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.
Island Foundation: Environment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Island Foundation Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Island Foundation offers Environment Grants to support projects in coastal…
Israel & Overseas Grants Overview: Grants supporting Israel and overseas Jewish needs, considered by the Community Impact Committee (CIC). Focus Areas: - Israel & Overseas Needs - Israel…
Itron/CPS Energy Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Itron/CPS Energy Scholarship Fund, managed by the San Antonio…
Ittleson Foundation: Environmental Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ittleson Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Ittleson Foundation Environmental Program Grants support…
IWLA: National Conservation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Izaak Walton League of America Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The IWLA National Conservation Scholarship,…
J. Knox Gholston Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tr Uw J Knox Gholston Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The J. Knox Gholston Foundation Grant, administered by Bank of America, focuses on…
Jackson County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The Jackson County Community…
Jake T. Watson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Jake T. Watson Memorial Scholarship,…
James A. Kushlan Wading Bird Research & Conservation Fund Funder: Zoo Miami Foundation Inc (FL, US) Overview: A specialized fund supporting research and conservation of wading bird species, including…
Overview Grant Information The James and Robert Hardman Fund was established by the families of James A. Hardman, Jr. (1909-1990) and Robert Hardman (1911-1978) to honor the memory of these two…
James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James C Stewart Charitable Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The James C. Stewart…
James River Buffer Program - Agency: Department of Forestry - Application Period: Ongoing
James River Water Quality Improvement Program Funder: Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE) Geographic Scope: James River watershed and tributaries in Virginia; special focus on "Area of Potential…
Jasper Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jasper Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Jasper Community Foundation Grant supports projects that enhance the…
Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Jaspers…
Jephcott Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jephcott Charitable Trust Amount: £2,000 - £20,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Jephcott Charitable Trust, established in 1965 by…
Jessica Stevens Community Foundation Grant Cycle Geographic Scope: Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, Susitna and Caswell region, Alaska Total Available Funding: Approximately $12,000 per year Focus Areas: -…
Jessica Stevens Community Foundation: Healthy Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: May 05, 2025 Summary The Jessica…
Overview About The Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation is a non-profit corporation established by Joan and Tim Fenton for the purpose of promoting charitable, artistic, religious, educational, literary…
John Cobb Common Good Award Status: Active (15th award ceremony held June 9, 2023) Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: Ecological civilization, ecological philosophy, environmental sustainability,…
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.
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.
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.