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California Watershed Protection Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in California that aim to improve water quality and protect watersheds, particularly in areas affected by environmental enforcement actions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Two Rivers Giving Circle Grant
$2,500
Community Foundation of the Eastern Panhandle
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties, West Virginia, that are working on projects related to historic preservation, natural resource conservation, and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Shell LiveWIRE Louisiana Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
Shell
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides free resources and training to help micro and small business owners in select Louisiana parishes, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, grow and sustain their enterprises.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Garden Education Projects in California
$2,000
San Diego Ag in the Classroom (SDAITC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2024

This grant provides funding and resources to schools in San Diego County to create and enhance garden-based educational projects that integrate various academic subjects through hands-on agricultural learning experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
First Nations’ Restoring Our Relatives Grant Program
$50,000
First Nations Development Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribal governments and Native-led nonprofit organizations for projects that protect and restore Native species through community engagement and traditional ecological knowledge.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Shasta Valley Program
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding for public and nonprofit organizations to implement conservation projects that improve water management and habitat for fish and wildlife in the Shasta River watershed of California.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Leopold Conservation Award – New Mexico
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant honors private landowners in New Mexico who demonstrate exceptional voluntary conservation practices that enhance natural resources, offering a $10,000 prize to inspire sustainable land management.

Environment
Individuals
Fellowship in Plant Conservation Biology
$10,000
Oak Spring Garden Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This fellowship provides funding and a residency opportunity for early-career professionals dedicated to advancing plant conservation and research.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Environmental Grant Program
$5,000
The Rockfall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative environmental projects that promote preservation, conservation, restoration, and education in the Lower Connecticut River Valley, targeting eligible nonprofits, municipalities, and schools in specific towns.

Environment
Nonprofits
Biodiversity Conservation Grant
$75,000
National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to enhance pollinator habitats on public lands across the United States, encouraging community involvement and education in biodiversity conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Restoration Returns grants
$17,000
G20 Global Land Initiative (G20 GLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to community-driven ecosystem restoration projects worldwide, particularly targeting civil society organizations in developing and least developed countries to combat land degradation and promote sustainable land use.

Environment
Nonprofits
Schuylkill River Restoration Fund
$100,000
Schuylkill River Greenways
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations, watershed groups, and local governments to implement projects that improve water quality and address pollution in the Schuylkill River and its tributaries.

Environment
Nonprofits
Advancing Non-Evaporative Cooling Technologies in the CII Sector
$170,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for research to develop and assess non-evaporative cooling technologies in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors, helping to conserve water resources in the Colorado River Basin.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund - Option A
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that enhance seasonal habitats and migration corridors for big game species in designated western states.

Environment
Nonprofits
Canoe Access Development Fund
$5,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community groups and organizations in Western Pennsylvania to develop and improve safe and accessible canoe and kayak access sites on local rivers and streams.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Leopold Conservation Award - Minnesota
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Minnesota farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who demonstrate exceptional stewardship in soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat conservation on their working lands.

Environment
Individuals
Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities Grants
$50,000
National Forest Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to support collaborative projects that enhance wildfire resilience, forest health, sustainable recreation, and rural economic development in communities adjacent to National Forest System lands.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Accelerating Wood Fiber Utilization through Business and Project Development Assistance
$1,000,000
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop innovative solutions for utilizing underused wood fiber, supporting rural economies and forest health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Conservation Education Grant Program
$2,500
Ohio Forestry Association Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This program provides financial support for small-scale conservation education projects in Ohio, aimed at individuals and organizations that promote awareness and understanding of forest resources and their environmental and economic significance.

Education
Nonprofits
Small Grant Program
$25,000
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based land trusts for projects that enhance bird conservation on private lands through activities like habitat management, outreach, and monitoring.

Environment
Nonprofits