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?

Moline Regional Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Giving in Action Grants - Make a Difference Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moline Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Giving in…

GLASS RECYCLING FOUNDATION · July 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Glass Recycling Foundation Grant Program Funder: Glass Recycling Foundation (GRF) Location: Ann Arbor, MI, US Contact: info@GlassRecycles.org | 416 Longshore Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Website:…

GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GLCF: Century Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The GLCF Century Fund offers $100,000 annually to…

More than US $10,000
GREATER LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

GLCF: Fall Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lafayette Community Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Greater Lafayette Community Foundation offers…

Up to US $10,000
GREATER LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

GLCF: NOW Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lafayette Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The GLCF: NOW Grants provide vital funding to enhance…

More than US $10,000
GREATER LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

GLCF: Spring Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lafayette Community Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Greater Lafayette Community Foundation…

THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative Overview: Targeted partnership between the DuPage Foundation and the Village of Glen Ellyn to provide focused grant funding to organizations serving the Glen Ellyn…

Western Digital Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Global Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Digital Foundation Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Global Community Grants Program by Western Digital supports NGOs focused…

Linde · Rolling / Open Foundation

Global Giving Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Linde Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary In 2024, Linde's Global Giving Program allocated $11.7 million to support vital initiatives in STEM…

$99,000 total project budget (requires $23,500 in Rotary Club cash donations)
PALM BEACH ROTARY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Global Grant 2016131: Pollution Free Transportation for Ak'Tenamit, Guatemala Project Number: 2016131 Location: Ak'Tenamit, Livingston, Guatemala Project Goal: Provide four 20 horsepower equivalent…

Up to US $100,000
Cisco Systems Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Global Impact Cash Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cisco Systems Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Global Impact Cash Grants by Cisco Systems Foundation…

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Global Innovation Imperatives Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Global Innovation Imperatives Grant…

US $5,000 - US $100,000
GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GMF: Cycle 3 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Cycle 3…

Green Mountain Power · Rolling / Open Foundation

GMP Community Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Green Mountain Power Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary Green Mountain Power (GMP) is committed to community support…

Government of New Brunswick · Rolling / Open Foundation

GNB Environmental Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Government of New Brunswick Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The GNB Environmental Trust Fund Grant supports action-oriented projects…

NEW HAVEN GREEN FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GNH Green Fund Micro Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater New Haven Green Fund Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The GNH Green Fund Micro Grants support initiatives aimed…

NEW HAVEN GREEN FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GNH Green Fund: Regular Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater New Haven Green Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The GNH Green Fund offers grants up to $10,000 to…

US $100,000 - US $2,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado · Rolling / Open Foundation

GOCO: Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Great Outdoors Colorado Amount: US $100,000 - US $2,000,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The GOCO Community Impact Grant supports projects…

Great Outdoors Colorado · Rolling / Open Foundation

GOCO: Land Acquisition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Great Outdoors Colorado Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The GOCO Land Acquisition Grant, offered by Great Outdoors Colorado, aims to…

US $100,000 - US $300,000
Great Outdoors Colorado · Rolling / Open Foundation

GOCO:Pathways Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Great Outdoors Colorado Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The GOCO: Pathways Program, initiated by Great…

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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