Grants for Environmental Projects

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 2,088 active grants for environmental projects in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 32 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 927 list an award amount, with a median of $30K.

Grants tracked: 2,088; from 1,278 funders
Median award: $30K; middle half $10K–$150K
Total listed funding: $423.2M; across 927 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 35; 91 with a published date

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Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund Grant The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians · Foundation Not published · $150 – $10K The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, established by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, has distributed over $16.3 million in grants since 1999.	Not published	$150 – $10K
Nonprofit Grant Program Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K	Not published	$5K – $20K
RFP- Public Waterfront Access Improvement Projects Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · $300K The Lake Champlain Basin Program invites proposals to enhance public access to waterbodies in the Lake Champlain Basin, in line with the Thriving Communities goals outlined in Opportunities for Action.	Not published	$300K
AmeriCorps Nevada Competitive Operational Grants Nevada Volunteers · Foundation Not published · Varies The AmeriCorps Nevada Operational Grants provide funding for various organizations, including educational institutions and nonprofits, to recruit AmeriCorps members.	Not published	Varies
Planning Grants for Stormwater, Wastewater, and Community Resilience RFP Minnesota Pollution Control Agency · Foundation Not published · $1.6M The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is offering $1.6 million in planning grants for climate resilience projects across Minnesota.	Not published	$1.6M
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Governor's Office of Emergency Services · State Not published · Varies Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds plans and projects that reduce the effects of future natural disasters. In California, these funds are administered by the Cal OES HMGP Unit.	Not published	Varies
Keeling Curve Prize Iclei - Local Governments for Sustainability USA Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The Keeling Curve Prize awards $25,000 annually to each of 10 projects (2 in each of 5 categories) designed to reduce heat-trapping emissions or increase carbon uptake.	Not published	$25K
Community Grant Program- Two-year General Operating Grants The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · $20K – $40K The Community Grant Program offers two-year general operating grants ranging from $20,000 to $40,000 for local nonprofits in San Luis Obispo County.	Not published	$20K – $40K
Donor-Advised Fund Grants Richland County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $612K – $2.9M The Richland County Foundation administers Donor-Advised Funds that allow individuals, families, and corporations to make grant recommendations to their favorite charities.	Not published	$612K – $2.9M
Eco-Living Fund Grant Charlottesville Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Eco-Living Fund Grant, managed by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, seeks to promote sustainable living through projects that encourage zero-footprint and net-positive practices.	Not published	Up to $7K
Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Network (CWQMN) TCEQ Funding · State Not published · Varies Expands and improves water quality monitoring capabilities for assessing water quality, supporting TMDL development and implementation, and managing water resources.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2.	Not published	Varies
CA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $375K The California Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, administered by Cal OES, offers funding to support communities in reducing risks from natural hazards like wildfires, earthquakes, and flooding.	Not published	Up to $375K
Climate Innovation Grant The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani · Foundation Not published · Varies Projects must address climate change challenges in one of these key areas: Support innovative ideas and efforts of the Hopi & Tewa community in tackling climate change challenges while preserving and nurturing the land and adapting to…	Not published	Varies
Oklahoma- Urban and Community Forestry Grants Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Oklahoma Urban and Community Forestry Grants, offered by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, aim to enhance urban forestry initiatives across the state.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Tribal Clean Energy Grants Washington State Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $16M The Tribal Clean Energy Grants program, managed by the Washington State Department of Commerce, allocates approximately $16 million to support tribes in planning, designing, and constructing clean energy projects.	Not published	Up to $16M
Enhancement Design and Implementation Block Grant Watersheds United Vermont Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Preliminary design, final design, and implementation of enhancement projects.	Not published	Varies
Aquatic Invasive Plants Management Grants Program State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Up to $50K The Aquatic Invasive Plants Management Grants Program aims to mitigate the threats posed by non-native aquatic plants to Washington's waterways.	Not published	Up to $50K
Climate Change Investment Initiative Grant Program Exelon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Climate Change Investment Initiative Grant Program, funded by the Exelon Foundation, aims to support innovative start-ups focused on climate change solutions within Exelon's service territories.	Not published	Varies
Goldman Fund: Environment Grant Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Goldman Fund, established by Lisa and Douglas Goldman, focuses on supporting charitable organizations that enhance society, particularly in the San Francisco area.	Not published	Varies
Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants Metro · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants, provided by Metro, support diverse community projects aimed at enhancing local parks, restoring streams, and promoting nature education.	Not published	Up to $100K
EREF Grants Environmental Research & Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $500K The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) is dedicated to advancing solid waste research and education globally.	Not published	$15K – $500K
Maine Healthy Soils Program: Soil Health Implementation Grant (ME) Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Up to $65K The Maine Healthy Soils Program offers a Soil Health Implementation Grant to support projects that mitigate barriers to soil health on farms.	Not published	Up to $65K
Transformational Media Fund Mediators Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Transformational Media Fund (TMF) is a media development project focused on providing seed funding for important media projects that shed light on current global crises and seek collaborative solutions to these issues.	Not published	Varies

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About environmental grants

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for environmental projects award?

Of the 2,088 grants for environmental projects Grantable lists as of October 30, 2026, 927 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $30K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $150K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for environmental projects?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Arbor Day Foundation (42), Maryland Department of the Environment (30), Natural Resources (28), Chesapeake Bay Trust (16), and First Horizon Foundation (14). In all, 1,278 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for environmental projects due?

Of 2,088 grants listed, 35 accept applications on a rolling basis, 91 have a published upcoming deadline, 191 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,771 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.

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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