Explore Environment Grants Nationwide

The grant aims to provide technical assistance and training to reduce solid waste through recycling and reuse, enhance landfill operations, and evaluate landfill conditions for water resource protection. Eligible applicants include private non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status, public bodies, federally acknowledged or state-recognized Native American tribes, and academic institutions located within a state. To apply, organizations must be incorporated by December 31 of the application year and demonstrate the capacity to provide the required assistance, with further details available by contacting the SWM Grant Manager via email.

The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) aims to provide technical and financial assistance for projects that remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity, benefiting communities and ecosystems. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals. To apply, interested parties should contact their regional NFPP Coordinator for information on program priorities and the application process.

The grant aims to assist Tribal entities in Alaska with addressing contamination on lands transferred under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) that were contaminated prior to conveyance, supporting site assessment, remediation, and community outreach. Eligible applicants include Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native nonprofit associations, and inter-tribal consortia of Alaskan tribal entities. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, and interested applicants should contact project managers before submitting a proposal, with application details available in the program guidance.

The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program aims to support local waste management authorities in enhancing post-consumer materials management and improving municipal recycling programs. Eligibility details can be found in Section 2 of the funding opportunity announcement, and interested applicants can contact Chris Carusiello and Jamie Lutz at SWIFRTribal@epa.gov for more information.

The Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) aim to assist various government entities in developing or refining programs that protect, manage, and restore wetlands, with the goal of increasing the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. Eligible applicants include state, Tribal, territory, local government agencies, and interstate or intertribal entities. For application details, refer to Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

The grant aims to support research on developing RNAi-based treatments for controlling invasive plant species, specifically Phragmites australis and Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, leveraging existing genomic data. Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact Katie Calder at kcalder@usgs.gov for more information.

The grant aims to fund research in regional water-availability assessments for the Illinois River Basin, focusing on water quality and nutrient issues, particularly harmful algal blooms. Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Program. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact Rachel Miller at rachelmiller@usgs.gov for more information.