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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Recreation – Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grants Bass Pro Shops and Cabella · State Not published · Up to $500K Supports projects that engage communities near their retail locations and align with conserving wildlife and habitat (habitat restoration, research and studies, land conservation, citizen science, etc.) or connecting new audiences to the…	Not published	Up to $500K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grants Bass Pro Shops and Cabella · State Not published · Up to $500K Supports projects that engage communities near their retail locations and align with conserving wildlife and habitat (habitat restoration, research and studies, land conservation, citizen science, etc.) or connecting new audiences to the…	Not published	Up to $500K
Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience (CA) Grant California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $50K – $2M Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience is a funding opportunity offered by the California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy.	Not published	$50K – $2M
HEP Action Agenda: NY/NJ Community Engagement Sessions Grant Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The HEP Action Agenda aims to engage communities in the NY/NJ Harbor & Estuary Program through in-person sessions this spring and summer.	Not published	$2K – $4K
SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY24) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished.	Not published	Varies
WSRCO: Community Forests Grant Program Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $3M The WSRCO Community Forests Grant Program empowers Washington communities to safeguard their working forest heritage.	Not published	Up to $3M
Nature Based Solutions: Wet Land Restoration Funding Grant Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $36M The Nature Based Solutions: Wetland Restoration funding aims to enhance wetland restoration, conservation, and climate resilience in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.	Not published	Up to $36M
DFC: Conservation Grants Desert Fishes Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The DFC Conservation Grants support projects aimed at preserving aquatic ecosystems in arid regions. Grants, up to $1,000, are available to DFC members and can fund direct conservation activities, research, and outreach.	Not published	Up to $1K
SYBCIF Capital and Program Grants Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation, established in 2005, aims to enhance community well-being through grants focusing on five key areas: Community Enhancement, Culture, Education, Health, and Native American Interests.	Not published	Up to $10K
Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative Grant, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, aims to restore and sustain healthy rivers and grasslands in the Pecos watershed across New Mexico and Texas.	Not published	Varies
Hawaiʻi Conservation Program (Kuahiwi a Kai and Hawaiian Forest Birds) RFP National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Hawai‘i hosts a high percentage of endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. Unfortunately, native ecosystems and biodiversity are under threat.	Not published	Varies
Projects Bill Grants Colorado Department of Natural Resources (CO DNR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Projects Bill Grants, authorized by the Colorado Water Conservation Board, address statewide water supply needs through investments ranging from $1 to $10 million.	Not published	Varies
Davidson Science Award Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K Established to recognize transformative scientific contributions to flats conservation. Named in tribute to Tom Davidson, Sr., BTT's Founding Chairman and influential leader in business and conservation.	Not published	$50K
Blue Planet Fund Call for Proposals Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K Part of ORRAA's mission to catalyse investment of at least USD$500 million into coastal and ocean natural capital through development and deployment of financial products.	Not published	Up to $500K
Healthy Tree Canopy Grants - Affordable Housing Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Healthy Tree Canopy Grants, offered by Hennepin County, aim to enhance the tree canopy through funding for cities, affordable housing properties, schools, and nonprofits.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Proposition 4 Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024.	Not published	Varies
Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Defiance Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Cletus Vetter, a dedicated farmer and conservationist.	Not published	$1K
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation Grants Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation provides grants to support programs and projects that benefit the people of Maui County.	Not published	$5K
Beaver Coexistence Program - Block Grant Occidental Arts and Ecology Center · Foundation Not published · $2M Awarded to OAEC's WATER Institute in March 2024. This program was created in response to CDFW's 2023 Beaver Depredation Policy requiring landowners to implement feasible nonlethal corrective actions to prevent future beaver damage.	Not published	$2M
Kalamazoo Valley Chapter - Stanley Weber Projects Fund Trout Unlimited Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Stanley Weber was a long-time member of the Kalamazoo Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited. Stan was part owner of Lew Hubbard’s Men’s Clothing Store and an avid troutsman.	Not published	Varies
International Collaboration Fund (ICF) Posner Center for International · Foundation Not published · $5K – $61K The Posner Center's International Collaboration Fund is an innovative grantmaking program founded on the idea that strategic collaboration can create transformative change in development.	Not published	$5K – $61K
Vermont Regional Conservation Partnership Program Grant Vermont Agency of Natural Resources: Department of Environmental Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Vermont Regional Conservation Partnership Program, funded by a $16 million USDA grant, aims to enhance water quality through financial and technical assistance for farmers and forest landowners.	Not published	Up to $450K
Binational Resilience Initiative Grant- Coastal/Marine Grants The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Binational Resilience Initiative (BRI) builds resilience in the Cali-Baja region by supporting binational projects that strengthen the capacity of our communities to adapt to the impacts of our changing climate.	Not published	Up to $100K
Proposition 1 - River Parkways and Urban Streams for LLAR (CA) Grant California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $300K – $2M The Proposition 1 - River Parkways and Urban Streams for LLAR (CA) grant focuses on enhancing ecosystems and watershed restoration projects within the Lower LA River corridor.	Not published	$300K – $2M

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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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