Open Funding Opportunities: ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​Large Marine Debris Removal Project - Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy’s competitive process will provide support to local entities to conduct at-sea or shoreline removals of ghost gear or large marine debris, as well as efforts to prevent reaccumulation in coastal United States waters and the Great Lakes. Efforts will focus on debris in remote, hard-to-reach marine environments; bulky debris requiring special resources to remove, such as boat parts (no vessels), construction materials and tires; and abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear, also known as “ghost gear,” including large fishing nets and “gear balls” containing tangled masses of rope traps and other fishing equipment. We expect the majority of Subawards to range from $75,000–$125,000 USD.

Deadline: May 31, 2026​

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Paul L. Busch Award | The Water Research Foundation

The Paul L. Busch Award recognizes an individual for innovative research in the field of water quality and the water environment, with a special focus on those who show promise and make significant contributions in bridging research and its practical application. The Award carries with it a $100,000 grant, allowing recipients to continue their work, take risks, and explore new directions.

Deadline: June 1, 2026, 3 pm Mountain Time

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Technology Solutions for Forest Health and Resilience U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities is seeking proposals for innovative technology solutions that improve forest health, management decision-making, and the sustainability of working forests and wood markets. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based companies, nonprofits, research institutions, or partnerships with relevant experience, and proposed projects should span 2–3 years with a focus on deploying and scaling tools such as remote sensing platforms, decision-support systems, wildfire risk reduction tools, or data integration platforms. Up to $500,000 is available (structured as a grant or Program Related Investment), and applicants must provide a minimum 25% cash match. 

Deadline: June 4, 2026

 

Climate Program Office FY 2026 - Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA)

For Fiscal Year 2026, the RISA program will solicit proposals for teams in nine regions of the United States. The proposal should articulate an integrated set of research and partnership activities that will meaningfully advance the resilience and preparedness of states and communities in each designated region. In the proposed projects, applicants should consider how the research and partnerships will lead to outcomes for planning and decision making and potential scalability within or across the region.

Deadline: June 5, 2026

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Funding Opportunity: Resilience Education

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program (GRP), along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Office of Education, aims to enhance the resilience of coastal communities across the U.S. Gulf Coast states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida) through place-based education. This funding opportunity will support projects that educate community members on local environmental challenges, engage learners in solutions-oriented activities, and empower participants to take action in their communities. 

Deadline: June 10, 2026 5:00 PM

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Indigenous Earth Fund 2026, Decolonizing Wealth Project

Decolonizing Wealth Project's Indigenous Earth Fund will invest an additional $1 million in Indigenous-led organizations and Tribes working to build community power and movements, to advance advocacy campaigns that advance Indigenous solutions around climate change and conservation issues in the United States. US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and Federally Recognized Native American Tribes are eligible. The expected award size is $30,000.00 - $45,000.00.

Closing June 11, 2026

 

Agog Open Call: Climate Futures + Immersive Media 

This open call supports immersive media projects that help people better understand and respond to climate challenges and imagine what a better world could be. Proposals should use immersive technologies—including smart glasses, augmented reality, spatial sound, and mixed reality—to create more engaging, experiential forms of climate storytelling and civic participation.Both extended reality (XR) creators and mission-driven organizations are encouraged to apply.  All applications must be submitted through a registered entity (e.g., organization, company, or fiscal sponsor).

Closing June 12, 2026

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Hydro Flask Product Donations

Hydro Flask is accepting applications for product donations from 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations operating within the United States. Requests must clearly support one or more of Hydro Flask’s five giving pillars, including Environment & Climate Action Education. Hydro Flask supports organizations working to protect natural systems and advance climate solutions. 

Product donations may be used for:

• Participant rewards or program incentives

• Community engagement or fundraising events (e.g., galas, benefit events)

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

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Roy A. Hunt Foundation

The objective of the Roy A. Hunt Foundation's Environment grant program is to promote strategic activities that create incentives for environmentally responsible decisions in the private sector.

Priorities: Climate and Energy, Toxics and Waste, Clean Water

The Environment Committee will consider grant requests of between $25,000 and $75,000 for specific projects or programs that improve the environment at a multi-state, national, and/or systems level. Typical costs funded include project management, contracted services, education and outreach programs, applied research, and innovations that could lead to public policy solutions.

Deadline: July 10, 2026. 

