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Explore 1,913 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2026

This grant provides funding to support California's forest-sector businesses and workforce development projects that enhance forest management practices, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen local economies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$796,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to enhance specialty crop production, improve local food systems, and promote sustainability, particularly benefiting beginning farmers and first-time producers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program
$6,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S. nonprofit organizations to create and manage academic programs for undergraduate students and recent graduates from ASEAN countries, fostering educational and cultural ties between Southeast Asia and the United States.

Education
Nonprofits
Harmful Algal Bloom Research Grant Program
$2,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research initiatives aimed at understanding and addressing harmful algal blooms in New York State, targeting partnerships among government entities, academic institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$100,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes Tribes for developing and implementing plans to manage and control aquatic invasive species that threaten the region's ecosystems and waterways.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Spokane River Toxics Reduction Grant
$200,000
Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing toxic pollution in the Spokane River Basin, prioritizing initiatives that benefit overburdened communities and improve water quality.

Environment
County governments
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Joint Venture Habitat Restoration and Protection
$300,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for habitat protection and restoration projects in the Great Lakes region, targeting organizations and governments dedicated to conserving native wildlife and ecosystems, particularly migratory birds.

Environment
State governments
Vermont Brownfields Revitalization Fund
$26,000,000
Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, and municipalities in Vermont for the cleanup and remediation of contaminated properties to promote economic redevelopment and community benefits.

Environment
Nonprofits
Aquatic Nuisance Control Grant-In-Aid Program
$750,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VTDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Vermont municipalities and state agencies for projects that prevent and manage invasive aquatic species in lakes and ponds, promoting healthy ecosystems and recreational use.

Environment
City or township governments
Farmer to Farmer 2025
$2,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative projects that enhance water quality and habitat conditions in the Gulf of America watershed, targeting farmers, local governments, and nonprofit organizations focused on regenerative agriculture and nutrient management.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Historic Preservation Non-Capital Grant
$75,000
Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Maryland for non-construction projects that research, document, and promote the state's historic and cultural resources.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Maryland Heritage Areas Program Grants
$100,000
Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that enhance Maryland's heritage and promote tourism within its certified heritage areas, supporting both nonprofit organizations and government entities in preserving local culture and boosting economic development.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Fire on the Forty Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to private landowners in Mississippi to implement prescribed burning practices that enhance wildlife habitats and reduce wildfire risks.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Climate Program Office FY 2026 - Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA)
$1,800,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to interdisciplinary teams working with regional stakeholders to enhance climate resilience and preparedness in nine designated areas across the United States facing increasing weather-related hazards.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Buzzards Bay Watershed Municipal Mini-Grant Program
$75,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This program provides financial and technical support to municipalities in the Buzzards Bay watershed for projects that improve water quality, restore habitats, and protect natural resources.

Environment
City or township governments
State Furbearer Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that conserve and manage furbearing mammals in Illinois, supporting education, habitat development, and responsible hunting and trapping practices.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Improving Lake Superior outflow regulation and quantifying uncertainty
$200,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research organizations to improve the management of Lake Superior's water outflows and enhance water resource systems across the Great Lakes by developing new discharge equations and conducting uncertainty analyses.

Environment
Nonprofits
Utah Fire Department Assistance Grant
$10,000
Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands (FFSL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides financial and technical support to fire departments across Utah to improve their firefighting capabilities, safety standards, and operational readiness.

Safety
Special district governments
Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$475,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations affiliated with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit for research aimed at improving land reclamation practices following energy and mineral extraction in the western United States.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Investment Fund
$100,000
Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP)
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit projects that promote clean energy, innovative technology, and environmental stewardship for the benefit of Traverse City Light and Power customers.

Energy
Nonprofits

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