Federal Natural Resources Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies for conservation projects aimed at recovering endangered and threatened marine and anadromous species.

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 program provides financial assistance to states, territories, counties, and tribal organizations to establish and improve veterans cemeteries, ensuring dignified burial options for veterans and their families.

This grant provides funding to state and tribal governments to encourage private landowners to open their agricultural and forest lands for wildlife-related recreation while improving habitat quality.

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 land-grant universities and state-supported institutions with forestry programs to develop extension projects that enhance the management and sustainability of forest and rangeland resources across the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations affiliated with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to advance drone-based remote sensing technologies for monitoring river discharge and improving hydrologic data collection.

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 U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting transformative fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on interdisciplinary studies that enhance understanding of global systems and promote scientific collaboration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research organizations to improve the management of Lake Superior's water outflows and enhance water resource systems across the Great Lakes by developing new discharge equations and conducting uncertainty analyses.

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 grant provides funding for various organizations and entities to engage in collaborative conservation projects that protect and restore wetlands and habitats vital for migratory birds and wildlife across Canada.

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 a variety of organizations and individuals in developing innovative projects that promote environmental stewardship and energy resilience on military installations, enhancing their operational effectiveness and sustainability.

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.