Resources and Funding 

Resources & Funding Links

Here is a curated list of useful resources for environmental, conservation, and sustainability projects, including grants, funding programs, and local conservation support.

Federal Grant Opportunities

• EPA Grants Overview – Central federal portal with many environmental grant opportunities.
  
  

• EPA Wetlands & Watersheds Funding & Grants – Grants focused on wetlands protection, restoration, and watershed/water-quality projects.
  
  

• USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants – Conservation- and land-management-focused grants useful for soil, water, habitat, and landowner projects.
  
  

State & Regional Funding

• Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Funding & Loans – State-level environmental funding & loan programs for projects like stormwater, water quality, and nonpoint source pollution.
  
  

• Ohio Department of Natural Resources – H2Ohio Wetland Grant Program – Regional grants for wetland, water, and habitat restoration.

• Michigan EGLE – Funding Opportunities & Grants – State-level grants and loans for water quality, stormwater, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure projects.
  
  

• Michigan Nonpoint Source & Watershed Grants Program – Grants for watershed management, nonpoint pollution control, and community-based water/environmental protection projects.
  
  

• Michigan State Revolving Fund (CWSRF / DWSRF) – Low-interest financing and grants for water infrastructure, stormwater, wastewater, and drinking-water projects.
  
  

Conservation & Nonprofit Resources

• Instrumentl Environmental Conservation Grants Database – Searchable database covering numerous grants for conservation and environmental projects across states.
  
  

• Indiana Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) Funding – Local SWCD grants, cost-share programs, and watershed/landowner funding resources.
  
  

Local Resources

• Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) – Local conservation-district grants and programs; check your county SWCD website for updates.
  
  

• Watershed and Lake Associations – Often provide small grants or volunteer funding opportunities; local associations are good starting points.
  
  

For guidance on navigating these opportunities, applying, or managing grants for your project, contact Second Nature Consulting for support.