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Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership

The Earth System Science and Services Partnership (ESSSP) supports research, programs, projects and other activities related to NOAA's mission, primarily through collaborations among scientists and professionals in areas of mutual interest associated with understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's atmosphere…

FromDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligible applicants must be academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; consortia of academic institutions of higher learning which offer doctoral degrees in NOAA-related sciences; and non-profit research…
How much$1 to $10 million per award; about 1 award
DeadlineMon, Oct 26, 2026 (3 days left)
CategoryNatural Resources, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #NOAA-OAR-CPO-2026-33326
Assistance listing11.431
PostedFri, Sep 11, 2026

Official posting

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F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round

The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in the protection of land and natural resources in the Highlands Region.

FromFish and Wildlife Service
Who can applystate governments
How much$25K to $3.9 million per award; about 4 awards; $3.9 million total
DeadlineSat, Oct 31, 2026 (8 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeGrant
Opportunity #F25AS00332
Assistance listing15.667
PostedTue, May 19, 2026

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F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round

The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in the protection of land and natural resources in the Highlands Region.

FromFish and Wildlife Service
Who can applystate governments
How much$25K to $2.3 million per award; about 4 awards; $9.2 million total
DeadlineSat, Oct 31, 2026 (8 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeGrant
Opportunity #F25AS00379
Assistance listing15.667
PostedTue, May 19, 2026

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WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General)

This Program Announcement is issued under the provisions of section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-242), as amended by Public Laws 101-397, 104-147, 106-374, 109-471, and 117–58.

FromGeological Survey
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesOnly Water Resources Research Institutes established under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 are eligible to apply.
How muchup to $120K per award; about 4 awards; $463K total
DeadlineThu, Nov 12, 2026 (20 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeGrant
Opportunity #G27AS00164
Assistance listing15.805
PostedWed, Sep 30, 2026

Official posting

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DARRP Restoration Implementation Grants (2026)

The principal objective of the Damage Assessment, Remediation and Restoration Program (DARRP) Restoration Implementation Grants is for NOAA to collaborate with non-federal partners to implement marine and coastal habitat restoration and conservation in order to accomplish common goals related to oil spills, hazardous…

FromDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligible applicants are institutions of higher education, non-profits, and commercial (for-profit) organizations. Applications from federal, state, or tribal governments will not be considered, due to their potential role as trustee council members.
How much$2.5 million to $100 million per award
DeadlineWed, Nov 18, 2026 (26 days left)
CategoryEnvironment, Natural Resources
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2026-33781
Assistance listing11.463
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

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Easement Restoration and Stewardship

The opportunities associated with this NOFO are for lands protected through the Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) component of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and the Floodplain Easement (FPE) component of the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWPP).

FromNatural Resources Conservation Service
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 6 more types
How much$250K to $5 million per award; about 4 awards
DeadlineThu, Nov 19, 2026 (27 days left)
CategoryAgriculture, Environment, Natural Resources
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #USDA-NHQ-ACEP-26-NOFO0001456
Assistance listing10.072, 10.928, 10.931
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

Official posting

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Native American Affairs: Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program

The objectives of this NAA/TAP funding opportunity are to provide funding for drought relief actions/projects that mitigate drought impacts for designated federally recognized tribes within the Colorado River Basin (see Eligibility section for list of tribes), and which advance Presidential and Department of the…

FromBureau of Reclamation
Who can applyfederally recognized tribes, others (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesTo be considered for this program, applicants will meet all the following eligibility requirements:The tribe must be one of the following federally recognized tribes, as defined in 25 U.S.C. Section 5304, designated Colorado River Basin tribes: Ak-Chin Indian…
How much$50K to $1 million per award; about 10 awards; $6 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 20, 2026 (28 days left)
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #R26AS00021
Assistance listing15.519
PostedTue, Jun 2, 2026

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F26AS00023 FY2026 Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program

The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program (Prescott program) provides financial assistance to eligible marine mammal stranding participants and stranding network collaborators to provide (A) the recovery, care, or treatment of sick, injured, or entangled marine mammals; (B) responses to…

FromFish and Wildlife Service
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 5 more types
Eligibility notesEligible applicants must be a U.S. eligible marine mammal stranding participant or stranding network collaborator that is not an employee of the Department of the Interior or Department of Commerce.
How muchup to $150K per award; about 21 awards; $2.4 million total
DeadlineMon, Nov 30, 2026 (38 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #F26AS00023
Assistance listing15.683
PostedTue, Sep 29, 2026

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John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant

NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (MMHSRP) is authorized under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to facilitate collecting and disseminating reference data on stranded marine mammals (cetaceans and pinnipeds, excluding walrus) and the health trends…

FromDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 8 more types
Eligibility notesAll applicants must submit a Prescott Letter of Eligibility with the application in order to be considered for an award.
How much$1 to $150K per award
DeadlineTue, Dec 1, 2026 (39 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryNatural Resources, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2026-31863
Assistance listing11.061
PostedWed, Sep 23, 2026

Official posting

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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

Federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities, and nonprofit organizations that are qualified to acquire and manage land may apply for up to $1,000,000 for the fee simple acquisition of private forest land in portions of the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin.

FromForest Service
Who can applycounties, cities and townships, federally recognized tribes, 501(c)(3) nonprofits
How muchup to $1 million per award; about 6 awards; $3.5 million total
DeadlineTue, Dec 8, 2026 (46 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryCommunity Development, Environment, Natural Resources, Recreation and Tourism
TypeGrant
Opportunity #USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP
Assistance listing10.689
PostedWed, Jul 22, 2026

Official posting

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F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (State AIS Plans).

