| Area | Opportunity Name | Funder | Due Date | Max Award Amount | Added Date | Summary (consult full opportunity listing for eligibility and other important details) | Category | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US National | Water Resources Research Act Program - National Competitive Grants FY2025 (104g General) | US Geological Survey | Sep 30, 2025 | $310,000 | Aug 22, 2025 | This program funds research for water resources in each State or Territory served by the Water Resources Research Institutes under the Water Resources Research Act. It funds the following research priorities: (1) Economic value of Information of the USGS stream gage network and associated National Water Information System (NWIS); (2) Model Advancement and Machine Learning Integration as well as Causal Machine Learning Exploration. For more information, contact Sara Roser at sroser@usgs.gov. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360311 |
| US National | Water Resources Research Act Program - National Competitive Grants FY2025 Program Announcement for Aquatic Invasive Species | US Geological Survey | Sep 30, 2025 | $346,875 | Aug 22, 2025 | This program funds research for aquatic invasive species within the Upper Mississippi River Basin conducted by the Water Resources Research Institutes under the Water Resources Research Act. Awards are available only to Water Resources Research Institutes established pursuant to the provisions of section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act and listed at http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php. However, any investigator at an institution of higher learning in the United States is eligible to apply for an award through a Water Resources Research Institute. For more information, contact Sara Roser at sroser@usgs.gov. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360309 |
| Washington | Community Grants | Kitsap Community Foundation | Sep 15, 2025 | $5,000 | Aug 22, 2025 | Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded in support of a broad range of substantiated local needs to improve the quality of life in Kitsap and North Mason counties (Washington) in the program areas of arts and culture, children and youth development, education, environment and animal welfare, and health and human services. For more information, contact grants@kitsapfoundation.org. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.kitsapfoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant |
| Eastern North America, Caribbean | 2025-2026 Grants | Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation | Sep 12, 2025 | $40,000 | Aug 22, 2025 | The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation focuses on conserving natural resources in eastern North America and the Caribbean Basin, with priority funding in south Florida and Alabama. Its major program areas include marine resource conservation—especially fisheries—and ecosystem protection in key Florida regions such as the Everglades, Biscayne Bay, and the Florida Keys. Additional funding priorities address Alabama environmental issues, as well as pre-selected initiatives in Washington, DC, and global population-environment programs. Site-specific grants are strictly limited to south Florida and Alabama. Please send a 1-2 page letter of inquiry before sending any additional materials. Grants generally range from $10,000 to $40,000, and the average grant is $15,000 to $20,000. For more information, contact info@munsonfdn.org. | Natural Resource Management, Resilience and Adaptation | https://munsonfdn.org/guidelines.html |
| Maine | Readiness & Response Fund | Maine Philanthropy Center | Sep 04, 2025 | $15,000 | Aug 22, 2025 | This fund offers financial resources and support to help Maine nonprofits prepare for and respond to loss of federal funding, cuts to social programs, and targeted harassment of marginalized communities. All Maine nonprofits, fiscally sponsored organizations, and tribes are encouraged to apply, especially those that have historically been excluded from traditional philanthropic funding. Grants are $15,000 general operating support and are limited to one per organization. Fiscally sponsored organizations and their sponsoring organizations may both apply and receive funding. Tribes and tribal departments may both apply. Grant funds should be spent within 6 months of receiving the grant. Work of applying organization must be focused in Maine and/or in the Wabanaki Nations in Maine. For more information, contact responsefund@mainephilanthropy.org. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://mainephilanthropy.org/resources/maine-philanthropy-center-readiness-and-response-fund |
| California | Emerging Needs Grant (ENG) Program | The FUND for Santa Barbara | Jan 01, 2040 | $5,000 | Aug 22, 2025 | The Emerging Needs Grant (ENG) Program provides immediate financial assistance to organizing efforts in response to extraordinary circumstances and unforeseen events that require urgent support. Modeled after rapid response efforts, the ENG provides $5,000 to organizations over three months. Focus areas include: Democracy & Civic Engagement, Education, Environment, Equity & Racial Justice, Nonprofit Sustainability, and Public & Policy & Government Relations. Projects must be within Santa Barbara County. For more information, contact grants@fundforsantabarbara.org. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://fundforsantabarbara.org/grant-making/funding-programs/ |
