| Area | Opportunity Name | Funder | Due Date | Max Award Amount | Added Date | Summary (consult full opportunity listing for eligibility and other important details) | Category | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | California Environmental Grassroots Fund | Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment | Sep 02, 2025 | $7,500 | Aug 01, 2025 | The California Environmental Grassroots Fund supports small and emerging local groups across California that are building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. These organizations are rooted in the communities they serve and are committed to building the environmental movement through broad outreach, engagement, and organizing. The fund prioritizes groups that serve & represent historically marginalized or impacted communities, especially BIPOC, frontline, and low-income communities. The Grassroots Fund is a pooled re-granting fund supported by other foundations and individual donors. Guided by a funding board of community activists and veteran funders, the Fund awards small grants to grassroots organizations that are underserved by most foundations’ funding strategies. Priority is given to projects in impacted and under-served communities, and projects that have strong advocacy and organizing components, high urgency, and broad impact. To be eligible, applicants must have an annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less. Applicants may be a nonprofit, be fiscally sponsored by another nonprofit, or ask for fiscal sponsorship from the fund. Project impact must be within the state of California. For more information, contact Aurora Heying at aheying@rosefdn.org. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-environmental-grassroots-fund/ |
| Alaska | Stewarding Native Lands - Growing Tribal Economies Through Forest Market Innovations | First Nations Development Institute | Aug 13, 2025 | $500,000 | Aug 01, 2025 | First Nations is now accepting applications under our Stewarding Native Lands program to support tribal engagement in new or emerging markets that promote forest health and resilience. First Nations expects to award up to 12 grants ranging between $200,000 and $500,000 each to eligible Tribes and to Alaska Native Villages and corporations. This grant support is made possible through funding from the U.S. Forest Service. Emerging markets supported by this grant opportunity include, but are not limited to, developing forest products and corresponding certifications, and/or addressing the restoration or protection of biodiversity, carbon storage, and water on lands. Tribal projects that demonstrate the following are strongly encouraged: accesses a new or emerging market; demonstrates innovation; centers traditional knowledge and tribal values; attracts private investments; creates sustainable revenue that can be reinvested in stewardship. The grant period for this funding opportunity is September 18, 2025, to December 1, 2027. For more information, contact grantmaking@firstnations.org. | Environmental/Climate Justice, Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.firstnations.org/rfps/growing-tribal-economies-through-forest-market-innovations/ |
| International | Two For The Trails Grant Program | Athletic Brewing Company | Sep 30, 2025 | $50,000 | Aug 01, 2025 | Two For The Trails grants fund nonprofit trail organizations, environmental protection organizations, and other nonprofit volunteer groups with outdoor protection and restoration projects. These grants are intended to help organizations offset the costs of trail maintenance, waterway protection, urban greenspace improvement, and overall environmental preservation to create equitable outdoor access for all. Two for the Trails grants are intended to: (1) Fund projects taking place the following year (next round is for projects in 2026); (2) Be utilized within a year of disbursement (end of 2026); (3) Fund shovel-ready projects or campaigns (not in planning stages) and must be approved by land managers; (4) Have a positive environmental impact; (5) Align with our mission, including advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in outdoor spaces. Two for the Trails grants are not intended to: (1) Fund the research or planning phase of a project; (2) Fund a project on primarily private land unless it is given public access; (3) Fund base operations costs of the nonprofit organization applying for the grant funding; (4) Fund the purchase primarily of new equipment not designated for a specific project. The funds awarded range from $500 to $50,000, with an average of $5,000 to $10,000 per grant. For more information, contact twoforthetrails@athleticbrewing.com. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://athleticbrewing.com/pages/two-for-the-trails-grant |
| North America | Confluence Program | The Conservation Alliance | Aug 15, 2025 | $50,000 | Jul 25, 2025 | The goal of the Confluence Program is to intentionally connect to Asian, Hispanic, Latin American, Black, Brown, or additional communities who identify as People of Color for the protection of natural places. This year, The Conservation Alliance will award three to six multi-year grants of up to $50,000 per year. These grants support each grantee’s efforts to protect, conserve, or restore land and/or water to foster a planet where natural places, wildlife, and people thrive together. Applications are welcome from local and national nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and groups with fiscal sponsorship. For more information, contact kim@conservationalliance.com. | Natural Resource Management | https://conservationalliance.com/confluence/ |
| Gulf Coast | Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Economies in the Gulf | US Environmental Protection Agency | Sep 19, 2025 | $1,000,000 | Jul 25, 2025 | This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications to improve water quality and/or Gulf habitat through nutrient reduction and/or mitigation of harmful algal blooms (“HABs”), including Sargassum Inundation Events, via demonstration projects that are enhanced by innovative technology. For more information, contact Matt Beiser at GAD-NOFO@epa.gov. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358752 |
| National | 2026 Multistate Conservation Grant Program (F26AS00006) | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Sep 22, 2025 | $1,000,000 | Jul 25, 2025 | The goal of the Multistate Conservation Grant funding opportunity is to support projects that address regional or national priority needs of State fish and wildlife agencies and their partners that are beyond the scale, scope, and capabilities of a single State. The priority needs, also known as Strategic Priorities, are identified annually by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies with input from State fish and wildlife agencies and their partners. Eligible proposals funded under this opportunity may address Strategic Priorities related to traditional wildlife or sport fish projects involving research, restoration, conservation, management, and enhancement of wild birds, wild mammals, sport fish, or their habitats or projects providing for public use and benefit from these resources. Eligible proposals funded under this opportunity may also address Strategic Priorities related to hunter, target shooter or angler recruitment, retention and reactivation. Eligible entities include a State or group of States. The State governments designation refers to agencies with lead management responsibility for fish and wildlife resources in each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia (Sport Fish Restoration only), Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or a group of these agencies. For more information, contact Karen Bennett at karen_bennett@fws.gov. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360136 |
| International | Henry Arnhold Fellowship | Mulago | Aug 28, 2025 | $100,000 | Jul 25, 2025 | Through the Henry Arnhold Fellowship we find leaders with promising conservation and climate solutions and help them to design and deliver them at scale. We look for innovative leaders with a conservation or climate solution that works and has potential to go big. We look for impact-obsessed people pioneering effective ways to: (a) protect nature and ecosystems (forests, rivers, oceans, mountains, grasslands); (b) slow down climate change (drop emissions, use energy efficiently, capture carbon) or adapt to the new climate reality. The Fellowship is accepting recommendations for fellows through August 7, 2025 and applications through August 28, 2025. | Environmental/Climate Justice, Natural Resource Management | https://www.mulagofoundation.org/henry-fellows-program |
| California | California Wildlands Grassroots Fund | Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment | Aug 15, 2025 | $10,000 | Jul 25, 2025 | The California Wildlands Grassroots Fund (Cal Wildlands) supports the heroic efforts of grassroots activists to preserve California’s wildlands and natural habitat. The Fund champion’s conservationists advocating for the permanent protection, including restoration and stewardship, of intact wildlands on both public and private lands, to help preserve California’s wilderness and native biological diversity. This includes policy advocacy, litigation and regulatory watchdogging at the local, state and federal levels; efforts to advance wildlands and open space protection through county general plans and local planning; as well as direct stewardship and maintenance of intact wild areas. For more information, contact Aurora Heying at aheying@rosefdn.org. | Natural Resource Management | https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-wildlands-grassroots-fund/ |
| Washington | Leadership, Excellence, Advancement, and Development (LEAD) Grant Program | Orcas Island Community Foundation | Aug 20, 2025 | $2,000 | Jul 25, 2025 | The LEAD program was created in an effort to support access to professional and leadership development opportunities for Orcas Island-based nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for financial support for continuing education and professional development programs that will strengthen their team’s leadership skills and promote organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Applications will be accepted for grant funding of up to $2,000 per individual, per year, and a maximum of up to $6,000 per organization. Grants may be used to cover the cost of professional development training, including registration fees for online and in-person training, conferences, and/or related travel expenses. Grants may be requested to cover the expense of bringing a facilitator to Orcas Island to provide training for nonprofit staff members or teams. For more information, contact Grants Manager Lynn White at lynn@oicf.us. | Natural Resource Management | https://oicf.us/lead-grants/ |
| California | Conservation, Environment and Public Trails Grant Program | Santa Barbara Foundation | Aug 07, 2025 | $25,000 | Jul 25, 2025 | The Conservation, Environment and Public Trails Grant program supports environmental projects across Santa Barbara County, California. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded for new or existing projects that meet demonstrated need. Priority will be given to organizations that are engaged in one or more of the following: preserving and ensuring equitable access to the region’s natural resources and trail systems; community-based restoration projects in wetlands and streams, coastal areas, grasslands, woodlands, and other natural areas; early stage investigation such as appraisal fees, environmental due diligence, and title research, or closing costs for land conservation efforts; and piloting or expanding projects that demonstrate best practices in conservation. For more information, contact Jenny Kearns, Director of Grantmaking, at JKearns@SBFoundation.org. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://sbfoundation.org/nonprofits/2022-cept-grant-guidelines/?preview=true |
| US National | Electronic Monitoring and Reporting Grant Program 2025 - 2026 Request for Proposals | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Sep 24, 2025 | Variable | Jul 18, 2025 | The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) will award grants that catalyze the voluntary implementation of electronic technologies (ET) for fisheries catch, effort, and/or compliance monitoring, and improvements to fishery information systems in U.S. fisheries. The Electronic Monitoring and Reporting (EMR) Grant Program will advance the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) goals for productive and sustainable fisheries and safe sources of seafood by working to partner with fishermen and other stakeholders, state agencies, and Fishery Information Networks to incorporate technologies that modernize fisheries data collection and management. Specifically, the EMR Grant Program will solicit proposals that develop and implement promising ET that improves the timeliness and quality of fisheries data; expand access and availability of data; increase knowledge of fisheries for management, industry, and science purposes; improve regional data management systems and data interoperability; and empower fishermen and other citizens to become more actively involved in the data collection process. For more information or questions about this RFP, please contact: Gray Redding Gray.Redding@nfwf.org | Research and Data Tools | |
| International | Pacific Seabird Program 2025 Request for Proposals | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Aug 20, 2025 | Variable | Jul 18, 2025 | The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is accepting proposals that implement actions and fill information gaps in support of business plan focal seabird species. The Pacific Seabird program 2022–2027 business plan leverages the lessons learned from the 2021 impact assessment and 10 years of programmatic experience to develop a framework for advancing conservation of at-risk seabirds. The overarching vision of the Pacific Seabird Program Business Plan is to address the impacts of terrestrial and marine threats on focal seabird species (a full lifecycle conservation approach) towards reducing extinction risk and sustaining resilient populations. Specifically, the goal of the plan is to increase population size through improved survival and reproduction. The anticipated changes in productivity and survival are expected to increase the long-term resilience of populations to anthropogenic threats. For more information or questions about this RFP, please contact: Scott.Hall@nfwf.org | Natural Resource Management | https://www.nfwf.org/programs/seabirds/pacific-seabird-program-2025-request-proposals |
| Great Lakes Region | Chi-Cal Rivers Fund 2025 Request for Proposals | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Jul 30, 2025 | Variable | Jul 18, 2025 | The Chi–Cal Rivers Fund (Fund) is inviting applications for competitive grant funding. With a focus on the major waterways of the Chicago and Calumet region, the program will award grants to reduce stormwater runoff with nature-based infrastructure, enhance the quality and connectivity of fish and wildlife habitat, and activate restored habitats through public access improvements and community engagement. For more information or questions about this RFP, please contact: Aislinn Gauchay Program Director, Great Lakes 612-564-7284 Aislinn.Gauchay@nfwf.org | Natural Resource Management | https://www.nfwf.org/programs/chi-cal-rivers-fund/chi-cal-rivers-fund-2025-request-proposals |
| US National | Analysis and Evaluation of Water Erosion Measurement of Bio-Cemented Soils for Dams and Levees Flood Mitigation | Engineer Research and Development Center | Sep 02, 2025 | Variable | Jul 18, 2025 | Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) treatment of soils promises to ensure water security by improving the resilience of earth embankment dams and levees through their stabilization, thus reducing logistical burdens and carbon emissions. Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) demonstrated that MICP treatment of soils is a cost-efficient and non-resource-intensive solution for contact erosion, a common geotechnical problem occurring on older water retaining structures such as earth embankment dams and levees. ERDC is currently looking for experts on water erosion measurement for the erosion resistant MICP-treated soils collected from Army-oversighted Dams and Levees. Contact Stacy Thurman: stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil | Research and Data Tools | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360038 |
| California | Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program | Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project | Oct 01, 2025 | $100,000 | Jul 18, 2025 | The Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project’s (WRP) Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program (CWRGP) provides funding for community-based restoration projects in coastal wetlands and along coastal stream corridors in the Southern California region. The goals of the program are to build local capacity to plan and implement wetland restoration projects; promote community involvement in wetland restoration activities; and foster education about wetland ecosystems. The CWRGP seeks to engage and benefit people and communities that include but are not limited to lower-income individuals and households, people with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrant communities, and other systemically excluded communities (“CWRGP Priority Communities”). Contact Kellan Warner at kellan.warner@scc.ca.gov. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://scwrp.org/community-wetland-restoration-grant-program/ |
