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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Natural Resources

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Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies Grant
$3,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, universities, and government entities in Illinois and Iowa that focus on educating the public about climate change and natural resource depletion or conducting research for sustainable solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes
$23,850,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding for research on Earth's near-surface environment, focusing on water, landscape, and critical zone processes, and is open to U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations engaged in scientific research and education.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Business and Workforce Development Grants
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on sustainable forest management and workforce training to boost the state's forest-sector economy and enhance climate resilience.

Workforce Development
State governments
Research Grant Program
$245,000
Sharjah Archaeology Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for archaeological and scientific research in the Faya Palaeolandscape of Sharjah, UAE, targeting researchers with a PhD and a strong background in relevant fields to enhance understanding of the region's prehistoric human settlement and environmental conditions.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Virginia Riparian Forest Buffer
$17,500
Virginia Department of Forestry
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides Virginia landowners who harvest timber with a tax credit for preserving streamside forest buffers, promoting water quality protection while incentivizing sustainable forestry practices.

Environment
Individuals
Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Research Grants
$1,500,000
Human Frontier Science Program Organization
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative, interdisciplinary research teams from different countries to explore groundbreaking questions in the life sciences.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
$999,999,999
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects in various scientific and engineering fields, particularly those that align with military and civil missions, and encourages collaboration among universities, non-profits, and small businesses, including participation from minority institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
MAELC Education Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Minnesota to enhance agricultural education programs and develop future leaders in agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Rainforest Reporting Grant
Contact for amount
Pulitzer Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for journalists to undertake impactful reporting on critical environmental and social issues affecting tropical rainforests in the Amazon, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Environment
Individuals
OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2026
$2,800,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to protect coral reefs and natural resources in U.S. insular areas, promoting ecological health and community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Grant Program
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofits, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the cleanup and sealing of orphaned or abandoned oil and gas wells to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
FY 2026 Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities, non-profits, and government entities for developing and managing regional coastal observing systems that enhance ocean and Great Lakes data collection and decision-making.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Advancing Technologies and Methods to Improve Marine Mammal Stock Assessments and Mitigate Impacts
$75,000
Marine Mammal Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve the assessment of marine mammal populations and reduce human-related threats to their survival, targeting U.S.-based individuals and organizations involved in marine conservation.

Natural Resources
Individuals
2026 Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for rural communities to develop renewable wood energy systems and innovative wood product facilities, promoting economic growth and forest health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public parks, trails, and recreational spaces, promoting environmental conservation and community well-being.

Environment
City or township governments