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Explore 1,913 grant opportunities for natural resources initiatives

Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components
$8,100,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support for state and local governments, tribes, educational institutions, and nonprofits to conduct long-term monitoring of zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrates in the Great Lakes, assessing ecosystem health and water quality.

Environment
State governments
Solid Waste Management Board Grant Program
$20,000
West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to county and regional solid waste authorities in West Virginia to improve waste management systems, enhance recycling efforts, and promote environmental protection initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments
Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll-a Components
$3,600,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to conduct long-term monitoring of phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes, essential for assessing water quality and ecosystem health.

Environment
State governments
Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$120,000
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 for organizations affiliated with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to advance drone-based remote sensing technologies for monitoring river discharge and improving hydrologic data collection.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
$3,600,000
U.S. Department of Justice (National Institute of Justice)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-federal entities to conduct long-term monitoring and analysis of phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes, helping to assess ecosystem health and inform environmental management decisions.

Environment
State governments
Urban Greening Grant Program
$5,000,000
California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 4, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit entities for projects that create green spaces and implement nature-based solutions to combat extreme heat in urban communities across California.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Advancing Forest Markets Grant Program
$12,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to a wide range of organizations and individuals in New York State to strengthen the forest products economy, expand tree planting efforts, and enhance market systems for sustainable forestry.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Support to Partners – Shenandoah River Watershed
$200,000
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies for projects that improve public access and recreational opportunities along the Shenandoah River and its tributaries.

Natural Resources
County governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$75,000
Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Delaware's agricultural sector to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through initiatives that benefit the industry as a whole.

Agriculture
Individuals
Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund
$1,000,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Virginia local governments and private entities for dam safety projects to enhance public safety and reduce the risk of dam failures.

Safety
City or township governments
Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (Annual Appropriations and IIJA Funds)
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at restoring and conserving Pacific salmon and steelhead populations and their habitats, targeting eligible states and federally recognized tribes along the West Coast and Alaska.

Environment
State governments
Virginia BearWise Community Cost-Share Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Virginia for projects that reduce human-bear conflicts by improving waste management and securing attractants through bear-resistant infrastructure.

Natural Resources
County governments
Dworshak Natural Resource Training and Education
$36,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Walla Walla District)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to create hands-on outdoor education and workforce training programs focused on natural resource management for young adults aged 16 and older.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Sea Otter Recovery
$165,000
California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to conduct research and conservation projects aimed at recovering the southern sea otter population and improving California's nearshore marine ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Rut Grants
$3,500
The Rut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that promote community engagement, environmental stewardship, and inclusivity in trail running, particularly for youth and underserved groups.

Recreation
Individuals
FY26 Marine Turtle Conservation for Sustainable U.S. Fisheries Grant Program
$220,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations and individuals to develop projects that conserve endangered marine turtle populations while promoting sustainable practices in U.S. commercial fisheries, particularly in the Pacific Islands Region.

Environment
Nonprofits
OHV Partnership Grants
Contact for amount
Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding supports federal land managers and approved NGOs in Wyoming to enhance motorized trail management through education, enforcement, and maintenance of off-road vehicle trails during the summer season.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Emerging Contaminants / PFAS Funding Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to local governments and non-profit water service providers in North Carolina to address harmful PFAS contaminants in drinking water and wastewater systems.

Environment
City or township governments
Motorboat Gas Tax Grant Program
$100,000
Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in Wyoming for the development and improvement of public boating facilities, enhancing access to water-based recreational activities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Arizona Grain Research and Promotion Council - FY27
$40,000
Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to support research and innovative solutions that address production challenges faced by grain producers in Arizona.

Agriculture
State governments

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