| US National | Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects (Small Storage Program) | Bureau of Reclamation | Apr 17, 2026 | $30,000,000 | Jul 18, 2025 | Reclamation invites sponsors of small surface water and groundwater storage projects to request cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of those projects. Water storage projects are an important part of Reclamation and the Department's priorities. The Secretary of the Interior gives priority to proposals that meet one or more of the following criteria: Projects that will provide a more reliable water supply for States, Indian Tribes, and local governments. Projects that will increase water management flexibility and reduce impacts on environmental resources from projects operated by Federal and State agencies. Projects that are regional in nature. Projects with multiple stakeholders. Projects that will provide multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, ecosystem benefits, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements. The Small Storage Program's objective is to enhance water storage opportunities for future generations by funding small surface water and groundwater storage projects. For question, please reach out to: Munoz, Christina bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov | Infrastructure | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360059 |
| Hawaii | Cultural and Natural Resources Technical Reporting at Pacific Installations Bellows Air Force Station and Ka’ena Point Space Force Station Oahu, HI | Department of Defense | Aug 18, 2025 | $3,600,000 | Jul 18, 2025 | Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $490,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the Base Period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years. Please send responses or direct questions to: Yvonne Howard Grants Specialist- USACE, Fort Worth District Email: Yvonne.Howard@usace.army.mil Office: (817) 751-9737 | Research and Data Tools, Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360061 |
| California | Request for Qualifications: Consulting Services for the Pedro Point Headlands Coastal Trail Design and Plans | California Coastal Conservancy | Aug 29, 2025 | Variable | Jul 18, 2025 | The project is to advance planning for the Pedro Point Headlands Coastal Trail, a 1.3-mile gap in the California Coastal Trail. In 2020, SCC funded a conceptual study which successfully identified a preferred alignment and conceptual design for the Pedro Point Coastal Trail – the Pedro Point Headlands Coastal Trail Alignment Study and Final Preferred Trail Design (“Final Preferred Trail Design”)(Attachment 7.1.3). This effort included a robust community engagement process and oversight from a Project Advisory Team consisting of the City of Pacifica, National Park Service, County of San Mateo Parks Department, California Coastal Commission, Caltrans, Pacifica Land Trust, and the Peninsula Open Space Trust. Contact: California State Coastal Conservancy Attn: Erin Gravley, Project Manager Email: erin.gravley@scc.ca.gov | Education, Recreation, and Access, Natural Resource Management | https://scc.ca.gov/files/2025/07/Request-for-Qualifications.pdf |
| Oregon | Open Call Grants | Roundhouse Foundation | Aug 15, 2025 | $30,000 | Jul 11, 2025 | The Roundhouse Foundation in Sisters, Oregon, works to support programs that inspire creativity, connect people with each other and their sense of place, and ensure sustainability for the long-term economic success of the state’s rural communities. The foundation’s work is focused on areas that are fundamental to thriving rural communities—arts and culture, environmental stewardship, social services, and education. All proposals, regardless of an applicant’s location, must have a clear and compelling benefit to rural Oregon. Grant requests between $2,501 and $30,000, with a median award of approximately $20,000, will be awarded. To be eligible, applicants must be IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofits, a government entity (including special districts), or a Tribal government. The Foundation encourages applicants interested in applying to connect with a representative at least two weeks before submitting their proposal. For more information, see https://roundhousefoundation.org/contact/. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://roundhousefoundation.org/how-to-apply-for-roundhouse-grants/#OpenCall |
| Maryland | Outreach and Restoration Grant Program | Chesapeake Bay Trust | Aug 21, 2025 | Variable | Jul 11, 2025 | This program encourages outreach, community engagement activities, and on-the-ground restoration projects that increase knowledge, change behavior, and accelerate stewardship of natural resources that involve residents in restoring local green spaces, waterways, and natural resources. This grant program welcomes applications for projects in the state of Maryland. Applicants can request funds from one of the following tracks: (1) Outreach/Knowledge Building Projects (up to $50,000): Knowledge building projects must aim to build meaningful connections and relationships with the priority audience being reached by the outreach or educational message; (2) Behavior Change Projects (up to $75,000): Behavior change projects must measurably increase the adoption of environmentally responsible behaviors that aid in the restoration of Maryland’s natural resources, especially when those efforts also address community health; (3) Restoration Projects (up to $125,000): Restoration projects must implement on-the-ground projects that benefit both the community and the quality of one or more natural resources (e.g., water quality, air quality, tree canopy, and habitat); (4) Outreach and Restoration Projects (up to $150,000): Outreach and restoration projects must combine elements from Track 1 and Track 3 above to achieve increased meaningful and measurable outcomes. For more information, contact Christina Hollinsed at (410) 974-2941 x155. | Natural Resource Management, Education, Recreation, and Access | https://cbtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/FY26-Outreach-and-Restoration-FINAL-Approved-RFP.pdf |
| Western US | F25AS00313 FY2025 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Sep 05, 2025 | $600,000 | Jul 09, 2025 | Quagga and Zebra Mussels are aquatic invasive species that are rapidly expanding their range in the Western United States. Popular recreational reservoirs on or connected to the lower Colorado River are one major source of invasive mussels, which are easily transported via trailered watercraft to areas that have not yet been invaded. This Request For Proposals (RFP) will fund proposals in the listed principal areas towards the fulfillment of the top priorities in the Quagga/Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters (QZAP 2.0) and will be limited to states within the boundaries of the Western Regional Panel within the United States, not including Canada and Mexico. Grant applications will only be accepted throughgrantsolutions.gov. For more information, contact Barak Shemai at barak_shemai@fws.gov. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359947 |
| California | FY 2025-26 Wildfire Prevention Grants | California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | Aug 06, 2025 | $950,000 | Jul 07, 2025 | CAL FIRE’s Wildfire Prevention Grants Program provides funding for fire prevention projects and activities in and near fire threatened communities. Funded activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Wildfire Prevention Grants Program funds three types of activities: hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education. Eligible entities include nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. For more information, contact 916-224-8442 or WPGrants@fire.ca.gov. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/what-we-do/grants/wildfire-prevention/fy-2526-wildfire-prevention-grants-guidelinescciprop4.pdf?rev=00bc47a237fe42a59b70186e90a8fc52&hash=DC4B8B6F2CE841F83B9A0E78AE0F9812 |
| Oregon | Small Grant Program | Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board | Sep 15, 2025 | $15,000 | Jul 07, 2025 | The Small Grant Program is an easy-to-engage-in, competitive grant program that awards up to $15,000 for on-the-ground restoration projects principally carried out on private lands across Oregon. This program responds to a need for local decision-making about watershed restoration opportunities on a shorter timeframe than is available under OWEB’s regular grant program. The Small Grant Program enables landowners across the state to contribute to the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds and the Oregon Conservation Strategy by committing “small acts of kindness” on their properties for the benefit of water quality, water quantity, and fish and wildlife. For more information, contact Kathy Leopold, Small Grant Program Coordinator at 971-345-7017. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/grants/small-grants/pages/small-grants.aspx |
| National | Open Call - Clif Family Foundation | Clif Family Foundation | Aug 01, 2025 | $50,000 | Jul 07, 2025 | The foundation invites applications for its grants program, which supports general operating costs or specific projects. Priority is given to applicants that advance the foundation’s strategic priorities and align with its values, focus their work primarily in the United States and its unincorporated territories, demonstrate strong community ties, have operating budgets under $3 million, and operate at the grassroots level to implement change at the local, state, or national level. Foundation priorities include regenerative and organic farming, food production workers’ health and safety, climate justice, healthy food access, inclusive outdoor access, and indoors and outdoors safe from pollution. Typical grants range from $5,000 to $50,000 and last for one year. Applicants must be based in the United States and be tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or have a fiscal sponsor with such status. | Environmental/Climate Justice, Education, Recreation, and Access | https://cliffamilyfoundation.org/grants-program |
| Alaska | 2026 Sabbatical Award | Rasmuson Foundation | Aug 15, 2025 | $50,000 | Jul 07, 2025 | The foundation invites applications for its 2026 Sabbatical Award, which provides leaders (tribal administrators and nonprofit CEOs/executive directors) with time away from the office for rest and personal renewal. Activities dedicated to renewal may include travel, personal enrichment, time for reflection, or rest. Awards are not intended for medical leave, professional development, or academic study but rather to prevent burnout and promote long-term leadership sustainability. Grants of $50,000 will support sabbaticals of 90 to 120 continuous days. Leaders are expected to step away from their organizations fully for the duration of the sabbatical. The grants are awarded to the organization for the payment of the leader’s travel/activities, and to compensate/support the interim team covering the work of the leader while they are on sabbatical. To be eligible, applicants must be an Alaska resident with at least seven years in the nonprofit sector or with a tribal organization and at least five years in their current position. The leader must be a full-time (at least 35 hours per week) nonprofit executive director or tribal administrator and the organization must be an Alaska 501(c)(3) nonprofit or tribal entity. For more information, contact sabbatical@rasmuson.org. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://rasmuson.org/find-funding/sabbatical-program/ |
| California | Land and Water Conservation Fund | California Department of Parks and Recreation | Aug 05, 2025 | $6,000,000 | Jul 07, 2025 | The California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) is offering approximately $35 million in this funding cycle. Eligible projects include acquisition or development projects for outdoor recreation opportunities. From urban to rural, neighborhood and city parks, to regional open space areas for outdoor recreation - all are eligible. Extra credit is awarded to acquisition projects where the land will be readily available for park and recreation purposes upon the close of escrow. There is a minimum 50% match of the total project cost. Eligible entities include cities, counties, federally-recognized tribes, joint powers authorities where all members are public agencies, non-state agency recreation and park districts, and special districts with authority to acquire, operate, and maintain public park and recreation areas. For more information, contact your county project officers: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30502. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21360 |
| California | Measure AA Grant Round - 2025 | San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority | Oct 06, 2025 | Variable | Jul 07, 2025 | The San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority can fund proposals that are: (1) Habitat projects that aim to restore, protect, or enhance natural habitats on the shoreline in the San Francisco Bay Area; (2) Flood management projects that are part of habitat projects; or (3) Public access projects that will provide or improve access or recreational amenities that are part of habitat projects. The Authority is particularly interested in supporting projects that address equity and include benefits to economically disadvantaged communities and California Native American Tribes (See our Equity Guidelines and Tribal Engagement Recommendations). Additionally, the Authority is seeking projects that help meet Measure AA Campaign Goals, such as restoring subtidal habitat (for shellfish and submerged aquatic vegetation) and constructing Bay Trail. More information on project eligibility, eligible grantees, and prioritization criteria can be found in the Request for Proposals. It is recommended that all applicants complete a Pre-Application and request a consultation with Authority staff by September 19, 2025. For more information, contact grants@sfbayrestore.org. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation, Education, Recreation, and Access | https://www.sfbayrestore.org/restoration-authority-grants |
| Louisiana | Greater New Orleans Foundation - 2025-2026 Emerging Leaders Cohort | Greater New Orleans Foundation | Aug 15, 2025 | Variable | Jul 03, 2025 | Emerging Leaders provides an opportunity for passionate nonprofit leaders to elevate their skills, perspectives, and networks to become our region’s next nonprofit executive directors and senior leaders. This six-month (September 2025 - February 2026) intensive training program equips participants with the technical and relationship skills, as well as the critical, systems-level thinking, necessary to lead strong, healthy, and impactful nonprofits. In response to the Foundation’s survey identifying a racial leadership gap among greater New Orleans area nonprofits, the Foundation is especially encouraging Black and Indigenous leaders and other leaders of color to apply to join this learning community which affirms their strengths, experiences, and the unique challenges they face. Those who work in youth-serving organizations are also encouraged to apply. For more information, contact Alana Peck, Senior Program Associate of Nonprofit Leadership and Effectiveness, at alana@gnof.org. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Y7F7WD |
| California | Route to Parks Grants Program | Parks California | Aug 08, 2025 | $30,000 | Jul 03, 2025 | For the 2026 grant cycle, we are seeking proposals that address the following criteria: Remove access barriers, including transportation, to California State Parks; Reach underserved communities that may face challenges getting to or enjoying parks, and/or lack opportunities to create meaningful connections to nature; Offer valuable recreational, environmental, cultural or historical learning experiences, a majority of which take place at California State Parks; Strengthen collaboration and partnership between applicants and California State Parks. Coordination with relevant California State Parks staff is required prior to application. We aim to distribute grants statewide, but proposals focusing on inland waterways and access to inland water may receive priority. Proposals must be submitted through Parks California’s grants management system. For more information, view the info session replay and resource hub available on the website. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://parkscalifornia.org/park-projects/about-route-to-parks/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery |
| California | Sacramento Valley Floodplain Enhancement for Salmon and Shorebirds 2025 Request for Proposals | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Aug 05, 2025 | $500,000 | Jul 03, 2025 | NFWF is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to invite applications to the Sacramento Valley Floodplain Enhancement for Salmon and Shorebirds Request for Proposals (RFP). NFWF will award grant funding to support planning, design, implementation, and monitoring of multi-benefit floodplain restoration projects to benefit anadromous fish and migratory shorebirds and advance the long-term health of the Sacramento River Basin and the communities who live and work there. NFWF anticipates awarding eight to 12 projects with an estimated award range of $200,000 - $500,000 per project. For more information, contact Femke Freiberg at femke.freiberg@nfwf.org. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.nfwf.org/programs/sacramento-valley-floodplain-enhancement-salmon-and-shorebirds/sacramento-valley |
