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.

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.