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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H2Ohio Rivers Initiative: Chloride Reduction Grants (OH) Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The H2Ohio Rivers Initiative: Chloride Reduction Grants support Ohio municipalities, townships, villages, and counties in adopting best management practices to reduce chloride from deicers impacting water resources.	Not published	Up to $75K
Nissan Neighbors Grant Program Nissan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies "Enriching people's lives" is the global vision of Nissan and all its operating companies across the world. Nissan supports this vision by improving the quality of life in the communities where it operates.	Not published	Varies
PalmettoPride Litter Task Force Grant Palmettopride the Governor's Council on Beautification & Litter · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K Grant program providing funds and support to counties to establish dedicated litter and code enforcement positions.	Not published	Up to $40K
Park & Trail Partnership Grants: Stewardship and Public Access Grants Parks & Trails New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Park & Trail Partnership Grants provide up to $150,000 in matching funds to enhance the stewardship and public access of New York's parks and historic sites.	Not published	Varies
Forestland Preservation-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Grant Program (WA) Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Forestland Preservation Grant Program in Washington provides financial support for the acquisition of conservation easements to protect forests from development.	Not published	Up to $500K
POET Community Impact Grant Poet, LLC · Foundation Not published · Varies The POET Community Impact Grant is a one-time funding opportunity aimed at supporting local nonprofits, schools, churches, and environmentally focused groups.	Not published	Varies
SACF Great Idea Competition Grant St Croix Valley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The SACF Great Idea Competition, hosted by the Stillwater Area Community Foundation, invites innovative ideas aimed at enhancing local communities.	Not published	Up to $10K
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program Department of Toxic Substances Control · State Not published · Varies The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program purpose is to help facilitate assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites by granting funds to nonprofits, tribal entitles, and local governments.	Not published	Varies
Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Grant Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Fort Worth, TX, focusing on religious, charitable, scientific, and literary purposes.	Not published	Varies
IMPACT the Palm Beaches Grants Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Impact the Palm Beaches is a philanthropic organization where women collectively award grants to nonprofits in Central and Northern Palm Beach County to ignite transformational change in our community.	Not published	Varies
OWEB Operating Capacity Grants - Council Capacity Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OWEB Operating Capacity Grants support watershed councils and soil and water conservation districts in their operational costs. These biennial grants foster community engagement in voluntary watershed restoration efforts.	Not published	Varies
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Grant Climate Resilience Fund · Foundation Not published · $75K – $115K The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) Grant supports US-based projects aimed at enhancing community resilience against climate change. With a budget of $1.5-2 million, grants typically range from $75,000 to $115,000.	Not published	$75K – $115K
Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Program - Priority Projects North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Community Waste Reduction and Recycling (CWRAR) Grant Program is now accepting proposals for 2025, aiming to help local governments enhance waste reduction and recycling efforts in North Carolina.	Not published	Up to $50K
TTF Advertising for the Environment Grant Temper of the Times Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The TTF Advertising for the Environment Grant, established by the Temper of The Times Foundation in 1997, aims to enhance awareness of wildland conservation through marketing initiatives.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Conservation, Environment and Public Trails Grant Program Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Santa Barbara Foundation's Conservation, Environment, and Public Trails Grant Program aims to support vital conservation and environmental projects within Santa Barbara County.	Not published	Up to $25K
Clean Water Fund Lancaster County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clean Water Fund enables local partners to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of water restoration projects using technology, cultural sensitivity, and science-based practices to restore Lancaster County's streams and groundwater…	Not published	Varies
Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters Grant California Ocean Protection Council · Foundation Not published · $100K – $2M The California Ocean Protection Council is offering $10 million to advance 30×30 initiatives in coastal waters.	Not published	$100K – $2M
Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant Program Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant Program provides competitive funding from the NOAA to support Florida's coastal counties and municipalities in managing coastal resources effectively.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Action, Implementation, & Mitigation ( AIM) Grants Coalitions & Collaboratives Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Action, Implementation, and Mitigation (AIM) Grants, offered by COCO, support organizations in enhancing wildfire risk reduction efforts.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Community Grants (Competitive Grant Process) Manatee Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Regional Refresh Fund Grant Metro · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Regional Refresh Fund, offered by Metro, provides up to $5,000 in flexible funding for community-led cleanup projects in the greater Portland area.	Not published	Up to $5K
Butler Family Foundation Community Grant Patrick and Aimee Butler Family · Foundation Not published · $20K The Butler Family Foundation Community Grant provides two-year funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in Minnesota focused on arts, environment, and human services.	Not published	$20K
MI Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Michigan Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $30K – $500K The MI Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), managed by the Michigan DNR, supports the development of public outdoor recreation facilities.	Not published	$30K – $500K
CFCW: The Partner Grants Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, a 501(c)(3) charity established in 1982, offers three annual competitive grant cycles.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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