| US Territories | OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2025 | US Department of the Interior | Aug 15, 2025 | $300,000 | Jul 03, 2025 | The Coral Reef & Natural Resources (CRNR) Initiative provides grant funding to protect the health of all natural resources including coral reef ecosystems in the U.S. insular areas for the long-term economic and social benefit to their island populations including risk management, prevention, rapid response, eradication, and other efforts to combat invasive species and restore native species. Healthy coral reefs protect human communities from storm surges. Eligible applicants are non-federal entities such as local government agencies (including utilities) in the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in the Freely Associated Sates which are the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau; hospitals/health centers, institutions of higher education and any non-profit organizations whose projects directly benefit the seven insular areas in accordance with Federal regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 2, Part 200. For more information, contact Merriam Porter at Merriam_Porter@ios.doi.gov. | Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359904 |
| US Territories | OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025 | US Department of the Interior | Aug 15, 2025 | $400,000 | Jul 03, 2025 | The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is requesting proposals for its Technical Assistance Program (TAP) which provides grant funding for short-term projects intended to meet the immediate needs of the insular areas. TAP provides funding to the following U.S. Territories: Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands; as well as the following Freely Associated States: Palau, The Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia. TAP funds may be used for a wide range of priority purposes, with the following being key focus areas: disaster planning, response, and recovery with a strong emphasis on risk assessments and measures to enhance resilience; ensuring accountability and effective financial management; driving economic development; supporting education, training, and capacity building; strengthening management control initiatives; advancing information technology (IT); boosting energy production; safeguarding natural and cultural resources; empowering youth programs; promoting health initiatives and health IT systems; enhancing public safety and emergency preparedness; and improving data systems. For more information, contact Hailey McCoy at Hailey_McCoy@ios.doi.gov. | Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359905 |
| International | Emerging Climate Champions Award | Enlight Foundation and The Patchwork Collective | Aug 15, 2025 | $1,000,000 | Jul 03, 2025 | The Emerging Climate Champions Award is a $25 million global Open Call sponsored by the Enlight Foundation and The Patchwork Collective that will provide flexible, multiyear gifts of $1 million each to youth-led organizations advancing climate solutions across the globe. For this Open Call, youth is defined as ages 15-35, and leadership pertains to youth who hold an executive staff position or a board member position in an organization. The Award invites applications from organizations with at least two years of operation (as of the registration deadline – August 15, 2025) that are community-led, and that have demonstrated experience, impact potential, and measurable results in advancing durable climate solutions in the communities they serve. Organizations from all around the world are encouraged to apply, including those from historically under-resourced and/or under-represented communities, such as Indigenous-led organizations, women-led organizations, grassroots organizations, and others. The Award welcomes eligible organizations working across a full spectrum of climate issues and solutions, including but not limited to areas such as education, movement building, climate justice, science/technology, economic opportunity, community resilience, conservation, advocacy, sustainable agriculture, disaster preparedness, and others. For more information, contact climatechampions@submittable.com. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://climate.leverforchange.org/submit |
| California | Proposition 68 - San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program Climate Adaptation Funds | California Coastal Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | $3,000,000 | Jul 03, 2025 | The Coastal Conservancy announces its Request for Proposals for Proposition 68 - SF Bay Area Climate Adaptation Funds. These funds will support projects that plan, develop, and implement climate adaption and resiliency projects in the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area. Pre-applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, beginning July 15, 2025, until further notice via the Grants Page of the Conservancy’s website. If you already submitted a pre-application for Prop 4, or plan to submit one in the future, it will also be considered for Prop 68, so there is no need to submit a separate application. The Conservancy has approximately $400,000 of reappropriated Prop 68 SF Bay Climate Funds available. Eligible projects will be consistent with the Conservancy’s Strategic Plan and will plan, develop, or implement actions to help natural resources or human communities adapt to the impacts of climate change. Applications may include requests up to $3 million maximum, as the Conservancy can fund projects with a combination of fund sources; there is no minimum award amount. For more information, contact Jessica Davenport, Regional Manager, San Francisco Bay Area Program, at Jessica.Davenport@scc.ca.gov. | Resilience and Adaptation | https://scc.ca.gov/files/2025/06/RFP_Prop68_SFBayClimate_2025.pdf |
| California | Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program | California Ocean Protection Council | Sep 12, 2025 | Variable | Jul 03, 2025 | This program is funded through a dedicated allocation from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), which provides flexible support for California Native American tribes to assess the impacts of Sea Level Rise (SLR) on cultural resources, ancestral lands, and heritage, and effectively engage and inform local planning efforts. Proposals will be received on a rolling quarterly basis to provide consistent and timely access to funding. Awards will be granted on a first-come first-serve basis through four, quarterly non-competitive review cycles to ensure eligible projects are considered when they are ready, fostering a more flexible and responsive approach to addressing the urgent needs of tribes impacted by SLR. Projects are anticipated to be within $250,000 and $750,000. Unlike funding from the broader SB 1 Grant Program, this allocation is not tied to the specific land use planning mandates set by SB 1 nor restricted to federally recognized tribes. This separate allocation also enables tribes to undertake SLR vulnerability assessment and related activities on tribally owned lands, culturally significant (non-tribally owned) lands, or a combination of both. For more information, contact OPC-SB1@resources.ca.gov. | Resilience and Adaptation | https://opc.ca.gov/sb-1-tribal-funding/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery |
| California | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy - Prop 4 Funding | Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Jun 27, 2025 | This program supports Water-related projects and must align with Chapter 2 of Proposition 4, supporting Safe Drinking Water, Drought, Flood, and Water Resilience. Eligible efforts protect or restore rivers, wetlands, streams, lakes, or watersheds; improve the resilience of fish and wildlife; or enhance climate resilience, water supply, or water quality. Projects must also support at least one regional priority: improving the climate resiliency or protection of the Los Angeles River Watershed or aligning with the Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries working group’s revitalization plan. Projects must be within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Total estimated funding available: $13,850,000. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/proposition-4-river/ |
| North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Florida | Duke Energy Foundation - Grant Opportunities | Duke Energy Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | $20,000 | Jun 27, 2025 | The Duke Energy Foundation is focused on strengthening and uplifting communities with grant funding. We accept grant applications for $20,000 and less throughout the year on a rolling basis. Topics include: (a) Climate Resiliency: environmental projects supporting land conservation; clean water; and biodiversity of plant and animal species; resiliency projects that prepare communities for and mitigate against the effects of climate change; natural disaster preparedness and response programming; Projects strengthening thriving natural environments, including access to green space, in historically underserved communities; and (b) Opportunity and Inclusion: programs supporting a just transition for communities moving toward cleaner energy infrastructure; initiatives supporting upward mobility for families and individuals in the communities we serve; programs reducing structural barriers and promoting access to opportunity for underserved communities. See the website for state representative contact information. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice, Resilience and Adaptation | https://foundation.duke-energy.com/grants |
| Virginia | Assessment of Oyster Reefs in the Great Wicomico River, VA | US Department of Defense | Aug 11, 2025 | $100,000 | Jun 27, 2025 | The objectives of this funding are to monitor and document the status of the new 2025 adaptive management, rehabilitation, and new construction reefs using criteria established by the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Sustainable Fisheries GIT Chesapeake Bay Oyster Metrics Report. The reefs should undergo a physical assessment for density, biomass (dry weight), shell accretion, and size-frequency distribution. An assessment of other attached fauna for density and biomass is also desired. The data from the assessments will be used to inform adaptive management decisions and designs of other oyster restoration projects in the Chesapeake Bay. For more information, contact Kisha Craig at 601-634-5397. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359833 |
| Gulf Coast | Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) | US Geological Survey | Jul 25, 2025 | $202,643 | Jun 27, 2025 | The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for state-of-the-art research on husbandry protocol development for mesophotic soft coral holding. The research will examine for a wide variety of understudied soft coral species, their trophic ecology, reproductive output, juvenile settlement and growth rates, and holobiont microbial communities. These soft corals represent the same species that were impacted by the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill. The USGS is offering a cooperative-agreement opportunity to CESU partners with the capacity to develop, modify, and enhance husbandry techniques to promote coral holding and juvenile rearing, with scientific expertise in conducting and analyzing data from experiments with live organisms, with the final goal of identifying the best practices for ex-situ soft coral propagation. It is anticipated that there will be one sampling year, followed by one or two years of analysis and synthesis. For more information, contact sbredesen@usgs.gov. | Research and Data Tools | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359813 |
| National | 2025 Collaborative Capacity Program - Nationwide Grant Opportunity | National Forest Foundation | Jul 25, 2025 | $75,000 | Jun 27, 2025 | The National Forest Foundation’s Collaborative Capacity Program financial awards provide resources to support collaborative activities that increase wildfire resilience, recreation opportunities, forest health, and rural economies. Eligible efforts must describe how investments in collaboration will support a long-term strategy for achieving stewardship outcomes and how these outcomes benefit National Forest System lands. Two funding pathways are offered: the Mini Grants Pathway (up to $10,000) and the Standard Grants Pathway ($10,001-$75,000). In addition to the separate pathways based on budget threshold, Standard Grant applications submitted by federally recognized Tribes or Tribal organizations will be evaluated separately. Deadlines: Mini Grants - July 25, 2025; Standard Grants (Community Partner Applicants) - August 1, 2025; Standard Grants (Tribal Applicants) - August 22, 2025. For more information, contact Rebecca Brickner, Conservation Awards Coordinator - Collaborative Capacity, at 205.659.7822 or collab-capacity@nationalforests.org. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.nationalforests.org/grant-programs/collab-capacity?mc_cid=1c1c060e17&mc_eid=52ddd3d1b8 |
| National | F26AS00014 National Outreach and Communications Program | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Aug 17, 2025 | Variable | Jun 27, 2025 | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking applications from eligible entities (eligible applicants) to implement the National Outreach and Communications Program (NOCP) through innovative programs that may be conducted at various geographic scales, ranging from local or state to regional or national levels. Applications must address one or more of the five purposes of an outreach and communications program, which are defined in the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (16 U.S.C.777c-777g) as programs that: improve communications with anglers, boaters, and the general public regarding angling and boating opportunities; reduce barriers to access and participation in angling and boating activities; advance the adoption of sound angling and boating practices in the U.S.; promote conservation and the responsible use of the nation's aquatic resources; and further safety in angling and boating. Funded efforts are expected to support at least one of the following key outcomes: increased participation in fishing and boating; enhanced public awareness and education about how and where to engage in these activities; targeted outreach using research-driven messaging; strengthened capacity among stakeholders to deliver effective outreach; and improved awareness of access to fishing and boating opportunities. The total funding for the program is $26,000,000. For more information, contact Karen Bennett at Karen_Bennett@fws.gov. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359759 |
| California | Explore the River 2025 | Santa Ana River Conservancy | Aug 1, 2025 | $75,000 | Jun 23, 2025 | The Explore the River (ETR) grant program seeks to provide experiences for people and communities who face challenges or barriers to accessing or enjoying the River (ETR Priority Communities). The ETR grant program will focus on the Santa Ana River and its tributaries excluding the coastal areas. ETR Priority Communities may include but are not limited to lower-income individuals and households, people with disabilities, people of color, immigrant communities, foster youth, and others. Projects should also meet one or more of the following priorities: (1) Provides an enjoyable experience at the River; (2) Reduces economic, physical, operational, or societal barriers to accessing or enjoying the River; (3) Inspires ongoing River stewardship ethic through active learning and interactive activities. Approximately $250,000 will be awarded in this grant round. The anticipated source of funding for this grant round is the 2024 Climate Bond (Prop 4). For more information, contact Rodrigo Garcia, Santa Ana River Conservancy Program Manager, Rodrigo.Garcia@scc.ca.gov. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://scc.ca.gov/files/2025/06/ETR-2025-Application.pdf |
| International | 2025 Climate Resilient Fisheries Engagement Grants | Blue Convergence Fund | Sep 04, 2025 | $150,000 | Jun 23, 2025 | This portfolio aims to fund projects and support engagement that advance (1) our understanding of climate resilient fisheries and (2) climate resilient fisheries management practices and strategies around the world. Through this work, Blue Convergence Fund will support and amplify real-world applications and case studies that the global community can learn from, helping to advance the science and practice of climate-resilient fisheries management across various fisheries governance systems and ecosystems around the globe. This request for proposals (RFP) will support science-based efforts and collaborations that use existing knowledge to catalyze climate resilient fisheries practices and strategies. Specifically, this RFP will support projects where new research is not the primary focus, but rather activities that bring people together to promote knowledge exchange, the uptake of research into management, network building, and planning and implementation. Projects should be 18-24 months in duration. For questions, please contact Sarah Close and Dominique Kone at grants@blueconvergence.org. | Research and Data Tools, Natural Resource Management | https://blueconvergence.org/2025-fisheries-engagement-rfp/ |
| Oregon | Oregon Historic Trails Fund | Oregon Community Foundation | Oct 15, 2025 | $25,000 | Jun 18, 2025 | Each fall, the Oregon Historic Trails Fund awards grants to support projects and programs that preserve and protect the cultural and natural resources of Oregon's historic trails. Grants may also be awarded for marketing, education, advocacy, and research relating to historic trails. An advisory committee made up of people who are knowledgeable about Oregon’s historic trails and cultural resources reviews grant applications and makes recommendations to the OCF board. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000, larger grants are considered on a case-by-case basis. For more information, contact Michael Oreste, Program Officer for Donor Impact at moreste@oregoncf.org. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/oregon-historic-trails-fund |
