Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated October 22, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,929 active grants for environmental conservation in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 31 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 919 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 1,929; from 1,035 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$125K
Total listed funding: $388.3M; across 919 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 31; 71 with a published date

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A Greener Tomorrow Grant Ripley County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies Assist farmers and landowners in implementing agricultural best management practices to control soil erosion, manage nutrients and reduce agricultural sources of water pollution.	Not published	Varies
Kaʻū Wildlife Scholarship Hawaii Wildlife Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Support educational advancement for students committed to wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship	Not published	Varies
LG&E and KU's Plant for the Planet Grant Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Climate Ride Beneficiary Grants Climate Ride Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Climate Ride (501(c)(3), MT) is a charitable-events organization; riders fundraise and select environmental/climate/active-transportation/conservation nonprofits as beneficiaries to receive the funds raised.	Rolling	Varies
Mgt, Species, Pollinators, Western Bumble bee Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson, Alaska Department of Defense · Federal Forecast · $103K – $309K Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project.	Forecast	$103K – $309K
Big G Charitable Foundation Grant Big G Charitable Foundation Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies The Big G Charitable Foundation, founded in 2009 by Mike Galesi, is dedicated to supporting environmental conservation and emergency relief efforts.	Not published	Varies
Environmental Stewardship - Seed & Program Funding Grant Hampton Roads Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Environmental Stewardship - Seed & Program Funding initiative by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation aims to foster conservation practices among youth in South Hampton Roads.	Not published	Varies
FACF: Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund Grant Fremont Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The FACF: Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund, established in 2002 by Great Spring Waters of America, Inc., aims to sustain the Muskegon River Watershed through conservation and restoration projects.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Idaho Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, aims to enhance college campuses through tree planting and care.	Not published	Varies
Community Energy Plan Grant (NJ) New Jersey Board of Public Utilities · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Community Energy Plan Grant (NJ) supports municipalities in developing local climate action plans aligned with New Jersey's Energy Master Plan.	Not published	Up to $25K
PA AmeriCorps Grant PennSERVE · Foundation Not published · $148K – $3.8M The PA AmeriCorps Grant, administered by PennSERVE, supports local service initiatives in Pennsylvania. This grant seeks to empower individuals and communities to address pressing social issues through service.	Not published	$148K – $3.8M
BCF Grantmaking: Stronger Neighborhoods Grants Baltimore Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Baltimore Community Foundation's Stronger Neighborhoods Grants aim to enhance community safety, cleanliness, and vibrancy.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps VISTA (Service Volunteer) AmeriCorps · Federal Not published · Varies Entities serving as site hosts define services projects that an AmeriCorps volunteer can complete.	Not published	Varies
Delores and Jerry Etter Graduate Research Scholarships Grant Tulsa Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Delores and Jerry Etter Graduate Research Scholarships, offered by the Tulsa Community Foundation, support master's and doctoral students conducting impactful research at the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.	Not published	Up to $10K
Lone Star Land Steward Awards Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies Over the past 20 years, nearly 200 landowners across Texas have received this recognition, conserving more than 3 million acres of fish and wildlife habitat Available for corporations and individuals to support the program	Not published	Varies
Habitat Protection and Restoration- Fish Passage and Other Dam Management Great Lakes Fishery Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Habitat grant program provides funding to preserve essential habitat; protect, restore, and stabilize important fish habitats; and increase habitat availability.	Not published	Varies
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program Grant California Ocean Protection Council · Foundation Not published · $250K – $750K The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program aims to support California Native American tribes in addressing the challenges posed by sea level rise (SLR).	Not published	$250K – $750K
Noxious Weed Trust Fund (NWTF) Grant Program Montana Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Noxious Weed Trust Fund (NWTF) Grant Program, established in 1985 by the Montana Legislature, provides up to $75,000 for noxious weed management programs.	Not published	Up to $75K
California Forest Improvement Program Grant California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) promotes sustainable management of forest lands through financial assistance for various activities like forest management planning and habitat improvement.	Not published	Up to $50K
Mazama Research Grant Program Mazamas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mazamas is committed to exploring and preserving mountain environments in the Pacific Northwest through research grants.	Not published	Varies
AWS Wildlife Ecology Research Scholarship Grant Australian Wildlife Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The AWS Wildlife Ecology Research Scholarship, offered by the Australian Wildlife Society, supports Higher Degree by Research students focused on conserving Australia's native wildlife.	Not published	$5K
CBC: Conservation Grants Carolina Bird Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carolina Bird Club offers ongoing Conservation Grants aimed at supporting the research, education, and conservation of birds and their habitats in the Carolinas.	Not published	Varies
APGA Tree Collecting Grants (Tree Gene Conservation Partnership) American Public Gardens Association · Foundation Not published · Varies APGA Tree Collecting Grants, awarded through the Plant Collections Network's Tree Gene Conservation Partnership with the US Forest Service, fund collaborative scouting/collecting projects targeting threatened tree species in the wild.	Not published	Varies

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for environmental conservation award?

Of the 1,929 grants for environmental conservation Grantable lists as of October 22, 2026, 919 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $125K. 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 active listings, the leading funders are Natural Resources (44), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (39), National Arbor Day Foundation (37), Chesapeake Bay Trust (26), and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (23). In all, 1,035 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for environmental conservation due?

Of 1,929 grants listed, 31 accept applications on a rolling basis, 71 have a published upcoming deadline, 181 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,646 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 55% 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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