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?

Pollution Control Agency · Rolling / Open State

Pollution Control Agency - Grants The Pollution Control Agency offers a variety of grants for: Environmental assistance, Program development and implementation technical assistance, Recycling Market…

Department of Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State

PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY25) Projects to restore, conserve, manage, and enhance wild birds and mammals and their habitat. Projects also include providing public use and access to wildlife…

PRESCOTT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Prescott Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Prescott Foundation Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary The Prescott Foundation supports community enrichment through grants for various…

TW PRICE GILBERT JR CHARITABLE FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Price Gilbert Jr Charitable Fund Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund, established through…

US $2,500 - US $5,000
PRIMATE CONSERVATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Primate Conservation Inc. Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Primate Conservation, Inc. Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Primate Conservation Inc. Grant supports vital…

CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Prince George’s County Rain Check Rebate Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Prince George’s County Rain Check Rebate…

OREGON ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Private Forest Accord Grant Program Funder: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Overview: This grant program results from a historic agreement between timber and conservation groups, which has…

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection · Rolling / Open Foundation

Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The…

US $1,000 - US $50,000
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality · Rolling / Open Foundation

Professional Service/Other Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Amount: US $1,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Oklahoma Department of…

THE CINNABAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Program/Project Grants (formerly Special Projects) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cinnabar Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Cinnabar Foundation provides…

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

Programmatic Support - Environment Pillar Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Environment…

Progressive Multiplier Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Progressive Multiplier Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Progressive Multiplier Fund Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Progressive Multiplier Grants support U.S. based nonprofits and…

Project Change Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Project Change Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Change Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Project Change Foundation offers small grants of $2,000 to…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
San Diego River Conservancy · Rolling / Open State

Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) The purposes of Prop 4 include watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Rolling / Open State

Prop 4 – Randall Preserve Climate impact reduction and outdoor recreation opportunities at Randall Preserve. The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for the Randall Preserve for work…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · Rolling / Open State

Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire Regional projects to improve wildfire resilience.  The funds appropriated in this item shall be available for regional projects to improve local fire prevention capacity,…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
San Diego River Conservancy · Rolling / Open State

Prop 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience Protect communities, improve forest health, enhance early detection and response and support long-term capital infrastructure projects.  Hazardous fuels…

California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Rolling / Open Foundation

Proposition 1 and 68 - (Regionwide and LLAR) Small Grants Program (CA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Amount: US $50,000 - US…

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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