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Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities, National Forest Foundation

Collaborative Capacity Program financial awards invest in collaborative activities that support wildfire resilience, recreation opportunities, land & watershed restoration, and rural economies. This year’s program funds projects that prioritize shared decision-making and bring together multiple perspectives to co-create solutions for forest stewardship or increase Tribal co-stewardship of our National Forests and Grasslands.

Award Amount: $20,000 - $50,000 ​

Deadline for Tribal Applicants: July 13, 2026

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Fiscal Year 2024 & 2025 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), FEMA

The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments for hazard mitigation activities. For this funding opportunity, the program prioritizes investment in infrastructure and construction projects that deliver immediate, measurable risk reduction to communities vulnerable to natural hazards. BRIC emphasizes the adoption and enforcement of modern building codes and limits capability- and capacity-building activities to those directly tied to infrastructure resilience, such as building code adoption and enforcement. 

Deadline: July 23, 2026

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Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants - Burroughs Wellcome Fund

The areas of interest for this funding opportunity include preparation for the impacts of extreme weather and other crises that can lead to large-scale disruptions, immediately affecting human health and the delivery of healthcare. Public outreach, climate communication, and education efforts focused on the intersection of climate and health are also appropriate for this call. This program supports work conceived through many kinds of creative thinking. Successful applicants include academic scientists, physicians, and public health experts, community organizations, science outreach centers, non-biomedical academic departments, and more.

Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis through July 2026. A review will be conducted quarterly.

Deadline: July 23, 2026

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National Sea Grant Law Center 2024-2027 Program Development Funds

The National Sea Grant Law Center (Law Center) is accepting proposals for small-scale research projects that seek to address timely or pressing legal questions related to ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes law. This funding is intended to support emerging research needs or innovative pilot research projects that may eventually develop into larger, full scale research projects. They are also intended to help a Sea Grant program build legal capacity by generating legal research findings that can be incorporated into extension, education, and communication programming. Requests for Program Development (PD) funds are limited to a maximum request of $10,000 and a one-year project period. 

LOIs for one-year projects will be accepted on a rolling basis through August 1, 2026.

Full proposals for one-year projects will be accepted on a rolling basis through October 1, 2026.

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Grant Programs | Norfolk Southern 

These programs are designed to support organizations that promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the local work force, and build strong, resilient communities in the 22 states where Norfolk Southern operates. 

Deadline: August 3, 2026 

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Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance, FEMA

The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribal governments, and local governments to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in participating communities. FMA funds a variety of flood mitigation activities that are designed to reduce flood risk to policyholders in an effort to reduce the NFIP’s financial exposure.

Closing August 6, 2026

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The Neptune Awards, Ocean Exchange 

The Neptune Awards offer three $100,000 prizes to innovative solutions that improve ocean health while supporting sustainable human use of marine resources. The awards recognize projects that advance understanding of the ocean, reduce human impacts, and strengthen the resilience of marine ecosystems, coastlines, and ocean-dependent communities. Eligible solutions may address a wide range of topics across the blue economy, including maritime technology, ocean environmental protection, coastal resilience, and ocean data collection and analysis. For questions, contact Susan Zellers at susan.zellers@oceanexcahnge.org. 

Application Deadline for applicants in the Americas: August 7, 2026

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Ferris Olson Family Foundation for Ocean Stewardship 

The Ferris Olson Family Foundation for Ocean Stewardship (FOFFOS), a 501(c)(3) charitable giving foundation, awards grants for projects that promote conservation, ecosystem restoration and protection, and advocacy of and community stewardship for ocean and coastal areas as well as marine animal rescue and rehabilitation. Grants are made only to entities recognized as a 501(c)(3) by the IRS.

Deadline: October 12, 2026

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Applications accepted on a rolling basis: ​​

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The Lawrence Foundation

The foundation makes grants to US based qualified charitable organizations. To date we have funded organizations that address the following areas of interest: 

• Environment (US headquartered organizations operating programs in the US or elsewhere in the world),

• Human Services

• Disaster relief (US headquartered organizations responding to disasters in the US or elsewhere in the world on an occasional basis),

• Other (US headquartered organizations operating programs in the US or elsewhere in the world).

Nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public schools and libraries are eligible for contributions or grants.Grants typically range between $5,000 - $10,000. Our foundation has two grant cycles: June and December. A completed application must be submitted online, using the Common Grant Application, by midnight (23:59:59) Central Time (CT) on either April 30 or October 31.

