Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 2,103 active environmental grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
.ORG Impact Awards Overview: The .ORG Impact Awards is a global awards program celebrating remarkable individuals and organizations leveraging .ORG domains to ignite change and transform communities…
12.4.2 Payroll Department Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado Amount: US $12,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Payroll Department Grant provides…
2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries The California State Library’s LSTA grant opportunities: Support improvement, innovation, and experimentation in library services; Build capacity among…
Grant program for clean vessel initiatives. Administered by DEM - Bureau of Natural Resources.
2026 Community Grants Program Funder: Bronx River Alliance Inc (NY, US) Status: Active - announced April 2, 2026 Geographic Scope: Bronx River watershed and surrounding communities in New York Focus…
2026 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program The Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant (NCCP LAG) Program is intended to assist local public…
2026 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program This grant program is focused on high-impact forest-health projects that deliver strong, direct benefits to communities, critical…
205(j) Water Quality Planning Grants This grant program offers limited competitive funding to regional Councils of Government (COGs) for water quality management planning efforts. - Category:…
319 Grant Program These grants may be used to conduct watershed restoration projects such as stormwater and agricultural best management practices and restoration of impaired streams. The grants must…
3VCF Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Three Valleys Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The 3VCF Community Impact Grants aim to…
501vc® Investment Fund Funder: Evergreen Climate Innovations Status: Active, accepting applications Award Amount: $250,000 per investment Geographic Scope: Greater Midwest region of the United States…
A Greener Tomorrow Grant Program Purpose: Support projects and initiatives that protect, enhance, and restore the natural environment while fostering environmental stewardship throughout Ripley…
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation: Under $5,000 Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The…
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program To reclaim and restore land and water resources adversely affected by past mining. Details - Agency: Maryland Department of the Environment - Financial…
ABC: Expedition Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: African Bird Club Amount: Up to £5,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The African Bird Club offers Expedition Awards of up to £5,000 to…
Abel Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Abel Foundation Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Abel Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Nebraska, particularly in Lincoln and…
Overview The Abell Foundation awards grants to nonprofit community partners working to improve the quality of life in Baltimore. We provide seed funding for innovative pilots, support for ongoing…
Abramowicz Family Fund Organization: Napa Valley Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Napa County, California Focus Areas: - Programs for children and youth in Napa County - Environmental…
ACC Environment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) Amount: Approximately C $8,000 Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The ACC Environment Grant, issued by the Alpine Club of…
ACCF Legacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allegan County Community Foundation Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The ACCF Legacy Grant aims to support various community initiatives in Allegan County,…
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.
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.
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.