Last updated June 13, 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.
Community Impact Grants - Fall Cycle Overview: Twice-yearly signature grant program supporting local nonprofit projects and initiatives that enrich the quality of life for DuPage County residents.…
Community Impact Program Overview: Through this unique program, the Edina Community Foundation partners with Edina residents to start and run valuable projects and programs that directly impact the…
Community Investment Funds Overview: The Community Investment Funds are the signature grant cycle managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in which funds are invested in…
Community Investment Program Overview: Coast Central Credit Union's Community Investment Program provides grants to support local nonprofit organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity…
Community Match Fund Overview: Sustainable CT's innovative Community Match Fund is a crowdfunding grant-matching program that provides fast, flexible funding and support to implement sustainability…
Community Needs Grants Overview: Each year, Community Needs Grants are awarded to charitable organizations serving Chippewa County. Geographic Scope: Chippewa County, Wisconsin Funding Focus Areas: -…
Community Needs Grants Geographic Scope: Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland (Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties) Purpose: Enable nonprofits to address pressing community issues including…
Community Recycling Program Grants Overview: Grants available to U.S. communities and recycling facilities to improve access, collections, operations, and processing. Geographic Scope: United States…
Community Response Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Fund for the Environment (NWFE) Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Community Response Fund Grant…
Grant program to fund environmental projects related to stormwater management and solutions.
Overview _Note: Applicants must submit applications at least eight weeks before their projected start date._ Chesapeake Bay Trust The Chesapeake Bay Trust (Trust) is a nonprofit, grant-making…
Community Sustaining Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Sustaining Fund (CSF) of Thurston County Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Community Sustaining Fund…
Community Track: Early-Career Research Fellowship Status: In Review Type: Fellowship/Professional Development Program Application Cycle: 2026-2028 Focus Area: Climate Risk, Health & Decision Making…
Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Program - Priority Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated:…
Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Program - Standard Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated:…
Community Wellbeing Grants Purpose: Fund programs that are not directly focused on health, including education, scholarships, environmental impact, and other community service-related programs.…
Community Wind Grant Program (CWGP) - Organization: Energy Administration - Type: State Grant
Community-Driven Design Grants Program Status: Application period closed. 17 organizations and businesses selected for funding in 2024. Geographic Scope: San Diego Tijuana region (California-Mexico…
Overview The New Orleans Community Support Foundation (NOCSF) invites applications from eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations for grants under the Community-Led Green Infrastructure…
Competitive & Foundation-Initiated Grant Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sonora Area Foundation Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Competitive & Foundation-Initiated Grant Programs by the…
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.