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 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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What environmental grants are open right now?

FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION OF · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Act Support Status: Currently active Amount: $500,000 Duration: Three-year grant Funder: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Purpose:…

The Curt Bergfors Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Food Planet Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Curt Bergfors Foundation Amount: US $2,000,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2025 Summary The Curt Bergfors Food Planet Prize is the largest…

FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION OF · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Food Rescue Enablement Status: Currently active Amount: $2,000,000 Duration: Two-year grant Funder: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Purpose: Support the creation and…

HUMANE AMERICA ANIMAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Food System Research Fund Focus Area: Academic research supporting farm animal welfare and food system transformation Program Goals: - Fund projects whose learnings will inform actions designed to…

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality · Rolling / Open Foundation

Food Waste Management Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Amount: US $1,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Oklahoma Department…

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · Rolling / Open Foundation

Food Waste Reduction Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Food Waste Reduction Grant…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Wildlife Conservation Board · Rolling / Open State

Forest Conservation The Forest Conservation Program supports planning, acquisition, and restoration projects throughout California’s forests, consistent with the Board's Strategic Plan. The Program…

Virginia Outdoors Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Forest CORE Fund (Mountain Valley Pipeline Region) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Outdoors Foundation Amount: Up to US $4,000,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Forest CORE Fund,…

US $750,000 - US $7,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Forest Health Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Amount: US $750,000 - US $7,000,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Forest…

Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State

Forest Health Management Collection of data that is utilized to analyze and report on the condition and disease problems that affect Illinois trees and forests. Details - Awarding Agency: Natural…

$2.3 million total awarded in 2025
CHARITABLE HOLDINGS II · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Forever Austin Fund Grants Funder: Austin Community Foundation (CHARITABLE HOLDINGS II, TX, US) Website: austincf.org Program Overview Endowment-based grant program providing general operating…

IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program - Eastern Region Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2024 Summary The Forever Idaho Regional…

$8,772,732 (distributed to date from $9,959,706.54 raised)
FILANTROPIA PUERTO RICO INC · Rolling / Open · Ongoing Foundation

FORWARD Puerto Rico Fund Status: Active, ongoing Geographic Scope: Puerto Rico Focus Areas: - Transparency and governance - Data generation - Emergency relief - Resiliency and sustainability -…

Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The…

UPPER ARLINGTON COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

Foundation Grants (General) Overview: The Upper Arlington Community Foundation awards grants four times each year to address community needs and to impact the lives of current and future generations…

$2,500 - $10,000
VENTURA COUNTY CREDIT UNION · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Foundation of VCCU Grants Funder: The Foundation of VCCU Geographic Scope: Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, California Program Description: The Foundation of VCCU provides financial support and…

State of Nevada Department of Agriculture · Rolling / Open Foundation

Foundation Seed Program - Production Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Nevada Department of Agriculture Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Nevada Foundation Seed Program is designed to…

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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