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?

PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Before submitting an application for the Spring or Fall cycle, all applicants must contact the Foundation no later than the pre-proposal deadline above._ Permian Basin Area Foundation…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Perry County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Perry County Community…

SMITH PETE AND SALLY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Grant supports charitable…

Philadelphia Water Department · Rolling / Open Foundation

Philadelphia Stormwater Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Philadelphia Water Department Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Philadelphia Storm Water Grants program, offered by the Philadelphia Water…

Gifford Medical Center Inc · February 12, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Philip D. Levesque Memorial Community Award Funder: Gifford Medical Center Inc Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Gifford's service area in the White River Valley, Vermont Focus Areas: Arts,…

Gifford Health Care Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

Philip D. Levesque Memorial Community Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gifford Health Care Inc. Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Philip D. Levesque Memorial Community…

US $5,000 - US $35,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pigeon River Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: US $5,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Pigeon River Fund Grant…

US $5,000 - US $15,000
THE MONIKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pikes Peak Region Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Moniker Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Pikes Peak Region Grant, offered by The Moniker…

Minnesota Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Plan Implementation Grant- Source Water Protection Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Minnesota Department…

PLANET AID INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Planet Aid Capacity and Environmental (PACE) Grant Overview: The PACE Grant is a funding opportunity offered by Planet Aid to support community development and environmental initiatives. Focus Areas:…

HELLENIC INITIATIVE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Plant A Tree In Greece Funder: The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Geographic Scope: Greece Focus Areas: Environmental conservation, tree planting, sustainability Organization Type: THI Program Contact…

US $500 - US $5,000
LG&E AND KU FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Plant for the Planet Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lg&E and Ku Foundation Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Plant for the Planet Grants, funded by the Lg&E…

Plantation Community Foundation Inc · December 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Plantation Community Foundation Grants Geographic Scope: South Sarasota County (from Osprey south to the Sarasota/Charlotte County line; from the Gulf of Mexico east to the general area of Interstate…

ALLIANCE TO END PLASTIC WASTE INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Plastic Circularity Fund Overview: A collaborative private equity fund launched by Alliance to End Plastic Waste and Lombard Odier Investment Managers to catalyze capital market investment in…

POET, LLC · Rolling / Open Foundation

POET Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: POET, LLC Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The POET Community Impact Grant is a one-time funding opportunity aimed at supporting local…

THE POLARIS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Polaris Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Polaris Foundation Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Polaris Foundation Grant focuses on long-term community investment, emphasizing…

THE POLLINATION PROJECT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pollination Project -Daily Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Pollination Project Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Pollination Project's Daily Grant Program…

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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