Deadline: Nov. 21, 2024

EPA’s new Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program (Community Change Grants) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds in environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges. These place-based investments will be focused on community-driven initiatives to be responsive to community and stakeholder input. They are designed to deliver on the transformative potential of the IRA for communities most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy pollution, and historical disinvestments.

Applications due 4/30/24.

The City of Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability is excited to announce the launch of a new funding opportunity called the Green Cincinnati Plan Seeds of Change Grant Program! This new pilot funding effort aims to bring the Green Cincinnati Plan to life through resident-driven sustainability, equity, and resilience projects in the neighborhoods hardest hit by climate change. Visit our landing page to learn more and please share the attached RFP and image with your networks. There will be a pre-application workshop on 3/14/24 from 5:30-7PM at Price Hill Library – all are welcome.

2/29/24 grant applications due to Laura@kwalliance.org by 11:59pm

This pilot program from the Kentucky Waterways Alliance (KWA) will provide seed grant funding assistance in all of Kentucky’s seven major river basins to organizations that are interested in doing their part to protect and restore their rivers, streams, and watersheds. Grant funding will be awarded to at least one project per river basin.

Deadline: 5pm EST, March 6, 2024

The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. In 2024, the AARP Community Challenge will be accepting applications for three different grant opportunities, each described below in the "Grant Opportunities" section.

Application dates not yet announced

Now that it is funded, the program will establish competitive grants that strategically invest in projects that connect active transportation networks and spines, accelerating local and regional plans to create safe and convenient walking and biking routes to everyday destinations and to fill gaps in trails between communities.

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2024

The 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants Program is now open! This multimodal, multijurisdictional competitive grant program administered by the USDOT has provided robust funding for active transportation projects in previous cycles.

Closed Jan. 31, 2024

The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides funding for projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, and environmental mitigation; recreational trail program projects; and safe routes to school projects.

Tentatively scheduled to open Spring 2024

The federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides funding for surface transportation projects such as on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, environmental mitigation and safe routes to school projects

Rolling Applications:

GFI will provide matching funding and other forms of support to 501(c)(3) organizations to accomplish projects which protect, enhance, preserve or develop areas throughout Indiana for enjoyment and use by the public. We expect the applicant will have matching funds and our grant will fund 50% or less of the entire project.

Deadline: Mar. 15, 2024

The Clean Ohio Trail Fund (COTF) seeks to improve outdoor recreational opportunities for Ohioans by funding trails for outdoor pursuits of all kinds.

Deadline: Mar. 15, 2024

This is a reimbursement grant program that provides up-to-80 percent project funding. The following projects are eligible:

• New recreational trail construction

• Trail maintenance/restoration

• Trailside and trailhead facilities

• Acquisition of easements and property for recreational trails and recreational trail corridors

• Educational programs promoting trail safety and environmental protection

Next call for applications in Fall of 2025

The Indiana Trails Program is a new trails program that will replace the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) in 2021. The new ITP program will be similar to Indiana’s former RTP and will still be administered by the Department of Natural Resources Division of Outdoor Recreation. The main difference is that funds for ITP will now be state dollars rather than federal funds.

Deadline: May 31, 2024

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It can be used to provide assistance for acquisition of easements, development and/or maintenance of recreational trails and trailhead facilities for both motorized and non-motorized use. The Recreational Trails Program benefits communities and enhances quality of life.

Deadline: Mar. 1, 2024

The National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails, & Conservation Assistance Program (NPS-RTCA) welcomes applications from community groups, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, national parks, and local, state and federal agencies. NPS-RTCA does not provide financial assistance or monetary grants. As a collaborative partner, we provide professional services to help you achieve your conservation and outdoor recreation project vision.

Deadline: Nov. 15, 2024

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program provides up to 50% reimbursement assistance for state and local government subdivisions (townships, villages, cities, counties, park districts, joint recreation districts, and conservancy districts) for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of recreational areas.

Deadline: May 31, 2024

The LWCF provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports & playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas and passive parks.

Announced but not open

Through this initiative, H2Ohio plans to:

• Address the issue of rising salinity in Ohio’s rivers and streams;

• Implement a river restoration program for large river tributaries and preserve the rivers in Ohio that are already in good health;

• Remove specific dams on rivers and major tributaries to enhance water quality, fish passage, and migration;

• Enhance Ohio’s litter cleanup program to put more focus on our rivers and streams to remove not just trash, but large objects like cars, tires, and appliances from our water; and

• Remediate waters impacted by acid mine drainage to enhance their ability to support aquatic life.

Deadline: 4:30pm local time, Feb. 28, 2024

The purpose of the program is to award grant funds to promote economic development and job creation
projects.

Deadline: Aug. 1, 2024

The LWCF is a matching assistance program that provides grants up to 50% of the cost for the acquisition
and/or development of outdoor recreation sites and facilities.

Proposals Accepted Quarterly: March 4, June 3, Sept. 2, Nov. 4

The Rural Changemaker RFP provides strategic funding that enhances and supports grassroots work addressing community-identified challenges and inequalities related to health in the rural regions served by Interact for Health in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Grants are expected to range from $10,000- $100,000 for 12 to 18 months. Proposals are accepted quarterly.