Up to $200,000 Available for Ecological Projects from Renewable Natural Resources Foundation Grant Program

The Renewable Natural Resources Foundation is accepting applications for its grants through September 30^th , 2025. There are three types of projects that will receive different levels of funding:

• Up to $50,000 per award for “rapid response” to projects that have lost federal funding.
• Up to $50,000 per award for planning and small projects
• Up to $200,000 per award for projects that support the implementation of research and evidence-based practices and encourage collaboration 

Entities that can apply include:

• 501(c)3 organizations incorporated in the United States or its territories
• Tax-exempt institutions of higher education in the United States or its territories
• Federally recognized tribal governments or tribal colleges

All grant-funded activities must begin between 1/1/2026 and 3/1/2026 and must address at least one of the following focus areas: 

• Air Quality & Atmospheric Sciences
• Ecosystem and Biodiversity Conservation
• Ecosystem, Soil, and Land Remediation
• Recycling, Circular Materials and Waste Systems
• Regenerative Agriculture and Soil Health
• Renewable Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure
• Water Quantity and Quality 

For more Information: RNRF Grant Program – Renewable Natural Resources Foundation