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The Coastal Recreational Fishing License Grant Program is a North Carolina funding initiative administered by the NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), with support from the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC).
Revenue from coastal recreational fishing licenses is deposited into the Marine Resources Endowment Fund and Marine Resources Fund, which support marine research and conservation projects through competitive RFPs. Eligible applicants include NC universities, community colleges, local and state governmental entities, DMF, and WRC; other organizations must partner with an eligible agency. No RFP is planned for FY 2025-2026.
Contact Kathy Peterson at 252-515-5470 for future cycle updates.
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Coastal Recreational Fishing License Grant Program | NC DEQ Under state law, revenue from sales of N. C. Coastal Recreational Fishing Licenses goes in two separate funds, both set up specifically to be used to manage, protect, restore, develop, cultivate and enhance the marine resources of the state.
The Marine Resources Endowment Fund receives revenues from the sale of lifetime CRFLs. The Marine Resources Fund receives revenues from the sale of all other CRFLs. Subject to annual availability, the DMF, in consultation with the WRC, may decide to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for consideration of funding.
Only proposals from universities, community colleges, local/state North Carolina governmental entities, DMF, or WRC are eligible to receive funding. Individuals/groups desiring funding must partner with one of these eligible agencies. N.
C. Marine Resources Fund N. C.
Marine Resources Endowment Fund CRFL Data Delivery Specifications There is no Request for Proposal (RFP) planned for fiscal year 2025-2026. If an RFP is issued, it will be noticed as a DEQ Press Release. The signup to receive notices can be found here: https://www.
deq. nc. gov/news/press-release?
field_agency_department_target_id=446 Please contact Coastal Recreational Fishing License Project Coordinator Kathy Peterson at 252-515-5470 or kathy. peterson@deq. nc.
gov with any questions. CRFL Data Delivery Specifications Division of Marine Fisheries CRFL Funding Data Delivery Specifications (January 2012) Kathy. Peterson@deq.
nc. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See the North Carolina grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Coastal Recreational Fishing License Grant Program is funded by NC Dept. of Environmental Quality. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Water Resources Development Grant Program is a competitive grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality funding water infrastructure, stream restoration, and coastal storm damage mitigation projects across the state. The program operates on an annual spring application cycle, with the current 2026 cycle closing on June 30, 2026. Eligible applicants include state and local government entities as well as organizations participating in NRCS-EQIP stream restoration projects. Award amounts are not specified in advance and vary based on project scope and available funding each cycle.
The Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction Grants program is a grant from the NC Department of Environmental Quality that funds replacement of older, higher-emitting diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. Administered by the NC Division of Air Quality (DAQ), the program supports repowering, vehicle replacement, conversion to alternative fuels, and expansion of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle use to reduce NOx emissions and greenhouse gases statewide. Any private or public entity with a physical presence in North Carolina is eligible, provided the equipment has been operational for at least two years and replacement vehicles operate at least 70% of the time in NC for five years. Over .1 million was awarded in 2024.
The 205(j) Water Quality Planning Grants is a competitive grant program from the NC Department of Environmental Quality, funded by the U.S. EPA, that supports water quality management planning across North Carolina. Projects may involve identifying the nature and causes of water quality problems, developing EPA 9-Element Watershed Restoration Plans for USGS HUC units, mapping stormwater infrastructure, conducting engineering designs for stormwater best management practices, and assessing pollutant sources. Grants are exclusively available to regional Councils of Government (COGs), which may partner with public sector organizations. A match is preferred but not required. Funded projects may run up to 18 months, with funds disbursed on a quarterly reimbursement basis. The RFP is released annually in summer, with proposals due in fall. For 2025, the RFP opened July 25, 2025, with proposals due September 18, 2025.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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