| Louisiana | Community-Led Green Infrastructure | New Orleans Community Support Foundation | Oct 24, 2025 | $150,000 | Aug 22, 2025 | The New Orleans Community Support Foundation (NOCSF) invites applications from eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations for grants under the Community-Led Green Infrastructure initiative. This initiative, supported by federal funding, aims to advance environmental well-being and community resilience through the development, implementation, and evaluation of community-led green infrastructure projects focused on flood mitigation, community resilience, and water quality improvement in vulnerable and underserved communities in the Greater New Orleans region. There will be two rounds of grants under this program, with applications for the second round opening in fall of 2026. For more information, contact alyssa@gnof.org. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.gnof.org/program/community-led-green-infrastructure/ |
| Washington | Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund | Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment | Sep 26, 2025 | $40,000 | Aug 15, 2025 | The Puget Sound Fund is enabled by court-ordered environmental mitigation payments related to Clean Water Act settlements by Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (Soundkeeper), Waste Action Project and other citizen enforcement groups. The Fund’s goal is to improve the surface water quality of Puget Sound and mitigate past pollution runoff by supporting water projects related to conservation, restoration, community science, and environmental justice. Our geographic priority areas for this funding cycle are as follows: South Sound, especially Budd Inlet and associated waters; Waters Associated with the Port of Tacoma & Commencement Bay; Central Sound between Seattle & Everett; Skagit River watershed and associated reaches of Puget Sound; North Sound & including parts of the Salish Sea and San Juan Islands. Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of $40,000 but may be awarded in the $20,000 to $30,000 range. If your organization has an annual budget of $150,000 or less, we recommend applying for a grant of $10,000 or less. We strongly encourage proposals from local, regional, and environmental justice-oriented organizations. Project proposals centered around equity and with strong community involvement and participation are especially encouraged to apply. For more information, contact Timothy Bell at tbell@rosefdn.org. | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/puget-sound-stewardship-and-mitigation-fund/#eligibility |
| International | Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) | John Z. Duling Grant Program | Sep 15, 2025 | $15,000 | Aug 15, 2025 | The Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) aims to identify and fund programs that support the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge in arboriculture and urban forestry. The fund invites applications for its John Z. Duling Grant Program, which will award grants of up to $15,000 over up to three years as start-up or seed funding in support of innovative research and technology transfer projects that have the potential of benefiting the everyday work of arborists. The fund welcomes research proposals and applications from a wide range of academic and technical disciplines, of both a qualitative and a quantitative nature. In 2025, the program will focus on propagation, plant selection, development of new varieties, planting/establishment, and arboriculture theory and practice. Letters of inquiry are due September 15, 2025. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals by October 1, 2025. | Natural Resource Management | https://treefund.org/researchgrants/duling |
| Massachusetts | Local Grant Program | Cummings Foundation | Sep 17, 2025 | Variable | Aug 15, 2025 | The Cummings Foundation invites applications for its $30 Million Grant Program, a place-based initiative that primarily supports nonprofits in the Massachusetts counties where Cummings Foundation operates commercial properties and where most staff and clients of Cummings Foundation and Cummings Properties live—Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk counties and the Norfolk County communities of Brookline, Dedham, Milton, Needham, Quincy, and Wellesley. The funds will be shared by 150 area nonprofits and will be awarded as multi-year grants, to be paid over either three or 10 years. The program funds a wide variety of local causes related to human services, including the environment (environmental education, equitable access to outdoor spaces, recycling/waste reduction, sustainable agriculture and food systems). (This program does not currently consider requests for research, land preservation, and large capital projects.) Applicant must be headquartered in the geographic areas listed; provide the majority of its services in the geographic areas listed above; not maintain offices or provide services outside Massachusetts (with the exception of Merrimack Valley nonprofits that also serve southern New Hampshire); not be regional, national, or international (even if based locally) and not be a local office/affiliate of a regional or national organization, unless it has its own EIN. For more information, contact Andrew Bishop at aeb@cummings.com. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://cummingsfoundation.org/grants/index.html |