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Spark Good Local Grants, Walmart Foundation 

Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens our business as well as the communities we serve. Local grants are designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where we operate, build pride among all associates, and deepen relationships with our customers and members. Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5,000. 

Cycle 1: Feb. 1 – April 15

Cycle 2: May 1– July 15

Cycle 3: Aug. 1 – Nov. 30

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Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS: DCI), National Science Foundation   

The Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) program is designed to advance theory and knowledge about increasing the public value of scientific activity. Science of Science draws from multiple disciplinary and field perspectives to advance theory and research about scientific discovery, communication and impact. SoS:DCI welcomes proposals applying rigorous empirical research methods to advance theory and knowledge on:

• The social and structural mechanisms of scientific discovery.

• Theories, frameworks, models and data that improve our understanding of scientific communication and outcomes.

• The societal benefits of scientific activity and how science advances evidence-based policy making and the creation of public value.

Rolling Deadline 

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Norfolk Southern 

Applications for Community Disaster Relief grants are available periodically at the discretion of the NS Community Impact team following severe weather events impacting communities within our network. The application period typically remains open for 3-6 weeks but will vary depending on ongoing recovery efforts and the nature of the disaster. The In-Kind Donation grant program does not have a deadline to apply and is open year-round.​​

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Health and Extreme Weather Research Award Program,The Natural Hazards Center 

The Natural Hazards Center is issuing a new call for proposals focused on Health and Extreme Weather. Funds will support awards in the amount of $10,000 to $50,000 each. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are expended.

All applicants are encouraged to attend the Proposal Information Q&A Session on November 7, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. MST to learn more about this funding opportunity, ask questions, and receive proposal development support

Award Details   

• Available funds will support awards of $10,000 to $50,000 each. 

• The lead investigator must be from an academic institution based in a U.S. state, territory, or tribal nation and have a Ph.D. or its equivalent.  

• The extreme weather event under study must have occurred within 6 months or less of proposal submission. 

• The geographic focus of the research must be in the United States or its territories. 

• The 6-page, single-spaced proposal should follow the Proposal Submission Guidelines. 

Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

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Community Disaster Resilience Fund (Spin Global)

The Community Disaster Resilience Fund exists to mobilize private capital towards public benefit projects that significantly reduce exposure to threats and hazards while increasing economic opportunities, especially for underserved and historically marginalized populations. We are working with private and public entities to make generational investments in community resilience measured by their social and economic impacts. The Community Disaster Resilience Fund is directing private equity and pension fund investments toward infrastructure projects with a minimum value of $100 million up to $50 Billion USD. We are currently seeking project applications from entities with an Investment Grade Rating (IGR) of Baa3 or BBB- or above by Moody's. Our initial areas of interest include energy, communications, transportation, and water projects. The Fund seeks projects that will both reduce risk to disasters and enhance economic opportunities in underserved and marginalized communities through private-public partnership.

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Bonnell Cove Foundation 

Grants Relating to Safety At Sea: The Foundation encourages grant applications supporting projects which complement the safe operation of boats, both sail and power. Innovative projects resulting in the development of cost effective personal safety equipment, modified operational and training protocols, and methods to increase crew awareness of the need for continued attention to safety are of particular interest.

Grants Relating to the Environment of the Sea: The Foundation seeks grant applications in support of projects intended to increase our understanding of the factors affecting the marine environment both natural and man-made and the best ways to minimize adverse impacts associated with small boat operations. Such efforts might include technologies facilitating "green boats", efforts to conserve coastal and estuarine land, and educational efforts directed at improved stewardship of our oceans and navigable lakes.

Grants are generally limited to approximately to $10,000 or less. We favor organizations which lack substantial operating budgets.The Foundation's Board meets twice annually - in March and October - to consider grant proposals. Proposal deadlines are February 1 for the March meeting and September 1 for the October meeting. Proposals received after the deadlines will be reviewed during the following funding cycle.

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Duke Energy Foundation Grants

The Duke Energy Foundation is focused on strengthening and uplifting communities with grant funding. The foundation accepts grant applications for $20,000 and less throughout the year on a rolling basis for the following focus areas: Vibrant Economies, Climate Resiliency, Opportunity and Inclusion.

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Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants, USDA (Rolling Applications) 

This program helps eligible communities prepare for, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water. 

What is an eligible area? 

• Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less, including Tribal lands and colonias in eligible areas. 

• The area must have a median household income less than the state’s median household income for non-metropolitan areas.

How can funds be used? 

