Program Name | Description | Eligible Entities | Eligible Entity Information | Project Category | Award Ceiling | Award Floor | Non-federal Cost Share | Application Deadline | Status | Informational Webinars | Government Level | Agency | Agency Contact | Agency Program Page |
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| PROTECT Competitive Grant Program | The Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost- Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program is a competitive grant program created to plan for and strengthen surface transportation to be more resilient to natural hazards, including climate change, sea level rise, flooding, extreme weather events, and other natural disasters. This is primarily for transportation infrastructure resiliency, but fish passage can be co-benefit. There are 4 types of PROTECT grants: 1) Planning, 2) Resilience Improvement; 3) Community Resilience and Evacuation Route; and 4) At-Risk Coastal Infrastructure. A stream restoration project could be funded under this program if it is designed to address a transportation vulnerability. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos | (A) A State or political subdivision of a State. (B) A metropolitan planning organization. (C) A unit of local government. (D) A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, including a port authority. (E) An Indian tribe (F) A Federal land management agency that applies jointly with a State or group of States. (G) A multi-State or multijurisdictional group of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). | Watershed Health | $60,000,000 | $1 | 0 for planning grants; 20% for resilience grants; 0 for Tribes | 10/10/2026, 3:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | Federal | Dept of Transportation | PROTECTdiscretionary@dot.gov | https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/protect/discretionary/ | |
| Watershed Protection Assistance Program | The Watershed Protection Assistance Program provides funding to develop, construct, maintain or monitor projects that improve surface water quality, riparian habitat or aquatic habitat. This funding is intended to be supplemental to a project and should not be used as phased funding. Applications are due May 15th and November 15th to be considered for the contract terms. Applications should be submitted to WPSProgram.Manager@env.nm.gov. | Local Government, including Acequias For Profit/Private Entities State Government Entities with Water Delivery Authority | Vendors who are active on the Riparian, Aquatic, and Wetland Restoration Services Statewide Price Agreement or other applicable price agreements, National Association of State Procurement Officials, GSA schedule awards, or local public bodies (e.g., municipalities, counties, or political subdivisions of state or local governments). | Watershed Health Capacity/Technical Assistance | $75,000 | 10/16/2026, 5:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | NM Environment Department | For Questions: Please email WPSProgram.Manager@env.nm.gov or call 505-479-0481 | |||||
| Western Native Trout Initiative | The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) FY2027 National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) funding opportunity provides grants for locally led projects that protect, restore, and enhance habitat for western native trout and char. Eligible projects should address WNTI/NFHP priorities such as habitat restoration, fish passage and connectivity, water quality, protection of intact habitat, and improving recreational or traditional fishing opportunities, while contributing to one or more of WNTI’s four goals for native trout conservation. For the present funding cycle, all funds awarded by WNTI are for projects that support the fundamentals of western native trout habitat conservation (protect, restore, enhance and recover). Projects must have a 1:1 non-federal match (with an exception for Tribes), and applications are expected to include monitoring/evaluation and an outreach or education component. | Nongovernmental Organizations Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos State Government Local Government, including Acequias | Watershed Health | $50,000 | $25,000 | 1:1 except for Tribes | 10/19/2026, 11:00:00 PM (UTC) | Open | Federal | Martin Koenig, wnti.coordinator@wafwa.org | https://westernnativetrout.org/funding/wnti-nfhp-funding-opportunity-fy2027/ | |||
| Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants | The Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Land Acquisition Grant Program provides matching grants to state agencies to acquire habitat through fee-simple purchases or permanent conservation easements associated with approved HCPs. The program helps conserve listed species habitat in perpetuity, support species recovery, prevent extinction, and reduce the need for future ESA listings. Acquisitions complement the mitigation, minimization, and monitoring commitments required under HCPs, making the program an additive tool that leverages non-federal investments in species conservation and helps connect protected lands across the landscape. | State Government | State entities | $26,000,000 | $10,000 | 25% | 10/31/2026, 3:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | Federal | US Fish and Wildlife Service | Kelly Niland Kelly_Niland@fws.gov | |||
