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State Natural Resources Grants

Explore 924 grant opportunities

2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants
$4,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This program provides substantial funding to local and state agencies, special districts, and nonprofit organizations to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risks through reforestation and sustainable forest management practices across California.

Environment
Nonprofits
Field to Forest Cost Share Program
Contact for amount
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to private woodland owners in Minnesota for reforesting historically forested lands, promoting ecological restoration and biodiversity through tree planting projects.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Emergency Drinking Water / Cleanup & Abatement Account Programs
$9,700,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to address urgent drinking water needs and to clean up pollution when no responsible parties are available to manage the situation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity
Contact for amount
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at cleaning up and restoring watersheds affected by illegal cannabis operations, enhancing wildlife habitats, and improving water conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cultural Properties Restoration Fund Grant Program
$500,000
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Jul 16, 2026

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to New Mexico state agencies and local governments for the restoration and preservation of historically significant cultural properties.

Arts
County governments
Basic and Economic Infrastructure Grants
Contact for amount
South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to South Carolina's local governments and public utilities for improving and constructing essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure in rural communities.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Wildlife Corridors – Nature Based Solutions
$42,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tribes, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies in California to implement environmental restoration projects that enhance wildlife corridors, improve habitat resilience, and address climate impacts.

Environment
Nonprofits
CAFO Enhanced Nutrient and Methane Management Program
$21,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to help CAFO-permitted farmers improve manure management practices, reduce methane emissions, and enhance nutrient conservation.

Agriculture
Special district governments
Arts Respond Project
Contact for amount
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to arts organizations in Texas for projects that use artistic practices to address critical societal issues in areas such as education, health, and economic development.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DNREC Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails Program
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Delaware municipalities, counties, and park districts for projects that improve outdoor recreation facilities and access to parks and trails.

Recreation
City or township governments
Surface Water Efficiencies Program
Contact for amount
Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This program provides funding to various water management entities in the Eastern Snake River Plain to implement projects that improve surface water efficiency and reduce demand.

Environment
Nonprofits
Recreational Trail Program (RTP)
$250,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, benefiting both motorized and non-motorized users.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Forestry Cost-Share Program
Contact for amount
Missouri Community Forestry Cost-Share
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This program provides funding to Missouri communities, including local governments and non-profits, to improve and manage their community forests through various forestry practices and educational initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Minnesota Down Payment Assistance Grant
$20,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to first-time farmers in Minnesota to help them purchase farmland, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices and supporting new entrants into the farming community.

Agriculture
Individuals
Growing Reforestation Opportunities
$46,200,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of organizations and individuals to establish new forests, restore degraded areas, and enhance existing forest ecosystems in New York State.

Environment
Small businesses
Sea Otter Recovery
$165,000
California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to conduct research and conservation projects aimed at recovering the southern sea otter population and improving California's nearshore marine ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Water Project Grants and Loans Program
$6,000,000
Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, Indian tribes, and individuals for water management projects that deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits in Oregon.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Harmful Algal Bloom Research Grant Program
$2,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research initiatives aimed at understanding and addressing harmful algal blooms in New York State, targeting partnerships among government entities, academic institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Wolf-Livestock Compensation Grant Program
$600,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Kansas State Revolving Fund
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities in Kansas for improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and enhance water quality.

Environment
City or township governments