Grant & Award Opportunities

Due: December 22, 2024

The Division of Water Resources (DWR) State Water Infrastructure Grants Program (SWIG) is offering a funding opportunity through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant (OSG). This funding is dedicated to improving stormwater management and increasing green infrastructure within the state.

The DWR is awarding this grant to address the chronic underfunding of stormwater management within America's water infrastructure. While certain communities have successfully implemented stormwater fees to support water quality and management projects, many others lack this financial resource. The funding from OSG seeks to bridge this significant gap in stormwater funding, ensuring that all communities have the support needed to manage stormwater effectively.

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2025 Community Forest and Open Space Program

Due: January 13, 2025

The Community Forest Program offers a unique opportunity for communities to acquire and conserve forests that provide public access and recreational opportunities, protect vital water supplies and wildlife habitat, serve as demonstration sites for private forest landowners, and provide economic benefits from timber and non-timber products. The program offers up to $600,000 per project through a competitive application process and requires a 1:1 match. Eligible applicants include Federally Recognized Indian Tribes (including Alaska Native Corporations), local governmental entities, or qualified nonprofit organizations that acquire and manage land for conservation purposes. Individuals are not eligible to receive funds through this program.

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USDOT Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program Funding Opportunity

The Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (WCPP) is a competitive grant program with the goal of reducing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions (WVCs) while improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species.

Click here for more information: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/wildlife-crossings/pilot-program

Green Infrastructure Funding Microsite

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) launched a new funding microsite for communities interested in pursuing federal funding and/or technical assistance for nature-based solutions and green infrastructure projects. The interactive database allows users to search and sort the more than 70 types of federal grants that fund nature-based solutions based on factors such as eligible recipients, project purpose, and the match required. It also provides information about the typical application cycles, and contact information for each program.

Access the database here: FundingNatureBasedSolutions.nwf.org

Organizations and Businesses that provide environmental grants

Clif Bar Family Foundation