| International | Rapid Response Grants | Impact Fund | Jan 01, 2040 | $10,000 | Aug 15, 2025 | Impact Fund rapid response grants are intended to provide urgent financial assistance of up to $10,000 for sudden out-of-pocket litigation expenses for public interest impact lawsuits related to economic, environmental, racial, and social justice. Applicants must email Grant Program Director to express a need for funding on a faster timeline than our standard quarterly process. If the case fits our funding criteria, we ask applicants to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through our online portal. Following a rapid review, if your case still meets our funding criteria, we invite a full application. Our Executive Director reviews the case and makes a final determination of funding. For more information, contact Amy Daniewicz at adaniewicz@impactfund.org. | Environmental/Climate Justice | https://www.impactfund.org/rapid-response-grants?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22177743501&gbraid=0AAAAADjug4t0TL-3JA4WIoRK4HXqlCTp3&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqebEBhD9ARIsAFZMbfwb4meJ_oeNLi0Wak1szt6mVXCdKenS4zesAe0VHc0tuYNAVI6IPDMaAiR4EALw_wcB |
| US National | American Electric Power - Giving Back | American Electric Power | Jan 01, 2040 | Variable | Aug 15, 2025 | The AEP Foundation focuses on improving lives through education from early childhood through higher education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and by providing support to help meet basic needs such as emergency shelter, affordable housing and eliminating hunger. The Foundation also supports organizations whose mission and/or programming is committed to positive social justice outcomes. Other Foundation support may be offered to protect the environment, promote healthcare and safety, and enrich life through art, music and cultural heritage. To qualify for a grant from our Foundation, you must: (1) Be a 501(c)(3) public charity, a state or political subdivision, a government–owned or operated college or university, or an exempt operating foundation; and (2) Be located within the AEP service territory or be national or regional in scope and have a purpose that is beneficial to the general public, the broad environment or the customers of American Electric Power. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations must secure an invitation to apply by their local AEP Operating Company (see website for contact information). Those organizations accepted for application will be directed to apply online. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.aep.com/community/givingback/ |
| Oregon | Water Acquisitions Grant Offering | Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board | Oct 15, 2025 | Variable | Aug 15, 2025 | The Water Acquisition program provides grants for voluntary projects that increase stream flows and improve clean water. Proposals eligible for funding consideration must demonstrate a) an increase in the amount of water instream to improve fish and wildlife habitat and b) voluntary limitation of the use of a water right. Proposals may utilize Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) Instream programs or other mechanisms. Projects must result in legally or contractually protected instream flows to address either: (1) Identified conservation needs of fish and wildlife or their habitats as determined by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW); (2) Water quality improvements in an area designated as Water-Quality-Limited waterways by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ). A pre-application consultation with OWEB staff is highly encouraged. For more information, contact Brian Wolcott, Water Acquisitions and Capacity Program Coordinator, at Brian.R.Wolcott@oweb.oregon.gov. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/grants/Acquisitions/Pages/water-acquisitions.aspx |
| California | California Forests and Watersheds - Wildfires Restoration Grant Program 2025 Request for Proposals | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Oct 03, 2025 | Variable | Aug 15, 2025 | NFWF, in close cooperation with the Angeles National Forest is pleased to announce the California Forests and Watersheds – Wildfires Restoration Grant Program for the recovery of Angeles National Forest (ANF) lands and watersheds degraded from the influences of past wildfire events. This funding opportunity is applicable to only the following wildfires: Angeles National Forest: Copper (2002) and Sayre (2008) fires. The major goals of this competitive grant program are to: (1) Increase the pace and scale of restoration to address impacts from these fires; (2) Provide sustainable and lasting ecological benefits to the ANF; (3) Engage in efficient, strategic, and innovative solutions to improve forest health and resilience such as Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) barrier installation and invasive species removal along roads within Copper/Sayre Fire-affected areas; (4) Encourage ‘shared-stewardship’ of USFS lands through expanded partnership and cooperation. Projects are expected to provide at least 50 percent non-federal match to be competitive. For more information, contact Program Director, Chris Morrill at Chris.Morrill@nfwf.org. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.nfwf.org/programs/california-forests-and-watersheds-program/california-forests-and-watersheds-wildfires |
