GrantPulse brief: Week of April 21, 2026
7 matches for CoastalKeepers this week.
Hot deadlines (under 30 days)
Southeast Watershed Restoration Grants — EPA — Due May 1, 2026
- Amount: $50,000 to $200,000
- Fit: High — supports restoration projects in coastal watersheds of the US Southeast
- Why it matters: Direct mission match. Two-year project window aligns with your Charleston Harbor timeline.
- Apply: grants.gov/ep-swr-2026 (fictional)
Community-Based Restoration — NOAA — Due May 15, 2026
- Amount: $75,000 to $300,000
- Fit: Medium — requires formal partnership with a local government agency
- Why it matters: Strong fit if you can get a letter from Charleston County Parks in 10 days.
- Apply: noaa.gov/funding/cbr-2026 (fictional)
On your radar (30 to 90 days)
Environmental Stewardship Grant — Walton Family Foundation — Due June 15, 2026
- Amount: $100,000 to $500,000
- Fit: High — regional conservation + restoration focus, US Southeast is a stated priority region.
- Why it matters: Largest possible check on the list. Warrants full proposal effort.
Coastal Community Foundation Grant — Due June 1, 2026
- Amount: $10,000 to $50,000
- Fit: High — local, community-focused. LOI-only first round.
- Why it matters: Low-effort LOI. Good relationship builder even if you don't win.
Pew Marine Conservation — Due July 1, 2026
- Amount: $50,000 to $200,000
- Fit: Medium — marine-ecosystem framing required; watershed-only projects historically score lower.
Passed on this week
- USDA Local Food Systems Grant: focused on food-system infrastructure, not ecosystem restoration. Off-mission.
- Nature Conservancy Collaborative Grant: restricted to international applicants this cycle.
Your move this week
Start the EPA Southeast Watershed application today. Outline the narrative in 45 minutes: scope, budget, measurable outcomes. The May 1 deadline is tight but the fit is the strongest you'll see this quarter. Everything else can wait a week.