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 $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 Northwest Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for projects benefitting local communities. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support programs and capital projects in the areas of education, arts and cultu...

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 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...

Grants starting at $5,000 to East Multnomah County, Oregon nonprofits, educational institutions, Native American tribes, and government agencies to support environmental conservation and education programs. Funding is intended for projects that demonstrate a clear public benefit in the following areas: habitat restoration,...

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...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, K-12 schools, and institutions of higher education partnering with learning centers for STEM education programs. Funding is intended to support the implementation of learning experiences taking place in both classroom and outdoor settings that enhance wate...

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 $500 to Union County, Oregon cultural organizations and individuals for arts and cultural projects. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: performing arts, heritage, literary arts, visual arts, marketing, media arts, and technical assistance.

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 ranging from $2,000 to $7,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes for programs that benefit Native American communities in Lincoln, Coos, Curry, Lane, and Douglas Counties. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of health, education, the arts, public safety, problem gambling, environment, ...

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...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Northwest Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of education, health, and environmental preservation. Nonprofits may apply from the following counties: Benton, Clac...

Grants typically ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to Portland, Oregon nonprofit organizations, neighborhood and business associations, and neighborhood groups for projects that improve or expand physical spaces in eligible neighborhoods. The submission of a preliminary application is required. Funding is intended to promote...

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 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 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 averaging $500 to Oregon, Washington, and Idaho schools, school districts, and teachers for science-based curricula and projects for 4th-12th grade students focusing on water science restoration, involvement, and educational activities. Projects and curriculum must include stormwater or wastewater educational compo...

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 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 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 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...

Grants of up to $12,000 to Portland, Oregon nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, faith organizations, groups, and associations for projects to improve watershed quality. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support residents and community groups who ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA graduate students in eligible states for agricultural projects that promote sustainability. Eligible states are Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Micronesia, Montana, Nevada, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Funding is ...

Grants to Oregon tribes and local government agencies for the preservation of state military memorials. Eligible applicants must partner with organizations that support state veterans. Funding may be used to repair, restore, and rehabilitate existing memorials or for the creation of new war and veterans' memorials. Gran...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing projects. Applications are invited from innovative groups in local communi...

Grants of up to $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatological explorations that h...

Awards ranging from $250 to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: Sustaining Water Systems, Ensuring Economic Opportunities, ...