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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
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
Transport Phenomena (TP)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This program provides funding for researchers and organizations to advance fundamental knowledge and practical applications related to the transport of mass, energy, and momentum in various systems, including fluid dynamics and thermal transport.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
F26AS00003 - NAWCA 2026 Mexico Grants
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This funding opportunity supports partnerships to protect and restore wetlands in Mexico, benefiting migratory birds and wildlife through various conservation activities.

Natural Resources
State governments
F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round
$2,293,362
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state governments in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for land conservation projects that protect vital natural resources and enhance public benefits in the Highlands Region.

Natural Resources
State governments
F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$923,809
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state and tribal natural resource agencies for collaborative projects aimed at preventing and managing aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
2026 Marine Mammal Co-Management Grant Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to Alaska Native Organizations for the sustainable management and conservation of marine mammals, emphasizing subsistence practices and community engagement.

Education
Native American tribal organizations
Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes
$23,850,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding for research on Earth's near-surface environment, focusing on processes related to water, landscape, and critical zone interactions, aimed at U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations engaged in scientific inquiry.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Single Family Housing Rural Disaster Home Repair Grants
$44,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to very-low and low-income homeowners in rural areas who have suffered significant damage to their primary residences due to federally declared disasters, enabling them to repair and restore their homes.

Agriculture
Individuals
Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects
$125,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, tribes, and water districts in the Western U.S. for small-scale projects that improve water efficiency and conservation.

Natural Resources
State governments
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2028

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance marine education, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives in Alaska's coastal communities.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Chronic Wasting Disease Cervid Management and Response Activities 2026
$250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, tribal governments, and research institutions for projects aimed at controlling and preventing the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, elk, and moose populations.

Natural Resources
State governments
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
$999,999,999
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects in various scientific and engineering fields, particularly those that align with military and civil missions, and encourages collaboration among universities, non-profits, and small businesses, including participation from minority institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects
$40,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2027

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states, tribes, and local water authorities in the western U.S. to develop projects that treat wastewater for reuse, enhancing water supply and sustainability.

Environment
State governments
F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support for collaborative projects that conserve and restore vital coastal habitats, benefiting wildlife and enhancing community resilience in coastal areas across the U.S. and its territories.

Natural Resources
State governments
Fiscal Year 2027 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
$97,200
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This fellowship provides funding and professional development opportunities for graduate students interested in marine and coastal policy, allowing them to work in federal government offices in Washington, D.C.

Natural Resources
Individuals
OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2026
$2,800,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect and sustainably manage coral reefs and natural resources in U.S. insular areas, benefiting local economies and ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
$499,550
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 14, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations within the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to develop innovative remote sensing technologies that improve the management and understanding of dryland ecosystems in the southwestern United States.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program
$14,518,510
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides funding to Gulf Coast state governments to establish research centers that promote ecological restoration and sustainable economic growth in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Science and Technology
State governments