| Tribal Section 319 Grants | EPA’s Clean Water Act Section 319 Tribal Grant Program provides funding to eligible Tribes and intertribal consortia to address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution and protect or restore water resources. Funding comes through two avenues: base grants, which can support NPS program administration, planning, education, training, and watershed projects; and competitive grants for watershed-based plans and on-the-ground projects addressing NPS impairments. EPA is also reserving funding for approximately five applicants that have not received a competitive 319 grant in the previous five years. October 3, 2026: Deadline for questions from prospective Tribal applicants about the FY26 NOFO. You may submit questions to tribal319grants@epa.gov. | Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos | Tribes must have Treatment as a State (TAS) approval and an EPA-approved NPS assessment and management program. | $175,000 | $50,000 | 40% unless approved at the 10% level | 11/10/2026, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | September 17, 2026 at 2 - 3:30 pm ET: Informational webinar #2: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/a0d145ac-33ac-4a4e-a8f6-a75903aa50b2@88b378b3-6748-4867-acf9-76aacbeca6a7?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog ; Past informational webinar slides: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2026-09/fy26-informational-webinars.pdf | Federal | Environmental Protection Agency | General inquiries: tribal319grants@epa.gov ; Michael Hara, (202) 622–4910 | https://www.epa.gov/nps/current-tribal-section-319-grant-information | |
| RESTORE Colorado Program | Grants made through the RESTORE Colorado Program will focus on the voluntary restoration, enhancement, and expansion of high priority wildlife habitat throughout the state. Competitive projects may combine multiple restoration and management strategies that enhance climate resiliency, ecological function, and habitat connectivity. In 2026, NFWF expects to make awards to projects focusing on the following habitats and statewide priorities: Watershed resilience (wetlands, riparian and upland habitats including forests) Eastern Colorado grasslands Sagebrush rangelands Big game winter range and migration corridors Capacity building for conservation project development and delivery Urban areas All projects must occur entirely within the State of Colorado. | Nongovernmental Organizations State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Institutes of Higher Education | Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c)3 organizations, political subdivisions of the state, local and municipal governments, Native Nations and Indigenous-led organizations, and educational institutions. | Forest Management Watershed Health Capacity/Technical Assistance | $500,000 | $100,000 | Due to the diversity of federal, state, and private funding sources involved in the RESTORE Colorado Program, leverage and match is encouraged but not required. Leverage and match will be evaluated for its demonstration of community support and project partnerships, not for the dollar amount contributed, and can include cash, in-kind or volunteer contributions. | 11/13/2026, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | August 28, 10am MDT: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7565770745272648795 | Colorado | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | General Inquiries and Application Support: Emma Wigger - Emma.Wigger@nfwf.org; Watershed Resilience Project Inquiries: Kirstin Neff - Kirstin.Neff@nfwf.org; Sagebrush, Grassland, and Migration Project Inquiries: Chris West - Chris.West@nfwf.org | https://www.nfwf.org/programs/restore-colorado-program/restore-colorado-program-2026-request-proposals |
| Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative | The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) will award grants to voluntarily restore and sustain healthy rivers, streams and grassland systems that provide important wildlife habitat in the Pecos watershed and adjacent areas of New Mexico and Texas. Grants will be awarded in four categories: Habitat Restoration, Species Intervention, Species Response, and Capacity. Program priorities include implementing habitat restoration strategies and increasing baseline species information for species of interest within specific aquatic and grassland focal areas. Aquatic/Riparian Focal Species: Pecos pupfish Pecos gambusia Texas hornshell Rio Grande (Western) cooter Grassland Focal Species: Chestnut-collared longspur Pronghorn Sprague’s pipit NRCS Coordination: Please ensure the project aligns with NRCS goals, priorities, and capacity needs by conferring with the NRCS State Conservationist and their staff in the state in which your project is located. Army Corps Coordination: Where projects involve work in the waters of the United States, NFWF strongly encourages applicants to conduct a permit pre-application meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers prior to submitting their proposal. