Federal Natural Resources Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native American tribal governments to help them identify, protect, and preserve historic properties on their lands.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal communities and organizations for developing energy infrastructure projects that enhance energy sovereignty and economic growth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for universities, nonprofits, and government entities to develop and operationalize advanced ocean and coastal observing technologies that enhance data collection and environmental monitoring.

This funding opportunity is designed for businesses, universities, and nonprofits to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that improve environmental and energy efficiency for the U.S. Department of Defense.

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and territorial agencies responsible for managing floodplain regulations and enhancing community resilience against flood risks.

This funding opportunity provides support for designated Water Resources Research Institutes and Centers at higher education institutions to enhance collaboration and advance water resources research that informs effective water management decisions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, as well as nonprofit conservation organizations partnering with them, to improve water management and enhance drought resilience in the western United States and U.S. territories.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state conservation agencies in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for land acquisition projects that protect vital natural resources and enhance public access to outdoor recreation in the Highlands Region.

This grant provides funding for researchers studying Earth's near-space environment, including its atmospheric and magnetic interactions, to improve understanding of space weather and its impacts on society.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, to identify, study, and preserve archaeological resources in Lincoln County, Nevada.

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities, including universities and businesses, to develop and commercialize innovative technologies for producing and processing critical minerals essential for energy systems and national security.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and agencies working to improve the management and sustainability of coral reef fisheries in U.S. waters, particularly in regions like Florida, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects and research aimed at sustainable fisheries management, protected species recovery, and marine ecosystem enhancement, targeting a wide range of applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized tribes in the Colorado River Basin to implement projects that alleviate drought impacts and enhance water resource management.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to design and permit improvements to a weir structure in California, enhancing fish passage and aquatic ecosystems in the Central Valley.

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and research that support NOAA's mission goals, particularly in climate adaptation and mitigation, targeting educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations involved in environmental science and education.

This funding opportunity supports public and nonprofit entities in restoring and managing rangelands to improve land health and resilience against environmental stressors across the United States.