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.

2,103 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What environmental grants are open right now?

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

KITSAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$50,000 per award (10 awards annually)
GLOBAL WARMING MITIGATION PROJECT · November 1, 2026 · Annual 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…

$25,000 per project
ICLEI - LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Department of Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State

Keep America Beautiful - Organization: Department of Natural Resources - Type: State Grant

KEEP LOUISIANA BEAUTIFUL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $2,500 - US $50,000
KELLER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $25,000 per farm per year
GREENWAVE ORGANIZATION CORP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE KELVIN & ELEANOR SMITH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

HARRIS & ELIZA KEMPNER FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Energy and Environment Cabinet · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Energy and Environment Cabinet · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$500 - $4,500
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Up to US $25,000
HORACE A & S ELLA KIMBALL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Va Inc · August 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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.…

HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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