Grants for Environmental Projects
Last updated October 29, 2026
Grantable tracks 2,089 active grants for environmental projects in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 32 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 927 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.
- Grants tracked
- 2,089
- from 1,278 funders
- Median award
- $30K
- middle half $10K–$150K
- Total listed funding
- $423.2M
- across 927 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 35
- 92 with a published date
On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant Program - Fourth Round Finance Authority · State Nov 13, 2026 · Varies In July 2024, Illinois was announced as one of the recipients of an award under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act. | |
| Grants to Clark County Area Nonprofit Organizations Clark County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies | |
| Lam Research Foundation Grants - 2027 Open Call (Cycle 1) Foundation Nov 15, 2026 · Varies The Lam Research Foundation runs two open-call grant cycles a year. The first 2027 cycle opened October 1, 2026 and closes November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. | |
| 2026 Section 319 Non-Point Source Pollution Program eCivis Grants Network (direct) · State Nov 16, 2026 · Varies Grant program for non-point source pollution prevention and control projects under the Department of Environmental Management, Bureau of Environmental Protection. | |
| 2026 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program Transportation Commission · State Nov 19, 2026 · Varies The purpose of the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program is to provide funding to achieve a balanced set of transportation, environmental, and community access improvements to reduce congestion throughout the state. | |
| Collins Foundation Grant Collins Foundation · Foundation ~November · Average grant $2,000–$7,500 The Collins Foundation, established by William and Ruth Collins, supports charitable, educational, and religious causes in Boulder County, Colorado. | |
| Federal 319(h) Grants Water Quality Funding · State Nov 30, 2026 · $90M – $100M U.S. EPA Clean Water Act Section 319(h) grants for watershed-based initiatives supporting watershed plans, pilot projects, technical assistance, and information exchange. Requires 40% mandatory nonfederal cost share. | |
| Community Grants Cottage Grove Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies The Cottage Grove Community Foundation awards grants to non-profit and school-based organizations helping children, families, the environment, and programs to enhance the health and wellbeing of area residents. | |
| Grant Request Application Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited · Foundation ~December · Varies | |
| CFCC Competitive Community Grants Community Foundation of Crawford County Inc · Foundation ~December · $5K – $25K The Community Foundation of Crawford County offers competitive grant funding for charitable nonprofit organizations and programs serving Crawford County residents. Grants support both general purpose and education initiatives. | |
| MathWorks Community Grant Mathworks Foundation Inc · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · $200 – $5K The MathWorks Community Grant supports nonprofit organizations that align with its social mission, focusing on education, community support, green initiatives, and global relief. | |
| Charles & Betty Degenstein Foundation Grant Degenstein Charitable Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · $500 – $5K The Charles & Betty Degenstein Foundation, established in 1977, aims to enhance lives through grants supporting various sectors such as education, health care, and conservation. | |
| Donation Mini-Grant (DMG) Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Dec 15, 2026 · Varies Grant program with three application cycles per year (January 15, April 15, and August 15 deadlines) for donation-based conservation projects. | |
| Impact 100 Cincinnati Grant Program Impact 100 Inc · Foundation ~December · $100K – $420K Impact 100 is a women-led philanthropic organization founded in Cincinnati in 2001 that uses a collective giving model to fund transformational grants to local nonprofit organizations. | |
| Plantation Community Foundation Grants Plantation Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies Plantation Community Foundation, Inc. | |
| Catalyst Award Rachel's Network Inc · Foundation ~December · $1M The Catalyst Award recognizes and supports women environmental leaders of color who are advancing environmental justice, climate action, food sovereignty, energy equity, marine science, and other environmental solutions. | |
| Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Stretch Code Adoption Grant Application - Fourth Round Finance Authority · State Dec 31, 2026 · Varies In July 2024, Illinois was announced as one of the recipients of an award under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act. | |
| Private Forest Accord Grant Program Oregon Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation ~December · Up to $10M This grant program results from a historic agreement between timber and conservation groups, which has increased protections for stream and aquatic species' habitat while allowing forest management practices to continue on private lands. | |
| Sustainable Forests and Communities Grant Weyerhaeuser Family Foundationinc · Foundation Jan 1, 2027 · Up to US $50,000 The Sustainable Forests and Communities Grant aims to foster environmentally and economically sustainable forest communities in the U.S., particularly where the Weyerhaeuser Family has interests. | |
| Community Needs Grants Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor · Foundation ~January · Up to $10K Enable nonprofits to address pressing community issues including environmental conservation, mental health services, food security, and other community needs. | |
| Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program FR93 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · State Jan 6, 2027 · Varies The Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up & Abatement Grant program provides funding for cleaning up and preventing illegal dumping on agricultural properties (CCR, Section 17991(d)). | |
| Centre PACT Grants Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · $500 – $3K Centre PACT (youth philanthropy) grants fund programs/projects in Centre County, PA addressing Basic Needs Access, Education Access, Health & Wellness, and the Environment. | |
| Pikes Peak Region Grant The Moniker Foundation · Foundation ~January · $10K The Pikes Peak Region Grant, offered by The Moniker Foundation, provides grants of $10,000 each (12 awarded in 2026, totaling $120,000), to support organizations addressing critical needs in health, education, environment, and arts. | |
| UPEC Community Conservation Grants Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition · Foundation ~January · $2K – $10K Despite extensive public land in the UP, privately-owned land (corporations and individuals) offers new opportunities to enhance protection through community action. |
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Grants for environmental projects by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 35 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 92 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 191 9%
- No deadline published
- 1,771 85%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 92 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active grants for environmental projects
- National Arbor Day Foundation 42 active
- Maryland Department of the Environment 30 active
- Natural Resources 28 active
- Chesapeake Bay Trust 16 active
- First Horizon Foundation 14 active
- California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) 12 active
1,278 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 2,089 active grants for environmental projects (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 29, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 38 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About environmental grants
Environmental grants fund a wide range of work, from pollution reduction and climate resilience to habitat restoration and community stewardship. Major federal sources include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, while private funders such as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and family and community foundations support nonprofit-led efforts. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, tribes, schools, and state and local governments.
A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow grants for environmental projects down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.
Environmental Grants by state
Browse environmental grants available to organizations in 26 states.
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Top funders for environmental
Foundations and grantmakers active in environment & animals — explore each funder's giving history, typical grant sizes, and what they fund.
- Palladium Foundation Salt Lake City, UT $65.6M given/yr
- Petsmart Charities Inc Phoenix, AZ $48.1M given/yr
- Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA $44.4M given/yr
- Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA $43.9M given/yr
- Multiplier San Francisco, CA $35.8M given/yr
- Ruby McKibben Foundation for the Protection of Animals Houston, TX $23.7M given/yr
- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New York, NY $21.8M given/yr
- Bonneville Environmental Foundation Portland, OR $19.3M given/yr
- Clean Future Forum Inc Washington, DC $18.8M given/yr
- Deployus Inc Boston, MA $18.4M given/yr
- National Network of Abortion Funds Inc Beaverton, OR $18.3M given/yr
- Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund Washington, DC $17.3M given/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for environmental projects award?
Of the 2,089 grants for environmental projects Grantable lists as of October 29, 2026, 927 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $150K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for environmental projects?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Arbor Day Foundation (42), Maryland Department of the Environment (30), Natural Resources (28), Chesapeake Bay Trust (16), and First Horizon Foundation (14). In all, 1,278 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for environmental projects due?
Of 2,089 grants listed, 35 accept applications on a rolling basis, 92 have a published upcoming deadline, 191 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,771 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in October–December.
What grants are available for environmental projects?
Funding spans pollution prevention, climate and energy, conservation, water quality, environmental justice, and education. Federal agencies like the EPA and USDA run competitive grant programs, and many flow through intermediaries such as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Most programs fund specific project work rather than general operating costs, so it helps to match your project to a program's stated priorities.
Who funds environmental nonprofits?
Federal agencies including the EPA, USDA/NRCS, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, NOAA, and the U.S. Forest Service are core public funders. On the private side, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is one of the largest conservation grantmakers, and national, regional, and community foundations also support environmental causes. State environmental agencies frequently re-grant federal dollars as well.
How do I find environmental grants that fit my organization?
Start by defining your project scope, geography, and the population or ecosystem you serve, then search federal opportunities on Grants.gov alongside foundation databases. Read each funder's eligibility and priority areas closely before applying, since environmental programs are often narrowly targeted. Aligning your proposal to a funder's specific goals is usually more effective than applying broadly.
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