Grants for Environmental Projects
Last updated October 9, 2026
Grantable tracks 2,106 active grants for environmental projects in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 35 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 935 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.
- Grants tracked
- 2,106
- from 1,285 funders
- Median award
- $30K
- middle half $10K–$150K
- Total listed funding
- $424.3M
- across 935 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 35
- 109 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Alabama Power Foundation: Good Roots Grants Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Oct 23, 2026 · Up to $1K The Alabama Power Foundation's Good Roots Grants provide up to $1,000 for tree planting in public spaces across central and south Alabama. | |
| Community Grants Program Telluride Foundation · Foundation ~October · $2K – $1.5M The Telluride Foundation's Community Grants program is one of its fundamental programs, supporting the vibrancy of the community as well as core safety net programs. | |
| Increased Recycling of Empty Glass Beverage Containers Grant Program, FY 2026-27 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · State Oct 29, 2026 · $25M – $400M The fundamental goal of the Program is to assist in funding regional pilot programs that are supplying bins for collection of empty glass beverage containers from five or more restaurants and on-sale retail licensed establishments licensed… | |
| Annual Grant Cycle Old Greenwood Community Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies | |
| RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · Federal Oct 31, 2026 · $5.7M – $14.5M Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity notices for its RESTORE Act grant programs. | |
| Annual Grant Cycle Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies In 2025, over $500,000 in grants were awarded to over 30 Tahoe-Truckee area non-profit organizations and programs. Since 2003, TMRF has awarded $12,145,000 in grants and scholarships. | |
| RESTORE Act Direct Component – Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · Federal Oct 31, 2026 · Up to $120.2M Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for its RESTORE Act grant programs. | |
| RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · Federal Oct 31, 2026 · Up to $120.2M Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for its RESTORE Act grant programs. | |
| Community Grants (Community Foundation of West Alabama) Community Foundation of West Alabama · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Varies The Community Foundation of West Alabama makes grants for arts and humanities, children and youth, education, elder care, environment, health and medicine, recreation and social welfare. | |
| Keep Smyrna Beautiful School Grants (2026-2027) Keep Smyrna Beautiful · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Up to $3K Keep Smyrna Beautiful offers grants of up to $2,500 to schools in the City of Smyrna, Georgia for campus beautification, gardening and environmental education projects, such as school gardens, tree planting, recycling infrastructure and… | |
| Anna B. Stearns Charitable Foundation Grants Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · $5K – $25K The Anna B. Stearns Charitable Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that strengthen the education, independence, and socioeconomic stability of women+, girls+, children and youth, plus environmental preservation. | |
| Community Grants Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Trust · Foundation ~November · $700 – $15K The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Community Grants program provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County. | |
| Keeling Curve Prize Global Warming Mitigation Project · Foundation ~November · $50K The Keeling Curve Prize is the flagship program of Climate Curve, an internationally recognized annual award that supports global climate initiatives demonstrating the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases from the… | |
| Community Grants Community Foundation of West Alabama · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Varies The Community Foundation of West Alabama makes grants for charitable purposes to benefit communities in the West Alabama area. Grants may be made for the following charitable purposes: Ordinarily, they do not make grants for: | |
| Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award American Society of Civil Engineers Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies Recognition of outstanding contributions to sustainable engineering practices in managing shorelines and coastal infrastructure through research, design, construction or management of the natural and built environment in the coastal zone. | |
| The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27 Department of Parks and Recreation · State Nov 2, 2026 · Varies The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide for well managed OHV Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well… | |
| Youth Community Access Grant Program (Round 4) CA Natural Resources Agency · State Nov 4, 2026 · $3M – $30M YCA Grants will fund projects that serve youth from low-income and disadvantaged communities and provide immersive and meaningful experiences with natural or cultural resources within California that participants otherwise would not have. | |
| Arts & Culture, Education, and Environment Grants The Community Foundation for McHenry County · Foundation ~November · Varies Two-phase application process with workshops and brown bag lunch sessions to prepare applicants. | |
| BPI Composting Microgrants International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc · Foundation ~November · $500 – $5K Grants can support various activities including: | |
| ECF of The Boeing Company: Florida Ft. Walton Beach Chapter Grant Program Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company · Foundation ~November · $1K – $5K The Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company, one of the largest employee-managed funds globally, empowers its workers to make impactful donations for over 60 years. The Ft. | |
| Annual Environmental Grants The Rockfall Foundation · Foundation Nov 11, 2026 · $1K – $5K The Rockfall Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Annual Environmental Grants Program, aimed at non-profit organizations, municipalities, and schools. | |
| 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. |
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Grants for environmental projects by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 35 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 109 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 191 9%
- No deadline published
- 1,771 84%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 109 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 27 active
- Chesapeake Bay Trust 16 active
- First Horizon Foundation 14 active
- California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) 12 active
1,285 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 2,106 active grants for environmental projects (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 9, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 42 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 25 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 2,106 grants for environmental projects Grantable lists as of October 9, 2026, 935 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 (27), Chesapeake Bay Trust (16), and First Horizon Foundation (14). In all, 1,285 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for environmental projects due?
Of 2,106 grants listed, 35 accept applications on a rolling basis, 109 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, 56% 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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