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Region 9 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants
$500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports state, Tribal, and local governments in Region 9 to develop and enhance wetland protection and management programs, promoting the health and sustainability of wetlands.

Environment
State governments
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
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
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
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
Region 2 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants
$300,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, Tribal, and local governments, as well as educational institutions, to develop and improve wetland management programs in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Environment
State governments
Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Wildland Fire (OWF) - Slip-On Tanker Units
$249,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior Business Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to small U.S. local governments for acquiring specialized firefighting equipment to improve their wildfire response capabilities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects
$130,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for large-scale water recycling projects in drought-prone areas of the Western United States, aimed at improving water supply reliability and sustainability.

Infrastructure
State governments
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting transformative fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on interdisciplinary studies that enhance understanding of global systems and promote scientific collaboration.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2024 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), National Marine Fisheries Service
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects and research aimed at sustainable fisheries management, protected species recovery, and marine ecosystem enhancement, targeting a wide range of applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.

Environment
State governments
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and research that support NOAA's mission goals, particularly in climate adaptation and mitigation, targeting educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations involved in environmental science and education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to host international scholars for academic programs focused on critical themes like critical minerals, digital transformation, and economics, fostering global understanding and collaboration.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
2026 Wood Innovations Grant Funding Opportunity
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including businesses and governments, to promote innovative uses of wood in construction and energy, helping to manage forest resources sustainably while boosting local economies.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
DoWs Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2027

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of public and private entities in developing innovative projects that promote environmental sustainability and resilience on military installations across the United States.

Natural Resources
Individuals
FY2026 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
$17,400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to acquire and protect historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.

Natural Resources
State governments
Hazard Mitigation Assistance 
Contact for amount
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for projects that enhance community resilience and reduce risks from future disasters following a presidential disaster declaration.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
$40,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research institutions affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to study snowmelt dynamics and their impact on wet slab avalanches in mountainous regions.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program FY 2026
$999,999
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Mar 9, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that utilize aerial LiDAR technology to improve snowpack monitoring and water supply forecasts in the Western United States, targeting a variety of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, and non-profits.

Natural Resources
State governments
Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve essential water and waste management infrastructure for populations of 10,000 or fewer residents.

Infrastructure
State governments