Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 2,103 active environmental grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
EPA Youth Internship and Community Greening Grant Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Award Status: Competitive grant awarded May 2024; termination attempted March 2025 (organization…
EPOC Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Environmental Professionals' Organization of Connecticut, Inc. Amount: Approximately US $3,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The EPOC Grant Program…
EQT Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: EQT Foundation Amount: Approximately US $15,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The EQT Foundation Grant Program supports nonprofits with a…
Equipment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Equipment Grants program, managed by the…
Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Public Utilities Commission Foundation Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: February…
Erb Foundation: Great Lakes Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fred A And Barbara M Erb Family Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Fred and Barbara Erb…
Erb Foundation: Sustainable Business Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fred A And Barbara M Erb Family Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Fred and Barbara…
EREF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Environmental Research & Education Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Environmental Research & Education…
EREF Research Grants Program Focus Area: Scientific research grants for projects addressing sustainable waste management practices Geographic Scope: United States Award Examples: - Non-Recyclable…
EREF Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Environmental Research & Education Foundation Amount: Up to US $16,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The EREF Scholarship Program…
Erie Insurance Giving Network Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Insurance Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Erie Insurance Giving Network Grant supports…
Erwin C. Bauer Charitable Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erwin Bauer Charitable Trust 9525804522 010 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Erwin C. Bauer Charitable Trust Fund Grant…
ESRP Regional Pre-Design Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The ESRP Regional Pre-Design Projects aim to…
Essential Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Essential Foundation Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Essential Foundation Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in communities served…
Essential Utilities Protect Your Drinking Water Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Environmental Council Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Essential…
Esther Edie Environmental Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary Overview Esther Edie Environmental Scholarship In 1972,…
Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Beach Restoration Small Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) Amount: US $30,000 - US $350,000 Last Updated:…
Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Restoration and Protection Grant Program (WA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) Last Updated: January 06, 2026…
Overview Eugene Straus Charitable Trust Mission The Eugene Straus Charitable Trust was established in 1974. Eugene Straus was born to a pioneer Dallas family who settled in Dallas County in the…
European Outdoor Conservation Association: Conservation Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: European Outdoor Conservation Association Amount: Up to €30,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary 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.