NICF: Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The NICF: Impact Grants support projects over…
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.
What environmental grants are open right now?
NICF: Miami County Grants - Community Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The NICF: Miami County Grants - Community…
NICF: Miami County Grants - Micro Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The NICF Micro Grant program offers…
Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Environmental Stewardship Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicor Gas Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Nicor Gas Pillar Grants for Environmental…
Nina Baldwin Fisher Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Nina Baldwin Fisher…
Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Nina Heard Astin Charitable…
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Grants (Environmental Requests) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The…
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Grants (Non-Environment Requests) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The…
Niskayuna Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Niskayuna…
Niskayuna Community Foundation Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The…
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Nitrogen Management Financial Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Nitrogen Management…
NJ Clean Vessel – Pump Out Facilities Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Amount: US $3,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025…
NJ Water Bank Technical Assistance Planning and Design Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Amount: US $2,000,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025…
NJ Water Bank The Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Economic Development Authority Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025…
NJ’s Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The NJ…
NJDEP: It Pay$ to Plug In Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary…
NNG Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ninety Nine Girlfriends Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Ninety-nine Girlfriends offers annual Impact Awards ranging…
No Child Left Inside Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Amount: US $5,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The No Child Left…
Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and MS4 Mapping Grant (NY) Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: April 04,…
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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