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Natural resources grants for nonprofits

17 open federal grants in natural resources that nonprofits can apply for.

• 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.

• F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

  Fish and Wildlife Service

  Due December 31, 2026$20,000 to $100,000Possible fit

  This grant helps Great Lakes tribes or their partners fight invasive species in water. It pays for plans and projects to stop harmful plants and animals from spreading in the Great Lakes.

• National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27

  DOC NOAA - ERA Production

  Due January 22, 2027$50,000 to $400,000Possible fit

  This grant helps pay for research and development of new fishing technologies to reduce harm to sea animals. It is meant to help organizations that work with fishermen and fisheries.

• 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…

• WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects

  Bureau of Reclamation

  Due September 8, 2027$50,000 to $3 millionPossible fit

  This grant helps pay for projects that improve water resource management, like water conservation, infrastructure, and river restoration. It is meant to help organizations in the Western United States and certain…

• WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program

  Bureau of Reclamation

  Due February 15, 2028$50,000 to $300,000Possible fit

  This grant helps groups work on water management and watershed projects. It pays for planning, restoration, and developing local water solutions. It is meant for groups in specific states and territories.

• 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…

• Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership

  DOC NOAA - ERA Production

  Due October 26, 2026 (in 6 days)$1 to $10 millionBetter for larger organizations

  This grant supports research and projects related to understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and other natural systems. It is meant to help organizations that work in NOAA-related…

• 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…

• Native American Affairs: Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program

  Bureau of Reclamation

  Due November 20, 2026$50,000 to $1 millionBetter for larger organizations

  This grant helps Native American tribes in the Colorado River Basin with projects that reduce the effects of drought. It can fund actions that make water use more efficient or protect water resources.

• F26AS00023 FY2026 Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program

  Fish and Wildlife Service

  Due November 30, 2026Up to $150,000Better for larger organizations

  This grant helps pay for the care and response to sick, injured, or stranded marine mammals. It also supports data collection and training for marine mammal rescue. The money can be used for facilities and emergency…

• John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant

  DOC NOAA - ERA Production

  Due December 1, 2026$1 to $150,000Better for larger organizations

  This grant helps pay for the care and rescue of sick, injured, or entangled marine mammals. It also supports data collection and training for marine mammal response. The grant is for groups that work with marine mammals…

• F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

  Fish and Wildlife Service

  Due December 31, 2026$20,000 to $923,809Better for larger organizations

  This grant helps pay for projects that stop harmful aquatic plants and animals from spreading in the Great Lakes. It is meant for groups working with Great Lakes states and tribes to manage these species.

• F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

  Fish and Wildlife Service

  Due December 31, 2026$100,000 to $600,000Better for larger organizations

  This grant helps Great Lakes states and their partners fight aquatic invasive species. It pays for projects that follow state plans to protect the Great Lakes environment. The money can be used for management and…

• WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects

  Bureau of Reclamation

  Due August 26, 2027$1,000 to $120 millionBetter for larger organizations

  This grant helps pay for projects that build facilities to desalinate seawater or brackish water. It is meant to help communities get more reliable water sources. The grant is for organizations in specific western…

• Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects

  Bureau of Reclamation

  Due August 26, 2027$1,000 to $40 millionBetter for larger organizations

  This grant helps pay for projects that reuse and reclaim water. It is meant to help organizations that manage water or power in certain states and territories.