State Environment Grants

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, California Native American tribes, and certain other entities for projects that conserve, restore, and enhance California's forests and watersheds.

This program provides funding to marinas and public access facilities in Florida to install and maintain pumpout stations for boat sewage, helping to reduce pollution in the state's waterways.

This program provides funding to various organizations, including government entities and nonprofits, to combat invasive species in Michigan through prevention, detection, and management projects.

This program provides funding to state and local governments in Georgia for projects that reduce long-term risks from natural disasters, such as upgrading storm drainage systems or relocating vulnerable properties.

This grant provides funding for conservation and public access projects in the Coachella Valley, prioritizing initiatives that benefit disadvantaged communities and protect natural resources.

This grant provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations for developing and managing recreational opportunities and promoting responsible outdoor behavior on non-highway roads and trails.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife resources affected by water management activities in Colorado.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments for projects that enhance community livability and environmental quality in neighborhoods near the Metro Central transfer facility in Northwest Portland.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to communities in Georgia for projects aimed at addressing emerging contaminants, particularly PFAS, in public water systems to protect public health and improve water quality.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indiana municipalities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect, expand, and improve urban and community forests, enhancing environmental quality and community resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers at California public universities to study the impacts of cannabis legalization and inform public policy through academic research.

This program provides financial support to rural and high-risk communities in Colorado for developing microgrids that enhance resilience against electric grid disruptions, prioritizing projects that serve essential community institutions and utilize non-fossil fuel energy sources.

This grant provides funding to local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in California to enhance boating safety education and training programs.

The Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) program provides funding to address brownfields sites where contamination impedes economic redevelopment. Administered by the DNR's Remediation and Redevelopment Program, it offers contractor services awards for Phase I and Phase II assessments and community-managed subgrants. Eligible applicants include local governments, tribes, and private entities. Properties must meet the federal definition of a brownfield. Ineligible sites include those with responsible party contamination, on the National Priorities List, or subject to certain regulatory orders. Application involves demonstrating eligibility, completing required forms, and submitting materials to Gena Larson. If awarded, the DNR provides support throughout the assessment project. Contact Gena Larson for more information.

This grant provides financial support to Arizona agricultural landowners, trust land beneficiaries, lessees, and irrigation districts for innovative projects that improve soil health and water efficiency in farming practices.

This program provides funding to organizations for projects that improve broadband access in underserved and unserved communities across Illinois, promoting digital equity and economic growth.

The Illinois EPA is seeking proposals for projects aimed at addressing nonpoint source (NPS) pollution to enhance the quality of Illinois' surface and groundwater. Funded through the Clean Water Act's Section 319(h), this program supports the development and implementation of watershed-based planning projects. These projects may include creating new watershed-based plans, updating existing plans, providing technical assistance for NPS pollution control, and conducting environmental and social indicator monitoring. The goal is to prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments through strategic planning and community engagement. Grant renewed every year.

The Ready for Reuse program will only be funding sites that are READY to begin cleanup activities, and have enough secured funding to finish the cleanup. The RR Program accepts applications for traditional hazardous substance grants and loans year-round. There is no application deadline. We recommend that anyone interested in applying for funding first discuss your project with DNR staff. Please contact Gena Larson to discuss your project. Loan and grant funds can be used for eligible costs incurred during the grant or loan agreement period for cleanup of contamination from hazardous substances or hazardous substances commingled with petroleum.

This program provides funding to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to help farms manage nutrient runoff and reduce methane emissions through various conservation practices.

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Washington, DC, to enhance health and wellness initiatives in early childhood education facilities and public/charter schools, focusing on educator well-being, physical education, and environmental education.