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Youth Climate Action Fund
$5,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for youth-led climate action projects in Washington, DC, enabling young residents aged 15 to 24 to implement initiatives that address sustainability and environmental issues.

Environment
Nonprofits
FYs 2024 through 2026 - Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
$60,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, local governments, and transportation agencies for projects that enhance the resilience and efficiency of surface transportation systems, including highways, public transit, and coastal infrastructure.

Transportation
State governments
Real-Time Data Direct Grant Program
$3,500,000
California Department of Water Resources (DWR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This program provides funding to enhance flood disaster readiness by installing real-time reservoir elevation gages at dams with ungated spillways, prioritizing those owned by local agencies and with significant downstream hazard risks.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Special district governments
SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at improving the management and understanding of Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries, targeting institutions, nonprofits, and individuals involved in marine science and conservation.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
$50,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to promote outdoor recreation and heritage tourism in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, fostering community economic development and enhancing visitor experiences.

Community Development
State governments
Conservation and Forestry Program Support (2026-2031) for Environmental Natural Resources Management Division, Directorate of Public Works, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Program to support conservation and forestry efforts at Fort Polk, Louisiana, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while facilitating military training.

Natural Resources
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Community Funding Partnership General Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado River Water Conservation District (CRD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports multi-purpose water projects on Colorado's Western Slope that enhance water conservation, infrastructure, and community resilience in preparation for a hotter and drier future.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Reiter Family Foundation Grant
$20,000
Reiter Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Colorado focused on projects related to housing, food access, education, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant
Contact for amount
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, local governments, and Tribal Nations in Florida for projects that enhance infrastructure resilience and reduce risks from natural hazards.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at preventing the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels in Western U.S. waters, targeting organizations and entities involved in conservation, research, and public outreach.

Environment
State governments
Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program
$10,000
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to private landowners in Arkansas for thinning overstocked pine forests to prevent southern pine beetle infestations and promote healthier, more profitable pine stands.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Hardwood Reforestation Program
$100,000
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to landowners in Southeast Arkansas for transitioning pine forests affected by disease to hardwood species, promoting forest health and sustainability.

Natural Resources
Individuals
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 26, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania to enhance trail management, community engagement, and organizational capacity through various capacity-building activities and small infrastructure improvements.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Coral Protection and Restoration Program
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This program provides funding to universities, agencies, and non-profit organizations in Florida for projects focused on the protection, restoration, and management of the state's coral reefs.

Environment
Nonprofits
National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27
$400,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2027

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations working to develop innovative fishing practices and technologies that reduce bycatch and improve sustainability in U.S. fisheries and aquaculture.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and tribes in Virginia for projects that reduce the risk of flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Strategic Water Supply Grants
$10,000,000
New Mexico Environment Department (NMED)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports public entities and federally recognized Indian Nations, Tribes, or Pueblos in New Mexico to develop and implement projects that enhance the use and management of brackish water, improving the state's long-term water resilience and economic development.

Natural Resources
State governments
Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant Program
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Florida's coastal counties and municipalities, along with eligible partners, for innovative projects that protect and manage coastal resources and enhance community resilience.

Environment
County governments
F26AS00071 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants
$26,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This grant provides funding to state agencies for the acquisition of land that protects and enhances habitats for endangered species, ensuring their recovery and conservation.

Environment
State governments
Bioavailability and Transformation of Dissolved Organic Nitrogen and Phosphorus Across WRRFs (RFP 5429)
$275,000
The Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This grant provides funding for research aimed at understanding and managing dissolved organic nitrogen and phosphorus in wastewater treatment facilities across North America, targeting educational institutions, research organizations, and governmental agencies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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