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Natural Resources Grants

Explore 2,106 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

Ocean and Coastal Mapping Center 2026
$8,500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based universities to establish a center focused on advancing ocean and coastal mapping technologies and education in partnership with NOAA.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
MAELC Education Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Minnesota to enhance agricultural education programs and develop future leaders in agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
F26AS00041 Yukon River Salmon Research and Management (R) Assistance
$100,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and management projects focused on conserving Chinook and Chum salmon in the Yukon River, with an emphasis on community engagement and capacity building among local residents.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Recreational Trails Grant Program
$250,000
North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local governments, tribes, and non-profits in North Dakota for the development and maintenance of recreational trails for various outdoor activities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Marine and Mammal Habitat Monitoring: Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) Prey Salmon Monitoring for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)
$2,803,895
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions in Alaska and Colorado to monitor salmon populations, which are crucial for the conservation of the endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whale at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
Research Grant Program
$245,000
Sharjah Archaeology Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for archaeological and scientific research in the Faya Palaeolandscape of Sharjah, UAE, targeting researchers with a PhD and a strong background in relevant fields to enhance understanding of the region's prehistoric human settlement and environmental conditions.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Western New York Great Lakes Restoration Grant Program
$500,000
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to implement environmental restoration projects in the Niagara River/Lake Erie watershed, focusing on issues like invasive species control, habitat restoration, and stormwater runoff reduction.

Environment
Nonprofits
OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2026
$2,800,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect and sustainably manage coral reefs and natural resources in U.S. insular areas, benefiting local economies and ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Energizing Insular Communities Program
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, utilities, and educational institutions in U.S. territories to develop energy projects that reduce reliance on imported fuels and improve energy efficiency and infrastructure.

Energy
City or township governments
2026/27 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations
$425,000
California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
State

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding for research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of California's forest management regulations, targeting a wide range of public and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and tribal entities involved in environmental conservation.

Natural Resources
Small businesses
Community Water Quality Improvement Grant
$75,000
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Delaware-based non-profit organizations, community groups, and homeowner associations for projects that improve water quality in impaired watersheds through innovative and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Klamath Water Quality Improvements Grant Program
$4,900,000
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for tribes, conservation groups, and educational institutions in Oregon to implement projects that reduce nutrient pollution and improve water quality in the Klamath River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Urban and Community Forestry Grant
$100,000
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Idaho for projects that promote sustainable urban forestry practices in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
City or township governments
OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2026
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government agencies and organizations in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands to control and prevent the spread of the invasive brown treesnake, while also restoring affected ecosystems and enhancing rapid response capabilities.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Harmful Algal Bloom Innovation Challenge: Toxin Detection in Seafood
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. institutions and organizations to develop innovative and cost-effective technologies for detecting harmful algal bloom toxins in seafood, enhancing public health and seafood safety.

Environment
Nonprofits
Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers and organizations to develop and implement innovative technologies and strategies that prevent, control, or mitigate the impacts of harmful algal blooms on public health and coastal economies.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program
$1,200,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for universities, nonprofits, and government entities to develop and operationalize advanced ocean and coastal observing technologies that enhance data collection and environmental monitoring.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
National Environmental Education and Training Program
$4,740,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement environmental education programs that enhance public understanding and promote stewardship of environmental issues.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects
$130,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for large-scale water recycling projects in drought-prone areas of the Western United States, aimed at improving water supply reliability and sustainability.

Infrastructure
State governments

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