Funding Database

Find funding for building community and ecosystem resilience to the impacts of flooding, heat waves and other climate impacts. Some opportunities include technical assistance. To narrow down the list, use the check boxes and then click the "Apply" button located below the list of options.

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Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund

Funding Opportunity
Opportunity TypeFunding > Grant; Funding > Property Acquisition
FunderNC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
AwardVaries
OpensEarly Fall
Closes12/1/2024*
(*) - Estimated date; date will be updated when the next notice of funding opportunity is announced.

This NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services program provides funding for the preservation of farming, forestry and horticulture industries in North Carolina through conservation easements and the development of strategic plans.

Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program

Funding Opportunity
Opportunity TypeFunding > Grant
FunderNC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Award$15,000 - $30,000
OpensVaries
ClosesVaries

This NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services program provides funding to private landowners and renters of an existing agricultural operation. Eligible applicants can use the funding to increase water use efficiency, availability and storage. The purpose is to conserve and protect agricultural water resources.

Agriculture Cost Share Program

Funding Opportunity
Opportunity TypeTechnical Assistance; Funding > Grant
FunderNC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
AwardVaries
OpensRolling
ClosesRolling

This NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services program aims to reduce water pollution from agricultural runoff by providing technical and financial resources to landowners and renters for the installation of various best management practices. ACSP is voluntary and incentive based.

America the Beautiful Challenge

Funding Opportunity
Opportunity TypeFunding > Grant
FunderNational Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Award$200,000 - $5 million
Opens2/15/2025*
Closes4/1/2025* (pre-proposal)
7/15/2025* (full proposal)
(*) - Estimated date; date will be updated when the next notice of funding opportunity is announced.

This National Fish and Wildlife Foundation program centralizes funding from multiple federal agencies and private foundations. The program aims to attract large-scale, locally led projects. Successful submissions focus on ecosystem conservation and restoration on public and private lands.

Asset Inventory and Assessment Grants

Funding Opportunity
Opportunity TypeFunding > Grant
FunderNC Department of Environmental Quality
AwardUp to $150,000 over a three-year period
Opens8/1/2024*
Closes9/30/2024
(*) - Estimated date; date will be updated when the next notice of funding opportunity is announced.

These NC Department of Environmental Quality grants support water and wastewater utilities in becoming more viable and proactive in the management and financing of their systems.

Brownfields Assessment Grants

Funding Opportunity
Opportunity TypeFunding > Grant
FunderEnvironmental Protection Agency
AwardVaries, up to $2 million
Opens9/15/2024*
Closes11/15/2024*
(*) - Estimated date; date will be updated when the next notice of funding opportunity is announced.

These Environmental Protection Agency grants provide funding for recipients to inventory, characterize, assess and conduct a range of planning activities related to brownfields, or sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants or petroleum. Recipients can also develop site-specific cleanup plans and conduct community engagement related to brownfield sites.

Brownfields Cleanup Grants

Funding Opportunity
Opportunity TypeFunding > Grant
FunderEnvironmental Protection Agency
AwardVaries, up to $2 million
Opens9/15/2024*
Closes11/15/2024*
(*) - Estimated date; date will be updated when the next notice of funding opportunity is announced.

These Environmental Protection Agency grants provide funding for eligible entities to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites.

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities

Funding Opportunity
Opportunity TypeFunding > Grant
FunderFederal Emergency Management Agency
AwardVaries
OpensSummer
Closes10/4/2024 (Letter of Intent deadline),
12/6/2024 (Draft sub-application deadline),
2/7/2025 (Final sub-application deadline)

This Federal Emergency Management Agency program helps communities manage the increased risk of impact from hazards. The grant supports natural hazard risk mitigation activities that promote climate adaptation and resilience to address both extreme weather events and ongoing problems that are expected to increase in intensity and frequency.