| Oregon | Northwest Neighborhoods Parks & Recreation Fund | Oregon Community Foundation | Nov 1, 2025 | Variable | Jun 18, 2025 | OCF's Northwest Neighborhoods Parks & Recreation Fund awards grants in the northwest section of Portland, with preference given to projects within the boundaries of the Northwest District Association, Northwest Industrial Business Association or the Hillside Neighborhood Association. Its purpose is to support the capital development and renovation of parks and recreation facilities in the northwest section of the city. While there is no specific ceiling on requests, recent grants for projects have ranged from $3,500 to $35,000. For more information, contact Carl Hinds, Program Manager, Neighbors West-Northwest at carl@nwnw.org or (971) 430-1326. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/northwest-neighborhoods-parks-and-recreation-fund |
| Washington | State Fiscal Year 2027 Water Quality Combined Funding Program | Washington Department of Ecology | Sep 03, 2025 | Variable | Jun 18, 2025 | The Water Quality Combined Funding Program is an integrated funding program for projects that improve and protect water quality throughout the state. The program combines grants and loans from state and federal funding sources (described on the Water Quality Grants and Loans home page). WDOE provides technical assistance to program applicants to help them navigate this process. There is one combined funding cycle, one application, one competitive rating process, and one list of funding offers. The program funds: nonpoint source pollution control activities, onsite sewage systems, stormwater facilities and activities, and wastewater facilities. For more information, contact karen.izumoto@ecy.wa.gov or 360-628-1976. | Infrastructure, Natural Resource Management | https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/water-quality-combined?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery |
| US National, Canada | Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants | Burroughs Wellcome Fund | Jul 23, 2026 | $50,000 | Jun 13, 2025 | The Burroughs Wellcome Fund aims to stimulate the growth of new connections between thinkers working in largely disconnected fields, who, together, may change the course of climate change’s impact on human health. Between Fall 2023 and Summer 2026, we will dedicate $1 million to supporting small, early-stage grants of $2,500–$50,000 toward achieving this goal. We are primarily, but not exclusively, interested in activities that build connections between basic and early biomedical scientific approaches and ecological, environmental, geological, geographic, and planetary-scale thinking, as well as with population-focused fields, including epidemiology and public health, demography, economics, and urban planning. Another area of interest is preparation for the impacts of extreme weather and other crises that can lead to large-scale disruptions, immediately affecting human health and the delivery of healthcare. Public outreach, climate communication, and education efforts focused on the intersection of climate and health are also appropriate for this call. This program supports work conceived through many kinds of creative thinking. Successful applicants include academic scientists, physicians, and public health experts, community organizations, science outreach centers, non-biomedical academic departments, and more. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis through July 2026. A review will be conducted quarterly. Deadline dates for the upcoming cycles are: July 24, 2025, Oct 23, 2025, Jan 22, 2026, April 23, 2026, and July 23, 2026. For more information, sign up to attend a Zoom session about the program. | Research and Data Tools | https://www.bwfund.org/funding-opportunities/climate-change-and-human-health/climate-change-and-human-health-seed-grants/ |
| California | Tire Incentive Program | Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery | Aug 20, 2025 | $650,000 | Jun 13, 2025 | The Tire Incentive Program (TIP) provides a reimbursement incentive payment to eligible businesses that: Use recycled crumb rubber in eligible products or substitute crumb rubber for virgin rubber, plastic, or other raw materials in products. the purpose of the program is to divert waste tires from landfill disposal, prevent illegal tire dumping that harms the environment, and promote markets for recycled-content tire products. Eligible applicants include: Manufacturers that produce (or will produce) an eligible product, Waste tire processors that also manufacture an eligible product, manufacturers of devulcanized crumb rubber, rubber compounders, manufacturers of calendered rubber sheeting products, and manufacturers that produce products on a contract basis for other companies. For questions, contact 1-916-341-6462, tiregrants@calrecycle.ca.gov. | Natural Resource Management | https://calrecycle.ca.gov/tires/grants/tip/fy202526/ |
| California | 2025 Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant | California State Water Resource Control Board | Dec 15, 2025 | $1,000,000 | May 30, 2025 | The Clean Water Act Section 319 Grant Program awards grants to reduce and mitigate the effects of nonpoint source pollution - such as sediment, pesticides, and nutrients - to waters of the state. For questions about this grant, contact: Bryce Leuschen, 1-916-319-9078, bryce.leuschen@waterboards.ca.gov | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/2025-clean-water-act-section-319-nonpoint-source-pollution-grant/ |
| California | Glide Foundation Grant | Glide Foundation | Aug 15, 2025 | $20,000 | May 23, 2025 | Grants will be made only in support of the following service purposes in order of priority: a. to animal protection organizations such as the Humane Society, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and rescue organizations. b. to other land and wildlife conservancy groups. c. to organizations committed to agricultural purposes. d. to the preservation of land in its natural state, including wetlands. e. to opera, symphony, art, and other similar civic organizations. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://glidefoundation.submittable.com/submit |
| US National, Mexico, Western Pacific | Marisla Foundation Environment Grants | Marisla Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | May 23, 2025 | The Environment Program concentrates on activities that promote the conservation of biological diversity and advance sustainable ecosystem management. Primary emphasis is on marine and coastal biodiversity conservation with a geographic focus on California, Northwest Mexico, Hawaii, Chile, and the Western Pacific (Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia). The Environment Program also supports the search for solutions to health and environmental threats caused by toxic chemicals. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://online.foundationsource.com/ws/index.jsp?site=MARISLA |
| US National | Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering | The Packard Foundation | Apr 20, 2026 | $875,000 | May 23, 2025 | In 1988, the Packard Foundation established the Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering to allow the nation’s most promising early-career scientists and engineers flexible funding to take risks and explore new frontiers in their fields of study. Each year, the Foundation selects 20 Fellows from 50 invited institutions to receive individual grants of $875,000, distributed over five years. Fellows are encouraged to think big and look at complex issues with a fresh perspective. They can use their funds in whatever way would best advance their research. | Research and Data Tools | https://www.packard.org/approach/fellowships-for-science-engineering/ |
| US National | Retail and Wholesale Grants Programs | Patagonia | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | May 23, 2025 | Patagonia's Retail and Wholesale Grants Programs support grassroots activist organizations that have direct-action agendas and are working on strategic, multipronged campaigns to preserve and protect the environment. They support local groups that work to protect local habitats and frontline communities through bold, original actions. They are most interested in awarding these grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems, and approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. They look for innovative groups whose work includes specific goals, objectives, action plans and measures for evaluating success. Patagonia’s Retail and Wholesale Grants Programs fund organizations that work within the communities of Patagonia retail stores and wholesale dealers throughout the US and Canada. Retail and wholesale employees review proposals and make funding decisions. | Environmental/Climate Justice, Education, Recreation, and Access, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.patagonia.com/how-we-fund/retail-grant/ |
| US National | NSF Biological Oceanography Program PD 23-1650 | US National Science Foundation Biological Oceanography Program | Aug 15, 2025 | Variable | May 23, 2025 | The Biological Oceanography Program supports fundamental research in biological oceanography and marine ecology in environments ranging from estuarine, coastal, and open ocean systems to the deep sea, as well as in the Great Lakes. Proposals submitted to the Program must have a compelling context in population, community, or ecosystem ecology or oceanography, as well as address topics that will contribute significantly to the understanding of marine or Great Lakes ecosystems. The Program supports interdisciplinary research and often co-reviews and co-funds projects with various programs in the Division of Ocean Sciences and the Directorate of Biological Sciences (BIO), among others. Details on research topics funded by the Program, including supplements, RAPIDS, and EAGERS, can be found by selecting the link under Related URLS titled: “Additional Program Information.” To view research projects funded by the Program select the link below titled “What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts).” | Research and Data Tools | https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/biooce-biological-oceanography |
| US National | Division of Environmental Biology NSF 24-543 | U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Environmental Biology | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | May 23, 2025 | The Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) Core supports research and training on evolutionary and ecological processes acting at the level of populations, species, communities, ecosystems, macrosystems, and biogeographic extents. DEB encourages research that elucidates fundamental principles that identify and explain the unity and diversity of life and its interactions with the environment over space and time. Research may incorporate field, laboratory, or collection-based approaches; observational or manipulative studies; synthesis activities; phylogenetic discovery projects; or theoretical approaches involving analytical, statistical, or computational modeling. Proposals should be submitted to the core clusters (Ecosystem Science, Evolutionary Processes, Population and Community Ecology, and Systematics and Biodiversity Science). DEB also encourages interdisciplinary proposals that cross conceptual boundaries and integrate over levels of biological organization or across multiple spatial and temporal scales. Research addressing ecology and ecosystem science in the marine biome should be directed to the Biological Oceanography Program in the Division of Ocean Sciences; research addressing evolution and systematics in the marine biome should be directed to the Evolutionary Processes or Systematics and Biodiversity Science programs in DEB. | Research and Data Tools | https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/deb-division-environmental-biology |
| California | Explore the Coast Overnight | California Coastal Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | May 16, 2025 | The Conservancy’s Explore the Coast Overnight Program was created to expand more opportunities for all Californians to stay overnight at the coast, particularly individuals and youth from low and middle-income households, communities of color, at-risk or underserved populations, and others that face barriers to accessing the coast. The goals of the Explore the Coast Overnight Program include: Helping improve existing, and develop new lower-cost coastal accommodations; Ensuring that new or renovated coastal accommodation projects are available to all Californians, in particular low and middle-income Californians and organizations that serve under-resourced communities; Supporting innovative pilot projects; Creating and preserving a variety of lower-cost coastal accommodations; and Maintaining and increasing the stock of lower-cost coastal accommodations along the California coast. The Conservancy provides grant funds for the planning, design, permitting, and/or construction of lower-cost coastal accommodation projects that advance the goals and priorities of the Explore the Coast Overnight Program. | Education, Recreation, and Access, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/explore-the-coast-overnight/ |
| California | Habitat Enhancement and Restoration | California Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | May 16, 2025 | The purpose of this program is to provide assistance for the restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources. Consistent with Fish and Game Code section 1301, this program provides assistance for the restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources. Eligible projects include: native fisheries restoration; restoration of wetlands; restoration of coastal, tidal, or fresh water habitat; other native habitat restoration projects including coastal scrub oak, grasslands, and threatened and endangered species habitats; in-stream restoration projects, including removal of fish passage barriers and other obstructions; and other projects that improve the quality of native habitat throughout the State. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/habitat-enhancement-and-restoration-2/ |
| California | Coastal Conservancy Grants | California Coastal Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | May 16, 2025 | Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change. We fund a wide variety of projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and in coastal watersheds. The Conservancy will fund most stages of a project including: pre-project feasibility studies, property acquisition, project planning including community involvement, design, environmental review, permitting, construction, and project-related monitoring. We do not fund operation and maintenance activities. | Education, Recreation, and Access, Resilience and Adaptation, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/coastal-conservancy-grants/ |
| California | Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY26 | California Department of Parks and Recreation | Feb 02, 2026 | Variable | May 16, 2025 | Provide resources to local agencies to repair or renovate public boating access facilities. The Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program provides grant funding to public agencies to quickly restore safe and convenient public boating access by correcting public health and safety issues caused by unexpected damage due to flood, accidents, wildfires or by extending existing boat ramps as needed due to drought conditions at DBW-funded boat launching facilities. Typical grant-funded items include repairing or replacing boat ramps, boarding floats, restroom and parking facilities for vehicles with boat trailers. | Education, Recreation, and Access, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/division-of-boating-and-waterways-local-assistance-statewide-ramp-repair-and-modification-grant-program-fy26/ |
| California | Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26 | California Department of Parks and Recreation | Feb 02, 2026 | Variable | May 16, 2025 | Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels. In accordance with Section 72.5 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, Boat Launching Facility (BLF) grants are provided to local government agencies for the construction or improvement of boat launching ramps, restrooms, boarding floats, shore protection, parking for vehicles and boat trailers, and ancillary items. Also included in the grant are monies to pay for engineering, construction inspection, permits from regulatory agencies, special studies, construction contingency, and other project related costs. The primary purpose of the grant is to provide and improve access to California’s waterways by the recreational boating public using trailerable watercraft. | Education, Recreation, and Access, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/division-of-boating-and-waterways-local-assistance-boat-launching-facility-grant-program-fy26/ |
