US Bancorp Foundation Community Development Grants in Idaho
Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek funding to strengthen local communities. With a mission to support equitable economic opportunity, US Bancorp Foundation provides collaborative grants that prioritize organizations led by people of color and serving designated U.S. Bank communities, which may include Idaho-based programs.
US Bancorp Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Idaho Water
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on youth-focused water, clean air, and environmental programs in Idaho can seek up to US $15,000 to support their work. The Dan Paul Foundation funds projects that advance children’s health, education, development, and welfare, including clean water education, freshwater conservation, and related youth enrichment efforts.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Idaho Water
With a mission to strengthen communities in need, Cisco Systems Foundation provides Idaho nonprofits and NGOs with Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000 for tech-enabled crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate resilience solutions. Organizations serving mostly economically underserved populations and integrating technology into their programs may be eligible, including those addressing water-related challenges within these areas.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Safety Grants in Idaho
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Idaho can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. With a mission to build safer, stronger communities, State Farm Companies Foundation provides U.S. organizations with support for disaster preparedness, community revitalization, and related projects that may complement local water and infrastructure efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and culture programs, capital projects, or limited general/endowment needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large institutions serving broad audiences, including museums, performing arts organizations, arts schools, and STEAM-focused education programs, which may include Idaho-based organizations.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Habitat Restoration Funding from Idaho Fish and Game
Private landowners in Idaho seeking to improve upland game bird or waterfowl habitat can receive up to US $10,000 for habitat restoration and enhancement projects. With a mission to support habitat improvement, Idaho Department of Fish & Game provides cost-share assistance for practices like nesting cover plantings, wetland creation or restoration, and livestock management around critical cover.
Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG)
Idaho Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education, health, or family economic stability for children and youth in urban low-income communities, including those in Idaho, can seek project or scaling support of more than US $50,000 from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and related organizations operating in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Self-Reliance Program Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants to support focused human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability care, or disaster relief. Idaho water-focused groups may be eligible if their programs address disadvantage within this mission.
Gupta Family Foundation
Idaho Environmental Funding via Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental, sustainability, or related humanitarian projects in Idaho can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help groups worldwide, including Idaho-based programs, that preserve the environment, support basic human needs, and serve children, youth, or animals.
Hansen Family Foundation
Emergency Water Infrastructure Funding from USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
State and local governments, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in rural Idaho facing drinking water emergencies can seek funding to prepare for or recover from disasters. USDA Rural Development supports projects like new wells, reservoirs, treatment plants, and waterline repairs with grants up to US $1,000,000 to restore safe, reliable water access.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
USDA Rural Development Grants for Idaho Water
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Focused on water and waste infrastructure, USDA Rural Development invites Idaho rural governments, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes to seek support for clean drinking water, sewage, solid waste, and stormwater systems. Funding can cover acquisition, construction, improvements, and related costs like legal fees, land, permits, equipment, and start-up operations in eligible rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Idaho Community Programs Funding via Bews Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations operating in Idaho’s Treasure Valley can seek more than US $10,000 for health, education, basic needs, arts, environment, civil liberties, and community programs. Grants from The Bews Foundation help Idaho organizations whose work may include water, environmental, or community-focused initiatives that benefit local residents.
The Bews Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Idaho Basic Needs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Idaho located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Grants from TJX Foundation help eligible community organizations that support vulnerable families and children access critical resources and opportunities.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Idaho Water and Environment Funding via Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation
Applications due Jan 6, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, educational institutions, government agencies, and tax-exempt religious entities in southwestern Idaho can seek funding for environmental and water-related projects through Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation’s IWCF Pool-Fund Grant, with awards of US $20,000 - US $35,000. Focus areas include environmental education, conservation, parkland improvements, and outside recreation that may support local water resource efforts.
Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Grants for Idaho Water Systems
Letter of inquiry due Jan 9, 2027
Eligible Idaho public wastewater and drinking water systems can receive US $45,000 - US $65,000 in planning support to develop facility plans that improve compliance and long-term sustainability. Focused on water resource management, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality invites systems to address public health and environmental risks through cost-effective, environmentally sound infrastructure upgrades.
