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 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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DCNR: Community and Watershed Forestry Program Grant Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) · Foundation Not published · $50K The DCNR Community and Watershed Forestry Program offers financial support to enhance forest buffers, convert lawns, and plant urban trees. Grants start at $50,000, covering up to 80% of project costs, with local matching funds required.	Not published	$50K
CFMCT: Ed Stegner Natural Resource Scholarship Grant Conservation Foundation of Missouri · Foundation Not published · $1K The Ed Stegner Natural Resource Scholarship offers $1,000 to undergraduate students in Missouri pursuing degrees in Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife, Parks and Recreation, or Soil and Water conservation.	Not published	$1K
Member Collective Grants The Conservation Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Limited detailed information provided in the website content. This grant program is referenced as part of The Conservation Alliance's portfolio of funding opportunities.	Not published	Varies
State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program (SWG) Wildlife & Fisheries Grants · State Not published · Varies Federal funding program for conservation of nongame species and their habitat. Supports proactive conservation measures to prevent species from being listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act.	Not published	Varies
S. Kent Rockwell Conservancy Grant The Kris Rockwell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the S. This grant has a rolling deadline.	Not published	Varies
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Indiana Corn Marketing Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Kevin Schabacker, SWOF Conservation Agronomist: 779-861-2979 Ben Forsythe, ISA Sustainability and Value Creation Director: bforsythe@indianasoybean.com	Not published	Varies
San Francisco Green Infrastructure Grant San Francisco Water Power Sewer · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Francisco Green Infrastructure Grant Program, managed by the SFPUC, aims to support property owners in creating green stormwater infrastructure.	Not published	Varies
Giant Company and Keep PA Beautiful Healing the Planet Grants Weconservepa · Foundation Not published · Varies Starting a non-profit organization was not something Sue Wiseman anticipated when she and her family decided to do something about the furniture, appliances, mattresses and trash regularly dumped on the old road where they rode horses.	Not published	Varies
Washington Coast Restoration and Resiliency Initiative Grant Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Washington Coast Restoration and Resiliency Initiative provides critical funding and technical assistance to coastal communities in Washington State, addressing urgent ecological restoration needs while also creating jobs.	Not published	Up to $2M
ODBC Foundation Grants Old Dominion Boat Club · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants must specifically relate to one or more of the following: The ODBC Foundation has supported organizations including: Through ongoing fundraising, special events, and annual appeals, the ODBC Foundation accepts pass-through…	Not published	Varies
Adamah's Climate Action Fund - Grants & Interest-Free Loans Adamah Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1.3M	Rolling	$1.3M
TMDL Development Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies The purpose of this program is to develop Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for impaired waterbodies in Maryland, as required by §303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act of 1972.	Not published	Varies
Toledo Rotary Club Foundation The Tyner Family Foundation Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bay Mini-Grant Program Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Bay Mini-Grant Program, managed by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP), supports community-led environmental restoration and education projects in the Tampa Bay watershed.	Not published	Up to $5K
OR Access & Habitat Grants Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oregon Access & Habitat (A&H) Program, established in 1993, aims to enhance wildlife habitat and improve public access to private lands for hunting.	Not published	Varies
North Carolina Land and Water Fund: Regular Grant Cycle North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources · Foundation Not published · $25K – $5M The North Carolina Land and Water Fund provides grants to support local governments, state agencies, and conservation non-profits in addressing water pollution issues.	Not published	$25K – $5M
New York State Conservation Partnership Grant Program Land Trust Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The New York State Conservation Partnership Grant Program, managed by the Land Trust Alliance and the Department of Environmental Conservation, supports land trusts through competitive grants.	Not published	Up to $100K
Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies To reclaim and restore land and water resources adversely affected by past mining. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, State Colleges, State University, State Government	Not published	Varies
Wild Resource Conservation Grant Program (WRCP) Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) · Foundation Not published · $30K The Wild Resource Conservation Grant Program (WRCP) was established in 1982 to support the conservation of non-game wildlife and native plants in Pennsylvania.	Not published	$30K
The Garden Club of America Fellowship in Tropical Botany Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $6K The Garden Club of America Fellowship in Tropical Botany aims to enhance the preservation of tropical forests by increasing the number of botanists with practical field experience.	Not published	$6K
TA-1, Technical Design and Engineering (OR) Grant Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The TA-1 Technical Design and Engineering grant, offered by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), supports projects aimed at creating technical designs for restoration efforts.	Not published	Varies
Columbia River Fund Grant The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Columbia River Fund Grant supports projects aimed at improving and protecting clean water and aquatic habitats in the Columbia River Basin.	Not published	$10K – $40K
AIHEC/USDA/NRCS Student Internship Program American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An internship program established to strengthen the long-term partnership between NRCS and Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) by increasing the number of students studying, graduating, and pursuing careers in natural resources…	Not published	Varies
WY Wildlife & Natural Resource Trust Grants Wyoming Wildlife & Natural Resource Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wyoming Wildlife & Natural Resource Trust Grants support projects that enhance and conserve wildlife habitats and natural resource values across Wyoming.	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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