Environment and Sustainability Grants Coming in October

October brings a cluster of opportunities for environmental nonprofits and community organizations working on everything from soil health to watershed restoration to trail development. Several of these deadlines fall on October 1st, so if any of these grants align with your work, now is the time to start conversations with program officers and pull together your materials.

Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund: Grant for Farmers, Students, and Agricultural Organizations

The Nebraska Community Foundation is distributing grants of up to $2,500 for projects focused on soil health and regenerative agriculture. This is a good fit if you work with farmers, FFA chapters, 4-H groups, or agricultural organizations in Nebraska and surrounding states. Funding supports on-farm projects, educational activities, and youth-led research on no-till farming, cover crops, water conservation, and related practices. Apply here

City of Bellevue / Bloomberg Philanthropies: Microgrant for Youth-Led Climate Action Teams

If you have young people ages 15 to 24 ready to lead climate action in Bellevue, Washington, this $5,000 microgrant could fund their project. The focus is on climate mitigation, resilience, or engagement across energy, mobility, waste, and natural resources. Funds cover materials, supplies, and youth participation expenses, and are disbursed through a fiscal sponsor. Apply here

South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Grant for Watershed and Nonpoint Source Pollution Projects

SD DANR is accepting applications for projects that address nonpoint source pollution under the federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h) program. Projects can focus on watershed, ground water, or information and education. If your organization works in South Dakota on water quality, this is worth exploring with the department to understand funding levels and priorities. Apply here

County of Maui East Maui Water Authority: Grant for Watershed Restoration and Community Education Projects

This is a substantial opportunity for organizations working in Huelo, Honomanū, Keʻanae, and Nāhiku in East Maui. The East Maui Water Authority funds watershed restoration, community education, cultural knowledge-sharing, and research that benefit these communities. Eligible work includes care of ʻauwai and loʻi kalo, invasive species control, reforestation, cross-generational knowledge transfer, and streamflow monitoring. Awards go up to $150,000. Apply here

Delaware County Trails Committee: Grant for Trail Development Nonprofits and Local Governments

If you develop or maintain trails in Delaware County, Ohio, this committee funds construction of new multi-use trails, improvement of existing trails, property and easement acquisition, and maintenance. Grants up to $100,000 can also be used as matching funds for other sources. Apply here

Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails / Wyoming Office of Tourism: Grant for Trail Development Nonprofits and Public Land Agencies

Wyoming is supporting the development and improvement of non-motorized trail recreation on public lands. Eligible projects include construction of new natural-surface trails, maintenance and rehabilitation of existing trails, and development of trailhead infrastructure like kiosks and restroom facilities. Planning activities are not funded. Apply here

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