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Nongovernmental Organizations Institutes of Higher Education Entities with Water Delivery Authority | Eligible applicants include: local, state, federal, and tribal governments and agencies (e.g., townships, cities, boroughs), special districts (e.g., conservation districts, planning districts, utility districts), non-profit 501(c) organizations, educational institutions. | Capacity/Technical Assistance Watershed Health | $500,000 | $100,000 | 1:1 | 11/13/2026, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | September 4, 10am MT: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5409720802136782944 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Kirstin Neff - Kirstin.Neff@nfwf.org, (303) 222-6485; Ramsey Raslan - Ramsey.Raslan@nfwf.org, (771) 208-2102; Emma Wigger - Emma.Wigger@nfwf.org; (202) 888-1680 | https://www.nfwf.org/programs/southwest-rivers-program/pecos-watershed-conservation-initiative/pecos-watershed | |
| Water Resources Research Act National Competitive Grants Program | The USGS National Competitive (104g) Grants Program funds university research addressing significant regional, interstate, and national water resource challenges. Administered in partnership with the National Institutes for Water Resources, the program promotes collaboration between USGS and university scientists, advances water resource research, and supports training of future water scientists. | Institutes of Higher Education | Proposals only accepted from designated Water Resources Research Act Institutes or Centers at institutions of higher education. | $120,000 | 1:1 | 11/13/2026, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | Dept. of Interior US Geological Survey | Sara Roser sroser@usgs.gov | https://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php | ||||
| Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program | The purpose of the WCPP is to provide funding to eligible entities for projects seeking to improve safety of the traveling public by reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVC) and, in doing so, improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. This NOFO will award approximately $80 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding via cost reimbursable grants. DOT may also award any remaining and available funds from previous fiscal years under this opportunity. Projects eligible for funding include both construction and non-construction projects. However, DOT may prioritize awards to construction projects. Projects that improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species will be prioritized. | State Government Local Government, including Acequias Federal Recognized Tribes/Pueblos Entities with Water Delivery Authority | Eligible applicants under the WCPP are: • State Department of Transportation (State DOT) • Metropolitan planning organization (MPO) • Units of local government • A regional transportation authority • A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function • Indian Tribes • A Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA) or • A group of any of the above entities. | 20% | 11/17/2026, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | Federal | Dept of Transportation | https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/wildlife-crossings/pilot-program | |||||
| Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Recovery Land Acquisition Grants program provides federal funding to help states and other eligible partners acquire lands or conservation easements that are important for the recovery of federally listed threatened and endangered species. The program is intended to support implementation of approved species recovery plans and recovery outlines by protecting specific parcels that provide important habitat or other conservation benefits. Funding can be used for fee-simple acquisition or conservation easements, allowing projects to permanently protect habitat while, in some cases, keeping land in private ownership. The program reflects the Endangered Species Act’s emphasis on recovery planning as a framework for coordinating conservation actions, and grants are generally focused on acquiring properties that have been identified as priorities for listed-species recovery, rather than funding broader, general-purpose land conservation. | State Government | State governments | Forest Management Watershed Health | $14,162,000 | $10,000 | The non-federal cost share is 25 percent of the total project cost, i.e., the amount requested from the program plus the amount of non‐federal cost share. Other funds related to the project, but not designated as cost share, should not be included in the total project costs | 11/21/2026, 4:59:00 AM (UTC) | Open | N/A | Federal | Dept. of Interior US Fish and Wildlife Service | Kelly_Niland@fws.gov | https://www.fws.gov/service/habitat-conservation-plan-land-acquisition-grants |