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250 Environment and Conservation Grants for Illinois

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Cooperative Agreements to USA Coastal Administration Agencies for Hazard Mitigation, Resource ...

Deadline 01/17/25

Cooperative agreements 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. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 182588

Grants to USA Private Sector Entities for Environmental Projects and Programs

Deadline 01/17/25

Grants to USA private sector entities for wide-scale projects and activities that will improve the environment. Funding is intended for projects focused on climate, clean energy, clean water, and cleaning up toxins and waste. Typical costs funded include project manage...

GrantWatch ID#: 200120

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Schools, Tribes, and Private Landowners in Multiple ...

Deadline 01/17/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, municipalities, IHEs, schools, tribal governments, and private landowners in multiple states for projects to protect eligible bodies of water. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 200180

Grants to Illinois Townships, Municipalities, and Park Districts for Environmental Activities

Deadline 01/17/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois townships, municipalities, and park districts for environmental activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including those that address water and air quality, energy efficiency, planning, and solid...

GrantWatch ID#: 212477

Grants to USA and Canada Students, Post-Docs, and Scientists for Collaborative Environmental R...

Deadline 01/17/25

Grants to USA and Canada students, post-docs, and early career scientists for collaborative environmental research regarding threats to marine resources. Funding is intended for an exchange of information addressing the impacts of ocean acidification on coastal resourc...

GrantWatch ID#: 217824

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Research and Innovation in the Field o...

Deadline 01/20/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group of individuals to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of environmental sustainability. Nominations will be accepted for scientists, urban development experts, economists, energy specialists, pove...

GrantWatch ID#: 177460

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or Educational Institution to Host Cohorts of Exchang...

Deadline 01/20/25

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or educational institution to host cohorts of exchange students from Russia. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to provide Russi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218163

Grants to USA States, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Build Capacity for the Development and Impleme...

Deadline 01/21/25

Grants to USA states, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to build capacity for the development and implementation of clean energy solutions. The goal of these grants is to move forward with dependable energy transition that makes the electricity grid less costly and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 217956

Fellowships to USA Ph.D. Students for Workforce Development and Training in Marine Ecosystems ...

Deadline 01/23/25

Fellowships to USA and territories graduate students in eligible Ph.D. programs for workforce development and training related to marine ecosystems and marine resources. Eligible uses of funding may include fees, tuition, travel, stipend, equipment, and supplies. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 193435

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and IHEs for Projects to Reduce the Adverse Effects of Cli...

Deadline 01/23/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that address, and work to mitigate, the adverse effects of climate change on health. Funding is intended to support early-stage projects that connect scholars from diverse fields.

GrantWatch ID#: 198609

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribal Governments for Projects Related to Climate Change

Deadline 01/23/25

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal governments for scientific projects related to climate change. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that combine the study ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199824

Grants to USA Schools, Parks, and Groups in Multiple States to Plant Public Gardens

Deadline 01/24/25

Grants of up to $800 to USA schools, parks, gardening and conservation groups, and other entities in multiple states to plant public gardens. Applicants must be located in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, or Oklahoma. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 178606

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline 01/24/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329

Fellowships to USA Postgraduate Students for Programs Related to Coastal Resource Management

Deadline 01/24/25

Fellowships to USA postgraduate students in eligible fields for programs related to the management of coastal resources. Fellows will participate in a two-year educational training program while receiving wages, health benefits, and relocation and travel support. Fello...

GrantWatch ID#: 187634

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Planning Activities and Projects Rela...

Deadline 01/24/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for planning activities and projects related to clean energy projects. Funding is intended for projects that benefit Triban nations through reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218046

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Teams of Graduate Students to Create Investment...

Deadline 01/26/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International teams of graduate students to develop finance and investment strategies that address social and environmental issues. This opportunity is meant to connect emerging leaders in the finance industry with professionals, while ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218491

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Startups and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises for P...

Deadline 01/27/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International startups and small and medium-sized enterprises for projects to benefit the environment. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas including climate change, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, and susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 218597

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA IHEs to Assist Students in the Development of Technological...

Deadline 01/28/25

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a p...

GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve and Protect Natur...

Deadline 01/30/25

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecological ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167420

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes for Transportation Infrastructure Capital and Planning Proje...

Deadline 01/30/25

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and tribal agencies for transportation infrastructure capital and planning projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that have a si...

GrantWatch ID#: 195572
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects that Protect Oceans and Improve Water Quality

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA public charitable organizations in eligible watershed regions for projects that preserve and enhance oceanic ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect the environment. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 171563

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers for Excursions Related to Natural Resources Education

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to take students on excursions related to the state's natural heritage. Funding is intended to explore and study some aspect of the state's biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life in a specific area. The field trip should p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176792

Grants to USA Small to Medium-Sized Farms and Agricultural Nonprofits to Implement Sustainabil...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants up to $5,000 to USA small to medium-sized farm owners and operators and agricultural nonprofits to implement sustainable farming activities. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen local communities and encourage farms to operate more sustainably. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177756

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Activist for Promoting Marine and Fresh...

