Available Funding Opportunities
Currently open funding opportunities are listed below. This list is updated monthly as new opportunities are added.
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FEDERAL
USDA Powering Affordable Reliable Technology (PART) Energy Program
The PART Energy Program is administered by USDA’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to support construction of renewable energy generation and energy storage projects across America. It provides low-cost loans, with partial forgiveness, to utilities and tribal entities to expand clean energy access and grid reliability.
The program advances energy resilience, affordability, and transition to renewables by financing new renewable energy or energy storage systems in service areas where at least 50% of customers are rural. It co-invests alongside local utilities and tribal governments, promoting equitable energy transitions and supporting economic development in underserved areas.
The program supports activities such as: Construction of new renewable energy generation facilities (e.g., hydropower, geothermal, biomass, wind, and solar); Development of energy storage systems (ESS) charged by renewable resources; and Integration projects combining renewables and storage to enhance grid reliability and resilience.
- Funding Opportunity Number: RUS-PART-2026
- Available Amount: Approximately $410,000,000; Expected Awards: 100 grants; Award Minimum: $1,000,000 Award Maximum: $100,000,000
- Who’s it for:
- Certified electric utilities
- Electric cooperatives (distribution, generation, transmission)
- Federally recognized Tribes
- Alaska Native Corporations
- For-profit and nonprofit organizations
- State and local governments
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Letter of Interest Deadline: October 9, 2026
For details, please visit grants.gov
National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
The 2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. It funds innovative community-based urban forestry projects that advance equitable access to trees, strengthen community resilience, and expand the social, economic, and ecological benefits of urban forests.
The program supports research, planning, and implementation projects that develop or enhance urban forest management, improve climate adaptation in cities, and foster partnerships among local governments, nonprofits, tribal nations, and community groups. It co-invests in efforts that strengthen local capacity, address environmental justice, and create scalable models of urban forestry innovation.
The program supports activities such as projects that create or expand urban forestry programs; Development of tools, resources, or research supporting urban forest planning; Activities improving tree canopy equity, community engagement, or climate resilience; Partnerships that enhance local capacity for long-term forest stewardship.
- Funding Opportunity Number: RUS-PART-2026
- Available Amount: Approximately $1,000,000; Expected Awards: 5 grants; Award Minimum: $200,000 Award Maximum: $750,000,000
- Who’s it for:
- State and local governments
- Federally recognized Tribes
- Operating Utilities
- For-profit organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
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Letter of Interest Deadline: October 9, 2026
For details, please visit grants.gov
USDA Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is administered by the U.S. Forest Service. It provides funding for the acquisition of private forestlands to establish community forests that offer public access, sustainable forest management, and long‑term land conservation.
The program advances community-based stewardship, conservation, climate resilience, and recreation by supporting land purchases that permanently protect forests, enhance ecosystem services, and keep working lands available for public benefit. It co‑invests in projects that preserve wildlife habitat, expand outdoor recreation, and strengthen local conservation partnerships.
The program supports activities such as Acquisition of forestland for community ownership; Planning for long-term stewardship and sustainable forest management; Activities supporting public access, recreation, habitat protection, and climate resilience outcomes.
- Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-2026-CFP
- Available Amount: Approximately $4,950,000; Award Minimum: $1 Award Maximum: $600,000
- Who’s it for:
- Local governments
- Federally recognized Tribes
- Nonprofit non-higher education
- Letter of Interest Deadline: October 13, 2026
For details, please visit grants.gov
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps
The Youth Conservation Corps program is administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the Public Lands Corps Act. It funds on-the-ground, natural and cultural resource projects by partnering with qualified youth corps to engage young adults and veterans in public lands stewardship activities.
The program advances workforce development and resource protection by delivering hands-on engagement in trail building, riparian restoration, invasive species control, cultural resource projects, and habitat protection. It co-invests in skill-building, mentorship, and career pathways in land management for youth (ages 16–30) and veterans (up to 35), including Tribal participants.
Eligible activities include: Construction, maintenance, and restoration of trails, campgrounds, kiosks, and visitor facilities; Riparian monitoring and timber stand improvement, invasive species removal, and tree planting; Archaeological stabilization, oral histories, resource inventories, and cultural site stewardship; and Habitat restoration through activities like fence installation/removal and stream data collection.
- Funding Opportunity Number: L26AS00064
- Available Amount: Approximately $900,000; Award Minimum: $30,000 Award Maximum: 220,000
- Who’s it for:
- Local governments
- Federally recognized Tribes
- Nonprofit non-higher education
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Letter of Interest Deadline: October 13, 2026
For details, please visit grants.gov
TRIBES
EPA Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319
Administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water – Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds, this program funds implementation of approved Nonpoint Source (NPS) management practices for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia.
The program advances tribal water quality protection, community health, and ecosystem resilience by supporting best management practices (BMPs) targeting NPS pollution identified in Tribal Assessment Reports. It co‑invests in community-driven NPS mitigation projects that enhance water resource stewardship and environmental outcomes.
Funded activities include: Implementation of BMPs outlined in Tribal NPS Management Program Plans, Measures to address identified nonpoint source pollution (e.g., erosion control, runoff treatment), and Projects listed in Tribal Assessment Reports aimed at reducing NPS pollution.
- Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OW-OWOW-26-01
- Amount: Award Ceiling $0, Award Floor $175,000
- Who’s it for:
- Federally recognized Tribes
- Intertribal consortia meeting eligibility requirements
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Application Deadline: November 9, 2026
For details, please visit grants.gov
CALIFORNIA
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR92
The FR92 Grant is administered by California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). It funds cleanup and abatement of illegal solid waste dumping on farm and ranch properties across California.
The program strengthens rural environmental stewardship, public health, and agricultural land productivity by supporting projects that remove illegally dumped waste, secure sites, and prevent future occurrences. It co-invests in removal, recycling, and preventive measures that benefit ecosystems and agricultural communities.
Eligible activities include: Removal and disposal of illegally dumped solid waste and tires; Recycling and waste diversion efforts; Site security installations and public education or outreach; Equipment rental, excavation, drainage improvements, slope stabilization, and revegetation; and administrative costs (up to specified limits).
- Funding Source: State of California
- Funding Method: Reimbursements
- Match Funding: No
- Amount: $200,000 maximum per applicant, each fiscal year $50,000 maximum per cleanup site
- Who’s it for:
- Public Agency
- CA Tribal Government
- Resource Conservation Districts
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Application Deadline: October 7, 2026
For details, please visit www.grants.ca.gov
Round 2 Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program
Administered by California’s Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program funds both planning (demonstration) and infrastructure implementation projects to protect communities most vulnerable to extreme heat using funding from the 2024 Climate Bond and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
This program advances community resilience, public health, and environmental justice by supporting projects that reduce heat exposure and build infrastructure in disadvantaged neighborhoods. It co-invests in community-informed design and construction of heat-related facilities and pilot interventions to strengthen local capacities and prevent heat-related health risks. Eligible Activities include: Early Infrastructure Projects: planning and demonstration of innovative heat mitigation approaches (e.g., shade structures, green infrastructure) and Advanced Infrastructure Projects: implementation of heat-related infrastructure identified in prior plans.
- Funding Source: State of California
- Funding Method: Advances & Reimbursements
- Match Funding: No
- Amount:
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Early Projects: $750,000–$1,200,000
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Advanced Projects: $3,000,000–$4,500,000
- Who’s it for:
- Public Agency
- CA Tribal Government
- Public Higher Education Institutions
- Community Based Organizations
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Application Deadline: October 13, 2026
For details, please visit www.grants.ca.gov
Round 4 CPUC 26-27 Digital Divide Grant Program
The Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4 is administered by California’s Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI). It funds projects that expand digital equity, improve broadband access, and increase connectivity for communities most impacted by California’s digital divide.
The program advances digital inclusion, community resilience, and equitable access to essential services by supporting infrastructure, devices, training, and technology systems that help residents fully participate in education, employment, health, and civic life. It co‑invests in local initiatives designed to reduce barriers to internet access and strengthen digital readiness in underserved neighborhoods.
- Funding Source: State of California
- Funding Method: Reimbursements
- Match Funding: No
- Amount: Expected number of Awards is 3; Award floor $50,000, Award Ceiling: $100,000
- Who’s it for:
- Public Agency
- CA Tribal Government
- Nonprofits
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Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
For details, please visit www.grants.ca.gov
Round 4 CNRA Youth Community Access Grant Program
The Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4) is administered by California’s Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and funded by Proposition 64’s Youth Education, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Account (YEPEITA). It supports immersive, meaningful youth experiences with natural or cultural resources in low-income and disadvantaged communities across California.
This program advances youth wellness, resource equity, and environmental enrichment by co-investing in projects that connect underserved youth to recreational spaces, cultural heritage sites, and nature-based learning. It enhances capacity for community organizations to execute educational and engagement initiatives that prevent substance use and foster well-being.
- Funding Source: State of California
- Funding Method: Reimbursements
- Match Funding: No
- Amount: Award floor $30,000, Award Ceiling: $300,000
- Who’s it for:
- Public Agency
- CA Tribal Government
- Nonprofits
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Application Deadline: November 4, 2026
For details, please visit www.grants.ca.gov
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