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ)
Idaho DEQ Water Planning Grants in Idaho
Letter of inquiry due Jan 10, 2027
Public wastewater systems and eligible public drinking water systems in Idaho can receive planning grants to develop facility plans that upgrade and expand systems while meeting state and federal standards. Grants from Idaho Department of Environmental Quality help cover up to 50% of planning costs, with typical DEQ matches ranging from US $45,000 to US $65,000.
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ)
NRCS Idaho Grants for Water Conservation
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Agricultural producers, private forest landowners, and tribes in Idaho can receive financial and technical assistance to implement conservation practices that improve soil, water, and related natural resources. Grants from USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Idaho help fund projects in freshwater conservation, water resource management, on-farm energy, organic production, wildlife habitat, disaster recovery, and more on eligible agricultural and forest lands.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Idaho
Steele-Reese Foundation Rural Conservation Grants in Idaho
Letter of inquiry due Jan 19, 2027
Rural 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities in Idaho working on land, water, and wildlife conservation can apply for the Steele-Reese Foundation’s Idaho and Montana Grant Program, with awards of US $5,000 - US $50,000. Eligible projects must serve rural communities, show local support, and deliver clear, measurable benefits.
Steele-Reese Foundation
Serve Idaho Support for Idaho Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Feb 10, 2027
Idaho nonprofits and community organizations working on disaster services, environmental stewardship, education, economic opportunity, healthy futures, or support for veterans and military families can apply for Serve Idaho’s AmeriCorps Formula Grant. Projects that build resilience in underserved communities, including rural and tribal areas, may be eligible, including efforts connected to environmental and resource challenges.
Serve Idaho
Idaho National Laboratory Support for STEM Education
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Publicly funded schools, libraries, after-school programs, and educational nonprofits in Idaho can receive up to US $750 to host events that promote STEM education and career pathways. Idaho National Laboratory’s Family and Community Engagement Grant can support math, science, or general STEM activities that may complement local environmental or water-related education efforts.
Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
Idaho National Laboratory STEM Grants in Idaho
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Idaho K-12 schools and educator teams can receive funding for innovative, collaborative STEM projects that create measurable impact for Idaho students. Idaho National Laboratory provides Idaho STEM education programs with a US $15,000 STEM Impact Grant supporting projects that integrate STEM concepts into schools, which may include initiatives connected to water, energy, or related topics.
Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
Idaho National Laboratory STEM Grants in Idaho
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Informal education providers in Idaho offering K-12 STEM learning projects that support workforce development can apply for the Innovation in STEM Grant, awarding US $15,000. With a mission to strengthen STEM education, Idaho National Laboratory provides Idaho organizations such as museums, libraries, and after-school programs with funding that may benefit water-related or environmental STEM initiatives.
Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Idaho nonprofits improving economic stability, health, workforce readiness, or disaster relief can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for project, general operating, or capital support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving local communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, including those addressing water, sanitation, or basic needs, may be eligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Idaho DEQ Support for Idaho Agricultural Water
Applications due Apr 17, 2027
Farmers and ranchers in Idaho seeking to implement agricultural best management practices that improve water quality can apply for grants up to US $250,000. With a mission to protect water resources, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality provides funding for ready-to-implement, multi-partner projects that address impaired water bodies and support freshwater conservation and water resource management goals.
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ)
Union Pacific Foundation Environmental Grants in Idaho
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofits and independent emergency response organizations can access funding for environmental sustainability, community safety, and related programs through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000. Projects must primarily serve Idaho communities on the Union Pacific service list and align with priority areas like environmental stewardship, water quality, and community vitality.
Union Pacific Foundation
Water and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from PacifiCorp Foundation
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and educational institutions working on water resource management and environmental conservation in Idaho can seek up to US $10,000 for community and environmental projects. Focused on community enhancement and environmental respect, PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation supports efforts like parks, trails, gardens, and water usage management in its Idaho service counties.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation