Spring 2026 Funding Opportunities

Piscataqua Region Environmental Planning Assessment (PREPA) Grants – Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership

Apply by June 16, 2026 at 4pm 

The Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP) has released a Request for Proposals for their 2026-2027 Piscataqua Region Environmental Planning Assessment Grant Program (PREPA Grants). PREPA Grants support any of the 52 cities and towns within the Piscataqua Region Watershed in both Maine and New Hampshire. The program helps these communities make big strides in protecting their natural resources and water quality, as well as in preparing for and adapting to recurring extreme weather. 

Additionally, PREP conducts an update to the Piscataqua Region Environmental Planning Assessment (PREPA), which identifies opportunities for water quality and natural resource protections in the entire watershed, organized by municipality. That means each municipality in the watershed can access personalized recommendations that support their community, including both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches. By looking up the data for your specific city or town, you can use that analysis as inspiration for your project.  

Need support on your project? Have questions? PREP’s Assistant Director Abigail Lyon is hosting office hours and would love to talk more. Sign up by contacting Abigail at abigail.lyon@unh.edu or at 603-862-3729. 

Coastal Resilience Grants (CRG) – NH Dept of Environmental Services 

Apply by Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4pm  

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Coastal Program is requesting 2026 Coastal Resilience Grant (CRG) applications for projects. The CRG funding opportunity supports projects that build capacity, advance planning, and develop designs to increase coastal resilience, with a specific focus on community and/or habitat resilience. Projects must take place in one or more of New Hampshire’s 17 Coastal Zone communities. Eligible applicants include coastal municipalities, quasi-governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and state agencies. 

Want to know more? Register for an informational webinar on April 21 from 11am – 12pm EDT. A recording of the webinar will be posted. Or, sign up for office hours hosted by the Coastal Program to discuss project ideas and answer questions on:

• • • Wednesday, April 22, 1-3 pm EDT 
    • Wednesday, May 13, 1-3 pm EDT 
    • Wednesday, May 27, 1-3 pm EDT 

National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

Apply by July 9 at 11:59 PM 

The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program supports the long‐term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems for the benefit of coastal communities, fish and wildlife and their habitats, and the recreating public. The Program provides designated State and Territory agencies with cost sharing awards for projects that protect and restore valuable coastal wetland resources. Projects may include the acquisition of real property interests in a coastal wetland ecosystem and the restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands. Coastal wetlands are valued because they protect against flooding, help maintain water quality, and provide habitats for fish and wildlife. Coastal environments are also important economically, generating billions of dollars annually through recreational and commercial fishing, boating, and tourism. The Program is co-administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Coastal Program and the Office of Conservation Investment. For more information, visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Home Page. 

Adapting Together: Project Builder – Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership 

Accepting applications May 1 – July 1, 2026 

Project Builder is a grant proposal incubator for climate resilience projects in the Great Bay Watershed, offered by the Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership. It helps communities turn ideas into strong, fundable projects that build climate resilience.  Project Builder offers a mix of mentorship, strategy-building, and creative problem-solving to help you shape a strong grant proposal. Whether you’re starting with a clear vision or just an idea, the program connects you with potential collaborators and supports you in identifying funding opportunities—including through Adapting Together’s Climate Impact Grant (funding opportunity available in fall 2026). While Project Builder doesn’t fund projects directly, it fills the gaps in knowledge and connection that often hold great ideas back.