Grants for Environmental Projects

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,088 active grants for environmental projects in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 32 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 927 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Grants tracked: 2,088; from 1,278 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $10K–$150K
Total listed funding: $423.2M; across 927 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 35; 91 with a published date

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Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The RTP provides Federal funds to States to develop and maintain land and water-based recreational trails and trail-related facilities for motorized and non-motorized recreational trail uses.	Not published	Varies
Cabarrus County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Cabarrus County Community Foundation Grant Cycle aims to enhance local initiatives through competitive grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $10K
Edith Winter Grace Trust Grant Edith Winther Grace Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edith Winter Grace Trust Grant provides funding exclusively to charitable organizations in Tarrant County, Texas.	Not published	Varies
Southwest Region Grant The Moniker Foundation · Foundation Not published · $12K – $15K The Moniker Foundation's Southwest Region Grant offers eight $12,000 grants and one $15,000 grant (2026) to eligible organizations in a competitive process.	Not published	$12K – $15K
Nemaha County Grants Nemaha County STEP Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nemaha County STEP Foundation aims to enhance life quality in Nemaha County by fostering philanthropy to create a lasting endowment.	Not published	Varies
Appalachian Solar Finance Fund Appalachian Voices · Foundation Not published · $1.5M The Appalachian Solar Finance Fund is a project to catalyze commercial and institutional solar projects in coal-impacted communities throughout Central Appalachia.	Not published	$1.5M
General Grant Fund The Conservation Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The primary grant fund of The Conservation Alliance, supporting effective conservation organizations across North America. Grants have ranged from $10,000 to $50,000+ for organizations including:	Not published	Varies
How to Apply for a Grant - Non-Profit Organizations San Angelo Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Angelo Area Foundation provides grant funding to non-profit organizations serving the Concho Valley area.	Not published	Varies
Care for Colorado Coalition OEDIT Programs & Funding · State Not published · Varies Coalition of partners across the state sharing messaging about preserving and protecting Colorado's natural resources.	Not published	Varies
United Outdoors Conservation Fund Union Sportsmen's Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Varies The United Outdoors Conservation Fund was unveiled in late 2018 to expand the USA's conservation footprint by providing financial assistance to complete impactful conservation and access projects or outreach programs.	Rolling	Varies
Kalispel Charitable Fund Grant Kalispel Tribe of Indians · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kalispel Charitable Fund Grant, established by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, aims to enhance community welfare in Spokane and Pend Oreille counties through annual contributions of approximately $1 million.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps State and National The Onestar Foundation · Foundation Not published · $29.8M – $32.7M OneStar Foundation administers AmeriCorps funding throughout Texas. This is a federal-state partnership with AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.	Not published	$29.8M – $32.7M
Brownfields – DEC Brownfields Program Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation · State Not published · Varies Assessment and remediation of brownfield sites for eligible sites Applicants can have neither caused nor contributed to the contamination nor be connected to any person or organization that has caused or contributed to the contamination	Not published	Varies
General Grants ( Education, Health and Wellness, and Youth) Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · From $500 The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation provides General Grants focused on education, health and wellness, and youth programs.	Not published	From $500
Cudahy Fund: General Community Grants Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cudahy Fund offers general community grants focusing on social services, health, education, environment, and arts for under-resourced populations in Metropolitan Chicago and Wisconsin.	Not published	Varies
Bulkley Foundation Grant Everett S Bulkley Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bulkley Foundation Grant offers support for charitable organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with a focus on those serving Norwalk.	Not published	Varies
Impact 100 Houston Grant Program Impact100 Houston Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Impact100 Houston Grant Program empowers women to become philanthropists by providing transformative grants of at least $100,000 to nonprofit organizations across five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Family, and…	Not published	$100K
Edison International: Community Grants Program Edison International Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Edison International's Community Grants Program partners with local nonprofits focused on education, the environment, public safety, and civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Georgia Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, led by the National Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges and universities to cultivate community forests.	Not published	Varies
Dairy Digester Research and Development Program Grant California Department of Food & Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.6M The Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) by the California Department of Food and Agriculture provides competitive grants to dairy operations in California for implementing digesters that significantly reduce methane…	Not published	Up to $1.6M
QC River Connections Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The QC River Connections Grant, offered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, supports projects addressing environmental challenges faced by the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities.	Not published	Up to $50K
HWCWMA Cost Share Assistance Humboldt Watershed Cooperative Weed MGT Area · Foundation Not published · Varies A cost share assistance program for weed management projects in the Humboldt Watershed area of Nevada.	Not published	Varies
OEPA: Recycling and Litter Prevention Grants Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The OEPA Recycling and Litter Prevention Grants offer financial support to local governments and non-profits in Ohio for projects aimed at enhancing recycling efforts and reducing litter.	Not published	Up to $200K
Enhancement Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant Watersheds United Vermont Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Preliminary design, final design, and implementation of dam removal projects.	Not published	Varies

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About environmental grants

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for environmental projects award?

Of the 2,088 grants for environmental projects Grantable lists as of October 30, 2026, 927 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $150K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for environmental projects?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Arbor Day Foundation (42), Maryland Department of the Environment (30), Natural Resources (28), Chesapeake Bay Trust (16), and First Horizon Foundation (14). In all, 1,278 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for environmental projects due?

Of 2,088 grants listed, 35 accept applications on a rolling basis, 91 have a published upcoming deadline, 191 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,771 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.

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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