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?

JOHN M ROSS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John M. Ross Foundation - Major Capital Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John M. Ross Foundation Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The John M. Ross Foundation offers a Major Capital Grant to support…

Paid internship (amount not specified)
THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John Marshall Everglades Internship Type: Paid undergraduate internship program Duration: 10 weeks during summer Overview: A summer undergraduate internship program where qualified students learn…

US $500 - US $50,000
JOHN SAGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Sage Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Sage Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The John Sage Foundation supports projects that enhance the…

JOHN T SHEA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION XXXXX4009 · Rolling / Open Foundation

John T. Shea Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John T. Shea Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The John T. Shea Foundation Grant supports charitable, nonprofit organizations in…

TA JOHN W AND ANNA H · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. and Anna H. Hanes Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Wesley Hanes And Anna Hodgin Hanes Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The John W. and Anna H. Hanes Foundation…

Johnson Controls · Rolling / Open Foundation

Johnson Controls Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Johnson Controls Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Johnson Controls Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations dedicated to…

More than US $100,000
The Jolley Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jolley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jolley Foundation Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Jolley Foundation Grant offers up to $100,000 to charitable…

US $10,000 - US $150,000
THE JOSEPH AND VERA LONG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph & Vera Long Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Joseph And Vera Long Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Joseph & Vera Long…

JOSEPH ROBERT FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph Robert Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Robert Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Joseph Robert Foundation Grant provides essential…

JOSEPH RIPPEY CHARITABLE TR XXXXX9001 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph S. Rippey Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph S. Rippey Charitable Trust Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Joseph S. Rippey Charitable Trust Grant supports…

THE JOYCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joyce Foundation: Environment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Joyce Foundation Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Joyce Foundation's Environment Grants focus on addressing critical…

HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Juliet Ashby Hillman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Juliet Ashby Hillman Foundation Grant supports organizations that…

CALIFORNIA EASTERN STAR FOUNDATION · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

June Lucretia Barnum, PGM, Memorial Scholarship Overview: Grants scholarships to students pursuing a degree in forestry management, its related fields or education. Focus Areas: Forestry management,…

HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Justin Brooks Fisher Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Justin Brooks Fisher Foundation Grant supports conservation and…

Kalispel Tribe of Indians · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kalispel Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalispel Tribe of Indians Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Kalispel Charitable Fund Grant, established by the Kalispel Tribe of…

Kalliopeia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kalliopeia Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalliopeia Foundation Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Kalliopeia Foundation Grant focuses on supporting projects that foster cultural…

THE KANTZLER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kantzler Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kantzler Foundation Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Kantzler Foundation Grant offers financial support to qualified public institutions and…

US $3,000 - US $15,000
State of Hawai'i Division of Forestry and Wildlife · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kaulunani Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Hawai'i Division of Forestry and Wildlife Amount: US $3,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Kaulunani Grant…

US $500 - US $2,500
KEY BISCAYNE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

KBCF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Key Biscayne Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 03, 2025 Summary The Key Biscayne Community Foundation (KBCF) is dedicated to…

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

KCCF: Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The KCCF Community Fund Grants support nonprofit organizations in…

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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