Federal Natural Resources Grants

This funding opportunity provides a portion of the annual catch limit of Atlantic sea scallops to various eligible organizations and individuals for research projects that enhance scientific understanding and management of the scallop fishery.

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.

This program provides financial assistance to very-low and low-income homeowners in rural areas who have suffered significant damage to their primary residences due to federally declared disasters, enabling them to repair and restore their homes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, tribes, and water districts in the Western U.S. for small-scale projects that improve water efficiency and conservation.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting a wide range of academic, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations.

This program provides funding to Gulf Coast state governments to establish research centers that promote ecological restoration and sustainable economic growth in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This program provides financial assistance to very small, struggling rural communities in Alabama for essential planning and feasibility studies related to water and waste disposal projects.

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.

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.

This program provides financial assistance to private forestland owners for restoring their damaged trees and forest resources after natural disasters, helping to protect soil, water, and wildlife habitats.

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.

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions in Alaska and Colorado to monitor salmon populations, which are crucial for the conservation of the endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whale at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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.

This funding opportunity is designed for businesses, universities, and nonprofits to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that improve environmental and energy efficiency for the U.S. Department of Defense.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement environmental education programs that enhance public understanding and promote stewardship of environmental issues.

This program provides funding to states, tribes, and water management entities in the Western U.S. to develop tools and systems that improve water management and address challenges related to water supply and climate variability.

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

This program provides funding to support community development, workforce training, and sustainable business initiatives in the forest-based economy of rural areas in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.