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.
Non-Bond Priorities Grant Programs - Lower Los Angeles-Urban Streams and Rivers Program (CA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy…
Non-Point Source Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Utah Department of Environmental Quality Last Updated: January 29, 2025 Summary The Non-Point Source Grants, provided by the Utah Department of…
Nonpoint Source Grant for Pollution Control Projects Watershed-based Plan Implementation RFP Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection Amount: US $50,000 - US…
Nonpoint Source Management Grants (Section 319): Watershed-Based Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: May 02, 2025…
Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) Control Grant Program - Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Water Resources Control Board Amount: US $50,000 - US $1,000,000 Last…
Nonprofit Grant Program Funder: Community Foundation of Central Georgia Geographic Scope: Central Georgia (21 counties served) Focus Areas: Wide variety of nonprofit organizations working to address…
Overview _Note: This program only opens when MDE has the funding to support it, and is not open every year._ Goals and Criteria The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Trust seek…
NOPEC Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cleveland Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: June 16, 2025 Summary The NOPEC Foundation Fund offers grants primarily to…
Nora Roberts Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nora Roberts Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Nora Roberts Foundation, established in 2001 by…
Norfolk Rotary Charities Grants to Area Nonprofits Funder: Norfolk Rotary Charities Inc (Rotary Club of Norfolk) Geographic Scope: Hampton Roads area/Southeastern Virginia Focus Areas: - Arts -…
North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commission for Environmental Cooperation Amount: Up to C $150,000 Last Updated: October…
North Bank Communities Fund Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) Fund Established: 1990 Geographic Scope: Spring Lake Village, Spring Lake Township, City of Ferrysburg, and other…
North Bank Communities Fund Established: 1990 Geographic Scope: - Spring Lake Village - Spring Lake Township - City of Ferrysburg - Other North Bank communities north of the bridge in Ottawa County…
North Bank Communities Fund Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Spring Lake Village, Spring Lake Township, City of Ferrysburg, and other north bank communities in Ottawa…
North Bay Forest Improvement Program (NBFIP) - Wildfire Mitigation Funder: Rebuild NorthBay Foundation and Gold Ridge RCD Award Type: Incentive dollars/partial payments to landowners for forest…
North Carolina Bioenergy Research Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary…
North Carolina Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Natural Resource Conservation Service Last Updated: June 11, 2024 Summary The North Carolina Emergency…
North Carolina Land and Water Fund: Regular Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Amount: US $25,000 - US $5,000,000 Last Updated: January 19,…
Overview Community Impact Guidelines About Funds Available A portion of funds awarded during the Community Impact grant cycle is set aside specifically for programs addressing health for youth under…
North Dakota NPS Section 319 grant Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota Environmental Quality Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The North Dakota NPS Section 319 grant aims to combat…
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.