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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Mountain Sentinels Fellowship Grant Mountain Sentinels Collaborative Network · Foundation Not published · $1K The Mountain Sentinels Collaborative Network is composed of scholars, non-governmental and governmental organizations, and stakeholders working towards sustainability of mountain environments and communities worldwide.	Not published	$1K
River Falls Community Foundation Fall Cycle Grant St Croix Valley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The River Falls Community Foundation Fall Cycle offers grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to support civic engagement, education, environment, human services, safety, and youth/families.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program Grant California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) · Foundation Not published · $10K The Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program, administered by CalRecycle, allocates $10.5 million for fiscal year 2024-25 to support cities and counties in California.	Not published	$10K
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (HHWCF) Grants Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation offers competitive grants for municipalities to establish Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities (HHWCF).	Not published	Varies
Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation, under the Initiative Foundation, provides grants to empower Central Minnesota communities. It focuses on projects that promote community development, environmental sustainability, and health.	Not published	Varies
Celebrate Urban Birds Mini-Grants The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $3K Celebrate Urban Birds Mini-Grants aim to foster community-led educational events that promote equity and inclusion in birdwatching.	Not published	$250 – $3K
Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR90 California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Clean Up and Abatement Grant Program FR90, administered by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, aims to fund the cleanup of illegal dumping on agricultural properties.	Not published	Up to $200K
Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grants National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M Since our creation by Congress in 1984, NFWF has grown to become the nation’s largest private conservation foundation.	Not published	Up to $2M
OR Forest Stewardship Program Grant Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OR Forest Stewardship Program aims to support landowners in creating effective Stewardship and Tree Farm Plans.	Not published	Varies
Trek Foundation Donations Grant Trek Bicycle Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trek Foundation Donations initiative focuses on developing public trails and protecting land to enhance access for mountain bikers.	Not published	Varies
AIA COTE Top Ten Award AIA ARIZONA The American Institute of Architects · Foundation Not published · Varies The AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top Ten Award recognizes and celebrates architectural projects that demonstrate exceptional design excellence integrated with sustainable performance metrics.	Not published	Varies
Zink Family Foundation Grants Zink Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Supporting Oklahomans through education, fine arts, youth development, and the conservation and enjoyment of the outdoors since 1972.	Not published	Varies
NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship Redford Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Redford Center supports the NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship in partnership with The Black List, NRDC's Rewrite the Future program, The CAA Foundation, and NBCUniversal.	Not published	Varies
Sunflower Beautification Grant City of Boston · State Not published · $5K – $10K The Sunflower Beautification Grant, offered by the City of Boston, supports community-led projects that enhance public spaces through sunflower planting and beautification efforts.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Alabama Nonpoint Source (NPS) Section 319 Implementation Grants Alabama Department of Environmental Management · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alabama Nonpoint Source Section 319 Implementation Grants support projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution and enhancing water quality in Alabama.	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
Community Grants The Taos Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $17K The Taos Community Foundation awards annual community grants to local nonprofits through a competitive process. In recent cycles, the Foundation has awarded nearly $180,000-$1.1 million in total grants to area organizations.	Not published	$1K – $17K
Teichert Foundation Grant Teichert Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Teichert Foundation Grant supports organizations in California that enhance community welfare through civic improvement, culture, education, and environmental sustainability.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Smithsonian Environmental Justice Fellowship: Envisioning a Shared and Sustainable Future Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies Climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and other environmental challenges affect everyone, but their impacts are felt most by those who are the most vulnerable.	Not published	Varies
North Bank Communities Fund Grand Haven Foundation Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · $583 The North Bank Communities Fund was established in 1990 to support the communities of Spring Lake Village, Spring Lake Township, and the City of Ferrysburg, as well as other communities that are north of the bridge and considered part of…	Not published	$583
Michael J. Connell Foundation Grant Michael J Connell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Michael J. Connell Foundation Grant supports a variety of initiatives in the Pasadena/Los Angeles area, focusing on cultural, educational, environmental, and medical endeavors.	Not published	Varies
Columbia Basin Foundation Grants Columbia Basin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A gathering place for charitable generosity. To inspire and strengthen charitable giving that enriches the quality of life in our vibrant CBF communities.	Not published	Varies
CFTB: Annual Competitive Grants Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay offers annual competitive grants aimed at fostering innovation in local nonprofits.	Not published	$10K – $50K
ONEOK Foundation Community Investments Grants Oneok Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ONEOK Foundation Community Investments Grants support organizations that enhance community well-being through arts, education, health, and environmental initiatives.	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 2,088 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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