Grants to Berkeley, California nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to collaborate with university departments, staff, and student organizations on projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for community service and neighborhood improvement projects. Project areas include arts and ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and academic institutions to eliminate or reduce water pollution in qualifying rural areas. Funding is intended to support training and technical assistance to improve the management and planning of solid waste sites.

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations to provide training and technical assistance to rural and Tribal communities in order to improve their garbage disposal and water systems. Funding is intended to assist grantees in identifying and evaluating solutions to waste disposal and water problems in rural areas,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to support volunteer staff members carrying out a broad range of community services. State applicants must contact state commissions prior to applying, and applicants from South Dakota must contact the Funding Source. Grants are intended to engage...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit institutions, government agencies, and Indian Tribes to preserve audio and video media through digital reformatting. Funding is intended for media that is fragile, time-based, and of scholarly value. Preservation must be done by qualified external serv...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to enhance the quality of life in the Greater Escondido area. A Letter of Intent is required prior to submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support environmental action and education programs tha...

Grants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to build community capacity to protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support a range of local partnerships working to enhance water quality, watersheds, and the species and habitats t...

Grants to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, schools, and universities for projects that restore salmon habitats in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support the planning, design, and moni...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, commercial for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and state, local, and tribal governments for activities that restore marine and coastal habitats, increase fish populations, and further species recovery. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to t...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for environmental education initiatives, access to clean water and energy for underserved areas, and developing sustainable and innovative technologies. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in communities around the world.

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profit organizations, tribes, and educational institutions to dispose, remove, and assess marine litter around and in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the Northern Marianas Islands coastal communities as a result of Typhoon Yutu and...

Grants to USA nonprofits, agencies, tribes, educational institutions, and historic properties associated with religious organizations to conserve or preserve historic collections and properties that are nationally significant. Funding is intended for projects that modernize infrastructure and restore trust with local commu...

Grants starting at $30,000 to California K-12 community-based nonprofit organizations, schools and school systems, IHEs, agencies, and tribes for meaningful environmental education programs in the Monterey Bay, San Francisco Bay, and Santa Barbara Channel watersheds. Eligible programs will provide relevant, authentic learn...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, state government agencies, local and municipal governments, Indian tribes, and educational institutions for projects that restore hardwood forests and wetlands in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the wildlife, water quality, and water connectivity of the Lower Mississi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, universities, and tribes for projects and initiatives that improve outdoor experiences and the health of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that make a significant impact on the National Forest System. Projects sh...

Awards to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to recognize exceptional commitment to the care of historic sites, structures, and collections. Nominations must demonstrate the organization’s commitment to collections preservation through research, interpretation, education, scholarship, and public outreach.

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to USA nonprofits for advertising campaigns that further the cause of wildland preservation. Priority will be given to projects that are likely to have immediate and measurable on wildland ecosystem restoration and conservation over those that are purely educational.

Grants to California government agencies for activities to protect the State's coasts and beaches. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to reduce beach erosion and resultant economic loss, preserve shorelines, and maintain important recreational beach areas.

Prizes ranging from $300 to $1,800 to USA, Canada, and International individuals or teams of two to three people ages 13-24 to present innovative solutions to one of nine global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Groups must brainstorm and submit original ideas. Finalists will be asked to write a one-minute c...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 to USA state historic preservation offices, certified local governments, and tribal, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian organizations for the inventory, survey, and designation of historic properties and landmarks. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several we...

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization, agency, tribal government, or IHEs to evaluate national conservation infrastructure and develop strategies to preserve cultural heritage. Funding is intended to develop and host a national conference for professionals in the conservation sector to promote dialogue related to the curre...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions for the restoration and management of longleaf pine ecosystems in eligible states. The purpose of this program is to enhance and expand management and restoration efforts across the longleaf pine’s historical range. Funding w...

Fellowships of $60,000 per year to USA and territories master's or doctoral program students at U.S. accredited universities for estuary reserve research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research conducted in a research reserve and should be des...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, educational and environmental agencies, colleges and universities, and noncommercial educational broadcasting agencies for environmental education activities. Applicants are advised that registration required to apply may take at least one month to ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that address historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Applicants must gain the sponsorship of a local or state funding source chapter prior to submitting an application.

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government and public agencies, and faith-based agencies for projects that meet community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist moderate- and low-income residents, provide housing, and expand economic opportunities. Projects should benefit residents of Stockt...

