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 provides $100,000 each to innovative environmental projects in five regions, focusing on land stewardship, air quality, or water stewardship, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

This funding opportunity supports university researchers and academic institutions in conducting innovative research projects that address key challenges in the floral industry, such as pest management, production efficiency, and sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports Maryland-based public and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to engage communities and implement projects that protect and restore local natural resources, particularly in the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays.

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations and individuals dedicated to protecting natural forest areas, particularly those that engage local communities and promote biodiversity conservation.

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 grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions to implement conservation and restoration projects that improve the ecological health and community access of the Chicago and Calumet river systems.

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 funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

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, ecosystem protection, 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 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 initiative provides financial support to established livestock farmers in select New England counties who are committed to implementing regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health, water quality, and pollinator habitats.

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