CREATUREKIND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
CreatureKind Climate Leadership Fellow Funder: CreatureKind Geographic Scope: United States (college campuses) Focus Areas: Faith-based discussions about animal welfare, farmed animals, factory…
Grants for Environmental Projects
Last updated June 14, 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.
2,103 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
What environmental grants are open right now?
CROSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Cross Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cross Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Cross Charitable Foundation Grant provides support to organizations…
Varies
Can'd Aid · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Crush It Crusade Grants Overview: Program that helps communities and local organizations launch and strengthen local recycling programs while educating on the importance of infinitely recyclable…
WARSH-MOTT LEGACY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: As a small private foundation, we seek to cultivate meaningful and long-term partnerships that align with our mission. Due to our limited capacity and budget, we are able to support…
Up to US $2,000
Connecticut Society for Women Environmental Professionals · Rolling / Open Foundation
CSWEP Environmental Professionals Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Society for Women Environmental Professionals Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The…
Up to US $56,000
CEDAR TREE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
CTF: Rooted in Justice Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cedar Tree Foundation Amount: Up to US $56,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The CTF: Rooted in Justice Grants program aims to empower…
Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation
Cudahy Fund: General Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrick And Anna M Cudahy Fund Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Cudahy Fund offers general community grants focusing on social…
Lake Champlain Basin Program · Rolling / Open Foundation
Culvert Replacement Engineering Designs for Four Culverts in Boquet River Watershed Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Champlain Basin Program Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary The Lake Champlain…
US $30,000 - US $1,000,000
Cummings Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Cummings $30 Million Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cummings Foundation Inc. Amount: US $30,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Cummings $30 Million Grant Program will…
US $500 - US $2,500
Town of Cutler Bay · Rolling / Open Foundation
Cutler Bay Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Town of Cutler Bay Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Cutler Bay Community Fund aims to enhance the quality…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
CVA - Clean Vessel Act (FY25) Development of surveys and plans for installing sewage pumpouts and dump stations for recreational boats in the coastal zone of coastal States; and for construction of…
Up to US $15,000
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services · Rolling / Open Foundation
Cyanotoxin Monitoring Equipment and Training Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The…
US $1,000 - US $15,000
WECONSERVEPA · Rolling / Open Foundation
Cycling Activation in PA Mini Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weconservepa Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Cycling Activation in PA Mini Grant Program,…
US $1,000 - US $15,000
PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Cycling Activation Mini Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Environmental Council Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Cycling Activation Mini Grant…
US $1,000 - US $15,000
THE CYRUS EATON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Cyrus Eaton Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cyrus Eaton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Cyrus Eaton Foundation Grant focuses on advancing…
Up to $500
THE POLLINATION PROJECT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Daily Grants / Seed Funding Program Funder: The Pollination Project Foundation Status: Active, rolling basis Geographic Scope: Worldwide Award Amount: Up to $500 per grant Program Overview The…
Up to US $1,600,000
California Department of Food & Agriculture · Rolling / Open Foundation
Dairy Digester Research and Development Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Food & Agriculture Amount: Up to US $1,600,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Dairy…
Up to US $20,000
Dallas County Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Dallas County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas County Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Dallas County Foundation Grant supports community…
SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Dan L Duncan Houston Safari Club Foundation Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Dan L Duncan Houston Safari Club…
THE DANIEL FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ * _[Health Grants]()_ * _[Education & Youth Grants]()_ * _[Community…
Frequently Asked Questions
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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