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American Rivers — River Restoration Grants

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-08

About This Grant

Funds river restoration, dam removal, and clean water initiatives across the US.

Grant Summary

American Rivers — River Restoration Grants is a American Rivers grant providing $25K to $500K for nonprofit, municipality, tribal government. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

river restorationdam removalclean water

Eligibility

nonprofitmunicipalitytribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

$25K$500K

Deadline

Recurring / periodic

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for American Rivers — River Restoration Grants from American Rivers, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to American Rivers before the deadline.
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American Rivers — River Restoration Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the American Rivers — River Restoration Grants?

American Rivers — River Restoration Grants is offered by American Rivers and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the American Rivers — River Restoration Grants provide?

American Rivers — River Restoration Grants provides between $25K and $500K per award from American Rivers. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the American Rivers — River Restoration Grants deadline?

American Rivers — River Restoration Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, American Rivers, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the American Rivers — River Restoration Grants?

To apply for American Rivers — River Restoration Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from American Rivers.