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U.S. Government Programs

Grants.gov
The REQUIRED search portal when applying for federal grants. Contains a comprehensive list of grant programs offered by federal agencies and provides a centralized location to find and apply for federal grant funding. Houses information on over 1,000 grant programs and vets applications for 26 federal grant-making agencies.
Grant.gov video tutorials
Video tutorials for learning about, and searching for, funding opportunities on Grants.gov.
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Descriptions and links to USDA grant and other financial assistance programs.
Department of Energy (DOE)
Descriptions of the Energy Department's grant, loan and financing programs. Learn more about these programs and how they can help -- whether a startup energy business looking to launch a pilot project, a company with proven technology that needs help reaching commercial scale, or a state, local or tribal government looking for funding resources for energy projects.
Environmental Protection Agency Grant and other Financial Assistance Programs (EPA)
Listing and links to specific U.S. EPA grant and financial assistance programs.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF receives approximately 40,000 proposals each year for research, education and training projects, of which approximately 11,000 are funded. This site offers a variety of funding information including an A-Z listing of funds and "how to" apply guides.
Natural Resources Conservation Service Grants and other Financial Assistance Programs (NRCS)
Listing of voluntary programs to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to provide financial and technical assistance to help manage natural resources in a sustainable manner. Through these programs the agency approves contracts to provide financial assistance to help plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns or opportunities to help save energy, improve soil, water, plant, air, animal and related resources on agricultural lands and non-industrial private forest land.
NRCS Programs In Wisconsin
NRCS listing of conservation programs implemented in the State of Wisconsin with funding options.

State of Wisconsin Programs

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Financial Assistance Programs
- Clean Sweep Grants - Clean Sweep assists communities in protecting public health, the environment, and animal safety by reducing risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals, pesticides, and unwanted prescription drugs in homes, on farms and at businesses. The program provides financial assistance to counties, regional planning commissions, cities, villages, and other municipalities to collect unwanted eligible wastes. Most local governments offer free or very low cost collection services to homeowners in rural and urban areas and farms.
- Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) - The CREP program is a resource for those actively working the land to use to help meet their conservation goals, particularly those who currently till or graze land along rivers and streams. CREP is a joint effort between the Federal, State and County governments to complement working agriculture and the protection of Wisconsin’s soils and water resource.
- Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants - New in 2015, grants will become available for farmer-led projects to protect water quality in Wisconsin. DATCP will administer the program and award grants for producer-led activities to reduce nonpoint source pollution in their watersheds.
- Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants - Grants awarded to local organizations to teach farmers to develop their own nutrient management plans. Can be used in conjunction with the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants.
- Soil and Water Resource Management Grant (SWRM) - The SWRM program operates in cooperation with county land conservation committees, the Land and Water Conservation Board, the Department of Natural Resources, and other state and federal agencies. The grant program supports locally-led conservation efforts by awarding grants to counties to pay for conservation staff and provide landowner cost-sharing to install best management practices, conservation engineering certification and farmland preservation conservation compliance.
- Miscellaneous Grant Opportunities for Producer Led Groups

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Grants, Loans and other Financial Assistance (DNR)
The DNR administers many grant and loan programs available to local governments, organizations and private landowners to develop and support projects that protect public health, the environment and outdoor recreation.
Wisconsin Coastal Management Program
Department of Administration grant monies available through the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) to enhance and restore coastal resources within the state's coastal zone - all counties adjacent to Lakes Superior and Michigan, within 1,000 miles of shoreline.
Additional Environmental Funding Sources
Many additional state and federal agencies and organizations have loan and grant programs that you can explore.