GRANTS FOR STATES: T THROUGH U

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!

Also, 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: Once you've identified a potential funder, try and get a list and description of previously funded projects to review. Prior projects can give you clues to what appeals to a particular grantor.

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Sampling of Funding Sources:

Tennessee

Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation

Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation's site map lists statewide grant programs.
 

The Heritage Conservation Trust Fund

Projects represent the Trust Fund's efforts to support diverse conservation priorities, including scenic viewsheds, historic battlefields, urban parks and environmental education.
 

Environmental Education in Tennessee

List of currently open funding opportunities.
 

Fish America Foundation Research and Conservation Grants

The FishAmerica Foundation provides funding for hands on-projects at the local level. These projects enhance fish populations, restore fish habitat, improve water quality, and advance fisheries research in North America and Canada—thereby increasing the opportunity for sportfishing success.
 

Sustainable Agriculture in Tennessee

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is a USDA competitive grants program that provides information to improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life.
 

Tennessee Ornithological Society

Grants and Awards: Funding for conservation and research projects.
 

Tennessee Forestry Landowner Assistance

The Forestry Division helps landowners become good forest stewards who can achieve their goals while protecting the environment.
 

Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Various stewardship, conservation and habitat programs.
 

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund program outlined.
 

Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association

The Association involves itself in a number of watershed/river projects.
 

Cumberland River Compact

The mission of the Cumberland River Compact is to enhance the water quality of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through education and by promoting cooperation among citizens, businesses, and agencies in Kentucky and Tennessee.
 

Tennessee Clean Water Network

TCWN organizes Tennesseans to claim our right to clean water and healthy communities by fostering civic engagement, building coalitions and advancing water policy.
 

Appalachian Community Fund

Review the section on 'Issues and Groups' to get an idea of what projects might fit their grants.
 

Rails to Trails

Got an abandoned railroad line? Why not make a trail?
 

Land Trust for Tennessee

The Land Trust, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, works exclusively with willing landowners to find ways to preserve forever the scenic and natural values of their land. Our main tool for ensuring this preservation is called a conservation easementThe Land Trust, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, works exclusively with willing landowners to find ways to preserve forever the scenic and natural values of their land. Our main tool for ensuring this preservation is called a conservation easement.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Texas

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

TWRI

Soil and Water Conservation Funding Program: A funding opportunity for Texas Cooperative Extension (TCE) specialists and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (TAES) researchers.
 

Southern Regional Water Program

The Texas A&M University System provides research, education and extension resources to assist state and federal agencies, business and industry, communities and individual citizens in addressing water quality concerns.
 

TWDB

Texas Water Development Board has a variety of financial assistance programs.
 

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory

Conservation projects, stewardship and partnerships.
 

Texas Parks & Wildlife

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department acts as a silent partner in hundreds of communities across the state through its grant, assistance, education, and outreach programs.
 

North American Development Bank

A binational financial institution capitalized and governed equally by the United States and Mexico for the purpose of financing environmental projects certified by the Border Environment Cooperation Commission.
 

Texas BASS Federation Nation

BASS Federations provide conservation leadership by developing and supporting actions to protect, improve and sustain quality aquatic resources and user access.
 

Texas Historical Commission

Texas Forest Trail Region, grant writing workshops, grants and incentives programs.
 

Texas Forest Service

Forest stewardship, fire safety, and a variety of landowner incentives and funding possibilities.
 

Texas Heritage Trails Program

The Texas Heritage Trails Program is committed to sharing grant opportunities with our partners across the state.
 

Weatherby Foundation

Weatherby Foundation International makes grants to organizations whose programs help educate the non-hunting public on the beneficial role of ethical sport hunting and its contribution to wildlife conservation.
 

Austin Community Foundation

The Austin Community Foundation is a unique, not-for-profit connection between donors from all walks of life and the broad spectrum of efforts that improve our evolving community.
 

Utah

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

SWG funds programs that are a kind of preventive medicine for avoiding the ESA listing of species at risk.
 

Utah State Parks

Various Fiscal Assistance Programs for Utah.
 

Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands

The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands administers numerous grants utilizing federal funds. Review the guidelines for each grant because the application process and deadlines vary for the different grants.
 

George and Delores Eccles Foundation

During the past decade alone, Foundation-sponsored initiatives have helped permanently protect more than 26,000 acres of Utah’s wild lands and open spaces for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. In addition, working with Envision Utah, the Foundation supports planning initiatives addressing Utah’s future growth.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

utah Grant and Funding Sources

Upper Sevier River Watershed Project has compiled a list of potential project funding sources.
 

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