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North Dakota Natural Resources Grants

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Section 319 Grants
Contact for amount
North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in North Dakota for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution and improving water quality through voluntary, incentive-based practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Septic Renovation Water Quality Initiative Program
Contact for amount
North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This initiative provides financial assistance to local governments and nonprofit organizations in North Dakota for renovating failing septic systems to improve water quality and protect public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2028

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots watershed groups and organizations in the U.S. for collaborative planning and development of projects that improve water supply reliability, quality, and ecosystem resilience.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Water Quality Assessment Grants
Contact for amount
North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations, such as conservation districts and watershed groups, for voluntary water quality assessment projects aimed at addressing specific water quality concerns in North Dakota.

Environment
Special district governments
Oil and Gas Research Program Grant
$25,000,000
North Dakota Industrial Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for innovative projects that enhance oil recovery methods in North Dakota, particularly targeting collaborations between oil operators, service companies, and research institutions.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Opioid Settlement Fund
Contact for amount
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations in North Dakota to implement evidence-based programs that address opioid use disorder through treatment, prevention, and support services.

Health
County governments
2025 Bush Fellowship
$150,000
BU.S.h Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This fellowship provides up to $150,000 over two years to individuals in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota who are committed to personal growth as leaders and driving equitable, large-scale change in their communities.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Encouraging Tomorrow’s Hunters Program
$3,000
North Dakota Game and Fish Department
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 19, 2024

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is currently accepting grant applications for the Encouraging Tomorrow’s Hunters Program. This initiative aims to support wildlife, shooting, fraternal, and nonprofit civil organizations in recruiting the next generation of hunters and shooters. Priority will be given to hunting events over shooting-only events. Eligible expenses for reimbursement include advertising and promotion, event insurance premiums, rental of specific equipment and facilities, hunting and safety equipment, nonmonetary landowner appreciation gifts, and costs related to ammunition, targets, clay throwers, etc. The program has previously funded various youth pheasant and waterfowl hunts, along with trap and shooting events such as archery and rifle shooting. A 25% in-kind match, which can include volunteer time valued at $28/hr or other expenses, is required for all events. Grant renewed every grant. Grant Annual deadline: May 1st.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Native American Affairs: Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Section 80004
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian Tribes in the western U.S. to address immediate drought challenges and improve water resource management.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
F25AS00290 FY 2025 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program Region 6
$756,753
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to state agencies in the Rocky Mountain region for conservation projects that help protect and recover threatened and endangered species.

Environment
State governments
Native American Affairs: Technical Assistance to Tribes for Fiscal Year 2025
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribes in the western United States to enhance their water management and security through various projects and initiatives.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Forecast Public Art’s Midwest Memory Grant 2024
$75,000
Forecast
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Aug 16, 2024

The Forecast Public Art’s Midwest Memory Grant, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, is open to non-profit organizations in rural Midwest communities, aiming to elevate and preserve the stories of BIPOC communities through monuments, with a focus on addressing systemic inequities and advancing racial justice.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program)
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local water authorities, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for small-scale water storage projects that improve water management and resilience in the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Natural Resources
State governments
WaterSMART: Title XVI Congressionally Authorized Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of the Interior's WaterSMART Title XVI Program offers financial and technical assistance for the planning, design, and construction of water reclamation and reuse projects, aiming to secure future water supplies, improve efficiency, support underserved communities, and address climate change.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management- Bureau wide
$30,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that preserve and enhance access to cultural and paleontological resources on public lands, targeting state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofit groups.

Environment
State governments
The Farmer Rancher Grant Program
$30,000
Minnesota University of Minnesota (NCR-SARE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding for farmers and ranchers in the North Central region to develop and share sustainable agricultural practices through research and educational projects.

Agriculture
Individuals
Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund - Option B
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for state governments and federally recognized Tribes to implement ecosystem restoration projects that enhance habitat connectivity and support the conservation of big game species across designated western states.

Environment
State governments
Northern Great Plains Program
$1,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and protect grasslands and wildlife in the Northern Great Plains, with a focus on supporting tribal communities and enhancing biodiversity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits