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Federal and state grant opportunities with plain-English eligibility summaries. We aggregate public records — always verify the details on the funder’s site before applying. Or browse the complete index →
Fiscal Year 2027 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Due in 5 daysDOC NOAA - ERA Production · $1–$97.2K
This NOAA Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship places graduate students in marine and coastal policy roles. Students apply through their state Sea Grant program (not directly to Grants.gov), and the formal applicants to NOAA are Sea Grant College, Institutional, or Coherent Area Programs. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a U.S. graduate program. Each application package proposes $97,200 in funding, with about 35 fellowships anticipated; the deadline is August 26, 2026.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesSmall awardNarrow eligibility+1 moreFY2026 Water Resources Research Act Non-Competitive Coordination
Due Sep 30, 2026Geological Survey · Amount varies
This U.S. Geological Survey award supports coordination of water resources research under the Water Resources Research Act. Eligibility is narrow: proposals are only accepted from designated Water Resources Research Act Institutes or Centers based at institutions of higher education, and applicants are directed to contact the grants specialist. No award amount is provided in the listing. This is not open to general nonprofits, businesses, or individuals.
ResearchersSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibilityFY 2024 – 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education
Due Sep 30, 2026DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Amount varies
This NOAA Broad Agency Announcement for the Office of Education seeks applications for special projects tied to NOAA's strategic and mission goals, including education and environmental work. Eligibility is broad: higher-education institutions, nonprofits, commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations and governments, individuals, and state, local, and tribal governments may apply, subject to the statutory authority for the specific activity. Federal organizations cannot be funded. No specific award amount is stated; contact program officials and submit to the appropriate line-office BAA.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersIndividuals+3 moreDoW’s Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs
Due Jan 8, 2028Washington Headquarters Services · Up to $100M
A Department of War (Washington Headquarters Services) non-research cooperative agreement program to help manage and sustain DoW land in the U.S. through natural and cultural resource projects supporting installation resilience and military readiness. Eligibility is very broad: public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals are invited to apply. Awards range widely, up to about $100 million. The broad eligibility, including individuals, is unusual, so confirm specific requirements in the announcement.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersIndividuals+4 moreWaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
Due Feb 15, 2028Bureau of Reclamation · $50K–$300K
Open to watershed groups — and the states, tribes, local governments, special districts, nonprofits, or universities that sponsor them — located in 19 western states and several U.S. territories. Federal entities and individuals cannot apply. Funds forming watershed groups and planning watershed-restoration and water-management projects, with awards of about $50,000–$300,000. Eligibility is narrow: you must be or sponsor a qualifying watershed group in an eligible state.
Government / tribalNonprofitsSchools & universitiesNarrow eligibility2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
Due May 1, 2028DOC NOAA - ERA Production · $15K–$75K
Open to individuals (as legal entities), commercial organizations, state/local/tribal governments, universities, and nonprofits; federal agencies and employees can't apply, and projects must be conducted in Alaska. Funds marine workforce training, seafood-safety and management education, fishing innovation, and consumer outreach. Awards are small, roughly $15,000–$75,000.
IndividualsSmall businessGovernment / tribalNonprofits+2 moreInvasive Carp removal and monitoring in the Upper Mississippi River (CAFWS-181)
UnofficialNo deadline listedNatural Resources · $30K–$2M
Government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant funding invasive carp removal and monitoring activities in the Upper Mississippi River. Awards range from $30,000 to $2,000,000.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesSmall business+2 morePR - Wildlife Restoration (FY25)
UnofficialNo deadline listedDepartment of Natural Resources · $10K–$10M
Open to government agencies, schools/universities, and nonprofits working on wildlife and habitat projects. Funds restoration, conservation, and management of wild birds and mammals and their habitat, plus public access, hunter education/safety, and shooting range development. Awards range widely from $10,000 to $10 million; no deadline is listed, so check with the funder for current cycle timing.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesLarge award+1 moreNOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants
No deadline listedDOC NOAA - ERA Production · $250K–$30M
Institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profit companies, U.S. territories, and state, local, and tribal governments may apply to this NOAA program for fish habitat restoration in the Great Lakes. Federal agencies and their employees are not eligible. Applicants can be located anywhere, but the proposed work must take place within the Great Lakes basin in one of the eight U.S. Great Lakes states (NY, PA, OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN). Awards range from about $250,000 to $30 million, making this a large-award opportunity with a strong geographic restriction.
NonprofitsSmall businessResearchersGovernment / tribal+3 moreIllinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (CAFWS-182)
UnofficialNo deadline listedNatural Resources · $30K–$3M
Government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant, which funds fish and wildlife management activities supporting Asian carp control in the Ohio River Basin. Awards range from $30,000 to $3,000,000.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesSmall business+2 morePR - Wildlife Restoration (FY26)
UnofficialNo deadline listedDepartment of Natural Resources · $10K–$10M
Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Restoration grant (FY26), which supports wildlife habitat restoration and related conservation activities. Awards range from $10,000 to $10,000,000. A detailed program description was not included in this listing.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesLarge awardWNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY24)
UnofficialNo deadline listedNatural Resources · $1K–$45.1K
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 $45,088.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesSmall awardInvasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (CAFWS-183)
UnofficialNo deadline listedNatural Resources · $20K–$6M
Government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant funding invasive carp management and control in Illinois waterways, supporting Great Lakes restoration priorities. Awards range from $20,000 to $6,000,000.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesSmall business+2 morePR - Wildlife Restoration (FY24)
UnofficialNo deadline listedDepartment of Natural Resources · $10K–$10M
Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Restoration grant (FY24), which funds projects to restore and manage wild bird and mammal habitat, expand public access to wildlife resources, hunter education and safety, and shooting range development. Awards range from $10,000 to $10,000,000.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesLarge awardWNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY25)
UnofficialNo deadline listedNatural Resources · $1K–$30K
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 $30,000.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesSmall awardAIS Grants to Great Lakes States (CAFWS-179)
UnofficialNo deadline listedNatural Resources · $50K–$500K
This Illinois Department of Natural Resources program funds government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations to protect and restore habitat and species within the Great Lakes Basin, with awards from $50,000 to $500,000. Eligibility is broad, covering most organization types with a Great Lakes conservation project. No application deadline is listed.
NonprofitsSmall businessGovernment / tribalSchools & universities+2 moreDJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY27)
UnofficialNo deadline listedNatural Resources · $10K–$1M
Open to government agencies, schools, and nonprofits for sport fish restoration work such as fisheries improvement and boat access projects. No project description is provided beyond the funding category, so applicants should confirm specific eligible activities with the funder. Awards range from $10,000 to $1 million; no deadline listed.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesLarge award+1 moreWNS - 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 award