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FOUNDERS PLEDGE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Our Story We believe entrepreneurs are uniquely placed to transform the world, today and in the future, by using their skills, networks, and resources to tackle huge, seemingly…
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 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
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Updated daily
What environmental grants are open right now?
Up to US $25,000
DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Four Cedars Environmental Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 24, 2026 Summary The Four Cedars Environmental Fund,…
FOUREVERGREEN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
FourEvergreen Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fourevergreen Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The FourEvergreen Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the Louisville…
US $2,500 - US $15,000
FRANCES P BUNNELLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
FPBF: Grants for the Common Good (Fall Cycle) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Frances P. Bunnelle…
More than US $50,000
FRANCE-MERRICK FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
France-Merrick Foundation Grant ( requests for over $50,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: France-Merrick Foundation Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The France-Merrick…
FRANKS L WYENBERG CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation
Frank L. Weyenberg Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frank L. Weyenberg Charitable Trust Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Frank L. Weyenberg Charitable Trust provides grants to…
Up to US $7,000
THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation
Franklin County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Franklin County Community…
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fred C And Katherine B Andersen Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen…
FREDA MAYTAG GRACE CRAWFORD TR UA XXXXX4001 · Rolling / Open Foundation
Freda Maytag Grace Crawford Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freda Maytag Grace Crawford Trust Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Freda Maytag Grace Crawford Trust Grant provides funding for…
€1,000 - €2,000
Free Rivers Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation
Free Rivers Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Free Rivers Fund Amount: €1,000 - €2,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Free Rivers Fund (FRF) provides essential financial support for…
Up to US $50,000
State of Washington Department of Ecology · Rolling / Open Foundation
Freshwater Algae Control Grants (WA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Washington Department of Ecology Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Freshwater Algae Control…
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Frey Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Frey Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frey Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Frey Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community well-being through initiatives in four key…
Up to US $2,000
JOHN RANDOLPH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) Environmental Stewardship Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Randolph Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January…
US $1,000,000
Australian Academy of Science · Rolling / Open Foundation
Frontiers Planet Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Australian Academy of Science Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Frontiers Planet Prize, established in 2022 by the…
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QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Fulton Gardens Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Fulton Gardens Fund Grant, established by the Quad Cities Community…
US $300 - US $5,000
HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Fund for Buhler Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hutchinson Community Foundation Amount: US $300 - US $5,000 Last Updated: May 10, 2025 Summary The Fund for Buhler Grant, managed by the Buhler Community…
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FUND FOR LAKE MICHIGAN INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Fund for Lake Michigan Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For Lake Michigan Inc Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Fund for Lake Michigan Grant supports initiatives aimed at enhancing the…
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FUND FOR WILD NATURE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Fund for Wild Nature Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund for Wild Nature Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Fund for Wild Nature Grant empowers small non-profit organizations in Canada and the…
US $1,000 - US $10,000
BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Fund for Williamstown Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Fund for Williamstown Grant,…
Up to US $22,000
Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley · Rolling / Open Foundation
Funding Futures Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $22,000 Last Updated: May 09, 2025 Summary Funding Futures, led by Partners for Climate Action,…
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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