Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated October 21, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,930 active grants for environmental conservation in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 32 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 920 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 1,930; from 1,035 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$125K
Total listed funding: $388.5M; across 920 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 31; 72 with a published date

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Private Forest Accord Grant Program Oregon Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation ~December · Up to $10M This grant program results from a historic agreement between timber and conservation groups, which has increased protections for stream and aquatic species' habitat while allowing forest management practices to continue on private lands.	~December	Up to $10M
F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Fish and Wildlife Service · Federal Dec 31, 2026 · $20K – $100K Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support development and/or implementation of Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species…	Dec 31, 2026	$20K – $100K
Gabriel G. Paz Conservation Scholarship Fund Arizona Chapter of Safari Club International · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
NCNPS Awards Program The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Annual awards program recognizing individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the NC Native Plant Society and to the cause of native plant and habitat conservation.	~January	Varies
UPEC Community Conservation Grants Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition · Foundation ~January · $2K – $10K Despite extensive public land in the UP, privately-owned land (corporations and individuals) offers new opportunities to enhance protection through community action.	~January	$2K – $10K
Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions The Green-Wood Historic Fund Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $4K This award provides support for emerging investigators and designers to conduct original research or design work that utilizes the location, landscape and/or collections of Green-Wood Cemetery and Historic Fund to advance the study of the…	~January	Up to $4K
Annual Grant Program Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Clothes Less Traveled's annual grant program supports local nonprofits through a two-step application process. Since founding in 1997, CLT has reinvested profits into the community, awarding over $7.5 million to more than 100 charities.	~January	Varies
Audubon Wildlife Fund Grants Montana Audubon · Foundation ~January · Varies Support research and education projects directed toward wildlife habitat conservation in Montana. Funds are awarded from earnings generated by the Audubon Wildlife Fund of Montana, a permanent endowment.	~January	Varies
Community Conservation Program Virginia Environmental Endowment · Foundation ~January · From $50K The Community Conservation Program provides funds for conservation initiatives focused on: All initiatives must be located within specified jurisdictions.	~January	From $50K
ARAV Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians · Foundation ~January · $2K The ARAV Conservation & Research Committee grants fund conservation-based projects involving reptiles and/or amphibians with focus on:	~January	$2K
Stephanie Davis Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention Award Health Care Without Harm · Foundation ~January · Varies This award recognizes health care workers or students who are passionate about waste reduction and pollution prevention and would benefit from the scholarship to further their work.	~January	Varies
Westfield Service League Grant Program Westfield Service League Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The Westfield Service League (WSL) offers annual grants to non-profit organizations serving the Westfield and Union County communities.	~January	Varies
Icicle Fund Community Grants Icicle Fund · Foundation Jan 29, 2027 · $3K – $35K The Icicle Fund Community Grants support nonprofit organizations in North Central Washington that promote the arts, history, and environmental stewardship.	Jan 29, 2027	$3K – $35K
SCB Graduate Student Research Fellowship Awards Society for Conservation Biology · Foundation ~January · $1K SCB allocates awards funding to support ten graduate student members whose research advances the science and practice of conserving biological diversity.	~January	$1K
Louis J. Appell, Jr., Preservation Fund for Central Pennsylvania Grant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation ~February · $5K – $15K The Louis J. Appell, Jr., Preservation Fund for Central Pennsylvania supports local preservation efforts by funding maintenance and restoration of historic places in specific Pennsylvania counties.	~February	$5K – $15K
CCV Grant Program (incl. Small Grant Program) Cave Conservancy of the Virginias · Foundation Feb 15, 2027 · Up to $2K The Cave Conservancy of the Virginias funds cave & karst conservation, education/outreach, cave/sinkhole cleanups, significant-property acquisition, and original scientific/humanities research on cave & karst systems in VA and WV.	Feb 15, 2027	Up to $2K
Oregon Conservation Corps 2027-29 Higher Education Grants · State Feb 26, 2027 · $5M – $60M Request for Applications to support the Oregon Conservation Corps program, administered by Oregon Youth Works.	Feb 26, 2027	$5M – $60M
Careers in Conservation Scholarship NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies The Foundation offers an annual scholarship program for students pursuing careers in conservation. The program supports the next generation of conservation professionals in North Carolina.	~February	Varies
Planning Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Annual competitive grant program for planning projects related to conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.	Mar 1, 2027	Varies
Innovative Stormwater Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Annual competitive grant program for innovative stormwater management projects that support conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.	Mar 1, 2027	Varies
Restoration Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Annual competitive grant program for restoration projects that preserve and restore North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.	Mar 1, 2027	Varies
Garden Club of Honolulu Project Grants The Garden Club of Honolulu · Foundation ~March · $2K – $10K	~March	$2K – $10K
Acquisition Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Annual competitive grant program for acquisition of land for conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.	Mar 1, 2027	Varies
Environmental Preservation & Animal Welfare Grant Community Foundation of North Central MA · Foundation ~March · $2K – $10K The Environmental Preservation & Animal Welfare Grant aims to enhance the natural beauty and animal welfare in North Central Massachusetts.	~March	$2K – $10K

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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 1,930 grants for environmental conservation Grantable lists as of October 21, 2026, 920 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 (40), 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 1,930 grants listed, 31 accept applications on a rolling basis, 72 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, 56% 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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