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Natural Resources · Amount varies

This Illinois Department of Natural Resources capital grant (FY25) funds specific projects named directly in the state's annual appropriation bill, covering local governments, units of government, educational facilities, and not-for-profit organizations for natural resource, recreation, and cultural resource purposes. Eligibility is restricted to entities explicitly named in the legislature's line-item appropriation, so organizations not already designated in the budget bill cannot apply on their own initiative. No deadline or award amount is listed.

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits and public agencies for projects addressing recreation/tourism, historic and cultural preservation, or environmental education in California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region, with priority for disadvantaged/severely disadvantaged communities. This is an ongoing, noncompetitive process requiring a concept proposal before a full application; partnerships are encouraged but not required. No specific award amount or deadline is listed, and scope is limited to the Delta region.

U.S. National Science Foundation · Amount varies

NSF's Plant Genome Research Program funds genome-scale plant biology research and related tools/technology development, and is restricted to U.S. nonprofit research organizations and accredited institutions of higher education. General nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals are not eligible. No specific funding amount is listed for this program.

Natural Resources · Amount varies

Illinois' Urban and Community Forestry Program (FY24) provides technical and financial assistance to communities for managing trees and related natural resources, open to public and private colleges/universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education from that category), and government organizations. No award amount or application deadline is listed, so applicants should confirm current funding levels with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

State Water Resources Control Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments, this California SAFER Program funding targets counties and their partners to build proactive regional programs addressing drinking water problems for households served by state small water systems and domestic wells. Funds are not awarded directly to individual households. No specific award amount or deadline is listed, and the geographic scope is limited to California.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply to this Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy program funded under Proposition 4's wildfire chapter. It funds projects that improve local fire prevention capacity, forest health, or reduce wildfire spread into populated areas, and each project must also address watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral/forest restoration, or workforce development. Specific award amounts and deadlines are not listed, so applicants should verify current guidelines directly with the Conservancy.

CA Energy Commission · Amount varies

Limited to public agencies such as school districts, this program uses federal infrastructure law (IIJA/Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) funds to provide loans and grants through a revolving loan fund for K-12 energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits. It is not open to nonprofits, businesses, or individuals, and funding is contingent on U.S. Department of Energy funds actually flowing through, so terms may change. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments can apply to this San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy program funded by Proposition 4 (2024), a $10 billion bond for climate resilience, drinking water, wildfire prevention, and drought preparedness. The process requires a Concept Proposal first, followed by an invitation-only Full Application if selected by RMC staff; award amounts and deadlines are not specified, and a pre-application consultation with RMC staff is strongly recommended.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects that benefit California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, supporting water supply reliability, habitat restoration, and water resource system resilience under Proposition 1. No award amount or deadline is currently listed. Eligibility is geographically limited to Delta-benefiting projects in California.

Wildlife Conservation Board · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments through the California Wildlife Conservation Board, but restricted to projects within or adjacent to the American River Parkway in Sacramento County. Funds habitat restoration, public access improvements, and stormwater capture projects; all proposals must first be recommended by a program advisory committee. No award amount or deadline is listed, and the tight geographic scope makes this a narrow-eligibility program.

Natural 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.

Department of Transportation · Amount varies

Restricted to public agencies (not businesses or nonprofits); this reimbursable state grant matches up to 5% of a federal Airport Improvement Program grant, capped at $200,000 per project, for airport development or planning. The project must already be listed in the State Capital Improvement Plan and cannot begin until the state issues a formal notice to proceed.

U.S. National Science Foundation · $25K–$1.2M

Open to U.S.-based nonprofit non-academic organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, research labs, and professional societies tied to research/education) and to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education acting for their faculty. NSF's Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity) Program funds building or scaling shared research infrastructure in three areas — cyberinfrastructure, biological collections, and biological field stations/marine laboratories — with awards ranging from about $25,000 up to $1.2 million. It excludes instrumentation (use the MRI program) and infrastructure built for a single project or lab; resources are expected to be openly accessible and serve a broad research community.

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Amount varies

Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments in the San Fernando Valley area can apply for this Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy grant funded under California's Proposition 68 (2018), part of a $4 billion bond for drought, water, parks, climate, and coastal protection projects. No specific award amount or deadline is published, so applicants should consult the Conservancy's Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines for full eligibility and funding details.

Natural Resources · Up to $238.7K

This Illinois Natural Resources grant funds participation in the federal Environmental Information Exchange Network and is by invitation only, limited to government and nonprofit entities already engaged with the program. The award is up to $238,655. Because it's invitation-only, most applicants without a prior relationship to the program will not be eligible.

State Treasurer's Office · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits and public agencies operating charter schools in California; funds debt service reserves to support financing for acquiring, renovating, or constructing charter school facilities, or refinancing existing facility debt. This is a credit enhancement program tied to bond financing rather than a direct cash grant; no specific award amount or deadline is listed.

Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Amount varies

Open primarily to California state agencies, local governments, special districts, and federally recognized tribes, with some private nonprofits also eligible. Funds hazard mitigation plans and projects that reduce damage from future disasters, administered by Cal OES after a Presidential Disaster Declaration; applicants must have (or apply to develop) a FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Planning grants are capped at $150,000 for single jurisdictions and $250,000 for multi-jurisdiction plans; project funding depends on ongoing federal disaster declarations.

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Amount varies

Open to businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies in California, this program funds loans (not grants) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly landfill methane and upstream manufacturing emissions, with priority benefits for disadvantaged communities. No specific award amount or deadline is listed. Applicants should note this is a loan program, requiring repayment, rather than a non-repayable grant.

Department of Fish and Wildlife · Amount varies

Open to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments working on wildlife connectivity, this program funds planning and implementation of fish and wildlife corridor projects aligned with California's State Wildlife Action Plan and fish passage efforts. It is not open to individuals or businesses. No specific award amount or deadline is listed.

Emergency Mgt Agency · Amount varies

This FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance program funds state, territorial, and federally recognized tribal governments, applying through the state's emergency management agency or floodplain management office, to reduce repetitive flood damage to buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program. Only one application is accepted per state, territory, or tribe, and the applicant must already have a FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan in place. Award amounts and a deadline were not listed, so check the current FEMA notice for the active funding cycle; local nonprofits and businesses cannot apply directly.