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
Foundation
Updated daily

What environmental grants are open right now?

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

Impact100 Louisville Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Louisville Inc Amount: Approximately US $100,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary Impact100 Louisville empowers women through…

More than US $100,000
Impact100 Macomb County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Macomb County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Macomb County Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary Impact100 Macomb County is a women-led nonprofit…

Impact100 Detroit · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Metro Detroit Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Detroit Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Impact100 Detroit provides high-impact grants of up to…

Impact100 Detroit · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Impact100 Metro Detroit Project Grant Funder: Impact100 Metro Detroit (MI, US) Website: impact100metrodetroit.org Geographic Scope: Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties, Michigan Overview Impact100…

IMPACT 100 GREATER MILWAUKEE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Milwaukee Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Greater Milwaukee Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary Impact100 Greater Milwaukee is a women's organization…

Impact 100 Newport County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Newport County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Newport County Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Impact100 Newport County Grant supports local…

IMPACT 100 - OWENSBORO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Owensboro: Regular Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Owensboro Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: May 10, 2025 Summary Impact100 Owensboro offers transformational grants of at…

Approximately US $34,000
IMPACT 100 - OWENSBORO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Owensboro: Residual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Owensboro Inc Amount: Approximately US $34,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The Impact100 Owensboro Residual Grant…

IMPACT 100 PALM BEACH COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:_ * _Impact 100 Palm Beach County holds a Nonprofit Grant Workshop in the late summer. We strongly urge applicants to attend our Nonprofit Workshop to learn about our grant…

IMPACT100 PHILADELPHIA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Philadelphia Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Philadelphia Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary Impact100 Philadelphia provides impactful grants…

IMPACT 100 OF TRAVERSE CITY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Traverse City Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Of Traverse City Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary Impact100 Traverse City provides transformational grants…

Impact100 Greater Wausau · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Wausau Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Greater Wausau Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Impact100 Greater Wausau is dedicated to empowering women…

Impact 100 Wichita Falls · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Wichita Falls Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Wichita Falls Amount: US $53,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Impact100 Wichita Falls empowers women to participate in…

Varies by project (historically $5,000 - $150,000+)
CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Carolina Thread Trail Implementation Grant Program Overview: The Carolina Thread Trail's Implementation Grant Program provides funding to communities and nonprofit organizations to support…

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) · Rolling / Open Foundation

IN Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Amount: US $50,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary…

THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Increasing Urban Trees in Philadelphia Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The William Penn Foundation aims to enhance Philadelphia's urban…

US $300,000 - US $450,000
State of Washington Department of Ecology · Rolling / Open Foundation

Independent Remedial Action Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Washington Department of Ecology Amount: US $300,000 - US $450,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary Independent Remedial…

Environmental Protection Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Environmental Protection Agency Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Indian Environmental General Assistance Program…

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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