920 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This grant provides funding for universities and research institutions to conduct innovative projects that improve agricultural productivity and sustainability while addressing key challenges in the U.S. food supply chain.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Program
Contact for amount
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This program provides funding to small or disadvantaged communities in South Carolina to address emerging contaminants in their drinking water, helping them implement necessary treatment and protection measures.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond 2026 Solicitation
$9,200,000
California Natural Resources Agency
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California Native American tribes for projects that promote environmental stewardship and climate resilience through nature-based solutions.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Upper Klamath Watershed Resilience
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, tribal entities, and local governments in the Upper Klamath Basin to implement conservation and restoration projects that enhance watershed resilience and benefit native fish populations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Shasta Valley Program
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding for public and nonprofit organizations to implement conservation projects that improve water management and habitat for fish and wildlife in the Shasta River watershed of California.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
2025 South Florida Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations for projects that restore and protect aquatic ecosystems in South Florida, focusing on improving water quality and habitats in sensitive environments like the Everglades and coral reefs.

Environment
State governments
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program
$2,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 4, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local agencies, Native American Tribes, and nonprofit organizations to restore and protect salmon and steelhead habitats across California.

Natural Resources
State governments
2026 Atlantic Sea Scallop Research Set Aside Program
$11,402,895
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides a portion of the annual catch limit of Atlantic sea scallops to various eligible organizations and individuals for research projects that enhance scientific understanding and management of the scallop fishery.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Wildland Fire (OWF) - Slip-On Tanker Units
$249,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior Business Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to small U.S. local governments for acquiring specialized firefighting equipment to improve their wildfire response capabilities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Field Reporting Grants
Contact for amount
Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides financial support to professional journalists, including freelancers, for in-depth reporting on environmental and natural resource issues in North America.

Environment
Individuals
Regenerate New York 2026 - Small Projects
$50,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to private landowners and nonprofit organizations in rural New York to restore and regenerate forestlands through various forestry practices, with a focus on supporting underserved communities.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Regenerate New York 2026 - Large Projects
$1,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support to private landowners, non-profits, and Indian Nations in rural New York to promote forest regeneration and health through sustainable management practices.

Natural Resources
Individuals
2026 National Geological Geophysical Data Preservation Program
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This grant provides funding to state geological surveys and universities on behalf of state surveys to preserve and improve access to geological and geophysical data, with a focus on critical minerals and enhancing public scientific resources.

Natural Resources
State governments
Schuylkill River Restoration Fund
$100,000
Schuylkill River Greenways
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations, watershed groups, and local governments to implement projects that improve water quality and address pollution in the Schuylkill River and its tributaries.

Environment
Nonprofits
Depth-Resolved Algal Bloom Mapping at Lake Okeechobee, FL
$95,500
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This grant provides funding for environmental research partners to study and map harmful algal blooms in Lake Okeechobee, Florida, focusing on water quality and ecological impacts.

Environment
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Rio Grande Project Drought Resilience Efforts Initiative
$19,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for local, state, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance water sustainability and ecosystem health in the Lower Rio Grande region of New Mexico and Texas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26
$30,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal governments in California to support the sustainable management and enjoyment of off-highway vehicle recreation while preserving natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
For The Monitoring Of Federally Listed Beach-Nesting Birds On Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California
$1,645,849
U.S. Department of Defense (Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for California-based organizations with expertise in shorebird monitoring to conduct research on endangered beach-nesting birds at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, supporting conservation efforts and environmental stewardship.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
Grassroots Communities Mining Mini-Grant Program
$4,000
Western Mining Action Network
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to grassroots organizations and Indigenous communities in the U.S. and Canada to address the environmental, health, and cultural impacts of mining activities.

Environment
Nonprofits

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