Private Natural Resources Grants

This mini-grant program provides funding for individuals and organizations in New York to support projects and activities that promote soil health research, education, and awareness.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions to restore floodplain habitats in the Sacramento Valley, benefiting both juvenile Chinook salmon and migratory shorebirds.

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 funding opportunity supports projects focused on the research, conservation, and education of threatened marine species, particularly sharks and rays, to improve ocean health and raise awareness about marine biodiversity challenges.

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 program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity supports individuals, businesses, and organizations in Vermilion County, Illinois, to enhance community spaces through small-scale beautification projects focused on landscaping, environmental stewardship, and visual improvements.

This grant provides funding for tax-exempt organizations, government agencies, and volunteer groups in Idaho to support projects that enhance fishing, hunting, and wildlife conservation efforts in the state.

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.