| California | California Watershed Protection Fund | Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment | Oct 09, 2025 | $40,000 | Aug 08, 2025 | The California Watershed Protection Fund is enabled by court-ordered environmental mitigation payments. Most of the mitigation payments relate to the federal Clean Water Act and are limited to supporting projects designed to benefit the surface water quality of specific California watersheds and their ecosystems. The maximum grant amount is $40,000 with most grants expected to range between $10,000 and $30,000. The fund supports water quality projects around stewardship, advocacy, outreach and education, restoration, and watershed protection. We especially encourage projects that involve impacted communities, benefit vulnerable populations, and are centered around principles of equity and environmental justice. The 2025 Spring funding cycle will accept projects within the following geographic focus: San Francisco Bay Delta Watershed; Tomales Bay including all its tributary watersheds; The Santa Ynez River watershed, including San Miguelito Creek; Los Angeles watersheds, including the Los Angeles River, Dominguez Channel, San Pedro Bay, and Coastal LA County; Orange County watersheds, including the San Gabriel River, Newport Bay, and the Santa Ana River Watershed; Humboldt & Arcata Bays; Butte County (some exceptions). For more information, schedule a consultation with a program officer (link on website). | Natural Resource Management, Environmental/Climate Justice | https://rosefdn.org/environmental-grants/california-watershed-protection-fund/#eligibility |
| Western US | FY2025 Golden Mussel Prevention and Control in the Western United States | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Oct 06, 2025 | $500,000 | Aug 08, 2025 | Golden Mussels (Limnoperna fortunei) are an aquatic freshwater/brackish invasive bivalve species first discovered in California"s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta) on October 2024. This discovery is the first known occurrence of golden mussel in North America and was likely introduced to California via ballast water from a commercial ship traveling from an international port. Now that Golden Mussel are present in the Delta, they can be easily transported via trailered watercraft to areas that have not yet been invaded. This Request for Proposals (RFP) will fund projects in the listed principle areas of the Western United States towards the fulfillment of the top priorities similar to those identified in the State of California"s Golden Mussel Response Framework (April 14, 2025). All legal entities are eligible to apply. Program will not fund land acquisition. For more information, contact Barak Shemai at barak_shemai@fws.gov. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360252 |
| US National | 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program (F25AS00283) | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Sep 04, 2025 | $150,000 | Aug 08, 2025 | This Notice of Funding Opportunity requests pre-proposals, and then later full proposals, for the implementation of State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans (SIANSMP) that have been approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force (ANSTF). These plans identify activities needed to prevent introductions and spread, and eliminate or reduce the risks associated with, aquatic nuisance species, as the part of the broader objective of moving towards a nationally coordinated aquatic invasive species program. This award is open ONLY to those States, Territories, and Indian tribes involved together with States and/or Territories in an interstate organization, with an ANS Management Plan that has been approved by the ANS Task Force. A list of the eligible entities that may apply for the funding opportunity occurs in the Eligibility section of this funding opportunity. The proposal process includes a pre-proposal review that occurs outside of GrantSolutions and then after receiving approval of their pre-proposal, eligible applicants can complete the full application process withing GrantSolutions. The grant program also includes a 25% cost-share (of total project costs) and a 5% limit on administrative costs. For more information, contact Donald MacLean at don_maclean@fws.gov. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360224 |
| US National | Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program | US Environmental Protection Agency | Oct 06, 2025 | $9,500,000 | Aug 08, 2025 | The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1459F authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish the Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program. This grant program assists medium and large size public water systems with protecting drinking water sources from natural hazards, extreme weather events, and cybersecurity threats. Eligible applicants for this grant program include public water systems that serve a population of 10,000 people or more. Projects or programs that may be funded through this opportunity are those which aim to increase the resilience of a water system to natural hazards, extreme weather events, or reduce cybersecurity threats. For more information, contact Resiliencygrant@epa.gov. | Resilience and Adaptation | https://www.epa.gov/dwcapacity/midsize-and-large-drinking-water-system-infrastructure-resilience-and-sustainability |
| Florida | Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program | Florida Department of Environmental Protection | Sep 30, 2025 | $200,000 | Aug 08, 2025 | The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program provides financial assistance to local governments for the acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation. Eligible applicants include local government entities legally responsible for providing outdoor recreation sites and facilities for public use and benefit. For more information, contact FRDAP_Mail@FloridaDEP.gov. | Education, Recreation, and Access | https://floridadep.gov/lands/land-and-recreation-grants/content/florida-recreation-development-assistance-program |
