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Natural Resources Grants

Explore 1,609 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the construction and renovation of public facilities for transient recreational boaters, enhancing access to waterways and promoting economic development along the waterfront.

Environment
City or township governments
Leopold Conservation Award - Mississippi
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Mississippi landowners who implement outstanding conservation practices to enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on their agricultural or forest lands.

Environment
Individuals
Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. researchers and institutions to conduct long-term studies in environmental biology, focusing on critical ecological and evolutionary questions that require extensive data collection over time.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting transformative fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on interdisciplinary studies that enhance understanding of global systems and promote scientific collaboration.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
F25AS00228 Candidate Species Conservation Fund
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects for at-risk species in the U.S. by providing financial assistance to a diverse range of applicants, including nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities, to implement proactive measures that prevent species from needing federal protection.

Natural Resources
State governments
Marine Geology and Geophysics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and understand geological and geophysical processes in marine environments, including ocean basins and the Great Lakes, with a focus on advancing scientific knowledge rather than applied outcomes.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program
Contact for amount
Apache Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides trees to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the U.S. to support large-scale environmental conservation and restoration projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program
$250,000
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and Tribal governments in Minnesota for projects that protect and restore the state's water resources, including initiatives like clean water workshops and stormwater filtration systems.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
FY2026 Clean Ohio Fund Green Space Conservation Program
$37,500,000
Ohio Public Works Commission
State

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
2025 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program
$576,000
Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies, tribes, and non-profit organizations in California for projects that preserve and enhance fish and wildlife habitats through the implementation of conservation plans.

Environment
Nonprofits
Hudson River Estuary Local Stewardship Planning Grant
$30,548,053
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New York State for planning projects that improve environmental stewardship and resilience within the Hudson River Estuary Watershed.

Environment
Nonprofits
Oil and Gas Well Capping Pilot Initiative
$7,555,327
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2024

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to county governments in Kern and Los Angeles Counties for training programs that prepare workers to safely cap abandoned oil wells, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Natural Resources
County governments
Drinking Water Planning and Design Funds for PFAS Treatment
$4,600,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota communities for the planning and design of treatment systems to address PFAS contamination in public drinking water supplies.

Environment
City or township governments
Virginia Grant Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Environmental Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects in Virginia that improve water quality, promote land conservation, enhance environmental education, and address emerging environmental challenges.

Environment
Nonprofits
Lintilhac Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Lintilhac Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that engage Vermonters in addressing social and environmental issues within their communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Time Land Purchase Grant Program
$100,000
This is My Earth (TiME)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to conservation NGOs worldwide for purchasing and protecting land that is vital for biodiversity and at risk of destruction.

Environment
Nonprofits
Forestry and Forested Land Protection in Maryland
$755,300
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and community groups in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to support projects that enhance forest conservation, reforestation, and ecological restoration efforts.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Stewardship Fund
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachians to restore ecosystems, improve habitats, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) Grant
$12,000
Portland Bureau of Environmental Services
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides funding to community groups in Portland for projects that improve local watersheds and promote environmental education and stewardship.

Environment
Nonprofits

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