GRANTS FOR STATES: O THROUGH S

Here are some good 'start points' to assist you in finding grants for conservation and environmental projects within your geographic area. Check with your state's Natural Resources agencies, Department of the Environment or whatever it may be called in your state. Ask if a grants database is being built for your specific region.

Be aware that each state gets federal funding for conservation programs on an annual basis. By discussing your project with those who set the funding priorities, you may be able to line out future funding. Don't forget to check out foundation grants, too!

State agencies seem to reinvent themselves fairly often and change URLs. If a link is broken, try just entering the primary url. If that fails, try a good search engine using the old grant terminology.

TIP: Some states have limited opportunities for grants from state or federal funding. In that case, focus on foundations, trusts and organizations with a broader scope of interest.
 

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Sampling of Funding Sources:

Ohio

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Grant information for forestry, wildlife, water recreation, coastal management, recylcing and more.
 

Ohio Division of Forestry

A variety of programs and techical assistance is available for private landowners.
 

Ohio Forestry Association

The Association promotes a unified conservation program, including the multiple use of forests, development of adequate water supplies, application of sound land management, and the development of adequate wildlife and recreation values.
 

Ohio Woodland Stewards Program

Providing you with current and useful information about caring for and managing your forestland in Ohio.
 

Ohio NRCS

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services programs.
 

Ohio Rural Water Association

Since 1976, ORWA has provided free on site technical assistance to rural communities with water and wastewater systems.
 

Ohio Wild Resources

Private land management and educator resources.
 

Great Lakes Commission

The Great Lakes Basin Program for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control is all about making a difference—in water quality, land use, and agricultural productivity. The Basin Program is coordinated by the Great Lakes Commission in partnership with the US Department of Agriculture (National Resources Conservation Service), US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
 

Oklahoma

Oklahoma NRCS

USDA Natural Resources Services programs.
 

Oklahoma Agricultre, Food & Forestry

Urban forestry grants, Wildfire grants, Forestry resources and environmental education.
 

Oklahoma Wildlife Dept

Wildlife landowner incentive programs.
 

Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Dept.

Trails and recreation, land and water conservation funding programs.
 

Oklahoma REAP

Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Grants: A point-based program to assist smaller communities that lack sufficient fiscal capacity with water and sewer projects.
 

Oregon

A Territory Resource Foundation

A Territory Resource (ATR) is a public foundation that supports activist, community-based organizations working for social, economic, and environmental justice in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
 

Brainerd Foundation

The Brainerd Foundation's mission is to protect the environmental quality of the Pacific Northwest and to build broad citizen support for environmental protection. We accomplish this by making grants, providing value-added guidance and leveraging additional funds or encouraging collaborations within the philanthropic community. Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory comprise our geographic funding region.
 

Bullitt Foundation

The mission of The Bullitt Foundation is to protect, restore, and maintain the natural physical environment of the Pacific Northwest for present and future generations. The Foundation invites proposals from nonprofit organizations that serve Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, western Montana (including the Rocky Mountain range), and coastal Alaska from Cook Inlet to the Canadian border. Proposals are reviewed two times a year and must be received by May 1 and November 1. We do not use a Letter of Inquiry pre-screening process.
 

Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development

The Department of Land Conservation and Development offers grants to local jurisdictions and tribal governments to complete projects to update and modernize comprehensive land-use plans and regulations.
 

Oregon NRCS

USDA Natural Resources Services programs.
 

Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo is dedicated to helping preserve native species of the Pacific Northwest. The Future for Wildlife Grants and the Endangered Species Justice Fund is able to give grants to many conservation projects.
 

Oregon Trout

They actively work to restore freshwater health through innovative restoration.
 

Biodiversity Partnership

Oregon offers a number of different incentive programs to encourage private landowners to participate in conservation activities on their property. This is a comprehensive list or programs for Oregon.
 

Ecotrust

Ecotrust is a conservation organization committed to strengthening communities and the environment from Alaska to California. We work with Native peoples and in the fisheries, forestry, and food sectors to build a regional economy based on social and ecological opportunities.
 

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Urban and Community Forestry

PA Urban and Community Forestry Grants Program offers a variety of grants to help communities and municipalities realize their goals. You can also get technical assistance.
 

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

DEP has dozens of grants and loans to assist individuals, groups and businesses with a host of environmental issues.
 

