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2026/27 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations
$425,000
California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
State

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding for research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of California's forest management regulations, targeting a wide range of public and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and tribal entities involved in environmental conservation.

Natural Resources
Small businesses
Community Water Quality Improvement Grant
$75,000
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Delaware-based non-profit organizations, community groups, and homeowner associations for projects that improve water quality in impaired watersheds through innovative and sustainable practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Land Acquisition and Conservation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, educational institutions, and qualified nonprofits in Pennsylvania to acquire land for public parks and conservation efforts, enhancing community recreation and protecting vital ecosystems.

Recreation
County 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
WaterSMART Drought Response Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, as well as nonprofit conservation organizations partnering with them, to improve water management and enhance drought resilience in the western United States and U.S. territories.

Natural Resources
State governments
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
F26AS00041 Yukon River Salmon Research and Management (R) Assistance
$100,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and management projects focused on conserving Chinook and Chum salmon in the Yukon River, with an emphasis on community engagement and capacity building among local residents.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation Grants Program
$10,000
Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for tax-exempt organizations, government agencies, and volunteer groups in Idaho to support projects that enhance fishing, hunting, and wildlife conservation efforts in the state.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
CAL FIRE Forest Health Program
$8,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that restore and enhance California's forests to improve resilience against climate change, reduce wildfire risks, and promote better water and air quality.

Natural Resources
Individuals
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 initiatives.

Environment
City or township governments
Gates Family Foundation Capital Grants
Contact for amount
Gates Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Colorado to support infrastructure projects that enhance community well-being, particularly in rural or low-income areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Memorial Grants
$10,000
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support for Latin American researchers focused on conserving grasslands through impactful scientific research.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Geospace Cluster
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers studying Earth's near-space environment, including its atmospheric and magnetic interactions, to improve understanding of space weather and its impacts on society.

Science and Technology
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
OIA Technical Assistance Program 2026
$22,500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support for short-term projects that address urgent economic and capacity challenges in U.S. territories and freely associated states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

Capacity Building
State governments
Water and Wastewater Funding Program
$5,500,000
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, aimed at local governments, utilities, and organizations working to improve public water supply, sewer systems, and related environmental initiatives in Arkansas.

Environment
City or township governments
Oak Woodlands Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to ranchers, farmers, local governments, and conservation organizations in California to protect and restore native oak woodlands while balancing agricultural needs.

Environment
Nonprofits
Proposition 1 Watershed Restoration Grant Program
$87,500,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality and restore ecosystems across California, targeting local governments, non-profits, and other organizations involved in watershed management and environmental conservation.

Environment
Nonprofits