Private Natural Resources Grants

This grant provides funding for researchers and institutions to explore innovative practices in urban forestry and soil management, focusing on enhancing tree health and sustainability in urban landscapes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers to improve water demand forecasting models by incorporating insights from climate, socioeconomic factors, and land use, ultimately helping utilities better plan for future water needs.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative conservation efforts across the U.S. by providing resources to partnerships focused on long-term, community-driven environmental stewardship, with a special emphasis on climate-informed planning and Indigenous leadership.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions in the Chicago and Calumet region to implement conservation projects that improve waterways, enhance natural habitats, and engage communities.

This grant provides funding for local non-profits and government entities on Whidbey Island to implement projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability in the community.

This grant provides funding to organizations and researchers for developing a comprehensive framework to evaluate and support alternative water systems, focusing on their economic, environmental, and social impacts.

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to Indigenous-led organizations and federally recognized Tribes in the U.S. to support climate resilience, land conservation, and cultural restoration initiatives rooted in Indigenous knowledge.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Colorado to support infrastructure projects that enhance community well-being, particularly in rural or low-income areas.

This funding opportunity supports Rhode Island-based nonprofits in collaborative projects that promote diversity, equity, and sustainable change in response to community priorities.

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

This fellowship provides financial support to graduate and advanced undergraduate students in the U.S. who are studying urban forestry and related fields, promoting research and understanding of urban forests' ecological and societal benefits.

This grant provides funding for research projects that develop methods to identify and characterize sources of PFAS contamination in water, aimed at helping utilities and regulators improve environmental monitoring and compliance strategies.

This funding opportunity supports municipalities in the Hudson River Valley to develop plans and projects that enhance their scenic, natural, and cultural resources while promoting regional collaboration and community development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal governments for acquiring conservation easements on trust lands, enabling them to protect and manage their lands according to Indigenous values while ensuring long-term sustainability.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to implement large-scale habitat restoration projects across Colorado, focusing on ecological health, wildlife habitat enhancement, and climate resilience.

This funding opportunity supports innovative agricultural research projects that foster collaboration between U.S. and Israeli researchers, addressing practical challenges in various agricultural sectors.

This funding opportunity supports community-led gardening projects in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, that focus on environmental sustainability through the use of native plants for stormwater management, pollution reduction, and habitat restoration.

This program provides funding for small-scale projects in various fields, such as arts, education, and community development, to support individuals and organizations with limited access to other grant opportunities.

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.