Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,103 active environmental grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, 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.
Daniel K. Thorne Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniel K. Thorne Foundation Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Daniel K. Thorne Foundation offers grants aimed at preserving the…
Daniel-Mickel Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniel-Mickel Foundation Last Updated: February 28, 2025 Summary The Daniel-Mickel Foundation, based in Greenville, SC, has been enhancing…
Data Management The objective of this project is to participate collaboratively in data management and other conservation activities to document and archive information related to much on-going and…
DCCF Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas) Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The DCCF Community Grants program aims…
Overview _NOTE: Eligible organizations seeking funding for facility construction or expansion are encouraged to apply for a Build the Future Grant. This program replaces the large-request section of…
DCF County Progress Grant Program Purpose: Support the interests of the community from eligible tax-exempt organizations for charitable purposes. Geographic Scope: Dearborn County, Indiana Focus…
DCNR Recreation and Conservation Grant - Charleroi Riverfront Park Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Recipient: Mon Valley Alliance Foundation (MVAF),…
DDCF: Environment Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Doris Duke Foundation Inc. Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Doris Duke Foundation's Environment…
DE Community Water Quality Improvement Grant (CWQIG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated:…
DE Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Forest Service Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The DE Urban and Community Forestry…
Deconstruction Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Deconstruction Grants Program, established by LB 180 in…
Deerfield River Enhancement Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $14,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The Deerfield River Enhancement Fund Grant,…
Defensible Space Landowner Assistance (LOA) Status: Active program since 2004 Geographic Scope: Modoc County, California Overview: The Modoc Fire Safe Council (MFSC) has implemented the Defensible…
Del Mar Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Del Mar Foundation Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Del Mar Foundation Grant supports community projects that enhance civic pride, preserve…
Delaware Coastal Management Program - Agency: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Delaware County Foundation: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware County Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Delaware County Foundation's…
Delaware Nonpoint Source Section 319 Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The…
Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund: Transaction Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc. Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Delaware…
Delta Extension Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Sea Grant Amount: More than US $130,233 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Delta Extension Fellowship, hosted by California…
Delta Research Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Sea Grant Amount: US $90,000 - US $1,500,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Delta Research Awards, presented by the Delta…
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.