State Environment Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and houses of worship in Washington, D.C. to implement green infrastructure projects that improve water quality while engaging and educating the community about environmental stewardship.

Grant Name: New Jersey Clean Construction Program Purpose: To reduce emissions of diesel particles and improve air quality by installing pollution control devices on or replacing qualifying non-road construction equipment. The program, consisting of the Off-Road Diesel Retrofit Grant and Off-Road Diesel Replacement Grant, is a collaborative effort between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). This initiative aims to address the significant particulate pollution caused by diesel-powered engines in New Jersey, particularly in densely populated high traffic areas and urban centers. The program also includes funding for non-road diesel replacements, marine engine replacements, and on-road electrification projects.

This funding opportunity is designed to establish teams that provide essential support and resources to adults with complex mental health conditions during critical transitions, such as hospital discharges, to promote community integration and long-term well-being.

This grant provides funding to Maine-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to enhance the capacity and resilience of the food supply chain through the purchase of essential equipment.

This program provides financial assistance to South Carolina counties, cities, and towns to implement projects that reduce waste and improve recycling efforts in their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to train and certify electricians in California for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with a focus on serving disadvantaged and rural communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Minnesota to deliver job training, mentorship, and entrepreneurial skills development for individuals from communities of color and low-income backgrounds, focusing on high-growth industries.

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments to create a permanent fish barrier in Rough Creek, California, to protect native aquatic species from invasive trout.

The 2024 AMMP and DDRDP grants, funded by the California State Budget and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, aim to provide financial support for projects that reduce methane emissions from dairy and livestock operations, with a focus on alternative manure management and dairy digester research and development.

This program provides funding to local and Tribal governments in northeastern Minnesota for the demolition and environmental cleanup of commercial and industrial properties, preparing them for new development and economic growth.

EELP launched in the fall of 2010 with the purpose of establishing a low interest revolving loan fund to assist commercial and industrial businesses in implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements, which, in turn, reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and make Tennessee businesses more competitive. In January 2016, EELP was expanded to offer financing to local government entities, including municipalities, counties, school districts, and other public agencies.

This funding initiative provides forgivable loans to local governments and nonprofits in North Carolina for repairing and improving decentralized wastewater treatment systems damaged by Hurricane Helene.

This grant provides funding for projects in Nebraska that aim to reduce waste, promote recycling, and improve environmental sustainability through various initiatives like composting, recycling systems, and waste collection events.

This grant seeks proposals from qualified organizations to conduct a comprehensive study on the viability and future of Wyoming's thermal coal industry, focusing on supply, market demand, investment opportunities, and regulatory challenges.

This program provides funding to Michigan schools and licensed child care centers to install certified water filtration systems, ensuring children have access to safe, lead-free drinking water.

This grant provides financial support to new and developing charter schools in Minnesota to assist with planning, program design, and initial implementation, particularly focusing on improving access and academic achievement for underserved students.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that promote innovation and development in North Carolina's agricultural economy, targeting universities, non-profits, and businesses involved in agriculture.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to disadvantaged communities in New York State to implement projects that reduce air pollution and improve public health outcomes in areas facing significant environmental and health inequities.

This funding opportunity supports community service programs in New York State that address local needs in areas such as education, public health, and environmental conservation through AmeriCorps initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to eligible organizations in specific North Carolina counties for repairing stream damage caused by Hurricane Helene.