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SFI’s Urban Forest Improvement Grant Program
$75,000
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities, universities, non-profits, and Indigenous communities in the U.S. to assess and improve the sustainability of their urban and community forests, particularly in areas serving disadvantaged populations.

Environment
City or township governments
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation Grants Program
$10,000
Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

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.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Memorial Grants
$10,000
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support for Latin American researchers focused on conserving grasslands through impactful scientific research.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Field Reporting Grants
Contact for amount
Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides financial support to professional journalists, including freelancers, for in-depth reporting on environmental and natural resource issues in North America.

Environment
Individuals
Colorado Tree Coalition Grant
$6,000
Colorado Tree Coalition
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for community organizations and local governments in Colorado to plant and care for trees, promoting environmental health and community well-being.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards
Contact for amount
Rainforest Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding supports nonprofit organizations working to establish and expand protected areas in tropical and subtropical ecosystems, focusing on biodiversity preservation and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Alaska Defense Fund
Contact for amount
Alaska Conservation Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This fund provides financial support to organizations working to protect Alaska's public lands and waters from threats posed by resource extraction and policy changes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Shasta Valley Program
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

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
Stuntz Mycology Fund Grants
$6,000
Stuntz Mycology Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers and students conducting mycological studies on mushroom-forming fungi in the Pacific Northwest, covering expenses like lab work, equipment, and conference participation.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Holomua Marine Initiative Pāpio Grants
$10,000
Hawaii Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Hawaiʻi working on sustainable management and stewardship of nearshore marine resources through collaborative projects and initiatives.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Community Conservation Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Environmental Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and government agencies in specific Virginia counties and cities to implement projects that improve water quality, conserve land, and promote environmental education.

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

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

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

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

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
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Grant
Contact for amount
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the U.S. to promote and enhance responsible outdoor recreation access, particularly for off-highway vehicle use and related environmental stewardship projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Colcom Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Colcom Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts organizations in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Preservation Austin Grant Program
$10,000
Preservation Austin
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This program provides financial support to individuals, nonprofit organizations, and neighborhood groups in Austin for projects that preserve and interpret the city's historic places.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Sustainable Forests and Communities Initiative
$50,000
Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to promote sustainable forestry practices and strengthen forested communities across the U.S. through innovative and measurable projects.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Klamath Basin Audubon Society Grants
$2,500
Klamath Basin Audubon Society
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to local individuals and nonprofit groups for projects that promote community engagement with the area's natural resources, particularly focusing on birds and wildlife.

Environment
Nonprofits