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New Jersey Natural Resources Grants

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Truist Foundation Inspire Awards
$75,000
Truist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

Education
Nonprofits
Rooted in Justice 2024-2025
$25,000
Cedar Tree Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations that empower youth aged 12 to 20 through established, youth-led urban greening initiatives focused on social and environmental justice in select states.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

Environment
State governments
2025 Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic (LDWS) River Management Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments and non-profit organizations for projects that improve the environment, culture, or community along the Lower Delaware River corridor.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Trees for Schools Grant Program
$250,000
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to New Jersey public schools and colleges for tree planting projects that address climate change, improve local environments, and create educational opportunities.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Greening Grant
Contact for amount
Union County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities in Union County to expand tree coverage and improve green spaces, promoting environmental sustainability and healthier communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Land Acquisition Grant Program
Contact for amount
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to Bergen County municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations for acquiring land to preserve open spaces, protect floodplains, conserve farmland, and maintain historic sites.

Natural Resources
County governments
Monmouth Audubon Bird Conservation Grant
$1,500
Monmouth County Audubon Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and municipal environmental commissions in Monmouth County, New Jersey, to enhance bird habitats through small-scale conservation projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Green Acres Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey for acquiring and preserving open spaces to enhance recreation and conservation efforts in communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Nutrient Management Assistance Grant Program
$25,000
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey farmers and agricultural organizations for purchasing and maintaining manure spreaders, promoting shared equipment use, and implementing nutrient management practices to protect water quality.

Agriculture
Individuals
Expanding Agroforestry Project Incentive Payment Program
$450,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Open Space Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Morris County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and qualified charitable conservancies in Morris County, New Jersey, for the acquisition and preservation of open space and recreational areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Animal Waste Management Plan Outreach, Development Assistance, and Implementation Grant Program
$100,000
New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This grant provides financial and technical support to Soil Conservation Districts in New Jersey to help livestock farms develop and implement plans that reduce water pollution from animal waste.

Agriculture
Special district governments
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Museums for America Program
$300,000
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.

Education
Nonprofits
Climate Resilience Planning Grant
$300,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based planning efforts to enhance climate resilience in neighborhoods across Greater Philadelphia, focusing on strategies to address climate vulnerabilities and engage local populations.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits