Federal Natural Resources Grants

This funding opportunity is designed for government representatives and agencies in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaii to implement projects that control and mitigate the impact of the invasive Brown Treesnake on local ecosystems and economies.

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to encourage collaboration with partners in providing strategic conservation delivery assistance and/or provide tools or data that enhance the ability of the agency to support conservation activities. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined in this announcement. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for projects located in New Jersey. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2024 will be up to $75,000.00 For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 7th, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

The Water Resource Research Act coordination award is a USGS grant opportunity for organizations, requiring online application through Grants.gov, with prerequisites including an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and a unique entity identifier (UEI) from SAM, aimed at funding water resource research projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions in the U.S. to advance aquaculture research and technology, aiming to improve seafood production and sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect and restore wildlife habitats in Wyoming, focusing on climate resilience and engaging underserved communities in conservation efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized tribes for conservation efforts aimed at protecting and recovering endangered marine and anadromous species.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for states, local governments, tribes, and organizations to conduct wildlife management studies focused on minimizing human-wildlife conflicts and ensuring ecological balance at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative forest and ecosystem restoration projects in the western U.S. and Pacific Islands, targeting state and local agencies, Tribes, nonprofits, and universities to improve environmental health and resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in Colorado to enhance outdoor recreation and accessibility on public lands, particularly for underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various conservation and resource management projects aimed at improving military training lands in Alaska, benefiting eligible organizations and individuals involved in environmental stewardship and recreational access.

The IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Recreation and Visitor Services Program grant aims to fund projects by state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions that enhance public land access, improve recreational opportunities, and strengthen visitor services, with a focus on climate resiliency, equitable access, and public stewardship, offering between $25,000 and $500,000 to successful applicants until September 30, 2024.

This grant provides funding to Great Lakes states to implement their plans for managing and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, benefiting both the states and the Great Lakes ecosystem.

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that protect and recover endangered species and their habitats on public lands in New Mexico, targeting state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) received FY2023 funding from Congress for the sole purpose of managing and improving the understanding of submerged aquatic invasive grasses with focus on Hydrilla, Milfoil, and Elodea. The Northeast Region is managing $250,000 of these funds. The Service is seeking proposals that address Hydrilla infestations in the Connecticut River.Hydrilla was first detected in the Connecticut River in 2016. The Connecticut River stretches from the Canadian border through New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, finally emptying into Long Island Sound. With 38 main tributaries, the watershed plays an important role in New Englands identity. Funds made available through this grant opportunity will support the following priority goals:Prevention of further spread of hydrilla into inland and tributary watersExpansion of surveillance in the Connecticut River and to tributaries and nearby watersEarly detection surveillance in tributaries and nearby waters.Rapid response efforts supporting control and eradication of new infestationsManagement and containment of existing populationsImprove awareness and affect behavior of water users through education and outreach initiatives.

This fellowship provides funding for graduate students interested in marine policy to gain hands-on experience in federal government roles related to ocean and coastal resource management.

This initiative provides funding opportunities for private sector entities in Jordan to collaborate with USAID in addressing key development challenges, focusing on economic growth, water security, governance, education, and the empowerment of women and youth.

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is the first in an anticipated series of Landowner Support for Forest Resilience NOFOs. Landowner Support for Forest Resilience is currently funded by four Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provisions (Public Law No: 117-169. Subtitle D, Sec. 23002(a) (1 ), (2), (3), and (4)), which encompass cost share and payment incentives for forestry practices and support participation of underserved landowners and small-acreage landowners (owning less than 2,500 acres) in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience. Landowner Support for Forest Resilience falls under the USDA Forest Service's existing Landscape Scale Restoration Program, as authorized under Section 13A of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2109a). This program advances the Biden-Harris Administration's Justice40 Initiative. Established by Executive Order 14008 on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, the Justice40 Initiative has made it a goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments, such as climate, clean energy, and other areas, flow to disadvantaged communities. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) solicits proposals for two IRA provisions: Subtitle D, Sec. 23002 (a)(2) and Subtitle D, Sec. 23002 (a)(3). These provisions provide the USDA Forest Service with funding to:Support the participation of underserved forest landowners in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience.Support the participation of forest landowners who own less than 2,500 acres of forest land in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience.

This funding opportunity supports innovative scientific research and technology development relevant to maritime applications, inviting proposals from academia, industry, and research institutions, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions.

This funding opportunity supports fishery management councils in the Caribbean and Pacific regions to enhance coral reef conservation and sustainable fisheries management through collaborative projects and scientific research.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, and tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve recreational access and facilities on federal lands in New Mexico, particularly benefiting underserved communities.