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New Jersey Natural Resources Grants

Explore 37 grant opportunities

Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Remediation, Upgrade and Closure Fund
$1,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to eligible owners and operators for the closure and cleanup of petroleum underground storage tanks, addressing environmental contamination risks in New Jersey.

Environment
Nonprofits
Child Care Facility Grant
$1,500
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This program provides financial reimbursement to licensed child care centers in New Jersey for costs related to environmental cleanup necessary to meet safety standards.

Environment
Nonprofits
Freshwater Wetland Mitigation Council Grant Program
$2,498,728
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and government agencies to create, restore, or enhance tidal wetlands in New Jersey's Atlantic Region, helping to offset environmental impacts from permitted activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Soil and Water Conservation Grants
$150,000
New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey farmers for implementing conservation practices that improve soil health and water management on preserved agricultural lands.

Agriculture
Individuals
NJ Water Bank Technical Assistance Planning and Design Grant Program
$2,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides funding to disadvantaged communities in New Jersey for early-stage planning and design of water quality and drinking water infrastructure projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Soil and Water Planning Grants
$20,000
New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and landowners in New Jersey for developing conservation plans and designs that improve soil and water management on preserved agricultural land.

Agriculture
Individuals
Green Communities Grant
$20,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey municipalities and counties for developing and enhancing community forest management plans to promote sustainable urban forestry.

Environment
City or township governments
Technical Assistance Grants
$10,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit community groups in New Jersey to hire independent experts who help residents understand and engage in the cleanup of contaminated sites in their neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
State Land Urban Acquisition Partnership Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey municipalities and counties for acquiring land to create and improve parks and public open spaces, particularly in underserved urban areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and entities in New Jersey for projects that enhance natural systems, such as forests and coastal ecosystems, to capture and store carbon while improving environmental health and community resilience.

Environment
Small businesses
Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund
$5,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public and private entities in New Jersey for the investigation and cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites, promoting redevelopment and environmental restoration.

Environment
City or township governments
Shore Protection Grant Program
$25,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides funding to New Jersey municipalities and counties for projects that protect coastal properties and infrastructure from storm damage, erosion, and sea level rise.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Farmland Stewardship Wildlife Fencing Program
$50,000
New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to farmers on permanently preserved land in New Jersey for installing wildlife fencing to protect their crops from damage caused by animals.

Agriculture
Individuals
Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants
$2,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey municipalities for projects that address sewer overflows and improve stormwater management, particularly in underserved communities.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
Higher Education Research Grant Program
$2,000,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports New Jersey colleges and universities in conducting innovative research and educational projects that improve recycling practices and environmental outcomes.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for conservation projects in the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions focused on habitat restoration, water quality improvement, and community engagement.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps- Bureau wide
$210,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments
Lindemann Legacy Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey nonprofits that assist domestic violence survivors and their pets, helping them stay together during difficult times.

Infrastructure
County governments
R9 BIL High-Priority Regional Invasive Species Projects (Non-Federal Lands)
$3,570,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state forestry departments, universities, nonprofits, and local governments in the Eastern U.S. to manage and combat invasive species that threaten forest health.

Environment
State governments