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 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.

2,103 grants
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What environmental grants are open right now?

US $1,000 - US $10,000
Enbridge · Rolling / Open Foundation

Enbridge Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Enbridge Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The Enbridge Community Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in…

ALFRED P SLOAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Energy and Environment program is not currently accepting letters of inquiry. The Sloan Foundation is very selective in the grants it makes in this area, and our grantmaking…

Environmental Protection · Rolling / Open State

Energy Efficiency Assessment Program Details - Agency: Environmental Protection - CSFA Number: 532-30-3369 - Program: Energy Efficiency Assessment Program - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance…

Environmental Protection · Rolling / Open State

Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program Details - Agency: Environmental Protection - CSFA Number: 532-00-2722 - Program: Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program - Announcement Type: Initial -…

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Energy Sponsorship Program (MI) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The…

$14 - $50 per tree
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Energy-Saving Trees Program Overview: A community tree distribution program designed to help local governments and organizations establish "community canopy" projects by distributing trees to…

U.S. National Science Foundation · Rolling / Open Federal

Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER) The Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER) program supports fundamental research to advance resource and energy conservation and recovery, and to…

U.S. National Science Foundation · Rolling / Open Federal

Engineering for Civil Infrastructure The Engineering for Civil Infrastructure (ECI) program supports fundamental research in geotechnical, structural, materials, architectural, and coastal…

WATERSHEDS UNITED VERMONT INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Enhancement Design and Implementation Block Grant Purpose: Preliminary design, final design, and implementation of enhancement projects. Status: Anticipated Future Grant Round (contingent on…

WATERSHEDS UNITED VERMONT INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Enhancement Riparian Buffer Grant Purpose: Implementation of high-priority riparian plantings across Vermont. Release Date: January 1, 2026 Status: Ongoing Recurrence: Rolling - Grants awarded…

THE ENSIGN-BICKFORD FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ensign-Bickford Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ensign-Bickford Industries Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Ensign-Bickford Foundation Grant supports…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ANNE ARUNDEL CO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Environment Anne Arundel Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Amount: US $3,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Environment Anne…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Environment Fund Overview: The Environment Fund protects, restores and improves the natural environment of Northern Virginia, thereby enhancing the health and quality of life of its citizens and the…

US $25,000 - US $75,000
ROY A HUNT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Environment Initiative Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Roy A Hunt Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Roy A. Hunt Foundation's Environment Initiative…

Catherine Donnelly Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Environment Initiatives Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Catherine Donnelly Foundation Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Summary The Catherine Donnelly Foundation's Environment Initiatives Grant…

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Environmental and Social Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: World Wildlife Fund Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Overview World Wildlife Fund Since our founding in…

$10,000,000 total
U.S. National Science Foundation · Rolling / Open Federal

Environmental Engineering The Environmental Engineering program is part of the Environmental Engineering and Sustainability cluster, which also includes 1) the Nanoscale Interactions program; and 2)…

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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