Supports on-the-ground aquatic habitat restoration projects that enhance recreational, commercial, subsistence, or traditional fishing opportunities through habitat improvements and public access, that benefit the local economy, and that have a public educational component. For more information, read here, or contact SARP Coordinator, Todd Ewing.
Grant Opportunities
Have a grant you'd like to share? Email natalie.ivey@deq.nc.gov
Pursuant to Section 205(j)/604(b) of the Clean Water Act, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) is currently seeking proposals for water quality planning projects using federal fiscal year 2026 grant funds.
Restore and conserve habitat necessary to support coastal, estuarine-dependent, and diadromous fish species along the U.S. Atlantic Coast. ACFHP anticipates supporting 2-3 projects ranging from $35,000 – $100,000 in FY2027. The RFP closes Friday, September 25, 2026.
Up to $5,000 for field trips with outdoor activities and learning components.
Travel Funding:
Up to $5,000 in travel funding for nonprofessional youth sports teams to compete in North Carolina, or out-of-state, sporting events.
Host Funding:
Up to $25,000 to attract State, regional, area, and national sporting events, tournaments, and programs for nonprofessional youth sporting participants.
New Trailblazers Club Applications & Registration for existing Club Advisors.
The Restore America's Estuaries Watersheds Grant Program is a nationally competitive grants program designed to support projects that address urgent, emerging, and challenging issues threatening the well-being of estuaries within the 28 NEP location boundary areas.