| US National | Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Sep 30, 2025 | $750,000 | May 16, 2025 | NOTE: Rolling application until September 30, 2025, but if you would like to be considered for FY2025, you must submit your application by May 30, 2025. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program helps private landowners restore and protect habitats for fish and wildlife. It offers both technical assistance and financial support, mainly through cooperative agreements. They work together with project partners and stakeholders in key areas for conservation and set habitat goals. These focus areas guide the program on where to direct resources for conserving important habitats for federal trust species. The Program also has strategic plans that help determine which projects receive funding. Since it began in 1987, the PFW Program has successfully assisted many landowners. When choosing projects, the Program aims to support specific priorities set by the Administration and Secretary of the Interior. All projects will promote the goals of the Program, the Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These goals focus on increasing biological diversity and are based on sound scientific principles. Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358381 |
| Washington | Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) | Seattle Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | May 05, 2025 | The deadlines to apply are January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30. Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) is founded on the core values of Seattle Foundation: equity and opportunity. N2N supports grassroots efforts that increase community engagement, empowerment, and the influence of community members affected by poverty and racial disparities. For questions, please contact: info@seattlefoundation.org. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.seattlefoundation.org/nonprofits/neighbor-to-neighbor/ |
| Washington | Water Quality Grants and Loans | Washington Department of Ecology | Sep 03, 2025 | Variable | Apr 25, 2025 | State fiscal year 2027 funding applications will open earlier than usual. They will open on July 22, 2025, and close on Sept. 3, 2025. Final funding offers will be made July 2026. Water Quality Combined Funding is an integrated funding program for projects that improve and protect water quality throughout the state. Projects include: wastewater, stormwater, nonpoint source activities, and on-site sewage systems. Washington Ecology Department use an annual single-application process to award funding from multiple sources all at once, through a competitive ranking process. Projects are scored and ranked based on how much they will benefit water quality and how ready the project is to go to the next step. Washington Ecology Department create funding packages to meet applicant’s needs with the best available funding from several different grants and loans. | Resilience and Adaptation | https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/water-quality/water-quality-grants-and-loans?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery |
| California | Beach and Coast Accessibility Program Application 2025 | Orange County Coastkeeper | Jan 01, 2040 | $30,000 | Apr 11, 2025 | Applications are accepted until all funds are awarded. The goal of this program is to expand equitable access to California’s iconic coastline, enabling more people - especially those from communities with historic barriers to access to outdoor spaces and related resources–to explore and enjoy our state’s spectacular coastal resources. This is the second round of the Beach and Coast Accessibility Program, with a continued emphasis on reconnecting Native Peoples to their ancestral lands, and supporting access for other impacted groups, including individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges. Please send an email to BCAP@coastkeeper.org once you've completed the online application. You MUST send the following as attachments: 1. IRS 501(c)(3) letter. 2. A map/image showcasing the area the beach accessibility equipment will impact. 3. A picture or combined pdf of your online shopping cart(s) with the costs of the beach accessibility equipment you are requesting visible. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1auQx5fNrHCfzb_ZjWAO_Mcw8mp5rYefp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107465188670734586032&rtpof=true&sd=true |
| Oregon | Oregon Monitoring Grants | Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board | Aug 04, 2025 | Variable | Mar 28, 2025 | In accordance with ORS 541.956(4), the board will consider only grant applications that: Describe current watershed conditions by gathering and analyzing data, and making monitoring results publicly available; Establish trends about watershed conditions by gathering and analyzing data, and making monitoring results publicly available; or Evaluate the specific effects of a restoration or acquisition project or program by comparing similar watershed components before and after implementation of a restoration or acquisition project or program, and making monitoring results publicly available. Projects that will not inform the development of restoration or acquisition projects or programs and have the sole purpose of theory testing, evaluation of experimental designs, or the production of generalizable knowledge are ineligible. Monitoring applications must describe the specific habitat, stream, vegetation, macroinvertebrates, fish, other animals, invasive species, soil, and/or water quality and quantity variables measured. Applicants must explain the monitoring question and provide information about local assessments or plans tied to the project, and provide information about complementary monitoring efforts conducted by partners as part of a broader plan. If you have questions about the eligibility of your monitoring proposal, please contact Ken Fetcho: ken.fetcho@oweb.oregon.gov. | Research and Data Tools, Natural Resource Management | https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/grants/Pages/monitoring.aspx |
| Oregon | Oregon Engagement Grants | Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board | Aug 04, 2025 | Variable | Mar 28, 2025 | "Engagement Project" means a project whose purpose is to communicate and engage with landowners, organizations, and the community about the need for, feasibility, and benefits of a specific eligible restoration, acquisition, or resource assessment/planning project(s) within an identified geography, in order to successfully plan or implement said project. Education projects are not eligible. Please direct questions or comments to your Regional Program Representative. | Natural Resource Management, Education, Recreation, and Access | https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/grants/Pages/stakeholder.aspx |
| Oregon | Oregon Technical Assistance Grants | Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board | Aug 04, 2025 | Variable | Mar 28, 2025 | Technical assistance (TA) project types cannot be combined into a single application; a separate grant application must be submitted for each type of project. TA-1 Technical Design and Engineering or TA-2 Resource Assessment and Planning. Please direct questions or comments to your Regional Program Representative. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/grants/Pages/ta.aspx |
| Oregon | Oregon Restoration Grants | Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board | Aug 04, 2025 | Variable | Mar 28, 2025 | Restoration grants are for watershed projects that protect or restore watershed functions. The list of eligible project types below is not an exhaustive list: instream habitat, riparian habitat, upland habitat, wetland or estuarine habitat. For eligibility questions, please contact a Project Manager. For general inquiries or if you are unsure who to contact, please call (503) 986-0178. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/grants/Pages/restoration.aspx |
| US National | Exploring Equitable Futures | Robert Wood Jones Foundation | Oct 15, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | The purpose of this Exploring Equitable Futures call for proposals (CFP) is to support projects that seed new and unconventional ideas that could radically advance health equity for generations to come. We aim to fund projects that: Explore the future by researching and experimenting with ideas that are ahead of the curve or at the edge of our collective imagination; Shine a light on the emerging trends and forces that are shaping our future for better or worse—and suggest ways to navigate them to mitigate harm and advance health equity; Dream big and challenge conventional wisdom to surface possibilities and uncover new paths to dismantle structural racism and build a more equitable future. | https://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/active-funding-opportunities/2025/exploring-equitable-futures.html | ||
| International | Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) | Waitt Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | $20,000 | Mar 17, 2025 | The Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program is a project of the Waitt Foundation. ROC Grants provide small grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging conservation issues and ocean protection in support of island nations. Priority is given to projects in countries with Blue Prosperity Coalition partnerships. This includes the Azores, Bermuda, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Maldives, Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities, supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with small, local NGOs on a global scale. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice, Infrastructure, Research and Data Tools | https://www.waittfoundation.org/roc-grants |
| US National | Environment, Ocean Health, and Marine Mammals Funding | Pacific Life Foundation | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | The 2026 Grant Funding Cycle will be open July 15, 2025 – August 15, 2025. Supporting communities where Pacific Life employees live and work, the Pacific Life Foundation community impact-driven grants are focused on the areas of arts and culture; civic, community and economic development; environment; education; and health and human services. National and international philanthropic investments are focused on the areas of college and career readiness, food security, disaster relief, and ocean health, and mobilize our employees for social good. | https://www.pacificlife.com/home/corporate-social-responsibility/communities/community-impact.html | ||
| New England | Wildlife, Endangered Species – Their Environment, and Animals Helping People | The Fuller Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Mar 10, 2025 | The Fuller Foundation makes grants twice a year, in the Spring and in the Fall. The foundation considers organizations using a two-step review process. The 2-page Letter of Inquiry is an open process. Organizations whose LOI has been approved by the trustees will then be invited to submit a full proposal. All Letters of Intent must be received by midnight on the day of the deadline – however, technical support is only available until 4pm. For the May meeting, Letters of Intent are accepted December 1 – midnight on January 15th. For the October meeting, Letters of Intent are accepted May 1st – midnight on June 15th. Should you require assistance with the online LOI submission, please contact Jenna McCarthy at jmccarthy@gmafoundations.com. | Natural Resource Management | https://fullerfoundation.org/apply/ |
| California | Mary G Jameson Foundation Grants | Mary G Jameson Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Mar 10, 2025 | The Mary G Jameson Foundation's mission is to secure the conservation of marine life globally by supporting organizations that work collaboratively for ocean health through science, community conservation, and marine protection efforts. They are located in San Diego, CA. The contact information listed is: frankgjameson@gmail.com | Natural Resource Management | https://www.marygjamesonfoundation.org/ |
| Hawaii | Maui Strong Fund | Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Mar 10, 2025 | Most of the Collaborative’s Funding Partners are able to consider all standard request types, including programmatic requests, capital, capacity building, and general operating. While requests for general operating support are welcome, however, requests for specific elements of disaster recovery (via program, capacity or capital requests) are generally viewed more favorably. The Collaborative’s Funding Partners are unable to fund endowments and debt reduction, and are unable to make direct grants to individuals. Please email the Fund Administrator with any questions: aloha@mauirecoveryfunders.org | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://mauirecoveryfunders.org/apply |
| California | Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25 | California Department of Parks and Recreation | Sep 04, 2025 | Mar 07, 2025 | The Grants and Cooperative Agreements (GCA) Program provides for well managed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation. | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/grants-and-cooperative-agreements-program-gca-g25/ | ||
| US National | Grassroots Organizing | Ben & Jerry's Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | $30,000 | Feb 20, 2025 | We believe those most impacted by inequity and injustice are in the best position to develop solutions. Our intent is to achieve a better future for all by providing support to community-based, grassroots organizations confronting social and environmental injustice. We are inspired by Civil Rights icon John Lewis’ admonition, “Speak up, speak out, get in the way. Get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” The National Grassroots Organizing Program (NGO) offers two-year unrestricted, general operating support grants of up to $30,000 per year, with an average grant size of $20,000 per year, to small (budgets under $350,000), constituent-led grassroots organizations throughout the United States and its territories. If you have questions or need further assistance, please call Dana Jeffery at 802-495-1378 or info@benandjerrysfoundation.org | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://benandjerrysfoundation.org/national-grants/?utm_content=buffer86c3e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer |
| US National | Coastal Program FY25 | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Sep 30, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program is a community-based program that helps coastal areas with technical and financial support to address complex conservation challenges of priority coastal ecosystems. This support is mainly provided through cooperative agreements with conservation partners and landowners, including state and Tribal agencies. The goal is to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats on both public and private lands.Coastal Program staff work with partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs in important areas for conservation. They set goals and priorities for habitat conservation in these focus areas. The program has specific lists of priority species and focus areas for each U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service region. Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the Coastal Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application. You can find this information in the current strategic plan at this link or by contacting your local Coastal Program office at this link. Projects are developed collaboratively by partners and Service field staff. All Coastal Program projects must align with the missions of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Coastal Program. They are also based on sound biological principles and the best available science. | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358382 | ||
| US National | Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25 | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Sep 30, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program helps private landowners restore and protect habitats for fish and wildlife. It offers both technical assistance and financial support, mainly through cooperative agreements. The PFW Program has over 250 staff working in all 50 states and territories. They work together with project partners and stakeholders in key areas for conservation and set habitat goals. These focus areas guide the program on where to direct resources for conserving important habitats for federal trust species. The Program also has strategic plans that help determine which projects receive funding. Since it began in 1987, the PFW Program has successfully assisted many landowners. When choosing projects, the Program aims to support specific priorities set by the Administration and Secretary of the Interior. All projects will promote the goals of the Program, the Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These goals focus on increasing biological diversity and are based on sound scientific principles. Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358381 | ||
| US National | Candidate Species Conservation Fund | US Fish and Wildlife | Sep 30, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 | Listing a plant or animal as federally protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is proven to be successful in preventing extinction. However, this level of protection is America’s last line of defense. Before a species may warrant listing and protections under the ESA, many voluntary conservation opportunities can be undertaken. Voluntary actions can improve conditions for species and improve habitats for at-risk, listed, and common species alike. At-risk species conservation is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) initiative promoting proactive conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants with partners before the species warrant protections under the ESA. The FWS collaborates with all partners (Federal and State agencies, Tribes, private landowners, non-government organizations, and industries) across all landscapes to implement this initiative. The FWS’s at-risk species efforts are intended to encourage and support voluntary actions that proactively conserve species and their habitats. We believe that if we work with partners to improve the status of species before they come to the FWS for review under the ESA, we may be able to reduce the impact of stressors and stabilize or increase populations. Ideally, this proactive conservation work may help us avoid listing these species, thus improving species and their habitat, while simultaneously reducing regulatory burden. | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358355 | ||
