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.
Edison International: Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Edison International Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Edison International's Community Grants Program partners with local…
Edith Winter Grace Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Edith Winter Grace Trust Last Updated: July 19, 2025 Summary The Edith Winter Grace Trust Grant provides funding exclusively to charitable…
Edmondson Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation…
EEP Africa Call for Proposals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP Africa) Amount: €200,000 - €500,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The EEP…
Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Research Request Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Effectiveness Monitoring…
Electric School Bus Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Amount: Up to US $350,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Electric School…
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program Administrator: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Background: Program established to increase EV charging infrastructure…
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs Program Names: Recharge Colorado and Two Rivers Connect Status: Active Geographic Scope: Western Colorado and statewide Funder: State of Colorado…
Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Grant (MN) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Amount: US $1,890,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers…
Elemental Impact - Project Track Organization: Elemental Impact (501(c)(3) nonprofit) Overview: The Project Track supports companies scaling impactful climate solutions through small and large-scale…
Elemental Impact - Strategy Track Organization: Elemental Impact (501(c)(3) nonprofit) Overview: The Strategy Track is designed for early-stage companies to build early customer traction and refine…
Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Ambler Trust Grants, provided by the Elizabeth Raymond…
Elizabeth Schultz Environmental Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Elizabeth Schultz…
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - General Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Elsie H. Wilcox…
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - General Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant supports various…
EMCI General Grants Program Funder: Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative (EMCI) Geographic Scope: Downeast Region of Maine (primarily Washington and Hancock Counties) Focus Areas: - Ecological…
Overview _Note: Applicants must register before being able to submit an application. Noted in the cycle as pre-proposal before full proposal._ Emerging Climate Champions Award About the Award Today’s…
Emerging Contaminants / PFAS Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Amount: Up to US $5,000,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The North…
Emerging Fellows Research Program Program Type: Yearlong research fellowship opportunity for college students Geographic Scope: United States (college students) Focus Areas: - Climate change - Social…
Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27 The fundamental goal of the Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program is to facilitate the transportation of empty glass beverage…
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.