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.
National Scenic Byways Program Discretionary Grants Funder: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Geographic Scope: All 50 states Eligibility: All national, state, and tribal scenic byways and…
Native Garden Grants Funder: Keep Texas Beautiful in partnership with AEP Texas Geographic Scope: Texas Award Amount: $800 per grant Included with Award: - $800 grant funding - Materials (sunblock,…
Native Tree Nursery RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Champlain Basin Program Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Overview Native Tree Nursery RFP The Patrick Leahy…
Natural and Working Lands+ Climate the Illinois Department of Natural Resources proposes to expand on an exploratory collaboration with the US Climate Alliance and the UIUC Land-use Evolution and…
Natural and Working Lands+ Climate the Illinois Department of Natural Resources proposes to expand on an exploratory collaboration with the US Climate Alliance and the UIUC Land-use Evolution and…
Nature Conservation Grants: Agriculture Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Turing Foundation Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Turing Foundation focuses on enhancing sustainable practices in…
Overview Aims to award $120,000 to nonprofits working on environmental issues and environmental education programs. The Nature Grant Cycle is made possible by TTCF’s Nature Fund and the Martis…
Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metro Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants, provided by Metro,…
Overview About the V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation Founded in 1991, the V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation’s work is based on the premise that human activities lie at the core of most environmental problems,…
NBC Conservation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Neotropical Bird Fund Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The NBC Conservation Fund Grant offers financial support for…
NC Department of Environmental Quality Grant Programs The Department of Environmental Quality awards grants related to coastal, water, air and recycling issues. - Category: Environment
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Grant Programs The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources awards grants to individuals and organizations to foster historical, cultural,…
NC Land and Water Fund Grants The NC Land and Water Fund improves water quality, sustains ecological diversity, and protects historic sites and military installations by funding projects to acquire…
NC Pumpout Program This program provides financial assistance to marinas and other boat-docking facilities for the installation and renovation of pumpout and dump stations in North Carolina. -…
NC Pumpout Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The NC Pumpout Program, managed by…
Nebraska Clean Diesel Rebate Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary The Nebraska Clean Diesel Rebate Program,…
Nebraska Environmental Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Environmental Trust Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The Nebraska Environmental Trust offers annual grants to conserve and…
Neighborhood Greening Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Syracuse Parks Conservancy Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Neighborhood Greening Grants, offered by the Syracuse…
Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Diego County Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program offers grants to County departments,…
Neilson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George W. Neilson Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The George W. Neilson Foundation, established in 1962, supports community projects in…
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.
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.
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.