| California | Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Jan 24, 2025 | The Tribal Preparedness Grant is part of the Office of Spill Prevention and Response Program and supports California Native American tribes in preparing for and enhancing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts while protecting their ancestral lands and communities from oil spills. For questions about this grant, contact: Cindy Murphy, Tribal Liaison, 1-916-616-4515, cindy.murphy@wildlife.ca.gov | Environmental/Climate Justice, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/native-american-preparedness-tribal-grant/ |
| US National | WaterSMART Applied Science Grants | Bureau of Reclamation | Feb 10, 2026 | Dec 15, 2024 | The objective of this NOFO is to invite eligible non-Federal entities to leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on applied science projects (Project) to improve access to and use of hydrologic data, develop and improve water management tools, improve modeling and forecasting capabilities. Results from these projects will be used by water managers to increase water supply reliability, provide flexibility in water operations, improve water management, and support nature-based solutions. Project results must be readily applicable by managers—resulting in tools and information that can be used to support: water supply reliability, water delivery management, water marketing activities, drought management activities, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, water rights administration, ability to meet endangered species requirements, watershed health, conservation and efficiency, support for nature-based solutions and other water management objectives. In general, under this NOFO, Reclamation will provide funding for applied science projects to develop or improve hydrologic information, water management tools, modeling and forecasting capabilities, and improve nature-based solution decisions. Results from these Projects will be used by water managers to increase water supply reliability, provide flexibility in water operations, and improve water management. Proposed projects will be reviewed by the Program Office to determine whether the project type is eligible for evaluation. | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357697 | ||
| California | Mini-Grant Program | Valley Water | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Dec 15, 2024 | Application Period: Open year-round on a rolling basis until funds run out for the fiscal year. Valley Water’s Mini-Grant Program provides funding to support small and impactful projects promoting safe, clean drinking water, water conservation, flood protection, and environmental stewardship in Santa Clara County. These grants allow community members and organizations to lead projects that build awareness and support lasting change. Funding for the Mini-Grants Program is available through the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program, which Santa Clara County voters approved in November 2020. | Resilience and Adaptation, Natural Resource Management | https://www.valleywater.org/learning-center/grants-partnerships/mini-grants-program |
| US National | WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and 2026 | Bureau of Reclamation | Feb 17, 2026 | Dec 15, 2024 | First application period closes: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Second application period closes: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m. The U.S. Department of the Interior’s (Department) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects (AERP) provides a framework for Federal leadership and assistance to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems in support of the Department’s priorities. Through AERP, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and other entities as they study, design and construct aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that are collaboratively developed, have widespread regional benefits, and result in an improvement to the health of fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic habitat through restoration or improved fish passage. Restoring and connecting aquatic ecosystems offers wide-ranging benefits for both communities and the environment. Functioning aquatic and wetland ecosystems provide essential habitat for fish and wildlife, improve water quality, store excess carbon, help mitigate the impacts of drought and flood events, and support water supply resiliency for multiple uses. | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357615 | ||
| US National | Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes | National Science Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Dec 09, 2024 | The Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes program supports research on the Earth’s near-surface environment and how that environment responds to change. The Program focuses on the complex interplay amongst and between hydrologic, geomorphic, and geochemical processes and how they regulate the structure and function of the Earth’s near surface. These processes drive weathering and soil development, control water availability and quality, and help regulate the Earth’s climate system, all of which are important for natural resource sustainability and mitigation of natural hazards. It is expected that the research funded in this program will advance fundamental knowledge in Earth surface processes, leading to transformational discoveries in Earth Sciences. | Research and Data Tools | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357579 |
| US National | Wetland Reserve Easements | US Department of Agriculture | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Feb 09, 2023 | Wetlands Reserve Easements help private and tribal landowners protect, restore and enhance wetlands which have been previously degraded due to agricultural uses. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/wre-wetland-reserve-easements |
| US National | National Fish Passage Program | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Jul 28, 2023 | USFWS staff at field or regional offices will have all relevant information regarding application requirements and timelines. The National Fish Passage Program provides funding and direct technical assistance to restore rivers and conserve our nation’s aquatic resources by removing or bypassing barriers. The resulting infrastructure is more resilient to flooding and benefits communities by saving money in long-term repair and replacement costs. Period of performance ends through 2026 | Infrastructure | https://fundingnaturebasedsolutions.nwf.org/programs/national-fish-passage-program/ |
| US National | Land and Water Conservation Fund - State and Local Assistance Program | US Department of Interior | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Jul 28, 2023 | Application due dates vary by state. The LWCF is funded by revenues from offshore oil and gas leases and uses funding to conserve resources, like parks, wildlife refuges, forests, open spaces, trails and wildlife habitat. The Stateside LWCF program, a component of the overall LWCF program (which also funds federal land conservation projects and other state and local grants), is comprised of two programs: state formula grants and the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program (nationally competitive). ORLP targets economically disadvantaged urban communities with little access to publicly available, close-by, outdoor recreation. | Natural Resource Management | https://fundingnaturebasedsolutions.nwf.org/programs/land-and-water-conservation-fund-state-and-local-assistance-program/ |
| US National | Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program | US Department of Agriculture | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Feb 09, 2023 | Consult full opportunity listing for state contacts, deadlines, and eligibility. The Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program helps units of federal, state, local and federally recognized tribal governments (project sponsors) protect and restore watersheds. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation, Infrastructure | https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/watershed-and-flood-prevention-operations-wfpo-program |
| Pacific Northwest | Preservation and Restoration of Nature Projects | The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | $10,000 | Sep 08, 2023 | The Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of nature, including wildlife and their required habitats. It also supports the institutions that present nature and our rich cultural heritage to the public. Applications are accepted in two cycles, Spring Cycle applications due February 15 with notifications will be sent late April. Fall Cycle applications due September 15 with notifications sent late November. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://hughandjanefergusonfoundation.org/foundation-policies/ |
| Pacific Northwest | Pacific Northwest Environmental Protection Grants | Lazar Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Aug 18, 2023 | The Lazar Foundation is dedicated to funding innovative and strategic projects that protect the environment in the Pacific Northwest. Applications are accepted in two cycles, deadlines are April 1st and October 1st. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.lazarfoundation.org/ |
| Alaska | National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) Impact Grant Program | Alaska Department of Commerce | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Oct 12, 2023 | The primary objective of the NPR-A Impact Mitigation Program is to provide eligible municipalities with grants to help mitigate significantly adverse impacts related to oil and gas development within the NPR-A. Contact: Pauletta Bourne, pauletta.bourne@alaska.gov | Environmental/Climate Justice, Natural Resource Management, Education, Recreation, and Access, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/GrantsSection/NPR-AlaskaImpactMitigationGrant.aspx |
| Alaska | Rapid Response Grants | Alaska Conservation Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | $15,000 | Oct 12, 2023 | Alaska Conservation Foundation’s Rapid Response grants provide support for direct conservation action to address urgent or unforeseen opportunities or threats of statewide significance, leading to more robust environmental policy and enduring conservation impact. | Resilience and Adaptation | https://alaskaconservation.org/community-resources/grant-opportunities/rapid-response-2/ |
| Washington | Local Marine Stewardship and Restoration | Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee | Jan 01, 2040 | $37,000 | Sep 07, 2023 | The Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee (GHC MRC) invites project proposals designed to promote local, marine stewardship and restoration. | Environmental/Climate Justice, Natural Resource Management | https://www.graysharbor.us/departments/public_services/MarineResourcesCommittee/index.php |
| Washington | Puget Sounds Sustainability Projects | Sustainable Path Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | $15,000 | Sep 08, 2023 | LOI’s accepted 2 times per year - Fall cycle: Sep 1-30, Spring cycle: Mar 1-31 Unless otherwise indicated, projects may address any issue as long as they support our mission of promoting sustainability, health and climate resiliency in the Puget Sound region through collaborative approaches informed by scientific understanding and systems thinking. | Environmental/Climate Justice, Education, Recreation, and Access, Infrastructure | https://sustainablepath.org/grants/how-to-apply/ |
| Washington | Aquatic Ecosystem Protection Program | Northwest Fund for the Environment | Jan 01, 2040 | $5,000 | Sep 08, 2023 | Call the Fund office to discuss your project. The goal of the Aquatic Ecosystem Protection Program of the Northwest Fund for the Environment is to protect and restore the extensive network of fresh and saltwater ecosystems in the state of Washington and the native species that inhabit these ecosystems. | Environmental/Climate Justice, Natural Resource Management | https://www.nwfund.org/ |
| Washington | Environmental Education | The Russell Family Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Sep 08, 2023 | This opportunity is by invitation only, The Environmental Education Program provides support to organizations that offer outdoor environmental education experiences for youth. We focus funding on programs serving middle and high school-age students who live in Pierce, Kitsap, Thurston, Jefferson, Mason, and South King Counties. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://trff.org/grants/for-grant-seekers/#environmental-education |
| Oregon | Organization Collaboration Grants | Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board | Jan 01, 2040 | $75,000 | Aug 31, 2023 | The purpose of this grant offering is to support new or expanded strategic collaborations in order to build resilient, sustainable, local organizations that achieve ecological outcomes and engage local communities. Grants support the following activities: 1) evaluating the operational structure of multiple collaborating organizations to improve service delivery or reach under-served communities/geographies, which may result in sharing of staff and services among the organizations; and 2) merger/consolidations of organizations. The applicants must demonstrate that the options being considered will strengthen the impact and build resiliency and sustainability of multiple organizations. | Environmental/Climate Justice, Infrastructure | https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/grants/Pages/org-collab.aspx |
| Oregon | Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program | Department of Environmental Quality | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Jun 01, 2023 | The Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program acts like an environmental infrastructure bank by providing below-market rate loans to eligible recipients for water infrastructure projects. | Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure | https://www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/cwsrf/Pages/default.aspx |
| Oregon | Strategic Project and Initiative Grants | M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust | Jan 01, 2040 | $50,000 | Aug 18, 2023 | Funds initiatives serving the diverse needs of Pacific Northwest communities and funds initiatives related to Arts & Culture, Education, Health, Human Services, Scientific Research- funds capacity building, amongst other initiatives | Environmental/Climate Justice, Education, Recreation, and Access | https://murdocktrust.org/grant-opportunities |
| Oregon | Oregon Public Welfare Promotion Grants | Jackson Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | $50,000 | Aug 24, 2023 | Applications are due March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. Funds initiatives that promote the welfare of the public of the City of Portland or the State of Oregon, or both related to Arts and Culture, Human Services, Education, Health, Community and economic development, Environment | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice, Infrastructure | https://www.thejacksonfoundation.com/js/app_partone |
| Oregon | Peace Building and Environmental Grants | Jubitz Family Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | $25,000 | Aug 18, 2023 | First time applicants: Jan 1 (for Apr. 1 grant deadline), and July 1 (for Oct. 1 grant deadline); for previously funded applicants: Apr. 1 and Oct. 1. DEDICATED TO PROMOTING PEACE AND PRESERVING OREGON’S NATURAL BEAUTY AND RESOURCES Jubitz Family Foundation funds initiatives related to Environment, Peace, and Environmental Peacebuilding. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://jubitz.org/programs/grants/ |
| Oregon | Oregon Community Foundation Grants | Oregon Community Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | $40,000 | Aug 18, 2023 | Multiple ongoing opportunities- check their website for details. Funds initiatives that improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy including initiatives related to human services, community and economic development. Applications accepted in cycles throughout the year, Fall 2025 application cycle is open from June 16th-July 11th 2025 | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/community-grant-program |
| California | Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant, Track 1 | California Ocean Protection Council | Jan 01, 2040 | $1,500,000 | Dec 20, 2023 | Track 1 proposals are accepted on a rolling, quarterly, non-competitive basis. This grant program is a great opportunity for coastal communities to receive funding to improve their coastal resilience. The overall goal of the SB 1 Grant Program is to provide funding for local, regional, and tribal governments to develop sea level rise (SLR) adaptation plans and projects to build resilience to SLR along the entire coast of California and San Francisco Bay. | Resilience and Adaptation, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.opc.ca.gov/sb-1-funding/ |
