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?

WALTER C RASMUSSEN - NORTHEAST BANK · Rolling / Open Foundation

Northeast Bank Foundation & Grant Requests Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walter C Rasmussen Northeast Bank Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Walter C. Rasmussen-Northeast Bank…

NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY FOUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Northern Chautauqua Environmental Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Northern…

NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY FOUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Northern Chautauqua- Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2025 Summary The Northern…

US $200,000 - US $1,500,000
NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Northern Great Plains Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Amount: US $200,000 - US $1,500,000 Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary Overview What We…

THE NORTHROP GRUMMAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Northrop Grumman does not accept unsolicited requests for funding. If your requests meets the criteria outlined and you wish to discuss the possibility of funding for a grant in one…

Walton Family Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Us The Walton Family Foundation is rooted in several generations of family, where no voice is louder than the next and different opinions are valued. By applying this legacy to our…

Montana Department of Agriculture · Rolling / Open Foundation

Noxious Weed Trust Fund (NWTF) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Department of Agriculture Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Noxious Weed Trust Fund…

REDFORD CENTER INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship Overview: The Redford Center supports the NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship in partnership with The Black List, NRDC's Rewrite the Future program, The CAA…

Up to US $150,000
NORTH LAKE TAHOE RESORT ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

NTCA Emergent Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The NTCA Emergent Grant supports urgent projects…

NUSENDA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nusenda Community Rewards Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nusenda Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The Nusenda Community Rewards Giving program,…

NV Energy Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

NV Energy Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: NV Energy Foundation Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The NV Energy Foundation Grants program, starting in March 2025, invites 501(c)(3)…

Up to US $5,000
NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

NWCTCF: Cycle Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation…

CITY PARKS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City Parks Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $80,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program…

CITY PARKS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

NYC Green Fund Wildfire Rapid Response Grants Overview: Emergency grant funding provided to parkland organizations that experienced significant fire damage. Purpose: To provide rapid response support…

New York City Department of Environmental Protection · Rolling / Open Foundation

NYC Green Infrastructure Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York City Department of Environmental Protection Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The NYC Green…

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

Oak Woodlands Conservation The Oak Woodlands Conservation Program offers landowners, conservation organizations, cities and counties, an opportunity to obtain funding for projects designed to…

Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Observing Platform Repair/Equipment Funding Status: Active (ongoing rolling basis) Geographic Scope: Great Lakes region Funder: Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) Program Goals The focus of this…

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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