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FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

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.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Chemical Oceanography
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers studying the chemistry of oceans and their impact on global environmental processes, aiming to enhance our understanding of marine chemistry and its role in climate and ecological systems.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2026 National Geological Geophysical Data Preservation Program
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state geological surveys for the preservation and enhancement of geological and geophysical data, ensuring access to critical resources for research and education.

Natural Resources
State governments
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Natural Resources
State governments
DoWs Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2027

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of public and private entities in developing innovative projects that promote environmental sustainability and resilience on military installations across the United States.

Natural Resources
Individuals
FY2026 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
$17,400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to acquire and protect historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.

Natural Resources
State governments
Hazard Mitigation Assistance 
Contact for amount
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for projects that enhance community resilience and reduce risks from future disasters following a presidential disaster declaration.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve essential water and waste management infrastructure for populations of 10,000 or fewer residents.

Infrastructure
State governments
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Salute to America 250 Outreach Across Japan
$500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Japan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to create innovative programs that celebrate American culture and strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through outreach activities across Japan.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
FY 2024 Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations focused on restoring habitats and improving fish passage for the recovery of Atlantic salmon in the Gulf of Maine.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. researchers and institutions to conduct long-term studies in environmental biology, focusing on critical ecological and evolutionary questions that require extensive data collection over time.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research, education, and outreach projects that promote ocean exploration and enhance environmental literacy, particularly in diverse and hybrid learning environments.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to reduce pollution and improve environmental and human health through interdisciplinary approaches in environmental engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Depth-Resolved Algal Bloom Mapping at Lake Okeechobee, FL
$95,500
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This grant provides funding for environmental research partners to study and map harmful algal blooms in Lake Okeechobee, Florida, focusing on water quality and ecological impacts.

Environment
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Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement
$10,000,000
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
RESTORE Act Direct Component Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities
$120,153,261
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for construction and real property acquisition projects that enhance environmental restoration, economic revitalization, and infrastructure improvements following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Environment
State governments
New World Screwworm Grand Challenge
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $100 million to a variety of organizations for innovative projects aimed at detecting, controlling, and eradicating the invasive New World Screwworm to protect U.S. livestock and agriculture.

Animal Welfare
State governments
Marine Geology and Geophysics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and understand geological and geophysical processes in marine environments, including ocean basins and the Great Lakes, with a focus on advancing scientific knowledge rather than applied outcomes.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits