Natural Resource Grants for Nonprofits
23 open opportunities. Open natural resources grants that nonprofits are eligible to apply for, each with a plain-English summary of who qualifies, the deadline, and the award size.
Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program 23-DG-11094200-327
UnofficialNo deadline listedNatural Resources · $200K–$5M
This USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act grant funds urban and community forestry work — planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, and green spaces in and around cities and towns — to deliver ecosystem, social, and economic benefits, often through partnerships with government, private, and grassroots groups. Only government organizations and nonprofit organizations are eligible; for-profits and individuals are not. Awards are large, ranging from $200,000 to $5,000,000. No application deadline is listed in this record, so confirm timing directly with the program.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalLarge awardNarrow eligibilityWNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY26)
UnofficialNo deadline listedNatural Resources · $1K–$75K
Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant, which funds work to combat white-nose syndrome in bats and conserve affected species. Awards range from $1,000 to $75,000.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesSmall awardIllinois State Forest Action Plan (Forest Health)
UnofficialNo deadline listedNatural Resources · $1K–$200K
This Illinois Forest Action Plan (Forest Health) grant funds data collection on tree and forest disease conditions, open to 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, but explicitly excludes institutions of higher education. Awards range from $1,000 to $200,000. No application deadline is listed.
NonprofitsSmall awardNarrow eligibility
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What natural resources grants can nonprofits apply for?
UseGrants currently lists 23 open natural resources grant opportunities that nonprofits are eligible to apply for, each summarized in plain English with its eligibility, deadline, and award amount. The feed covers federal Grants.gov programs plus state grant portals.
How do I know which of these I qualify for?
Every listing includes a plain-English summary of who is eligible, so you can gauge fit before spending hours on an application. The free UseGrants eligibility checker (no signup) also matches you to open grants based on your organization type and focus. Always confirm the official eligibility criteria on the funder's listing before you apply.
How current are these natural resources grants?
UseGrants aggregates opportunities from public records — federal Grants.gov programs and state grant portals — normalized into one plain-English feed and refreshed regularly. Past-deadline opportunities are removed. Confirm the current deadline and eligibility on the official listing before applying.