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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Schlesinger Family Foundation Grant Schlesinger Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Schlesinger Family Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Oregon and SW Washington, emphasizing contributions to medical research, higher education, and environmental conservation.	Not published	Varies
High Country Region Grant The Moniker Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K The High Country Region Grant, offered by The Moniker Foundation, supports organizations operating in specified priority regions, including Routt and Summit Counties.	Not published	$1K – $15K
Free Rivers Fund Grants Free Rivers Fund · Foundation Not published · €1,000 - €2,000 The Free Rivers Fund (FRF) provides essential financial support for grassroots initiatives that aim to protect free-flowing rivers from dams and development projects.	Not published	€1,000 - €2,000
Farmer-to-Farmer Training Program - Climate Resiliency Grow Ahead Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grow Ahead supports farmer-to-farmer trainings that facilitate peer-to-peer learning about regenerative agriculture and climate resiliency practices.	Rolling	Varies
First Horizon Foundation Grant Program (Georgia) First Horizon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Horizon Foundation Grant Program in Georgia offers crucial support to organizations working in areas such as arts, education, environment, financial literacy, and health.	Not published	Varies
By Youth For Youth (BYFY) - Youth Grant Program United Way of Dane County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies By Youth For Youth is a volunteer committee of Dane County high school students that make investment decisions for youth-led programming and initiatives in Dane County. Funding Priorities (vary annually; 2024 examples):	Not published	Varies
John Marshall Everglades Internship The Everglades Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A summer undergraduate internship program where qualified students learn about the Everglades ecosystem, history, water management issues, and policies related to Everglades restoration.	Not published	Varies
Community Investment Funds The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Investment Funds are the signature grant cycle managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in which funds are invested in organizations serving the Northern Virginia community.	Not published	Varies
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Loan Program Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · State Not published · Varies The GHG Reduction Loan Program provides funds to support new or expanded organics infrastructure, such as composting and anaerobic digestion facilities, as well as for facilities that manufacture fiber, plastic or glass waste materials…	Not published	Varies
Natural and Working Lands+ Climate Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies The Illinois Department of Natural Resources proposes to expand on an exploratory collaboration with the US Climate Alliance and the UIUC Land-use Evolution and impact Assessment Modeling (LEAM) Lab.	Not published	Varies
WY Community Forestry Grants Wyoming State Forestry Division · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The WY Community Forestry Grants support the development and enhancement of community forestry programs in Wyoming.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund Grant provides up to $25,000 to support projects in Adams County, Ohio, focusing on environmental protection, renewable energy, and reducing disparities in food security and healthcare.	Not published	Up to $25K
Abell Foundation Small Grants The Abell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Abell Foundation awards grants to nonprofit community partners working to improve the quality of life in Baltimore.	Not published	Varies
Smithsonian Climate Change Fellowships: Advancing Life on a Sustainable Planet Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies Climate change is dramatically and profoundly altering our planet, and for decades, Smithsonian researchers have been conducting studies and collecting data to understand these changes.	Not published	Varies
Environmental Research & Relief Grants The Holt Family Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holt Family Foundation was originally organized by our founder Gregory Holt as The Daybrook Foundation following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.	Not published	Varies
Westly Prize Grant Westly Foundation · Foundation Not published · $40K The Westly Prize, awarded by the Westly Foundation, supports young social innovators in California with innovative solutions to community challenges.	Not published	$40K
Community Grants Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm Nat'l Heritage Corridor Communities Assoc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Institutional Grants: Sustainable Resource Management The Tinker Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Important Note: Tinker will open one grantmaking cycle in 2025. We have decided to offer only one cycle for LOIs in 2025.	Not published	Varies
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 2026 Grant CA State Transportation Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) aims to enhance California's rail and transit systems through transformative capital improvements.	Not published	Varies
Allegany Franciscan Ministries Connecting with Community for our Common Home Grant Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K Allegany Franciscan Ministries' 'Connecting with Community for our Common Home' initiative (formerly Climate Justice & Care for Creation) funds activities throughout Florida that address environmental injustices - especially the impact of…	Not published	$10K – $40K
NTCA Emergent Grant North Lake Tahoe Resort Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The NTCA Emergent Grant supports urgent projects that enhance community vitality, economic health, and environmental sustainability in North Lake Tahoe. Funded by TOT and NLT-TBID, it prioritizes initiatives outside the Annual Grant Cycle.	Not published	Up to $150K
Dunn Foundation Grant The Dunn Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dunn Foundation Grant supports initiatives focused on social justice, population stability, and environmental issues in West Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation Grant Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation is a non-profit corporation established by Joan and Tim Fenton for the purpose of promoting charitable, artistic, religious, educational, literary and scientific endeavors.	Not published	Varies
Pacific Power / Rocky Mountain Power: Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect Grants Pacificorp Foundation Aka Pacific Power · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Pacific Power Foundation offers Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect Grants to support nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power service areas.	Not published	Up to $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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