Grants for Environmental Conservation
Last updated October 1, 2026
There are currently 1,950 open grants for environmental conservation in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 940 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.
- Open grants
- 1,950
- from 1,050 funders
- Median award
- $25K
- middle half $5,000–$121K
- Total listed funding
- $390.4M
- across 940 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 31
- 65 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Donation Mini-Grant (DMG) Program NC Land & Water Fund · State October 15, 2026 · Varies Grant program with three application deadlines per year (January 15, April 15, and August 15). Supports donation-based conservation projects. | |
| Chapman Foundation Charitable Grants Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Up to $15K The Alvah H. & Wyline P. Chapman Foundation makes grants to U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits for spiritual, scientific, historical, environmental, literary and educational charitable endeavors and community initiatives. | |
| Tree Canopy for Climate Resilience (TCCR) Grant Seattle Parks Foundation · Foundation October 15, 2026 · $5K – $10K Made possible by an anonymous donation and facilitated by Seattle Parks Foundation, this pilot program represents the first grant program of the Tree Equity Network. The inaugural 2025 round funded five organizations. | |
| Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program GA DNR Grants · State October 16, 2026 · Varies State-funded grant program providing funding to support parks and trails and provide stewardship and acquisition of critical conservation lands. | |
| Alabama Power Foundation Good Roots Grant Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation October 23, 2026 · Up to $1K Grants of up to $1,000 to cities, towns, communities, school systems, universities, or any 501(c)(3) to plant trees and support community beautification. | |
| Delta Community, Environment, and Climate Grant Program Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State October 23, 2026 · $10M – $200M The purpoose of the Delta Community, Environment and Climate Grant Program is to fund multibenefit projects in the Delta and Suisun Marsh. | |
| Community Grants Spur Community Foundation Inc · Foundation November 1, 2026 · Up to $10K Spur Community Foundation's Community Grants support organizations that enrich the quality of life in the Wood River Valley. | |
| Trustees' Garden Club Community Grant Trustees' Garden Club Inc · Foundation November 1, 2026 · Varies Grants awarded to local non-profits whose projects align with one or more of Trustees' Garden Club purposes, which adhere to The Garden Club of America (GCA) mission to: | |
| Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award American Society of Civil Engineers Inc · Foundation November 1, 2026 · Varies Recognition of outstanding contributions to sustainable engineering practices in managing shorelines and coastal infrastructure through research, design, construction or management of the natural and built environment in the coastal zone. | |
| BPI Composting Microgrants International Biodegradable Products Institute Inc · Foundation November 8, 2026 · $500 – $5K Grants can support various activities including: | |
| Paulding County Area Foundation General Grants Paulding County Area Foundation · Foundation November 14, 2026 · Varies The Paulding County Area Foundation offers grants to support community projects and initiatives. The foundation has implemented a simplified process for grant project submissions. | |
| Pollinator Habitat Incentive Program American Farmland Trust · Foundation November 15, 2026 · $100 American Farmland Trust, in partnership with Syngenta, offers incentive payments for new acres of pollinator habitat planted in the Midwest region through the Pollinator Habitat Incentive Program. | |
| DFE - Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program 2026 eCivis Grants Network (direct) · State November 15, 2026 · Varies Grant program for urban and community forestry initiatives administered by the Department of Food and Environment. | |
| Colcom Foundation Local Grants (Southwestern Pennsylvania) Colcom Foundation · Foundation November 30, 2026 · Varies Colcom Foundation is an independent Pittsburgh-based foundation (est. | |
| Federal 319(h) Grants (Clean Water Act) Water Quality Funding · State November 30, 2026 · $90M – $100M U.S. EPA-funded grants under Clean Water Act Section 319(h) to support watershed-based initiatives that implement watershed plans and address nonpoint source pollution. Requires 40% mandatory nonfederal cost share. | |
| Appalachian Forest Grants Program (Major Grants) Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc · Foundation November 30, 2026 · $3K – $20K | |
| Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited Grant Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited · Foundation December 1, 2026 · Varies Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited accepts Grant Request applications from July 1 to December 1, with grants reviewed by March 1; applications may be completed online or by downloading a PDF to mail to the office. | |
| Walter F. Coxe Research Grants Alabama Audubon · Foundation December 15, 2026 · Up to $3K Up to $3,000 to support scientific research applicable to the exploration and conservation of Alabama's plant and animal life. Priority to field-based projects in Alabama or by Alabama-affiliated researchers; intended as seed money. | |
