Natural Resources Grants

This grant provides funding to organizations and researchers for developing a comprehensive framework to evaluate and support alternative water systems, focusing on their economic, environmental, and social impacts.

This grant provides funding for research projects that develop methods to identify and characterize sources of PFAS contamination in water, aimed at helping utilities and regulators improve environmental monitoring and compliance strategies.

This program provides funding to support the development and maintenance of recreational trails and facilities across Montana, benefiting both motorized and nonmotorized trail users.

This grant provides funding for research to develop and assess non-evaporative cooling technologies in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors, helping to conserve water resources in the Colorado River Basin.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for water utilities and organizations to develop strategies that protect source water from the impacts of extreme weather and climate change.

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

This funding opportunity supports Ohio-based government agencies, nonprofits, and research institutions in projects that protect and restore Lake Erie and its watershed, focusing on ecological health and sustainability.

This program provides funding to farmers, researchers, and conservation organizations in Arizona to develop innovative practices that improve soil health and water efficiency in agriculture.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural volunteer fire departments in South Carolina to enhance their wildfire response capabilities through the purchase of essential firefighting equipment.

This grant provides financial support for Latin American researchers focused on conserving grasslands through impactful scientific research.

This program provides funding to municipalities and tribal governments in Massachusetts for the modernization and repair of small culverts to improve transportation, ecological health, and climate resilience.

This grant provides funding to establish local hubs that will assist community organizations in Hawaii with managing projects focused on environmental resilience and stewardship.

This grant provides financial support to individuals with a bachelor's degree pursuing research in natural sciences, particularly food sciences, to promote cross-cultural understanding between Japan and the global community.

This grant provides funding and support for organizations and innovators to implement eco-friendly solutions that tackle pollution issues in the Black Sea region, specifically in Georgia, Moldova, and Türkiye.

This grant provides financial support to Vermont's conservation districts, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve water quality and protect the state's water resources.

This program provides funding to grassroots organizations led by or serving Latinx communities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico for heritage conservation and historic preservation projects.

This program provides funding for the emergency protection and documentation of important archaeological sites in Virginia that are at risk of being lost due to various threats.

This program provides funding to local organizations and agencies in Oregon for projects that enhance wildfire preparedness and forest health on private forestlands.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots activists and conservation groups focused on preserving or restoring free-flowing rivers by removing dams or preventing new developments.