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.
General Grant Fund Total Funding Awarded: $24,565,059 (as of documentation date) Overview: The primary grant fund of The Conservation Alliance, supporting effective conservation organizations across…
Sustainable Path Foundation Grant Program Overview: The Sustainable Path Foundation awards grants to support sustainable projects in the Puget Sound Region that promote sustainability, health, and…
General Grant Program Funder: Greater Oxford Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Greater Oxford Community, Ohio Focus Areas: The foundation funds grants in the following areas: - Arts and Culture…
General Grant Program - The Madison Foundation Geographic Scope: Town of Madison, Connecticut Eligibility: - Must be eligible nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations - Based in or serving Madison - Cannot…
General Grants ( Education, Health and Wellness, and Youth) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Illinois…
General Grants Program Geographic Focus: Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, NY Purpose: The Northern New York Community Foundation makes grants to support the work of non-profit…
General Project Program Overview: Supports initiatives that conserve, enhance, and develop Alabama's natural and human resources to strengthen communities statewide. Focus Areas: - Conservation…
Generation of Environmental Leaders Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commission for Environmental Cooperation Amount: C $15,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Generation of…
George Family Foundation: Environment Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George Family Foundation Last Updated: April 27, 2025 Summary The George Family Foundation's Environment Program focuses on…
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Amount: US $500,000 - US $3,000,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Georgia…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant for Growing Community Forests Georgia ReLeaf provides funding to plant trees in public spaces and host community tree giveaways. Program Details - Geographic Scope: Georgia -…
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia-Pacific Foundation Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant supports organizations in the Metro…
Gerstacker Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, established in 1957, supports various…
GFF Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gates Family Foundation Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The GFF Capital Grants by the Gates Family Foundation support capital projects for nonprofit…
GFF Strategic Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gates Family Foundation Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Gates Family Foundation offers strategic grants focusing on K-12 education, natural…
GFO-24-310 - Retrofitting Existing Residential Buildings with Innovative Envelope Solutions (CA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Energy Commission Amount: US $250,000 - US $2,000,000 Last…
GFO-25-302 - Coordinated Holistic Orchestration of Inverter-based Resources (CHOIR) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Energy Commission Amount: US $2,000,000 - US $4,000,000 Last Updated:…
GFO-25-306 – Solar PV Located in Non-traditional Terrain (SPLINT) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Energy Commission Amount: US $500,000 - US $2,500,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary…
Overview About Us Starting a non-profit organization was not something Sue Wiseman anticipated when she and her family decided to do something about the furniture, appliances, mattresses and trash…
Gilbert and Thyra Plass Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gilbert and Thyra Plass Charitable Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 26, 2024 Summary The Gilbert and…
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.