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ISGP 4 Restoration and Resiliency
$250,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in New York State for projects that restore native ecosystems and enhance resilience against invasive species.

Environment
City or township governments
Whale Tail Grants
$50,000
California Coastal Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, school districts, and California Native American tribes in creating educational and stewardship projects that connect communities to the coast and ocean, particularly those with limited access to coastal resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Grant Program
$11,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to public agencies in California for projects that combat shoreline erosion and restore public beaches.

Environment
State governments
Long Island Sound Ecosystems Grant Program
$1,500,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Oct 13, 2025

This program provides funding for habitat restoration and green stormwater infrastructure projects in Connecticut's coastal and watershed areas to improve ecological resilience and water quality.

Environment
Nonprofits
Open Space Conservation
$3,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indian Nations in New York State for purchasing land to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and improve climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Planning
$500,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding program provides financial assistance to small community water systems and public water systems serving disadvantaged communities to help them improve their drinking water infrastructure and ensure safe, clean water access.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Inland Wetlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and habitats in California's Central Valley to support migratory bird populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26
$1,000,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of recreational boating access facilities, including ramps and parking areas, to enhance public access to waterways for both motorized and non-motorized boaters.

Environment
City or township governments
Planning and Capacity
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in developing innovative projects that enhance natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement, particularly focusing on equity and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
San Joaquin River Conservancy
$6,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This grant provides funding to support the preservation and enhancement of the San Joaquin River's natural and cultural resources, focusing on property acquisition, habitat restoration, and improvements for public access and recreation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Agricultural Development Projects in North Carolina
$500,000
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit conservation organizations and county governments in North Carolina to assist farmers with projects that enhance agricultural production, sustainability, and economic development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program
$6,087,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance climate resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and improve water management in California's communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fishing is Fun Program
$700,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments, conservation groups, and nonprofits in Colorado to improve fishing access and enhance aquatic habitats for public angling.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Additional Conservation Easement Purchase Funds
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State

Application Deadline

Dec 22, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to current grantees for purchasing conservation easements on agricultural and forest lands in North Carolina, helping to combat farmland loss.

Agriculture
Exclusive - see details
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
Louisiana Outdoors Forever
$1,078,650
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits for projects that enhance, restore, or preserve Louisiana's natural landscapes and recreational areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Floating Restroom Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities managing public lakes and reservoirs in California to install and maintain ADA-accessible floating restrooms for boaters.

Environment
City or township governments
Clean Water Project Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant
$820,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont's conservation districts, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve water quality and protect the state's water resources.

Natural Resources
State governments
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant
$70,000
California State Water Resources Control Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to small businesses in California for upgrading, removing, or replacing underground storage tanks to meet safety regulations.

Environment
Small businesses
Healthy Lakes & Rivers Grants
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to improve shoreland habitat and water quality by implementing best practices on behalf of multiple property owners in Wisconsin.

Environment
County governments