Federal Environment Grants

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established by Congress in 1964 to fulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguard our natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans. Using zero taxpayer dollars, the LWCF invests earnings from offshore oil and gas leasing to help strengthen communities, preserve our history and protect our national endowment of lands and waters. The LWCF program is divided into the "State Side" which provides grants to State and local governments, and the "Federal Side" which is used to acquire lands, waters, and interests therein necessary to achieve the natural, cultural, wildlife, and recreation management objectives of federal land management agencies.

The "Vermont NRCS FY24 Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships Announcement for Funding" is a funding opportunity by the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, offering up to $1.2 million to local governments, tribal governments, non-profits, and educational institutions in Vermont for projects that enhance natural resource management, increase conservation delivery, and support climate-smart agriculture and forestry through strategic partnerships.

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions, to promote recreational fishing and boating participation while enhancing conservation and safety efforts.

This program provides funding to Native American tribes and nonprofit organizations to develop and strengthen their environmental regulatory systems, ensuring better management of natural resources and public health in their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to investigate the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetic and genomic research, encouraging innovative studies that address emerging issues in the field.

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of research projects aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving health, available to various organizations including universities, nonprofits, and businesses.

This grant provides funding for innovative research and educational projects that enhance understanding and management of wildland fire dynamics, targeting collaboration among scientists, community members, and industry partners.

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

This program provides planning assistance to rural towns and small communities in the U.S. to strengthen their outdoor recreation economies and revitalize their downtown areas through expert consultation and strategic planning.

This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the aviation industry.

This funding opportunity supports research on the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetic and genomic research, encouraging diverse teams to explore issues like data governance, informed consent, and equity in genomic applications.

This grant provides funding for urgent research projects that investigate the health impacts of unexpected environmental events or policy changes, aimed at improving public health responses.

This competition invites multidisciplinary student teams from U.S. colleges and universities to design and model innovative solar energy systems for specific districts or campuses, fostering real-world learning and skills in renewable energy development.

This program provides financial rewards to agricultural producers in Montana who implement conservation practices that improve natural resources while maintaining land productivity.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that foster mutual understanding and collaboration between the United States and Mauritius and Seychelles in areas such as education, arts, community development, and environmental awareness.

This program provides funding for applied research and demonstration projects that utilize advanced wood materials in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing initiatives that enhance resilience to extreme weather and support economically distressed communities.

This grant provides financial support to teams developing innovative, non-animal research methods that improve the relevance and accuracy of biomedical and toxicity testing.

This grant provides financial incentives to U.S.-based manufacturers of solar photovoltaic modules and inverters to achieve environmental certification and promote sustainable energy products.

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve the assessment of marine mammal populations and reduce human-related threats to their survival, targeting U.S.-based individuals and organizations involved in marine conservation.

This grant provides funding for researchers with expertise in the Everglades ecosystem to study and monitor the unique landscape patterns of ridges and sloughs, supporting ecological restoration efforts in the region.