| Oregon | 2025 Land Acquisition Grants | Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board | Sep 17, 2025 | Variable | Aug 08, 2025 | Land acquisition projects involve the purchase of interests in land from willing sellers for the purpose of maintaining or restoring watersheds and habitat for native fish or wildlife. Application requirements are described on the Land Acquisition grants webpage. The matching funds requirement is 25%. Grant applications must be submitted in OWEB's Online Grant Management System (OGMS). The Land Acquisition application will be available in OGMS beginning August 11, 2025. A pre-application consultation is required. Consultations will be held July 31, 2025 – August 25, 2025. For more information, contact Miriam Forney at miriam.forney@oweb.oregon.gov. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/grants/Acquisitions/Pages/land-acquisitions.aspx |
| Oregon | Small Grant Team Contacts | Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board | Sep 15, 2025 | $20,000 | Aug 08, 2025 | The Small Grant Team Contact grant offering provides up to $20,000 in grant funding for the administration of one Small Grant Team in each of the 28 OWEB Small Grant Areas around the state. This grant funding supports outreach efforts to engage new Small Grant Team members and potential applicants for program funding. Grant funding also supports facilitation of application review processes as Small Grant Teams accept, review, and recommend or deny funding of applications for Small Grant projects. Eligible applicants for Small Grant Team Contact grants include not-for-profit organizations, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Tribes, Watershed Councils, political subdivisions of the state that are not state agencies, schools, community colleges, Oregon state institutions of higher education, and independent not-for-profit institutions of higher education. For more information, contact Theresa DeBardelaben, Small Grant Program Coordinator, at Theresa.M.DeBardelaben@oweb.oregon.gov. | Natural Resource Management | https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/grants/small-grants/Pages/small-grants.aspx |
| California | 2025 San Francisco Bay Estuary Conservation Fund | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Sep 22, 2025 | $500,000 | Aug 08, 2025 | The SF Bay Fund was established with community service payments arising from federal prosecutions of environmental cases brought by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California. The SF Bay Fund will provide approximately $500,000 in 2025 for projects that will conserve, protect, restore, and otherwise benefit the San Francisco Bay estuary environment, including, but not limited to fish and wildlife, and the habitats upon which they depend, such as the water, land, and air resources of the estuary and its tributary watersheds located in, adjacent to, or affecting the estuary (together, the "Fund Area"). Priorities include, but are not limited to, projects that benefit Steelhead trout. There is no requirement for matching contributions. For more information, contact Anne Butterfield at anne.butterfield@nfwf.org. | Natural Resource Management | https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=233029&inline |
| 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/ |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| US 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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/ |
| 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 | Division of Environmental Biology NSF 24-543 | US 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 | US 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 |
| 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 |
| 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/ |
| US National | CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up | CN Railway | Nov 01, 2025 | Variable | Aug 08, 2025 | CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up supports collaborative community greening projects that enhance landscapes in communities with CN rail lines to meet the following objectives: (a) Enhance the quality of life in cities, villages, and townships. Promote public health benefits through the proper planting and care of trees and plants; (b) Ensure that community landscapes provide ecosystem services – clean air and water, increased property values, reduced erosion and stormwater runoff, wildlife habitat, moderated temperatures, lessened energy demands, and year-round enjoyment; (c) Enhance community tree canopy by properly planting diverse, quality trees for long-term sustainability and resistance to future pests; (d) Beautify community gateways and create significant landscapes demonstrating the contribution of flowers and plants to growing community pride and economic vitality; (e) Leverage CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up grant support to catalyze strong and enduring community partnerships to undertake and sustain community greening efforts; (f) Provide opportunities for CN and its neighbors to work together towards shared goals of environmental stewardship; (g) Support long-term community greening through ongoing involvement in America in Bloom. Municipalities, townships, other local governments and locally active non-profit groups in communities with CN rail lines in the US.: AL, IL, ID, IA, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, OH, PA, TN, and WI. For more information, call 614-453-0744. | Natural Resource Management | https://americainbloom.org/programs/cn-grant/ |