Grants for Environmental Projects

Last updated October 31, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,088 active grants for environmental projects in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 32 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 927 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Grants tracked: 2,088; from 1,278 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $10K–$150K
Total listed funding: $423.2M; across 927 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 35; 91 with a published date

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Conservation Equity Fund - Permanent Endowment Pool Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Conservation Equity Fund, established by the Berks County Community Foundation, aims to protect and conserve open spaces, environmentally sensitive lands, and historic properties across Berks County, including farmland.	Not published	Varies
Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Program - Standard Projects North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Program invites local governments to submit proposals for funding up to $30,000 to enhance waste reduction and recycling initiatives.	Not published	Up to $30K
Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) · Foundation Not published · $500K – $5M The Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program, administered by CalRecycle, supports innovative recycling initiatives in California.	Not published	$500K – $5M
Galesi Family Foundation Grant The Galesi Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We hope to support the work of charitable organizations that apply creative and effective strategies to improve the lives of individuals and communities. Let us help you make a difference.	Not published	Varies
Creativity Prize Grant Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water · Foundation Not published · $260K The Creativity Prize, part of the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water, offers a US$ 260,000 award to interdisciplinary research teams for innovative contributions in water-related fields.	Not published	$260K
Small Grants for Smart Growth Vermont Natural Resources Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K VNRC offers small grants to support smart growth initiatives in Vermont communities. The program provides funding for projects that help communities implement sustainable development practices.	Not published	$2K
George Family Foundation: Environment Program Grant George Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George Family Foundation's Environment Program focuses on enhancing access to natural spaces and engaging underrepresented youth in outdoor activities.	Not published	Varies
Northeast Bank Foundation & Grant Requests Walter C Rasmussen - Northeast Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Walter C. Rasmussen-Northeast Bank Foundation honors the legacy of its founder by supporting initiatives in education, housing, culture, environment, and health.	Not published	Varies
Matching Grant - IBF Restoration Grant Iowa Barn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Iowa Barn Foundation's Matching Grant - IBF Restoration Grant aims to preserve Iowa's iconic barns, which are vital to the state's heritage.	Not published	Varies
Collaborative Capacity Program - Standard Grant: Community Partner Applicants National Forest Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The National Forest Foundation’s Collaborative Capacity Program offers financial awards to enhance collaboration among communities, tribes, and the Forest Service.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Gulf Coast Community Foundation General Grants Gulf Coast Strategic Investments Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Make the greatest positive impact in communities through grantmaking to nonprofit organizations	Not published	Varies
Pennywise Grants White Swan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Pennywise supports organizations and projects that are making critical differences by matching creative giving with creative problem solving, generating tangible, positive change through sustainable, grassroots initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Provide below market interest loans, grants, and loan principal forgiveness to local governments and other eligible entities to finance water quality capital improvement projects.	Not published	Varies
Grid Hardening for Small and Rural Communities Grant Program Colorado Energy Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Grid Hardening for Small and Rural Communities Grant Program aims to enhance the resilience of rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities in Colorado by funding essential power grid improvements.	Not published	Up to $1M
Big Spring Area Community Foundation Grants Big Spring Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Big Spring Area Community Foundation serves Howard County and surrounding Counties so people with philanthropic interests can support the agencies or issues important to them, both now and through their estates.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Community Grant- Environment ( Fall cycle) Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K RESULT: All communities have equitable access to our earth’s critical resources: land, water, air and food for a sustainable and healthy ecosystem We will support requests that address climate change through efforts to: Protect or improve…	Not published	$5K – $20K
Coastal Conservancy Grants Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change.	Not published	Varies
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation: Under $5,000 Grants A Lindsay & Olive B O'Connor · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation offers grants under $5,000 to improve quality of life in rural Delaware County, NY.	Not published	Up to $5K
Planet Aid Capacity and Environmental (PACE) Grant Planet Aid Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The PACE Grant is a funding opportunity offered by Planet Aid to support community development and environmental initiatives.	Not published	$25K
Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund Grant The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund Grant aims to enhance water quality in Puget Sound through community-based projects.	Not published	Up to $40K
Deconstruction Grants Program Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Deconstruction Grants Program, established by LB 180 in 2009, aims to support the deconstruction of abandoned buildings in Nebraska. This initiative encourages the recycling and reuse of building materials, helping to minimize waste.	Not published	Varies
Elemental Impact - Project Track Elemental Excelerator Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Project Track supports companies scaling impactful climate solutions through small and large-scale first-of-a-kind (FOAK) and early-of-a-kind commercial facilities, early commercial projects with distributed assets, and expansion into…	Rolling	Varies
Starseed Foundation Grant The Starseed Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K The Starseed Foundation Grant offers support to 501(c)(3) organizations focused on enhancing the arts, environmental protection, literacy, and social services.	Not published	$1K – $15K
Impact Grants Warren County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K	Not published	$3K – $10K

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About environmental grants

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for environmental projects award?

Of the 2,088 grants for environmental projects Grantable lists as of October 31, 2026, 927 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $150K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for environmental projects?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Arbor Day Foundation (42), Maryland Department of the Environment (30), Natural Resources (28), Chesapeake Bay Trust (16), and First Horizon Foundation (14). In all, 1,278 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for environmental projects due?

Of 2,088 grants listed, 35 accept applications on a rolling basis, 91 have a published upcoming deadline, 191 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,771 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.

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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