Grants for Environmental Projects

Last updated June 15, 2026

There are currently 2,103 active environmental grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What environmental grants are open right now?

Trees Forever · Rolling / Open Foundation

Illinois Community Canopy: Tree Planting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Trees Forever Amount: US $3,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Illinois Community Canopy Grant, offered by…

Up to US $25,000 in in-kind support
Trees Forever · Rolling / Open Foundation

Illinois Community Canopy: Tree Removal Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Trees Forever Amount: Up to US $25,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Illinois Community…

Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State

Illinois State Forest Action Plan (Forest Health) Collection of data that is utilized to analyze and report on the condition and disease problems that affect Illinois trees and forests. Details -…

Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State

Illinois State Forest Action Plan (Urban) Collection of data that is utilized to analyze and report on the condition and disease problems that affect Illinois trees and forests. Details - Awarding…

Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State

Illinois Wetland Inventory Grant Provide the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) with a preliminary updated statewide wetland mapping using a deep learning predictive model in a…

More than US $100,000
IMPACT100 ATLANTA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Atlanta Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Atlanta Inc Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary Impact100 Atlanta is a philanthropic initiative led by a…

IMPACT 100 BALDWIN COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Baldwin County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Baldwin County Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary Impact 100 Baldwin County empowers women to transform lives…

IMPACT 100 INC · December 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Impact 100 Cincinnati Grant Program Organization: IMPACT 100 INC (OH, US) Website: impact100.org Contact: info@impact100.org | Phone: 513-554-3065 | Address: 4010 Executive Park Drive, Suite 100,…

Impact100 Greater Chesapeake · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Greater Chesapeake: Transformational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Greater Chesapeake Last Updated: May 02, 2025 Summary The Impact 100 Greater Chesapeake Transformational Grant…

Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis is a…

Impact100 Houston Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Houston Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Houston Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Impact100 Houston Grant Program empowers women to become…

IMPACT 100 INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Hunterdon Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary Impact 100 Hunterdon Grant empowers women to award transformative grants…

Approximately US $100,000
Impact 100 Jersey Coast · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Jersey Coast Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Jersey Coast Amount: Approximately US $100,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Impact 100 Jersey Coast Grants provide a minimum…

Impact100 Mobile · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Mobile Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Mobile Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Impact100 Mobile Grant aims to empower women as philanthropists by…

More than US $100,000
IMPACT 100 OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

IMPACT 100 NWF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida offers grants to…

Approximately US $100,000
Impact 100 Oakland · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Oakland Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Oakland Amount: Approximately US $100,000 Last Updated: May 10, 2025 Summary Impact 100 Oakland Grants provide up to $100,000 to nonprofits…

IMPACT 100 OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Impact 100 of Indian River County High Impact Grants Funder: Impact 100 of Indian River County (FL, US) Award Amount: $100,000 per grant Geographic Scope: Indian River County, Florida. Organizations…

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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