Renewable Natural Resources Foundation – Sep 30

Posted by Renewable Natural Resources Foundation on September 9, 2025

Renewable Natural Resources Foundation issues RFP for grants program

The Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF) was established as a consortium of scientific, professional, educational, design, and engineering organizations whose primary purpose was advancing science, applying science, and public education in managing and conserving renewable natural resources. The foundation aims to advance interdisciplinary science, understanding, and stewardship of renewable natural resources by fostering interdisciplinary activities and synergy among professional, scientific, and educational organizations, and through public education.

The RNRF grant program aims to fund initiatives that foster collaboration and bridge the gap between research, evidence-based practices, and implementation. The primary goal is to support projects that engage community partners and stakeholders, and contribute to the interconnected environmental, social, and economic systems. Eligible projects must address at least one of the following focus areas: air quality and atmospheric sciences; ecosystem and biodiversity conservation; ecosystem, soil, and land remediation; recycling, circular materials and waste systems; regenerative agriculture and soil health; renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure; and water quantity and quality.

Rapid Response Grants: Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded in support of short-term funding to organizations that have lost federal funding. These grants are intended to support projects directly impacted by the termination of federal funding. Grant funding may be used to fill critical gaps, complete essential components, or responsibly close out federally supported work.

Planning and Small Grants: Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to support potential collaborators to carry out the initial discussion and investigation to conceptualize a collaborative project and the methods needed to implement the project. Small grants support targeted projects that are limited in scope and budget.

Implementation/Collaboration Grants: Grants of up to $200,000 will be awarded in support of projects lasting 12 months or more. These grants support the implementation of research and evidence-based practices and encourage collaboration.

To be eligible, the lead applicant must be from a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the United States.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation website.

Deadline: September 30, 2025