Deadline 01/31/25

Award of up to $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate activist in recognition of exceptional activities that promote the preservation of freshwater and marine resources. Eligible nominees have championed their cause and garnered peer support throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 181935

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Gardening Programs for Children and Youth

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of $500 and grants of $1,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and school districts for gardening programs for children and youth. Funding is intended to support the creation or expansion of green spaces and gardens that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184957
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals to Protect Wildlife and...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for the protection and preservation of wildlife and habitats. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including education, research, and habitat management. Special consideration w...

GrantWatch ID#: 187673

Award to a USA Journalist to Recognize Significant Efforts in Reporting on Local Issues

Deadline 01/31/25

Award of $10,000 to a USA journalist to recognize significant efforts in reporting on local issues. Eligible entries are those related to the environment, science, technology, and public health. The award is intended for pieces that have appeared in local and regional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206927
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for capacity-building projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in a variety of focus areas, including education and training, health and wellbein...

GrantWatch ID#: 209419

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Oceanographic Re...

Deadline 01/31/25

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and government agencies for oceanographic research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The proposed acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210140

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Exceptional Contributions to the Fiel...

Deadline 01/31/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to the field of air quality and climate change. Selected award winners are honored for transformative achievements in advancing environmental policy goals and environmental just...

GrantWatch ID#: 211616

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual, Group, or Organization to Recognize Advan...

Deadline 01/31/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual, group of individuals, or organization in recognition of substantial advances in seeking climate change solutions. The purpose of the award is to encourage and reward the pursuit of sustainable long-term results that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212060

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of areas including the arts, economic development, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, education, health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 216553

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, IH...

Deadline 01/31/25 Conference Date: 01/23/25

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, IHE, tribes, and Native American and Indigenous entities for initiatives to promote environmental justice. Funding is intended for existing or new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218236

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit and community-based organizations for projects and programs to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that are dedicated to the community, directly involve youth, and promote youth empowermen...

GrantWatch ID#: 163056

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible locations. Grant funds may be used to support general operations, projects, and capital programs. Focus areas include education, conservation, and human services. Grants are also made on oc...

GrantWatch ID#: 163397

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA and International Nonprofits for Renewable Energy Projects

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind donations of solar energy products to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities to inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 167893

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs Benefiting Underserved and Low-Income...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants to Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved and low-income communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support general organizational expenses as well as projects in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178645

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Residents and Improv...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that enhance the local quality of life, address a com...

GrantWatch ID#: 181690

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Inju...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Related to Boating and the ...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203822
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Children

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and children in eligible communities. Priority will be given to projects that are youth-driven. Eligible projects and programs are those that benefit the residents age...

GrantWatch ID#: 207527

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Assessments

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois qualifying nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental assessments. Applicants must complete required registrations and pre-qualify prior to applying. Funding is intended for evaluations of properties to assess ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215752
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Grants to Illinois Researchers for Studies Related to Conserving Endangered Plants

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois individuals and nonprofit organizations for studies and surveys related to conserving endangered plants. Funding is intended to support a search for the state's endangered, threatened, or rare plant species of conservation concern for...

GrantWatch ID#: 217835

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Landowners, Ranchers, and Indigenous Communities for Projects with C...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA conservation organizations, agricultural landowners, Indigenous communities, and ranchers for projects with clear conservation benefits. Funding is intended for projects that will reduce the need for physical fences, thereby benefiting wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217965

Fellowships to USA Graduate Students to Gain Practical Experience in Land Conservation

Deadline 02/02/25

Fellowships to USA graduate students to gain practical experience in land conservation. The program is intended to enable master's and PhD students to experience hands-on learning in the field as well as to receive training, mentoring by skilled professionals, networki...

GrantWatch ID#: 212405
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Opportunity for USA Collegiate Educators to Participate in a Contest Related to Clean Energy

Deadline 02/03/25 Conference Date: 01/23/25

Opportunity for USA collegiate educators to participate in a contest related to clean energy. Participants are challenged to devise educational activities related to alternative energy sources. Competitors will receive mentorship and resources to assist them in improvi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211129

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Design Students and Recent Graduates for Innovative D...

Deadline 02/05/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International design students and recent graduates for innovative design concepts that address urgent problems. Submissions can be a service concept, a product, an app, or other ideas that meet one of the sustainable development goals of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216702

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers at IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Pr...

Deadline 02/05/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with IHEs, government, nonprofit, and for-profit entities for studies to enhance farm biodiversity. The research will focus on understanding the socio-economic factors associated with cooperative farm mana...

GrantWatch ID#: 217949

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for the Conservation of Forests and Grasslands

Deadline 02/07/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives that enhance outdoor recreation and improve the health of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that make a signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177799
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