FromFish and Wildlife Service
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes), anyone (unrestricted)
Eligibility notesWe are seeking one application from a primary state natural resource agency in each of the Great Lakes states. However, that agency may designate an entity (of any type) to apply for the award on their behalf.
How much$100K to $600K per award; about 8 awards; $3.7 million total
DeadlineThu, Dec 31, 2026 (69 days left)
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #F26AS00083
Assistance listing15.662
PostedWed, Jun 10, 2026

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F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of interjurisdictional projects that cut across state and tribal Great Lakes Interstate Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (AIS Plans).

FromFish and Wildlife Service
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes), anyone (unrestricted)
Eligibility notesWe are seeking one application from a state and tribal natural resource agency in the Great Lakes Basin. However, that agency may designate an entity (of any type) to apply for the award on their behalf.
How much$20K to $924K per award; about 6 awards; $924K total
DeadlineThu, Dec 31, 2026 (69 days left)
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #F26AS00085
Assistance listing15.662
PostedWed, May 20, 2026

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F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support development and/or implementation of Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (Tribal AIS Plans).

FromFish and Wildlife Service
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes), anyone (unrestricted)
Eligibility notesWe are seeking applications from tribal natural resource agencies/organizations in the Great Lakes Basin. However, a tribal agency may designate an entity (of any type) to apply for the award on their behalf.
How much$20K to $100K per award; about 3 awards; $300K total
DeadlineThu, Dec 31, 2026 (69 days left)
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #F26AS00084
Assistance listing15.662
PostedThu, May 7, 2026

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F26AS00088 Endangered Species Conservation – Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention

The Wolf Livestock Loss Demonstration Project Grant Program, authorized under Subtitle C of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009, provides federal financial assistance to states and tribes for two primary purposes: depredation prevention and depredation compensation.Depredation prevention funding supports…

FromFish and Wildlife Service
Who can applystate governments, federally recognized tribes
How much$10K to $675K per award; about 13 awards; $1.4 million total
DeadlineFri, Jan 15, 2027 (84 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeGrant
Opportunity #F26AS00088
Assistance listing15.666
PostedWed, Oct 21, 2026

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National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27

This grant program provides competitive grants to non-Federal researchers working to benefit U.S. fishermen and fisheries, including aquaculture, through the development of improved fishing practices and innovative gear technologies.

FromDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 8 more types
Eligibility notesEligible applicants are individuals, institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and state, local, U.S. territorial, Alaska Native, and Indian tribal governments.
How much$50K to $400K per award; about 30 awards; $4.6 million total
DeadlineFri, Jan 22, 2027 (91 days left)
CategoryNatural Resources, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2027-33398
Assistance listing11.452
PostedMon, Aug 24, 2026

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Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management.

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)/Coastal Ocean Program (COP)], is soliciting proposals for projects that will support state-of-the-art…

FromDOC NOAA - ERA Production
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligible applicants for Federal financial assistance in this competition are U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profits, state and local governments, tribal government entities, U.S. Territories, U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands institutions, and…
How much$500K to $2 million per award; about 1 award; $2 million total
DeadlineFri, Feb 12, 2027 (112 days left)
CategoryEnvironment, Natural Resources, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934
Assistance listing11.478
PostedFri, Sep 25, 2026

Official posting

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Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects

Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non- Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and other entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply and hydropower reliability.

FromBureau of Reclamation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesEligible Applicants - Applicants eligible to receive an award under this funding opportunity are described below.Applicants eligible to receive funding under this NOFO include state, regional or local authorities, such as:States, Tribes, municipalities…
How much$1,000 to $40 million per award; about 10 awards; $40 million total
DeadlineThu, Aug 26, 2027 (307 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #R26AS00079
Assistance listing15.504
PostedThu, May 14, 2026

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WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects

Through WaterSMART, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) leverages Federal and non-Federal funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and other entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply and hydropower reliability.

FromBureau of Reclamation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesApplicants eligible to receive funding under this NOFO include States, departments of a State, subdivisions of a State, or public agencies organized pursuant to a State law, such as: States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, and water districts…
How much$1,000 to $120 million per award; about 10 awards; $120 million total
DeadlineThu, Aug 26, 2027 (307 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #R26AS00034
Assistance listing15.591
PostedThu, May 14, 2026

Official posting

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WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects

The objective of the WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects funding opportunity is to invite eligible entities to apply for funding to implement projects per the authorizing language referenced above that benefit water resource management for multiple uses, including water conservation and efficiency projects…

FromBureau of Reclamation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesApplicants eligible to receive an award under this funding opportunity are described below.Category A Applicants States, Tribes, irrigation districts, and water districts;State, regional, or local authorities, the members of which include one or more…
How much$50K to $3 million per award; about 30 awards; $60 million total
DeadlineWed, Sep 8, 2027 (320 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #R26AS00017
Assistance listing15.507
PostedThu, May 14, 2026

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DoW’s Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs

The Office of the Under Secretary of War (OUSW), intends to award non-research cooperative agreements (CA) to help manage and sustain Department of War (DoW) land in the United States.

FromWashington Headquarters Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesPublic and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals are invited to apply.
How muchup to $100 million per award
DeadlineSat, Jan 8, 2028 (442 days left)
CategoryNatural Resources
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #HQ003423NFOEASD07
Assistance listing12.632
PostedWed, Jun 21, 2023

Official posting