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.

2,103 grants
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Updated daily

What environmental grants are open right now?

OCEAN VISIONS INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) Engineering Award Status: RFP closed (deadline was August 5, 2022) Overview: Request for Proposals to develop prototypes of new tools, technologies, and processes…

Pulitzer Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pulitzer Center Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Pulitzer Center is inviting applications for the Ocean and Fisheries Reporting…

OCEAN VISIONS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ocean Visions Launchpad Status: Program was accepting applications (application period closed September 24, 2021) Overview: The Ocean Visions Launchpad provides tailored expert support to selected…

OCONOMOWOC AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Oconomowoc Area Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oconomowoc Area Foundation Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Oconomowoc Area Foundation, established in 2002, supports local charitable…

US $2,500 - US $10,000
KAHRS CHR TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust Grant…

Central Ohio Community Improvement · Rolling / Open Foundation

ODOD Brownfield Remediation Program Grant Funder: Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) Geographic Scope: Ohio Focus Areas: Brownfield remediation and site cleanup Program Status: Renewed/active as…

THE SEMILLA PROJECT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

OEF Funding Request Amount: $3.5M in FY27 Funder: The Semilla Project (NM, US) Website: semillaproject.org/oef-funding/ Status: Information limited on provided page content. The funding request is…

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

OEPA: Ohio Environmental Education Fund General Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Ohio…

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

OEPA: Ohio Environmental Education Fund Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Ohio…

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

OEPA: Recycling and Litter Prevention Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2024 Summary The OEPA Recycling and Litter…

Up to US $300,000
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

OEPA: Scrap Tire Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The OEPA Scrap Tire Grant Program provides funding…

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

OEPA: Source Reduction Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The OEPA: Source Reduction Grants program…

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

OEPA: Targeted Brownfield Assessment (TBA) Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's…

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

OEPA: Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Water Pollution Control Loan Fund, administered by…

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

OEPA: Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Amount: Up to US $15,000,003 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The Ohio…

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

OEPA: Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA),…

MAMARONECK SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Off-Cycle Grants Funder: Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Mamaroneck Union Free School District, New York Focus Areas: - STEM education and computer science - Facilities…

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · Rolling / Open Foundation

Off-Highway Vehicle Damage Account Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Off-Highway Vehicle Damage Account provides…

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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