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 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
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Updated daily

What environmental grants are open right now?

IMPACT 100 - OWENSBORO INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Impact 100 Owensboro Community Grant Funder: Impact 100 Owensboro Inc (KY, US) Award Amount: $100,000 Geographic Scope: Greater Owensboro Area, Kentucky Program Description: Impact100 Owensboro…

IMPACT 100 PENSACOLA BAY AREA INC · June 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area Grant Status: Active annual grant program Geographic Scope: Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, Northwest Florida Award Amount: Minimum $100,000 per grant Program…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Richmond Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2025 Summary Impact 100 Richmond aims to transform…

Three Valleys Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Diablo Valley- Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Three Valleys Community Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary Impact Diablo Valley aims to empower local…

US $10,000 - US $50,000
The Impact Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Impact Fund Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Impact Fund provides recoverable grants to legal services…

Woodard & Curran Foundation · December 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Impact Grant - Track 1 Funder: Woodard & Curran Foundation (ME, US) Focus Areas: - Protection, restoration, and/or management of water and environmental resources - Approaches to responsible land and…

Woodard & Curran Foundation · December 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Impact Grant - Track 2 Funder: Woodard & Curran Foundation (ME, US) Focus Areas: - Innovative projects that apply or advance technology to address water issues relating to climate change -…

$2,500 - $10,000
WARREN COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Impact Grants Funder: Warren County Foundation Geographic Scope: Warren County, Ohio Award Range: $2,500 to $10,000 Focus Areas: Requests must focus on one of the following six focus areas: -…

US $100,000
Woodard & Curran Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Woodard & Curran Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Woodard & Curran Foundation will award a $100,000 Impact Grant in 2025 to…

More than US $100,000
Impact Las Vegas Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Las Vegas Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact Las Vegas Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Impact Las Vegas Grant Program provides…

THE GERALD S AND MIRIAM M FRIEDKIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Lending Program Overview: A pioneering philanthropic tool enabling Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) and supporting foundations to make low-interest loans to mission-driven financial institutions…

Up to US $100,000
IMPACT SAN ANTONIO FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact San Antonio Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact San Antonio Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary Impact San Antonio Grants empower nonprofit organizations in the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About IMPACT The Palm Beaches Impact the Palm Beaches is a philanthropic organization where women collectively award grants to nonprofits in Central and Northern Palm Beach County to ignite…

Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

IMPACT the Palm Beaches Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Town Of Palm Beach United Way Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary IMPACT the Palm Beaches is a philanthropic…

IMPACT 100 INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Cincinnati Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Impact100 Cincinnati empowers women to enhance lives in Greater Cincinnati…

Impact 100 East Bay Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Impact 100 Model The Impact100 model is readily available to all communities who wish to implement it. The model is designed to empower women to see themselves as philanthropists and to…

Impact100 Garden State · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Garden State Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Garden State Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Impact100 Garden State Grant aims to support innovative…

Impact100 Genesee County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Genesee County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Genesee County Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Impact100 Genesee County is dedicated to providing grants to…

Impact100 Gulf Coast · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Gulf Coast Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Gulf Coast Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Impact100 Gulf Coast Grant empowers women to make a significant…

Impact 100 Little Traverse Bay · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Little Traverse Bay Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Little Traverse Bay Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Impact100 Little Traverse Bay Grant…

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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