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 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?

MISSION CITY COMMUNITY FUND · July 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Mission City Community Fund General Grants Geographic Scope: City of Santa Clara and surrounding Silicon Valley Focus Areas: The fund supports programs in five areas of giving: - Social Services -…

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Rolling / Open Foundation

MIT Solve: Amazon Sustainability Pilot Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The MIT Solve: Amazon Sustainability Pilot…

The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mitchell Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation supports impactful projects…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Wildlife Conservation Board · Rolling / Open State

Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue The Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Rescue Program was created by Assembly Bill 2421, and signed into law in 2018 becoming effective immediately. The Program…

CHAFFEE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Monarch Mountain Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chaffee County Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary Overview Monarch Mountain Impact Grants CCCF is…

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Monitoring Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Monitoring Grants by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) focus on…

FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Monroe County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The Monroe County Community Foundation…

Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montana DNRC: Hazardous Fuels Reduction Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary…

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Montana Trail Stewardship Grant…

Greenville Area Community Fnd · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montcalm Panhandle Community Fund Cycle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greenville Area Community Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Montcalm Panhandle Community Fund Cycle provides…

Shiawassee Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Montgomery Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shiawassee Community Foundation Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Montgomery Family Fund Grant, honoring the legacy of biology teacher…

MORTON-KELLY CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: August 10, 2025 Summary The Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust, established…

Mountain Sentinels Collaborative Network · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mountain Sentinels Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mountain Sentinels Collaborative Network Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary Overview The Mountain Sentinels…

LOUISVILLE OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY IN · Rolling / Open Foundation

MSD's Urban Reforestation Program Grant Funder: Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), in partnership with Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection and United States Environmental Protection…

Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) · Rolling / Open Foundation

MT 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Amount: US $10,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The…

US $1,500 - US $5,000
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe · Rolling / Open Foundation

Muckleshoot Charity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Amount: US $1,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Muckleshoot Charity Fund supports community…

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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