Great Lakes Commission

The Great Lakes Basin Program for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control is all about making a difference—in water quality, land use, and agricultural productivity. The Basin Program is coordinated by the Great Lakes Commission in partnership with the US Department of Agriculture (National Resources Conservation Service), US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
 

William Penn Foundation

They employ an integrated approach to land use and water quality in the Greater Philadelphia region that advances redevelopment and revitalization of older communities and strategic conservation of critical open space and natural areas.
 

Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources

Wild Resource Conservation Program.
 

Pennsylvania NRCS

USDA Natural Resources Services programs.
 

State Wildlife Grants Program

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and Pennsylvania Game Commission are partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in an exciting new federal program that is pumping millions of dollars into the Commonwealth’s fish and wildlife management programs.
 

Pennsylvania Game Commision

'Forms and Programs' tab lists a number of wildlife funding and landowner incentive opportunities.
 

AMRClearinghouse.org

An information clearinghouse for Pennsylvania watershed associations, especially those associations dealing with abandoned mine reclamation (AMR) issues.
 

Purple Martin Conservation Association

The Purple Martin Conservation Association offers annual research grants to students, professionals and individuals engaged in Purple Martin research.
 

Conservation Education Grants

Conservation education grants.
 

Environmental Education Grants Program

The focus of this EE Grants Program is to support environmental education through schools, county conservation districts and other nonprofit conservation or educational organizations, including colleges and universities.
 

Rhode Island

Prospect Hill Foundation

The Foundation’s grants primarily support activities in the United States. While many of these activities are national in scope, there is particular regional focus in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
 

Rhode Island NRCS

USDA Natural Resources Services programs.
 

Rhode Island Division of Forest Environment

Forest Stewardship and Legacy programs.
 

New England Forestry Foundation

Forest Forestland conservation, sustainable forestry partnerships.
 

Rhode Island Fish & Wildlife

AQUATIC RESOURCE EDUCATION (A.R.E.) PROGRAM for Children and Adults
 

Rhode Island Foundation

You can download the Rhode Island Grantsbook, a comprehensive list of community grantmakers. While this won't be pre-sorted for environmental projects, it shoud still be a great resource - and it's free!
 

New England Grassroots Environment Fund

The New England Grassroots Environment Fund (NEGEF) is designed to foster and give voice to grassroots environmental initiatives in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The Fund provides grants to fuel civic engagement, local activism, and social change.
 

South Carolina

South Carolina Urban and Community Forestry

Program Guidelines for South Carolina. Administered by the South Carolina Forestry Commission and funded through the US Forest Service.
 

South Carolina Conservation Bank

"Mission statement: To improve the quality of life in South Carolina through the conservation of significant natural resource lands, wetlands, historical properties, and archeological sites." Provides funding for conservation easements and land purchases.
 

South Carolina Department of Parks

Land and Water Conservation Fund: LWCF is a federally funded reimbursable grant that is for acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreational use purposes.
 

South Carolina Wildlife Federation

They have a scholarship program as well as links to various habitat programs within the state.
 

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Comprehensive list of programs managed by the Department.
 

South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Grant Program

Provides opportunities for communities and organizations to conserve and develop their historical, cultural, and natural assets.
 

Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation

Land conservation and artistic vitality for communities in the Chicago region and the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
 

Southeast Watershed Forum

The Southeast Watershed Forum is a partnership of agencies, organizations and industries interested in enhancing watershed initiatives in the Southeast. It includes a listing of watershed groups by state. Their funding sources are also listed. This might be a good source of project partner contacts for watershed work within the state.
 

South Dakota

SD Watershed Project Funding Guide

Download this 75 page guide (PDF) to watershed funding sources for South Dakota.
 

Lake Madison, South Dakota

Lake Residents will find much useful information. including links to various grant programs.
 

South Dakota Department of the Environment & Natural Resources

Watershed Protection programs.
 

John M. Corothers Clean Water Foundation

The John M. Corothers CleanWater Foundation was established for the purpose of funding worthwhile water-related educational projects in South Dakota. It will include educational endeavors under SDL&SA program sponsorship that will alert the public to the importance of clean water.
 

South Dakota Grant Directory

Overview of Foundation Directory entries with SD Connections. This databas is under construction and is not specific to conservation.
 

South Dakota NRCS

USDA Natural Resources Services programs.
 

SDACD

Multiple Purpose Wetland Creation Partnership through South Dakota's Association of Conservation Districts.
 

South Dakota WILDLIFE DIVERSITY SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

The Wildlife Diversity Small Grants Program provides funding for researchers, educators and naturalists to carry out projects focused on native wildlife.
 

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