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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Motor Vehicle Emissions Reduction-Advanced Technologies and Idle Reduction Program I Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Works with agencies and businesses to promote the use of advanced technologies and idle reduction measures designed to reduce air pollution from motor vehicles.	Not published	Varies
Impact Grants Woodard & Curran Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Woodard & Curran Foundation will award a $100,000 Impact Grant in 2025 to support projects focused on watershed and groundwater management amid climate change.	Not published	$100K
FAO: Nelsonville Community Foundation Grants Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Nelsonville Community Foundation Grants support projects that enhance the community's quality of life across five vital areas: arts and culture, economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health services.	Not published	$500 – $5K
WCF: Community Grant Program Whitefish Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to US $10,000 The WCF Community Grant Program supports capital projects for small nonprofits in the Flathead Valley, enhancing community welfare.	Not published	Up to US $10,000
Water Infrastructure Funding Programs State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Enhancement Grants: Sherwood Metro · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Enhancement Grants in Sherwood, funded by Metro, aim to uplift neighborhoods impacted by garbage transfer facilities.	Not published	Varies
P4G - Safi Organics Partnership Alphamundi Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and ʻĀina Stewardship Grant Hawai‘i Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program invites proposals for establishing Community Funding Hubs across five regions in Hawaiʻi to enhance community-led resilience and stewardship.	Not published	Up to $300K
Electric School Bus Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Up to $350K The Electric School Bus Grant Program in New Jersey aims to transition the state's school bus fleets to electric, addressing the health impacts of fossil fuel-powered buses.	Not published	Up to $350K
Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) · Foundation Not published · $11K – $100K The Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program, managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, offers funding to enhance community livability and sustainable development in the Adirondack and Catskill…	Not published	$11K – $100K
Duke Energy: Florida: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants of up to $20,000 aimed at promoting vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion.	Not published	Up to $20K
Waste Diversion Division - Recycling Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Assist in efforts to divert materials from landfills through source reduction and recycling; provide technical assistance; increase materials recycled; develop recyclables markets; promote collection programs.	Not published	Varies
Oregon Natural Resource Policy Fellowship Grant Oregon Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $42K The Oregon Natural Resource Policy Fellowship offers graduate students invaluable experience in state-level natural resource policy.	Not published	Up to $42K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Lamoille Basin Northwest Regional Planning Commission · State Not published · Varies Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality.	Not published	Varies
Community Match Fund Sustainable CT Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $6B Sustainable CT's innovative Community Match Fund is a crowdfunding grant-matching program that provides fast, flexible funding and support to implement sustainability projects in Connecticut.	Rolling	Up to $6B
Proposition 68 Grant Program Tahoe Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The principal goal of the Conservancy's Prop 68 grant program is to support purposes set forth in the Conservancy's governing statutes and strategic plan, including stewarding Conservancy lands and protecting Basin communities from…	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps State and National The Onestar National Service Commission Inc · Foundation Not published · $29.8M – $32.7M AmeriCorps State and National is a federal-state partnership administered by OneStar Foundation that develops and implements state-specific national service programs.	Not published	$29.8M – $32.7M
Beach and Waterfront Access Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program Walton Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Walton Family Foundation is rooted in several generations of family, where no voice is louder than the next and different opinions are valued.	Not published	Varies
New Glarus Community Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Glarus Community Foundation Grant supports local non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies through annual grants.	Not published	Varies
Tree Canopy Grants (Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority) Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Tree Canopy Grants supplement or match funds for properties within the DDA that contribute to a robust urban tree canopy by enhancing existing or creating new planting areas; grants are paid on a reimbursement basis after project…	Rolling	Varies
IN Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP) Grant Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Indiana Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP) aims to enhance recycling efforts by funding projects that promote waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.	Not published	$50K – $500K
Colcom Foundation Grant: National Giving (Carrying Capacity) Colcom Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colcom Foundation Grant: National Giving (Carrying Capacity) aims to support projects that address the impacts of human population growth on the environment.	Not published	Varies
Community Energy Management Program Grant Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Community Energy Management Program, administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), provides matching grants to local governments and tribes for energy management improvements.	Not published	Up to $25K

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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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