Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (Texas) is a grant from Texas A&M Forest Service that funds recognized non-profit volunteer fire departments in Texas for firefighting vehicles, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing, dry-hydrants, firefighter training, and volunteer recruitment resources. The program also provides emergency assistance following catastrophic events and declared states of disaster. Established by the 77th Texas Legislature in 2001, the program serves departments that could not otherwise access needed vehicles and equipment. Eligible applicants are non-profit volunteer or part-paid/part-volunteer fire departments with 20 or fewer paid members, located within a designated primary protection area in Texas. Equipment Round 4 awards are tentatively scheduled for May 15, 2026.

Prescribed Fire Grant (Texas) is sponsored by Texas A&M Forest Service. This program supports the implementation of prescribed burning to reduce hazardous fuel loads and protect communities across Texas. Reimbursement rates range from $22. 50 to $30 per acre, and all grants require the use of a certified and insured prescribed burn manager.

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.