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State Natural Resources Grants

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Community Wildfire Defense Grants
$10,000,000
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to at-risk communities in Alaska for developing wildfire protection plans and implementing projects to reduce wildfire risks.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Wildlife Viewing Grants Program
$5,000
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations for projects that enhance public wildlife viewing opportunities and promote conservation of Georgia's nongame wildlife and habitats.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Grant Program
$40,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to farmers in Wisconsin to develop and implement innovative methods for optimizing commercial nitrogen use in their agricultural practices, in collaboration with a University of Wisconsin institution.

Agriculture
Individuals
Regional Partnerships Initiative
$2,500,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations in Colorado to create and strengthen partnerships that promote sustainable outdoor recreation and conservation efforts across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Grant
$1,000,000
Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Outdoor Recreation (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports municipalities, agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Utah to improve and maintain off-highway vehicle trails and facilities, ensuring safety and accessibility for the OHV community.

Recreation
County governments
Feasibility Study Grants
$500,000
Oregon Water Resources Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals and communities in Oregon to assess the viability of water conservation, reuse, and storage projects, requiring a 50% cost match for feasibility studies.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA)
$10,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural fire departments in Illinois to enhance their firefighting capabilities through the purchase of essential equipment and materials.

Safety
City or township governments
2025 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)
$26,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides matching funds to states for acquiring land or conservation easements to protect habitats for endangered species, supporting efforts to reduce conflicts between conservation and land use.

Environment
Individuals
Boat Launching Facility Supplemental Grant Application
$11,800,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the repair and improvement of boat launching facilities and related infrastructure to enhance access to the state's waterways for recreational boating.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Stormwater Capacity Grants Program
$120,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to cities and counties in Washington State to help them meet stormwater management requirements and improve local water quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$50,000
Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont municipalities, nonprofits, and government entities for the development, restoration, and maintenance of public recreational trails, including projects for both motorized and non-motorized use.

Recreation
State governments
Upland Game Bird Stamp Fund Research Grant
$600,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for researchers affiliated with educational institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies to conduct scientific studies that enhance the conservation and management of upland game bird species and their habitats in Texas.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides funding to California local governments, tribal entities, and certain state agencies for projects that use recycled tire materials in roadways, bikeways, and park access, promoting environmental sustainability and waste tire diversion.

Environment
City or township governments
Puget Sound National Estuary Program - Stormwater Strategic Initiative
$8,000,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of stormwater management projects aimed at improving water quality and ecosystem recovery in the Puget Sound region, targeting federal and state agencies, local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and academic institutions.

Environment
State governments
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Boating Access Grant Program
$3,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local agencies, Tribes, and nonprofits for projects that improve public access to California's waterways and enhance amenities for recreational boaters.

Environment
Nonprofits
Invasive Aquatic Plant Management Grant Program
$49,999
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This program provides financial support to Tribal governments and local organizations in Minnesota for managing harmful invasive aquatic plants to protect natural ecosystems and recreational waters.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway Outcome 1
$35,000,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake & Coastal Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides financial and technical support to local governments, academic institutions, and non-profits for projects that improve water quality, restore waterways, enhance climate resilience, and promote environmental stewardship in Maryland.

Environment
Nonprofits
Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance
$24,000,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Washington State for managing solid and hazardous waste, helping them develop and implement effective waste management plans and projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Communities Requesting Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Construction Grants
Contact for amount
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to small and rural communities in Alaska for essential water and sanitation infrastructure projects that have been planned and approved.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Wisconsin Forest Fire Protection (ffp) Grant Program
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2023

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin fire departments and county fire associations to improve their capabilities in fighting forest fires through equipment, training, and resources.

Agriculture
City or township governments