| California | Cutting the Green Tape and Restoration Grant Programs Workshop | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Feb 09, 2023 | Concept proposals accepted on an ongoing basis. Four funding initiatives: 1) Drought - Protecting Salmon; 2) Addressing Climate Adaptation; 3) Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration; 4) Wildlife Corridors. Public Workshop Feb. 23 to discuss grant opportunities. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Watersheds/Restoration-Grants/Concept-Application |
| California | County Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program | County Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Mar 24, 2023 | The purpose of the County Drought Resilience Planning Grant Program intends to help the counties to establish standing drought task forces or to develop the county drought resilience plans, per Senate Bill 552. | Natural Resource Management | https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Water-Use-And-Efficiency/SB-552/County-Drought-Resilience-Planning-Assistance-Program |
| California | San Joaquin River Conservancy | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | The purpose of the SJRC is to create the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to preserve and enhance the river’s extraordinary biological diversity, protect its valued cultural and natural resources, and provide educational and recreational opportunities for local communities and visitors. | Natural Resource Management, Education, Recreation, and Access | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/san-joaquin-river-conservancy-2/ |
| California | Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Feb 09, 2023 | Grant proposals that support the enhancement of watersheds and communities in areas impacted by cannabis cultivation. | Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/cleanup-remediation-and-watershed-enhancement-funding-opportunity/ |
| California | Riparian Habitat Conservation | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | The California Riparian Habitat Conservation Program (Program) is accepting concept proposals for projects that provide meaningful and sustainable improvements to riparian habitats. | Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/riparian-habitat-conservation-2/ |
| California | Wildlife Corridors – Nature Based Solutions | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Feb 09, 2023 | For connectivity planning and implementation projects consistent with the State Wildlife Action Plan, the state’s efforts on connectivity, and the Fish Passage Annual Legislative Report or efforts to allow fish and wildlife the freedom to roam in California by accelerating fish and wildlife corridor projects. Period of performance ends 3/15/2028 | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/wildlife-corridors-nature-based-solutions/ |
| California | Lower American River Conservancy Program | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | The Program was created to provide a state partner to work cooperatively with local agencies, particularly the County of Sacramento in its role as the manager of the American River Parkway (Parkway) and nonprofit organizations to help fund projects and provide grants to restore, enhance, interpret, protect, and improve public access to the Parkway’s natural, recreational, educational, and cultural resources. Period of performance ends 6/30/2027 | Natural Resource Management, Education, Recreation, and Access, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/lower-american-river-conservancy-program-2/ |
| California | Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program – Construction | State Water Resources Control Board | Jan 01, 2040 | $100,000,000 | Feb 09, 2023 | Construction of publicly-owned treatment facilities: wastewater treatment, local sewers, sewer interceptors, water reclamation and distribution, stormwater treatment, combined sewers, and landfill leachate treatment. Implementation of nonpoint source (NPS) projects to address pollution associated with: agriculture, forestry, urban areas, marinas, hydromodification, wetlands, and development and implementation of estuary comprehensive conservation and management plans for: San Francisco Bay Morro Bay Santa Monica Bay. | Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure | https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/srf/ |
| California | Forest Conservation | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | The Forest Conservation Program supports planning, acquisition, and restoration projects throughout California’s forests, consistent with the Board's Strategic Plan. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/forest-conservation-2/ |
| California | Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction | State Water Resources Control Board | Jan 01, 2040 | $10,000,000 | Feb 09, 2023 | Projects that address the most serious human health risks, are necessary to comply with SDWA, and assist public water systems (PWS) most in need on per household basis. Periodically funding programs that help provide clean and safe water are used in combination with the DWSRF program. | Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure, Research and Data Tools | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/drinking-water-state-revolving-fund-dwsrf-construction-2/ |
| California | Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | The Program is seeking proposals for planning or implementation projects that construct, repair, modify, or remove transportation infrastructure or water resources infrastructure improving passage for wildlife or fish. Additional consideration will be given for projects that restore or enhance wildlife mobility or fish passage across barriers whose impacts on migration have been increased by drought conditions. | Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/wildlife-corridor-and-fish-passage-2/ |
| California | Habitat Enhancement and Restoration | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | Consistent with Fish and Game Code section 1301, this program provides assistance for the restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources. Eligible projects include: native fisheries restoration; restoration of wetlands; restoration of coastal, tidal, or fresh water habitat; other native habitat restoration projects including coastal scrub oak, grasslands, and threatened and endangered species habitats; in-stream restoration projects, including removal of fish passage barriers and other obstructions; and other projects that improve the quality of native habitat throughout the State. | Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/habitat-enhancement-and-restoration-2/ |
| California | Climate Adaptation and Resiliency | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program was created by AB109, which amended the Budget Act of 2017 to provide local assistance through the Wildlife Conservation Board for conservation projects focusing on resilience to projected climate impacts. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/climate-adaptation-and-resiliency-2/ |
| California | San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program | San Diego River Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Feb 09, 2023 | The Conservancy’s Directed Grant Program seeks to support multi-benefit projects along the entire length of the San Diego River, from its mouth in the City of San Diego at Ocean Beach to its headwaters in themountains near Julian. – see grant guidelines for full details. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/san-diego-river-conservancy-direct-grant-program/ |
| California | Stream Flow Enhancement | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | The Stream Flow Enhancement Program (SFEP) funds projects that enhance stream flows across the state of California. The SFEP defines enhanced streamflow to mean: a change in the amount, timing, and/or quality of water flowing down a stream, or a portion of a stream, to benefit fish and wildlife. Period of performance ends 6/30/2027 | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/stream-flow-enhancement-2/ |
| California | Inland Wetlands Conservation | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | The Inland Wetlands Conservation Program (IWCP) was created to assist the Central Valley Joint Venture (CVJV) in its mission is to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands and associated habitats. The CVJV, a partnership of twenty two public and private organizations and agencies, has identified through its Implementation Plan, specific goals to increase migratory bird populations. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/inland-wetlands-conservation-2/ |
| California | Oak Woodlands Conservation | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | The Oak Woodlands Conservation Program offers landowners, conservation organizations, cities and counties, an opportunity to obtain funding for projects designed to conserve and restore California's oak woodlands. While the Program is statewide in nature, it provides opportunities to address oak woodland issues on a regional priority basis. | Natural Resource Management, Research and Data Tools | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/oak-woodlands-conservation-2/ |
| California | Regional Conservation Investment Strategies | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | WCB is seeking high-quality grant proposals for the development of RCIS's. CDFW's RCIS program encourages public agencies to develop regional conservation planning documents using the best available science to identify regional conservation priorities and other actions to help California’s species populations that may be vulnerable or declining by protecting, restoring, creating, and reconnecting their habitats. | Research and Data Tools | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/regional-conservation-investment-strategies-2/ |
| California | Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods (CLEAN) Program | Department of Toxic Substances Control | Jan 01, 2040 | $2,500,000 | Feb 09, 2023 | To help developers, businesses, schools, and local governments accelerate the pace of assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment at abandoned and underutilized urban brownfield sites in California. | Resilience and Adaptation | https://dtsc.ca.gov/clean-and-iscp-programs/ |
| California | Coastal Conservancy Grants | California Coastal Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Feb 09, 2023 | Projects along the California coast, San Francisco Bay, and in coastal watersheds to increase availability of beaches, parks and trails for the public, protect and restore natural lands and wildlife habitat, preserve working lands, and increase community resilience to the impacts of climate change. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://scc.ca.gov/grants/ |
| California | Public Access | Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 20, 2024 | Wildlife Conservation Board’s Public Access Program’s projects should focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences for all Californians. Projects should provide public benefits, leverage funding to produce the greatest benefit, and provide access to natural and wild areas. | Education, Recreation, and Access, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/public-access-2/ |
| California | Local Coastal Program Local Assistance Grant Program | California Coastal Commission | Jan 01, 2040 | $500,000 | Jun 08, 2023 | The LCP Local Assistance Grant Program provides funds to support local governments in completing or updating Local Coastal Programs (LCP) consistent with the California Coastal Act, with special emphasis on planning for sea level rise and climate change. | Resilience and Adaptation, Infrastructure, Research and Data Tools, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.coastal.ca.gov/lcp/grants/#:~:text=The%20LCP%20Local%20Assistance%20Grant%20Program%20provides%20funds,planning%20for%20sea%20level%20rise%20and%20climate%20change |
| California | Riverine Stewardship Program | California Department of Water Resources | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Jul 07, 2023 | This Program offers $15 Million in funding to plan and implement projects that will reduce flooding, improve water quality, and restore streams, creeks, and rivers to enhance the environment for fish, wildlife, and people. The funding will be delivered through the Riverine Stewardship Program and its two subprograms: the Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP) and the San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program. To apply for grants through these programs project proponents must submit a concept proposal and submit a full application if invited to do so by the RSP team. Funding is available on a first come, first serve basis until all funds have been expended. Note: Program opened in June 2022 and funding is available until it runs out. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice, Infrastructure | https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Integrated-Regional-Water-Management/Riverine-Stewardship-Program/Riverine-Stewardship-Grants |
| Hawaii | Nearshore Marine Resource Conservation | Harold K.L. Castle Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Sep 22, 2023 | Contact Foundation to discuss application. "Harold K.L. Castle Foundation makes grants to organizations working in one or more of our three strategic priority areas: Public Education Redesign and Enhancement (pre-K – 12th grade) Nearshore Marine Resource Conservation (for waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands) Strengthening the Communities of Windward Oahu | Resilience and Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://castlefoundation.org/investments/marine/ |
| Hawaii | Kokua Giving Program | Alexander and Baldwin Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Jul 07, 2023 | The Alexander & Baldwin Kokua Giving Program is a charitable contributions program funded annually based on the profitable business activity of Alexander & Baldwin and its operating companies. We’re grateful for the opportunity to give to organizations that do essential work in Hawaii. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://alexanderbaldwin.com/commitment/corporate-giving/apply/ |
| Hawaii | McInerny Foundation | Bank of Hawai’i | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Feb 14, 2023 | Proposals are reviewed 3-4 times per fiscal year. Support is provided for programs and projects that better the lives of individuals and families in the state of Hawaii. Fields of Interest: Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Environment, Health, Human Services. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.boh.com/philanthropy/grants/mcinerny-foundation |
| Hawaii | Ka Ipu ‘Aina Neighbor Island Program | Matson | Jan 01, 2040 | $1,000 | Feb 14, 2023 | With this program, which is available on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island, Matson donates the use of container equipment for cleanup projects arranged by non-profit organizations. Matson also pays for the trucking expenses incurred in the delivery and pickup of the containers and bears the expense of properly disposing of the debris. Finally, Matson makes a $1,000 cash contribution to each of the non-profits that successfully complete a cleanup initiative | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.matson.com/community/hawaii/index.html |
| Texas | Texas Clean Energy and Water Grant Opportunities | The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Oct 30, 2023 | Submit LOI following instructions on Foundation's website. The Foundation accepts grant requests that focus on the following initiatives: water, clean energy, sustainability science, shale sustainability, and land conservation. | Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://cgmf.org/p/apply-for-funding.html |
| Texas | Environment Grants | The Meadows Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Oct 24, 2023 | The Meadows Foundation provide grants throughout the state of Texas within their program areas and initiatives in education, environment, homelessness, and mental health. | Natural Resource Management, Education, Recreation, and Access, Environmental/Climate Justice | How to Apply - The Meadows Foundation (mfi.org) |
| Louisiana | Land and Water Conservation Fund | Louisiana State Parks | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 02, 2023 | Applications due each year on April 1. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program promotes broad-scope outdoor recreation, ranging from land acquisition to development of park facilities such as spray parks, ball fields, picnic pavilions and restrooms. | Infrastructure, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.lastateparks.com/grant-opportunities-for-outdoor-recreation/land-water-conservation |
| Louisiana | Climate Justice, Coastal Resilience Leverage Fund | Foundation for Louisiana | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 09, 2023 | Contact Foundation to apply. Through grantmaking, The Foundation for Louisiana prioritizes funding for environmental justice, equitable development, and economic opportunity. Our approach, which centers frontline community expertise and encourages policy advocates and organizers to problem-solve together, works towards a future where Louisianans are no longer reliant on extractive economies and are key designers and decision-makers for the future of the state. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.foundationforlouisiana.org/what-we-do/climate-justice-program-page/ |
