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Environment grants for nonprofits

16 open federal grants in environment that nonprofits can apply for.

• Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition

  AmeriCorps

  Due October 20, 2026 (today)Good fit for small groups

  This grant helps pay for community service projects led by volunteers aged 55 and older. It supports programs that address local needs like food, health, and education. The money can be used for a variety of community…

• Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants

  AmeriCorps

  Due January 13, 2027Good fit for small groups

  This grant helps organizations pay for community service programs that improve communities and support volunteers. It can fund programs in areas like education, health, and disaster relief.

• ROSS Rapid Response Program

  Department of Housing and Urban Development

  Due January 25, 2027$112,500 to $250,000Good fit for small groups

  This grant helps organizations provide urgent services to people in HUD-assisted housing during emergencies. It pays for service coordination and limited direct help. The money can be used for things like disaster…

• FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States

  Fish and Wildlife Service

  Due October 24, 2026 (in 4 days)$50,000 to $600,000Possible fit

  This grant helps pay for projects that focus on stopping the spread of quagga and zebra mussels in the Western United States. It supports efforts to protect waterways from these harmful invasive species.

• DARRP Restoration Implementation Grants (2026)

  DOC NOAA - ERA Production

  Due November 18, 2026 (in 29 days)$2.5 million to $100 millionPossible fit

  This grant helps pay for marine and coastal habitat restoration and conservation projects. It is meant to help organizations that can work with NOAA to fix damage from oil spills or other environmental harm. The money…

• Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

  Forest Service

  Due December 8, 2026Up to $1 millionPossible fit

  This grant helps pay for buying forest land in parts of Michigan and Wisconsin to protect nature and provide benefits to communities. It is meant for local governments, tribes, and certain nonprofits.

• Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program

  Rural Utilities Service

  Due December 31, 2026Possible fit

  This grant helps pay for training and technical assistance related to water and waste systems. It is meant to help nonprofits that provide support to communities with water and waste issues.

• 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program

  Environmental Protection Agency

  Due January 22, 2027Up to $12 millionPossible fit

  This grant helps pay for upgrading or replacing old diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment to reduce pollution. It is meant to help organizations that own or work with diesel fleets.

• Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management.

  DOC NOAA - ERA Production

  Due February 12, 2027$500,000 to $2 millionPossible fit

  This grant helps pay for projects that improve coastal flood protection using natural infrastructure. It supports public-private partnerships, new insurance ideas, and better ways to manage sediment. It is meant for…

• 2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program

  DOC NOAA - ERA Production

  Due May 1, 2028$15,000 to $75,000Possible fit

  This grant helps pay for projects that support marine-related jobs, seafood safety, and education in Alaska. It can fund training, technology, and outreach about fishing and seafood. The grant is for organizations and…

• Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319

  Environmental Protection Agency

  Due November 9, 2026 (in 20 days)Up to $175,000Better for larger organizations

  This grant helps Indian Tribes and intertribal consortia reduce water pollution by funding programs that manage nonpoint source pollution. The money can be used for projects that improve water quality. It is meant for…

• Easement Restoration and Stewardship

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

  Due November 19, 2026 (in 30 days)$250,000 to $5 millionBetter for larger organizations

  This grant helps pay for restoring and managing wetland and floodplain lands. It supports activities like repairing damaged areas and checking the condition of protected lands. It is meant for organizations that work…

• F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026

  Fish and Wildlife Service

  Due December 16, 2026$5,000 to $150,000Better for larger organizations

  This grant helps states and interstate organizations implement plans to manage harmful aquatic plants and animals. It pays for activities that stop these species from spreading and reduce their risks.

• F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program

  Fish and Wildlife Service

  Due April 30, 2027$1 to $1 millionBetter for larger organizations

  This grant helps pay for projects that remove barriers in waterways and improve fish passage. It supports efforts to protect fish and improve the environment. The grant is open to many types of organizations.

• NPS Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreements

  National Park Service

  Due December 31, 2027Better for larger organizations

  This grant helps organizations work with the National Park Service to support research and resource management. It is meant for groups that are part of the CESU network.

• CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

  Environmental Protection Agency

  Due December 31, 2029Up to $8 millionBetter for larger organizations

  This grant helps pay for cleaning up contaminated land that was given to Alaska Native groups in 1971. It can be used for checking the land and fixing the pollution. The money is meant to help Alaska Native communities…