| Walter F. Coxe Research Grants Alabama Audubon · Foundation December 15, 2026 · Up to $3K Alabama Audubon's Walter F. Coxe Research Grants provide up to $3,000 per award to support scientific research directly applicable to the exploration and conservation of Alabama's plant and animal life. | |
| In Lieu Fee Program Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water and Waste Management/Office of Water Resources · State December 15, 2026 · Varies In Lieu Fee Stream and Wetland Mitigation Grants are provided to entities who apply to fulfill requirements for stream and/or wetland mitigation to create and/or restore streams and wetlands. | |
| 2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h) State Water Resources Control Board · State December 18, 2026 · $10M – $100M The NPS Grant Program seeks proposals for projects that reduce runoff of pollution to waters of the state, such as agricultural projects that reduce pesticide and nutrient runoff, improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads to reduce… | |
| F26AS00085 Aquatic Invasive Species Interjurisdictional Grants to the Great Lakes States and Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Fish and Wildlife Service · Federal December 31, 2026 · $20K – $924K Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of interjurisdictional projects that cut across state and tribal Great… | |
| Georgia Conservation Tax Credit Program GA DNR Grants · State December 31, 2026 · Varies Financial incentive for landowners to protect Georgia's natural resources. | |
| Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County · Foundation December 31, 2026 · Up to $500K Assist farmers and landowners in the design and installation of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) that reduce or prevent nutrient and sediment losses from farms and improve water quality and soil health across Pennsylvania. |
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Grants for environmental conservation by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 31 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 65 3%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 169 9%
- No deadline published
- 1,685 86%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 65 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most open grants for environmental conservation
- Natural Resources 43 open
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 40 open
- National Arbor Day Foundation 37 open
- Chesapeake Bay Trust 26 open
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources 23 open
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife 17 open
1,050 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 1,950 open grants for environmental conservation (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of October 1, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 27 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About environmental conservation grants
Environmental conservation grants support protecting and restoring natural resources, including habitat, forests, wetlands, and working lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is among the largest conservation grantmakers, and federal programs through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service fund restoration and easement work. Nonprofits, land trusts, tribes, and government agencies are common applicants.
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Environmental Conservation Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for environmental conservation award?
Of the 1,950 open grants for environmental conservation Grantable lists as of October 1, 2026, 940 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $121K. 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 conservation?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Natural Resources (43), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (40), National Arbor Day Foundation (37), Chesapeake Bay Trust (26), and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (23). In all, 1,050 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for environmental conservation due?
Of 1,950 open grants, 31 accept applications on a rolling basis, 65 have a published upcoming deadline, 169 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,685 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 63% fall in October–December.
What grants are available for conservation work?
Conservation funding covers habitat restoration, species recovery, land and easement acquisition, watershed protection, and stewardship of working lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation runs numerous competitive programs, and USDA/NRCS offers tools like Conservation Innovation Grants. Many programs require matching funds and prioritize measurable ecological outcomes.
Who funds conservation nonprofits?
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, created by Congress in 1984, pairs public dollars with private match and is the country's largest private conservation grantmaker. Federal partners include USDA/NRCS, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and NOAA, alongside private and community foundations focused on land and wildlife.
Do conservation grants require matching funds?
Many do. Programs such as those run by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and several USDA easement programs expect grantees to contribute matching cash or in-kind resources, sometimes a substantial share of project cost. Lining up partners and committed match early strengthens an application and is often a formal eligibility requirement.
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