Water source grants can be used to construct a water source, intake or treatment facility. The maximum amount for water source grants is $1 million.

Water distribution systems grants can be used to:

 • Construct waterline extensions 

• Repair breaks or leaks in existing water distribution lines 

• Perform water line maintenance necessary to replenish the water supply 

• Purchase or maintain water storage tanks 

The maximum amount for the distribution systems grant is $150,000.

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Civic Foundation 

The Civic Foundation awards grants to small, local nonprofits committed to North Carolinians with the goal of making a deeper impact on community-based charities that meet specific needs of their neighbors. They focus on areas of health care, housing, human services and hunger. Up to $25,000 may be awarded each quarter.​

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Justice Fund for Disaster Relief and Renewal, Southern Partners Fund 

SPF’s Justice Fund for Disaster Relief and Renewal helps rural communities use redevelopment as an opportunity to convert a disaster into a launchpad for racial and economic equity. COVID-19 and all of the recent natural disasters that have plagued the rural South have presented continued opportunities for this type of renewal, and SPF urges organizations in need of disaster relief that meet the foundation’s general eligibility criteria to apply for a JFDRR grant.

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Norman Foundation Grants  

We support efforts that strengthen the ability of communities to determine their own economic, environmental and social well-being, and that help people control those forces that affect their lives.  These efforts may:

• promote economic justice and development through community organizing, coalition building and policy reform efforts;

• work to prevent the disposal of toxics in communities, and to link environmental issues with economic and social justice;

• link community-based economic and environmental justice organizing to national and international reform efforts.

The Foundation provides grants for general support, projects, and collaborative efforts. We also welcome innovative proposals designed to build the capacity of social change organizations working in our areas of interest. Priority is given to organizations with annual budgets of under $1 million.

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Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program | NC Commerce 

Local governments in North Carolina located in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for grants from the new Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ), a $55 million dollar fund designed to rebuild the damaged infrastructure that small businesses rely on to operate and thrive.

Timeline: there will be a continuously open grant window, with first awards announced June 30, 2025.​​

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Conservation - Richard King Mellon Foundation 

Our application portal is open and accepting grant applications for funding through its Conservation program. All applicants should apply using the General Application.  Applications may be submitted on a rolling basis.

The Foundation’s Conservation program has four investment areas: habitat conservation; stewardship; activation; and sustainable communities. The Foundation uses innovative financial approaches across all four investment areas, including program-related investments (PRIs) and other mechanisms to maximize the impact of its funding.

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Truist Foundation Western NC Recovery and Resiliency Fund - Center for Disaster Philanthropy

CDP will address medium- and long-term needs to help strengthen the region’s housing and small businesses. Our grantmaking will be guided by our assessment of damages, systemic marginalization, community capacity and unmet needs to support the area’s equitable recovery.

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Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems  funding by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 

Applications must be submitted within 45 days of an extreme weather event and disaster. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis.

 

Glenn W. Bailey Foundation: Grant funding for projects that support educational opportunities for STEM learning (including college/university programs) and “innovative environmental projects.” 

Accepts Letters of Intent on a monthly basis. 

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Rural Water Loan Fund (RWLF) 

The Rural Water Loan Fund (RWLF) is a funding program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of small water and wastewater utilities. The RWLF provides low-cost loans for short-term repair costs, small capital projects, or pre-development costs associated with larger projects. The RWLF was established through a grant from the USDA/RUS, and repaid funds used to replenish the fund and make new loans. Disaster recovery or other emergency loans are available. Loan amounts may not exceed $200,000 or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is less.​
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Natural Hazards Center

Quick Response Research Award Program

The Natural Hazards Center's Quick Response Award Program provides training and funds for researchers to quickly collect perishable data following disasters and other extreme events. As an effort to expand academic knowledge, funded researchers will submit abstracts and brief reports to be published on the Natural Hazards website to share with a multidisciplinary network of researchers, practitioners, and educators.

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Pulitzer Center 

Environment Reporting Grants 

The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for its initiative focused on climate change and its effects on workers and work. We encourage freelance and staff journalists with ambitious enterprise and strong in-depth reporting ideas to apply for Pulitzer Center support to cover the intersection of labor and climate in their communities. 

Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

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Community Navigator Project | First Nations Development Institute 

First Nations is partnering with the Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service) to serve as a Community Navigator. In this role, First Nations supports Tribes and Native-led organizations engaging in federal funding opportunities. As a Community Navigator, First Nations is providing: 

Technical Assistance: First Nations provides technical assistance to support Tribal-led forestry. Through this support, Tribes may access one-on-one guidance and consultation related to capacity support and Forest Service funding opportunities, including but not limited to the Community Wildlife Defense Grant, Wood Innovations, and Good Neighbor Authority programs.  

Capacity Support Grants (up to $50,000) : These grants support capacity building to engage in Forest Service funding opportunities. Tribes can apply for up to $50,000 to support activities such as strategic planning, grant writing, feasibility assessment, conservation planning, and more. 

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Harris and Frances Block Foundation Grants

The Block Foundation supports small grassroots not-for-profit organizations with grants that work to foster just and sustainable communities. We focus our grantmaking in the geographical locations of our Board of Trustees: Vermont, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York City. We make grants that are large and small, not exceeding $35,000.

Topics: 

Environmental Issues (Environmental Education and Environmental Justice)

Food and farm initiatives

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Funding Databases: ​​​

Flood Funding Finder from the American Flood Coalition: An interactive website to simplify the complex federal grants system and to help communities identify and prioritize opportunities to fund flood resilience. ​​

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Georgia Department Of Natural Resources Division: Grant Opportunities 

Stay up to date on current and future grant opportunities available through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

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​Local Infrastructure Hub Funding Pathfinder Tool and Grant Search

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Nature-Based Solutions Funding Database 

National Wildlife Federation’s interactive database for communities interested in pursuing federal funding and/or technical assistance for nature-based solutions. 

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Southeast Regional Partnership for Planning and Sustainability (SERPPAS) Funding Opportunities

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Water Finance Clearinghouse 

The EPA’s Water Finance Clearinghouse has two searchable databases: Funds and Resources. The Funds database contains potential funding sources for water infrastructure. The Resources database contains resources such as reports, case studies, and webinars about financing mechanisms and approaches that can help communities access capital to meet their water infrastructure needs. The Clearinghouse also hosts Water Finance learning modules which provide information on different financing sources and funding topics related to water infrastructure investments.​

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NC Resilience Exchange Funding Database

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Grant Writing Assistance and Funding Resources: 

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Pro Bono Help for Southeast Disaster Recovery Grants, Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP)

From SEAP: Disasters disrupt lives, communities, and local budgets. Accessing recovery funds shouldn’t be an added burden. That’s why we’re excited to launch  a new initiative offering pro bono grant writing and strategy advice for public and nonprofit sector entities across the Southeast. Whether you’re facing a tight deadline for a FEMA or HUD application or just starting to plan your recovery strategy, we’re here to help.​

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Western NC Recovery Grants Program | NC DEQ

DEQ established the Western NC Recovery Grants Program to direct federal and state funding into rural communities impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. 

We provide direct, free-of-charge grant writing support to rural towns, counties and regions to increase federal and state funding for projects within Western North Carolina, offering a comprehensive approach to long-term financial planning through grant strategies that leverage state funds.

If you're interested in partnering with us on a grant proposal, please reach out to Ashley Traynum-Carson, Grants Director, at ashley.carson@deq.nc.gov.

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SEAP Language Reframing Guide: This guide offers tips on adjusting proposals under the new rules. If your organization is considering applying for federal dollars to keep serving your community, we encourage you to take a look.

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Climate Philanthropy Catalyst Coalition Resource Library

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Funding and Financing Coastal Resilience (NOAA Office for Coastal Management) 

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Funding for Climate Justice: This site was created to help the climate justice movement in the U.S. better understand federal funding opportunities and relevant movement resources. This website also serves as a hub for information on legal, technical, financial, and other resources to protect climate funding from clawbacks and communities from harm. Among the publicly available resources we have collected and summarized, you will find comprehensive overviews of what funding is at risk, trackers on federal orders and actions as well as trackers for movement litigation initiatives, hubs for locating retracted federal data, and recommendations for how to protect your organization and your funding legally.

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Grant Proposal Development Resources (NOAA Office for Coastal Management )

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Hometown Strong Rural Grants Program 

The Hometown Strong Rural Grants team focuses on getting federal dollars into rural communities and providing the capacity, training, and finance planning support these communities need in order to be successful in federal funding. We provide direct, free-of-charge grantwriting support to rural towns, counties, and regions to increase federal funding for projects within North Carolina, offering a comprehensive approach to long-term financial planning through grant strategies that leverage federal, state, and private funds.​​​​