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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Pastures for Upland Birds Grant Program (PUB) Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pastures for Upland Birds Grant Program (PUB) supports private landowners in restoring native grass and forb vegetation on pastures dominated by exotic grasses.	Not published	Varies
Dream Tags Charitable Fund Grant Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dream Tags Charitable Fund Grant, managed by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, supports projects aimed at wildlife conservation and habitat restoration in Nevada.	Not published	Varies
Cathleen W. Grant Field of Interest Fund for Environmental Protection Grant Pinellas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Cathleen W. Grant Field of Interest Fund for Environmental Protection Grant, established by Cathleen Wells, focuses on enhancing Pinellas County's natural resources.	Not published	$4K
Section 6 Competitive ("Nontraditional") Grants Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Section 6 Competitive (Nontraditional) Grants program, administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, supports habitat conservation through three grant types: Planning Assistance, Land Acquisition under Habitat Conservation…	Not published	Varies
Nature Conservation Grants: Marine The Turing Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Turing Foundation offers Marine Nature Conservation Grants aimed at fostering sustainable relationships with nature. They focus on protecting marine nurseries in developing countries and combating climate change.	Not published	Varies
Ontario Wildlife Foundation Grant Ontario Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ontario Wildlife Foundation Grant supports initiatives aimed at conserving and enhancing Ontario's natural resources.	Not published	Varies
Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research Grant Rainforest Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K The Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research, funded by the Rainforest Alliance, supports innovative research aimed at enhancing the sustainability and profitability of Community Forest Enterprises (CFEs) in Latin America.	Not published	$40K
RES Insect Conservation Award Grant Royal Entomological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The RES Insect Conservation Award, established by the Royal Entomological Society, honors significant contributions to insect conservation.	Not published	Varies
Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program Grant Ohio Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, addresses abandoned mine lands in Appalachia.	Not published	Varies
Wildfire Prevention Grant Program San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · $5M – $200M Priorities for RMC Wildfire Prevention Grant Program: 1. Protect and expand native forests/wildlands; 2.	Not published	$5M – $200M
Opportunity Grant- Lydia Thompson Grant Georgia Ornithological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Georgia Ornithological Society offers the Lydia Thompson Grant to support projects that enhance the conservation of native birds in Georgia.	Not published	Up to $5K
Ground Water Research & Education Foundation Grant National Ground Water Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ground Water Research & Education Foundation Grant, offered by the National Groundwater Association, supports innovative research and education initiatives aimed at groundwater protection and conservation.	Not published	Varies
Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A substantial fund providing grants to support restoration, protection, and enhancement of the upper Connecticut River watershed. Committee recommends grants from the fund.	Not published	Varies
Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant - Habitat Restoration Snoqualmie Tribal Organization · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant for Habitat Restoration offers up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations in Washington State focused on restoring habitat for fish and wildlife.	Not published	Up to $50K
Friends of Malheur Student Scholarship Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge · Foundation Not published · $1K Established in 2018 by the Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The organization believes that to secure a future for public lands, investment in future conservationists is essential.	Not published	$1K
NiSource Charitable Foundation Fund for Merrimack Valley Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applicants will be asked to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) ONLY. Fund Advisors will review LOI’s in the winter of 2022 – 2023 and expect to invite a narrowed field to participate in virtual site visits in February 2023.	Not published	Varies
SEH Grants in Herpetology - Conservation Societas Europaea Herpetologica · Foundation Not published · Up to €5,000 The SEH Grants in Herpetology will be available in 2025, offering two grants of up to EUR 5,000 each. These grants aim to support conservation projects for amphibians and reptiles in Europe and the Mediterranean.	Not published	Up to €5,000
Bill Terrell Avian Conservation Grants Georgia Ornithological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The Bill Terrell Avian Conservation Grants, offered by the Georgia Ornithological Society, support ground-level bird conservation projects in Georgia.	Not published	$15K
Fifth Third Foundation Grants: Cincinnati, OH - (Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky) Foundations Tr UA Fifth Third Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fifth Third Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area, focusing on education, arts, community development, and health services.	Not published	Varies
Taronga Foundation Field Conservation Grants Taronga Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Taronga Foundation Field Conservation Grants offer vital funding and support for conservation initiatives worldwide, targeting measurable outcomes in wildlife protection and habitat regeneration.	Not published	Up to $20K
Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant Planet Women · Foundation Not published · $45K Grant supporting the Indigenous Women's Leadership Network's mission to create a platform for Native women working on water and natural resource issues.	Not published	$45K
Advancing Education, Conservation, and Outreach on Grazing Lands Grant Program National Grazing Lands Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The deadline for this grant is expected to be announced late in 2024 or early in 2025, if funding is renewed._ The NatGLC’s mission is to promote ecologically and economically sound management of all grazing lands for all their…	Not published	Varies
RFP: Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability Grant National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The National Geographic Society's RFP, 'Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability,' invites projects that explore human-environment interactions through archaeological data.	Not published	Up to $50K
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources · State Not published · Varies The function of the LCCMR (formerly LCMR) is to make funding recommendations to the legislature for special environment and natural resource projects, primarily from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund.	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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