Funding for Environmental Innovation and Stewardship in Washington (USA)
GrantID: 1998
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This grant opportunity provides support for a wide range of conservation-focused initiatives across the United States, including all states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The funding is intended to encourage the development and adoption of innovative practices, tools, and systems that promote the sustainable use of natural resources. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, small businesses, tribal governments, state and local agencies, and even individual landowners, allowing a broad spectrum of participants to take part in advancing environmental stewardship.
Projects can vary in scale from local demonstrations to multi-state or regional efforts, and may include pilot programs, research trials, or broader implementation of conservation methods. Funding can be used to support on-the-ground activities such as improving soil and water quality, enhancing wildlife habitats, promoting climate-resilient practices, and testing new management systems. The grants are designed to help participants explore novel approaches while sharing knowledge that could benefit communities and land managers more widely.
Award amounts typically range from $1 million to $2 million per project, with multiple projects funded annually. Recipients are expected to provide a portion of the project costs, ensuring a shared investment in the initiative’s success. The program runs on an annual cycle, offering consistent opportunities for eligible entities to apply, with timing that allows planning for seasonal or agricultural considerations.
The benefits of the grant include financial support for innovative conservation work, the ability to test and refine new techniques, and the potential to influence broader adoption of sustainable practices. Interests of the grant focus on environmental improvement, resource efficiency, and fostering collaborative solutions to challenges in land and water management. By providing access to resources for experimentation and demonstration, the grant encourages creativity, knowledge exchange, and practical solutions that can have lasting impacts on natural resource conservation across multiple regions.
Those working in Black, Indigenous, People of Color and located in Washington may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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