| California | The Parker Foundation Grant | The Parker Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 13, 2024 | The Parker Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations that provide services that improve the lives of people throughout the San Diego region. | Infrastructure, Research and Data Tools | https://theparkerfoundation.org/grant-making/grant-seekers/application-process-online/ |
| Louisiana | Environment & Community Resilience | The Meraux Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Nov 09, 2023 | Contact Foundation for application information. Focused on St. Bernard, The Meraux Foundation works to support a resilient community and environment. With a focus on the protection and restoration of the coastline. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.merauxfoundation.org/programs |
| Florida | River Branch Foundation Grants | River Branch Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Dec 08, 2023 | Check Foundation’s website for application instructions. The River Branch Foundation is a regional foundation with special ties to Jacksonville beaches and northeast Florida. They are interested in environmental issues with an emphasis on permanent land protection. | Natural Resource Management | https://riverbranchfoundation.org/#primary |
| US National | Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species FY2025 | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Sep 30, 2025 | $960,000 | Nov 03, 2024 | Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis; submitted proposals will be evaluated on a quarterly basis: Proposals submitted from November 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of February 15, 2025.Proposals submitted from January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of May 15, 2025.Proposals submitted from April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of August 15, 2025.Proposals submitted from July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025, will be evaluated with an anticipated award date of October 15, 2025. This Notice of Funding Opportunity requests proposals for projects that support efforts to plan a response or deploy response measures to a new detection of a potentially invasive species. Response efforts must target an aquatic invasive species, defined as non-native plants or animals that reside in fresh, wetland, estuarine, or marine waters. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356931 |
| California | Organizational Development Grant | Community Foundation for Monterey County | Jan 01, 2040 | $10,000 | Oct 25, 2024 | OD grants typically range between $5,000 and $10,000. Approximately $80,000 total is available annually, and the CFMC receives far more grant requests than is possible to fund. OD grants are meant to support organizations and leaders to be stronger, more resilient, and equitable. There are countless possible activities that could help organizations move forward, and CFMC prioritizes focused, strategic projects. | Research and Data Tools | https://www.cfmco.org/nonprofits/grants/organizational-development/ |
| California | Mendocino County Community Support Grant | Community Foundation of Mendocino County | Jan 01, 2040 | $1,000 | Oct 25, 2024 | The Community Support Grant Program, funded through the Community Endowment, supports one-day public events or educational opportunities with a broad community impact. These events must align with the Community Foundation’s mission and vision. Each request is evaluated on: The alignment with the Community Foundation’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and current priorities. The impact the event will have on meeting immediate needs in Mendocino County. The quality of the planning. The scope of outreach in the broader community. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://communityfound.org/grant/community-support-grant-program/ |
| US National | FY 2024 – 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) | NOAA | Sep 30, 2026 | Variable | Oct 11, 2024 | This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education, and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. of the solicitation for more information. If you submit the same application to more than one Line Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally. | Research and Data Tools | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356669 |
| California | Proposition 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged Communities | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Sep 05, 2024 | Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. Applicants will first submit a Concept Proposal that will be reviewed by RMC staff for consistency with RMC goals, any specific program priorities, and the strength of the proposed project. Priorities for RMC LLAR Prop 68: Develop urban recreation projects and habitat protection or restoration projects, Provide workforce development opportunities, Expand access to diverse populations, Secured matching funds. RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River. Projects should be consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/proposition-68-llar-severely-disadvantaged-communities/ |
| California | Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Aug 26, 2024 | Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. Applicants will first submit a Concept Proposal that will be reviewed by RMC staff for consistency with RMC goals, any specific program priorities, and the strength of the proposed project. RMC Proposition 68 Project Goals and Objectives: create, expand, and/or improve public open space in the RMC's territory by improving water quality supply, create, enhance or improve a reliable water supply and/or restore an important species and habitat. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice, Education, Recreation, and Access, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/proposition-68-regionwide-grants/ |
| California | Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Aug 26, 2024 | Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. Applicants will first submit a Concept Proposal that will be reviewed by RMC staff for consistency with RMC goals, any specific program priorities, and the strength of the proposed project. Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects; 2. Expand access to diverse populations; 3. High-need project implementation. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation, Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/proposition-1-regionwide-grants/ |
| California | RMC Lower LA River Grant Program | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | $2,000,000 | Aug 26, 2024 | Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. Applicants will first submit a Concept Proposal that will be reviewed by RMC staff for consistency with RMC goals, any specific program priorities, and the strength of the proposed project. Priorities for RMC Lower LA River Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects; 2. Expand access to diverse populations; 3. High-need project implementation; 4. Implementation of projects congruent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan. | Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/rmc-lower-la-river-grant-program/ |
| California | Proposition 1 Lower Los Angeles River Grants | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | $2,000,000 | Aug 26, 2024 | Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. Applicants will first submit a Concept Proposal that will be reviewed by RMC staff for consistency with RMC goals, any specific program priorities, and the strength of the proposed project. Priorities for RMC Prop 1 LLAR (Lower LA River) Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects; 2. Protect and Enhance the LA River; 2. Expand access to diverse populations; 4. High-need project implementation; RMC’s LLAR Grants are specific to the Lower LA River corridor, considered within 1.5 miles of the main stem or tributary of the Lower LA River. Projects should be consistent with the Lower LA River Revitalization Plan. | Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/proposition-1-lower-los-angeles-river-grants/ |
| California | Wildfire Prevention Grant Program | San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy | Jan 01, 2040 | $2,000,000 | Aug 26, 2024 | Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. Applicants will first submit a Concept Proposal that will be reviewed by RMC staff for consistency with RMC goals, any specific program priorities, and the strength of the proposed project. Priorities for RMC Wildfire Prevention Grant Program: 1. Protect and expand native forests/wildlands; 2. Support communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire and improving fire safety; 3. Promote sustainable land use; 4. Promote investment in wildlands management and workforce development; 5. Protect cultural resources vulnerable to wildfire. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/wildfire-prevention-grant-program/ |
| California | Beach and Coast Accessibility Program | Orange County Coastkeeper | Jan 01, 2040 | $30,000 | Jul 22, 2024 | Orange County Coastkeeper and the California State Coastal Conservancy are partnered to enhance access to California’s coastline for individuals with disabilities or reduced mobility. The program will provide grants of up to $30,000 to tribes, nonprofit organizations, and public entities, enabling them to employ accessibility equipment such as beach wheelchairs, walkers, mats, and other devices. In addition to improving coastal access, proposals can also address accessibility issues impacting communities near coastal lakes, rivers, and bays. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://www.coastkeeper.org/bcap/ |
| US National | The Lawrence Foundation Environmental Grants | The Lawrence Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | $10,000 | Jul 03, 2024 | The Lawrence Foundation has two grant cycles: June and December. A completed application must be submitted online, using the Common Grant Application, by midnight (23:59:59) Central Time (CT) on either April 30 or October 31. The foundation makes grants to US based qualified charitable organizations. To date they have funded organizations that address the following areas of interest: Environment (US headquartered organizations operating programs in the US or elsewhere in the world), Human Services, Disaster relief (US headquartered organizations responding to disasters in the US or elsewhere in the world on an occasional basis), and Other (US headquartered organizations operating programs in the US or elsewhere in the world). Nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public schools and libraries are eligible for contributions or grants. They are okay if a portion of any grant that is awarded is used for reasonable indirect costs. 50% or lower would be reasonable for indirect costs. The Lawrence Foundation is based in Santa Monica, CA but has no geographical restrictions. | Resilience and Adaptation | https://thelawrencefoundation.org/application-process |
| California | Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY24 | California Department of Parks and Recreation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Jul 02, 2024 | The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the construction of pumpout and dump stations on California's waterways. | Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/division-of-boating-and-waterways-local-assistance-pumpout-dump-station-installation-grant-fy24/ |
| California | Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY24 | California Department of Parks and Recreation | Jan 01, 2040 | $6,000 | Jul 02, 2024 | The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the operation and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations on California's waterways. | Infrastructure | https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/division-of-boating-and-waterways-local-assistance-pumpout-dump-station-floating-restroom-operation-and-maintenance-grant-fy24/ |
| International | The Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Programmatic Funding | The Schmidt Marine Technology Partners | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Mar 21, 2024 | The Schmidt Marine Technology Partners' focus is on helping great ideas for ocean technologies make it out into the world. In that pursuit, we are happy to work with university academics, non-profit organizations, start-up companies, or established businesses. For later-stage commercial projects Schmidt Marine also works closely with the Schmidt Family Foundation’s investment program. | Research and Data Tools, Natural Resource Management | https://schmidtmarine.secure-platform.com/a/page/faq/faq-programmatic-funding |
| California | Wildlife Conservation Board Grant | California Wildlife Conservation Board | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Apr 21, 2025 | California Wildlife Conservation Board will begin accepting pre-applications for Proposition 4 funded projects April 22, 2025. All projects shall provide one or more of the following benefits, as identified in WCB’s Strategic Plan: • Protected or enhanced biodiversity; • Climate change resiliency and connectivity; • Support of the State Wildlife Action Plan priority habitats; • Conserved or enhanced working landscapes; • Conserved or enhanced water-related projects; and/or • Enhanced public access. Projects should also contribute to the State’s priorities such as protecting biodiversity, increasing climate resilience, providing access for all, and expanding nature-based solutions through initiatives such as the Pathways to 30 X 30 document that identifies a goal of protecting 30 percent of California’s land and coastal waters by 2030. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation, Environmental/Climate Justice, Education, Recreation, and Access | https://wcb.ca.gov/Grants |
| California and Oregon | Watershed Restoration Grants | Bella Vista Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Feb 15, 2024 | The Bella Vista Foundation awards grants twice per calendar year in all program areas. There is a spring cycle, usually open January-February, and a fall cycle, usually open June-July. Before starting the application process, please reach out to Yisroel Quint yquint@pfs-llc.net to discuss your organization's work. Funds: in California, the entire Klamath Watershed; and in the Sierra Nevada, the Truckee River watershed, Yuba/Bear/American rivers, and the North Fork Feather River watershed; and in Oregon, the upper Deschutes Basin and the upper John Day Basin. The Watershed Restoration program focuses on restoration and revitalization of key watershed ecosystems within specific geographic areas in California and Oregon. The foundation prioritizes projects with broad-based community involvement (financial support, volunteer support, and in-kind donations, etc.). The foundation will fund restoration projects that have an environmental education component, but only where restoration is the main and long-term focus. The foundation does not fund land acquisition projects. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.bellavistafoundation.org/program-areas/watershed-restoration/ |
| International | Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grant | Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | Jan 01, 2040 | $300,000 | Feb 07, 2024 | The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation seeks to dramatically improve the lives of people and the world around us through innovative strategies, systems changing approaches, and disrupting technologies. Their goal is to find social entrepreneurs with dynamic ideas and nurture them at the early stages with maximum leverage and total commitment. Prospects for their portfolio of social enterprises come from a vast field of compelling ideas and dedicated leaders. They concentrate their selection on the capabilities of the founder/leader, the scalability of the model, and the potential impact of the organization on the world. | Environmental/Climate Justice, Education, Recreation, and Access | https://www.drkfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/ |
| International | Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas | Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation For The Americas | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Feb 07, 2024 | Founded in 1991, the mission of the Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas (MCFA) is to promote environmental causes throughout the Americas in the broadest sense, which encompasses both the physical and social environments in which we live. In furtherance of our mission they support a wide range of projects in the following four categories: Biodiversity Conservation Sustainable Development Environmental Justice Environmental Education | Environmental/Climate Justice, Natural Resource Management, Education, Recreation, and Access | https://www.mitsubishicorp.com/us/en/mcfa/ |
| California | Program Area Focused - Unsolicited Grant Cycle - 2025 | Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment | Aug 29, 2025 | $25,000 | May 14, 2025 | The Campbell Foundation is accepting applications for unsolicited grants. They are looking for organizations that "approach community work in creative and inspiring ways." The Foundation accepts proposal requests from US-registered 501(c)3 public charitable organizations, including educational institutions and government agencies. The Foundation also accepts proposals for fiscally sponsored projects. One of the Foundation's program areas is Watershed Advocacy. Its geographic focus includes Chesapeake Bay, Central PA, Maryland’s Eastern Shore, CA Statewide initiatives, and CA Coastal Counties. Other Program Areas: Agriculture, Cannabis. Capacity Building, Community Engagement, Drinking Water, and Water Management. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.campbellfoundation.org/how-to-apply/ |