Grants for Environmental Projects

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,089 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: 2,089; 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; 92 with a published date

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Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · State Not published · $50M – $400M The fundamental goal of the Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program is to facilitate the transportation of empty glass beverage containers to glass processing facilities through the use of rail transportation within California.	Not published	$50M – $400M
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - General Operating Grants Elsie Wilcox Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant supports various fields including arts, education, environment, health, human services, and religion.	Not published	Varies
Community Investment Program (Community Grants) Coast Central Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K Coast Central Credit Union's Community Investment Program provides grants to support local nonprofit organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties in California.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Honnold Foundation Core Fund Grant Honnold Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The Honnold Foundation Core Fund provides unrestricted funding for global solar energy access initiatives, aiming to reduce environmental impact while enhancing social and economic equity.	Not published	$25K – $150K
Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary (APNEP) Program: Engagement and Stewardship Project Grant North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · $40K – $80K The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) offers funding for projects focused on community engagement and stewardship aimed at enhancing environmental literacy and volunteerism in the Albemarle-Pamlico region.	Not published	$40K – $80K
ME Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The ME Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) supports the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation facilities in Maine.	Not published	Up to $1M
Explorers Club Impact Grants Explorers Club · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Explorers Club Impact Grants support groundbreaking field research across various scientific disciplines, including biological sciences, archaeology, and ecology.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Anemometer Loan Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Climb to Managing Community Package - Consolidated Program Grant (CPG) North Carolina Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $50K Easily learn more about the N.C. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027.	Not published	$50K
Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation: General Call - implementation Project Grants Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · Foundation Not published · €50,000 - €100,000 The Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation offers project grants aimed at innovative initiatives that foster sustainability transformations to protect natural systems.	Not published	€50,000 - €100,000
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Rural Climate Partnership State Not published · Varies This fund focuses on organizations with rural leadership, based in rural communities, and directly serving or targeting rural areas, small towns and small cities under 50,000 across the United States, prioritizing communities with a…	Not published	Varies
Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation Grants Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation Grants support community and environmental initiatives in the North Tahoe region. Created by Mountainside Partners, the foundation emphasizes ecological responsibility and community enrichment.	Not published	Varies
Implementation Grant Program Carolina Thread Trail · Foundation Not published · $5K – $150K The Carolina Thread Trail's Implementation Grant Program provides funding to communities and nonprofit organizations to support trail-related projects across a 15-county region in North Carolina and South Carolina.	Not published	$5K – $150K
Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) Grants Keep America Beautiful Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A leading national nonprofit, Keep America Beautiful inspires and educates people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment.	Not published	Varies
Global Giving Program Grant Linde · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2024, Linde's Global Giving Program allocated $11.7 million to support vital initiatives in STEM education, inclusion, community support, environmental conservation, disaster relief, and health.	Not published	Varies
TreeForce The Park People · Foundation Not published · Varies A workforce development program in urban forestry that provides training and employment opportunities.	Not published	Varies
CS Fund and Warsh-Mott Legacy Grant Warsh-Mott Legacy · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: As a small private foundation, we seek to cultivate meaningful and long-term partnerships that align with our mission.	Not published	Varies
Air Pollution Control Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
General Funding / Competitive Grants Community Foundation of Middlesex County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Middlesex County provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Middlesex County.	Not published	Varies
Responsive Grant Programs- Fast-Track Grants The Reser Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Reser Family Foundation offers Fast-Track Grants to established 501(c)(3) organizations in Oregon, focusing on Education, Health, Arts, and Environment.	Not published	Up to $15K
Atherton Family Foundation Grants Atherton Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Atherton Family Foundation Grants support charitable activities in Hawai‘i, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Jake T. Watson Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jake T. Watson Memorial Scholarship, established by friends and family, honors a young man who lived life passionately until his untimely passing at 25.	Not published	Varies
CARTO: Grants for Good Carto · Foundation Not published · Varies CARTO: Grants for Good supports small nonprofits with limited resources aiming to combat climate change and promote environmental advocacy.	Not published	Varies
Neilson Foundation Grant George W Neilson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George W. Neilson Foundation, established in 1962, supports community projects in the Bemidji region, focusing on enhancing the quality of life in arts, education, environment, health, and economic development.	Not published	Varies

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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 2,089 grants for environmental projects Grantable lists as of October 30, 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 2,089 grants listed, 35 accept applications on a rolling basis, 92 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, 47% 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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