KCCF: KREMC Operation Round Up Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The KCCF: KREMC Operation…
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 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.
What environmental grants are open right now?
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kitsap Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Kitsap Community Foundation…
Keeling Curve Prize Funder: Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) Overview: The Keeling Curve Prize is the flagship program of Climate Curve, an internationally recognized annual award that…
Keeling Curve Prize Award Amount: $25,000 per project Recurrence: Annual Overview: The Keeling Curve Prize awards $25,000 annually to each of 10 projects (2 in each of 5 categories) designed to…
Keep America Beautiful - Organization: Department of Natural Resources - Type: State Grant
Keep Louisiana Beautiful: Healthy Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keep Louisiana Beautiful Inc Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Keep Louisiana…
Keep Maryland Beautiful - Bill James Environmental Education Grant To encourage groups to initiate projects to stimulate understanding of or reduce environmental problems, and to encourage a sense of…
Keep South Carolina Beautiful New Affiliate Startup Grant Overview: Grant program to support the certification and launch of new Keep South Carolina Beautiful (and Keep America Beautiful) affiliates…
Keller Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keller Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Keller Foundation Grant, established in 1980, aims to support…
Kelp Climate Fund Overview: GreenWave's Kelp Climate Fund is a subsidy program for ocean farmers to support a bundle of climate impacts, including carbon sequestration, nitrogen removal, and reef…
Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation provides financial…
Kempner Fund: Core Grants: Resilient Island Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Amount: US $20,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Kempner Fund's Core Grants…
Kentucky Pride Fund Composting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Kentucky Pride Fund Composting Grant, established under…
Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant aims to enhance…
Kettering Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kettering Family Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Kettering Family Foundation, established in 1956, supports diverse…
Keuka Area Fund Award Range: $500 - $4,500 Geographic Scope: Communities surrounding Keuka Lake Eligible Organizations: Registered 501(c)(3) organizations that serve residents of communities…
Kimball Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Horace A. Kimball and S. Ella Kimball Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Kimball Foundation provides…
Kiwanis Club of Roanoke Community Project Grants Funder: Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, Virginia Background: Over $1M of grants awarded during the past decade to support worthy local community projects.…
Klamath River Fund: Catalyst Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Humboldt Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Klamath River Fund: Catalyst Grants aim to…
Overview _Please note: After you submit your application, you may be contacted asking for additional information or documentation should it be deemed necessary._ Our Strategy & Values Thriving,…
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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