Natural Resources Grants
41 active federal natural resources grant opportunities. Updated daily from Grants.gov.
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Improved Oil and Gas Recovery and Produced Water Management Technologies
DOE-NETL · DE-FOA-0003627
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide
DOI-BLM · L26AS00064
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Rangeland Resource Management - Bureau wide
DOI-BLM · L26AS00063
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development - NEVADA BLM
DOI-BLM · L26AS00091
F26AS00040_Fiscal Year 2026_Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG)_NOFO
DOI-FWS · F26AS00040
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management - Bureau wide
DOI-BLM · L26AS00058
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
DOI-FWS · F26AS00083
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
DOI-BOR · R26AS00349
Fiscal Year 2027 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
DOC-DOCNOAAERA · NOAA-OAR-SG-2027-32433
Native American Affairs: Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program
DOI-BOR · R26AS00021
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
DOI-FWS · F26AS00062
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2026
USDA-NRCS · USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-26-NOFO0001447
CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM
USDA-NRCS · USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449
Butte Creek/Sutter Bypass Weir 1 Improvement Design and Permitting Project
DOI-FWS · F26AS00022
F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
DOI-FWS · F26AS00085
F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26
DOI-FWS · F26AS00069
F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round
DOI-FWS · F25AS00332
F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round
DOI-FWS · F25AS00379
F27AS00009 2027 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement
DOI-FWS · F27AS00009
WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects
DOI-BOR · R26AS00034
Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects
DOI-BOR · R26AS00079
WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects
DOI-BOR · R26AS00017
FY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive Coordination
DOI-USGS1 · G26AS00110
F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
DOI-FWS · F26AS00084
F26AS00013 FY 2026 Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Notice of Funding Opportunity
DOI-FWS · F26AS00013
About Natural Resources Grants
Federal natural resources grants are funded by agencies like multiple federal agencies. They fund a wide range of programs and initiatives.
Who's eligible: Most natural resources grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Some are also open to for-profit small businesses (especially SBIR/STTR grants).
Typical timeline: Grants post with a 30-60 day application window. Most require a Letter of Intent (LOI) 2-4 weeks before the full application deadline. Starting early is critical — this is why alerts matter.
FAQ
How do I find natural resources grants for my nonprofit?
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Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to apply for natural resources grants?
Most natural resources grants require 501(c)(3) status, but some are open to government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and even individuals or small businesses. Check each opportunity's eligibility section.
How much funding is available for natural resources grants?
Individual awards range from $10K (planning grants) to $10M+ (multi-year program grants). The total federal funding for natural resources programs exceeds tens of billions annually. Most small nonprofits target grants in the $50K-$500K range.