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and tribes to support the acquisition and preservation of forestlands. Projects involve private forests under threat of conversion to non-forest purposes that offer recreational opportunities and public access, protect wildlife habitat and wa...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and tribal organizations to address environmental and public health issues impacting underserved communities. The long-term goals of the program are to help strengthen communities with concerns related to environmental justice and to create self-sus...

Grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to Bay area, California and Greater Portland area, Oregon nonprofit organizations for activities in the areas of environment, health and human services, arts and culture, and education. Funding may be requested for specific projects and for general support. The Board sele...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and institutions of higher education for humanities programs that serve the general public. Funding is intended to support in-person projects that explore humanities themes in disciplines such as literature, history, ethics, and art history. Funded project...

Fellowships to USA K-12 teachers to work with leading scientists on conservation research projects. The fellowship is summer outdoor experience that provides teachers with new knowledge and perspective to share with their students. Fellows will participate in collecting data on climate change, ecology, wildlife, and more. ...

Grants to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in multiple USA states and Chile for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to encourage the protection of marine resources and biological diversity in Chile, Western North America, and the Western Pacific.

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, and IHEs for digital humanities projects. Funding is intended for digital projects at any stage of development from the start-up phase, implementation, and long-term sustainability. In honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the USA, projects that promote a deeper understan...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and institutions of higher education to create a nation-wide searchable database of historical newspapers. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations before applying. Newspapers must be published betwe...

Grants to California, Colorado, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public schools in eligible counties to benefit local residents. Eligible programs will focus on the following areas: hunger relief, environmental preservation, veterans and military families, and education. Eligible organizations will offer progr...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, institutes of higher education, and government agencies to enhance the care and preservation of significant humanities collections. Funding is intended to help small and mid-sized institutions, such as museums, libraries, historical societies, archival repositories, c...

Grants to USA and territories approved coastal administration agencies for the development of innovative projects that will further their goals and strategies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects addressing coastal hazard mitigation, ocean ...

Grants to Arizona, California, and Nevada Indian tribal governments and intertribal consortia to develop and implement tribal hazardous and solid waste programs. Funding is intended to assist tribes and consortia in building organizational capacity to administer environmental protection programs that are consistent with fe...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and organizations for high-quality projects that focus on Finnish and Finnish-American heritage, history, arts, and culture. Funding is intended for competitive projects that relate to the past, present, or future of Finnish and Finnish-American culture.

Awards of $2,500 to USA individual state and federal agency wildlife law enforcement officers for outstanding achievements in their field. The award is intended to honor individuals for accomplishments that help or promote the law enforcement objectives and mission of federal and state fish and wildlife agencies. The award...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance or restore wetlands, forests, prairies, and habitats for game, fish, and wildlife in Minnesota. Funding is intended to support projects on public lands or waters or lands protected by a permanent conservation easement.

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and other organizations to develop environmental curricula. Funding is intended for holistic environmental curricula development and implementation that incorporate basic ecological principles and problem-solving...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and institutions of higher education to preserve large humanities collections through effective conservation strategies. Applicants are advised that the required pre-application registrations may take up to one month to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

Grants to California local government agencies, special districts, state agencies, schools, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and tribes for projects and installations that use tire-derived aggregate materials. Project categories include vibration mitigation, low impact development and stormwater management, li...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries. Eligible projects will promote the adoption of clean ...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Northern California nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation and protection programs and projects in eligible regions. Eligible regions include: the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, Bay Area, Central Valley, Central Coast, and North Coast. Areas of focus include, but...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the local food system, promote outdoor recreational activities, and enhance public health. Funding is intended to support both small and mid-sized organizations for either specific projects or general operating support.

Grants to USA and Territories museums to perform a conservation survey in order to enhance the quality of their collections. Funding is intended to support the study of the buildings, collections, building systems, procedures, and collections care and conservation policies of small and mid-sized museums. The program assis...

Grants of up to $50,000 per site to California local governments, conservation districts, and tribes to clean up illegal disposal sites located on ranch and farm properties. Funding is intended for sites that are zoned for agricultural use, where illegal dumping has occurred, and where the waste is a nuisance, a public hea...

Grants to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for collaborative and innovative watershed conservation projects. Funding is intended for projects supporting creative and replicable solutions to restoration and revitalization. Eligible watersheds in California include the Mattole River watershed...