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McBETH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
McBeth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mcbeth Foundation Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The McBeth Foundation Grant supports meaningful initiatives in animal welfare, environmental…
Grants for Environmental Projects
Last updated June 14, 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
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What environmental grants are open right now?
The J. W. McConnell Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
McConnell Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The J. W. McConnell Family Foundation Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The McConnell Foundation Grant Program supports innovative…
BRIDGE BUILDERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Bridge Builders Community Foundations Our Vision Bridge Builders Community Foundations will generate growth and progress in our communities by actively engaging individuals and organizations…
US $2,000 - US $100,000
MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
MCF: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The Madison Community Foundation's Community…
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MITSUBISHI CORPORATION FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation
MCFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas (MCFA) supports…
US $20,000 - US $35,000
MCINNES S AND J CHAR TR · Rolling / Open Foundation
McInnes Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sally Brown McInnes and John "Mac" McInnes Charitable Trust Amount: US $20,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The McInnes…
The McKnight Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
McKnight Foundation: Midwest Climate and Energy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The McKnight Foundation Last Updated: August 21, 2024 Summary The McKnight Foundation's Midwest Climate and Energy Grant…
Up to US $15,000
The McLean Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
McLean Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: McLean Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The McLean Foundation provides funding for projects that enhance…
THE MCNEELY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
McNeely Foundation: Environment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McNeely Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The McNeely Foundation: Environment Grant aims to enhance public access to parks…
MDU RESOURCES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
MDU Resources Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: MDU Resources Foundation Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The MDU Resources Foundation seeks to enhance community well-being through grants…
Up to US $1,000,000
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Rolling / Open Foundation
ME Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary…
Up to US $20,000
Maine Forest Service · Rolling / Open Foundation
ME Project Canopy Assistance Grants- Planning & Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Forest Service Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary Project Canopy, supported by…
Up to US $15,000
Maine Forest Service · Rolling / Open Foundation
ME Project Canopy Assistance Grants- Planting & Maintenance Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Forest Service Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The ME Project Canopy…
US $5,000 - US $120,000
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Rolling / Open Foundation
ME Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Amount: US $5,000 - US $120,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary…
Meadows Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Meadows Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Meadows Foundation Incorporated Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Meadows Foundation Grant Program is dedicated to enhancing the…
Approximately US $10,000
Maryland Energy Administration · Rolling / Open Foundation
Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Energy Administration Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The…
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THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Member Collective Grants Status: Listed as a grant program offering from The Conservation Alliance Overview: Limited detailed information provided in the website content. This grant program is…
Menasha Corporation Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Menasha Corporation Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Menasha Corporation Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Menasha Corporation Foundation, established in 1953, supports…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: Grant seekers are encouraged to discuss their ideas with a Foundation board member regarding their project ideas before submitting an electronic application._ Merrill Community…
Up to US $6,000
ALBERT AND HELEN MESERVE MEM FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
Meserve Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Albert Wadsworth and Helen Clark Meserve Memorial Fund Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Meserve Memorial…
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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