Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated October 23, 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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ID Habitat Improvement Program (HIP) Grant Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The ID Habitat Improvement Program (HIP) Grant provides essential financial and technical assistance to landowners aiming to enhance upland game bird and waterfowl habitats in Idaho.	Not published	Up to $10K
Buchanan Fund Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – Southern Steelhead Grants California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Up to $30M The Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities aim to restore Southern California Steelhead habitat.	Not published	Up to $30M
Environmental Conservation: Special Projects Grant Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation offers the Environmental Conservation: Special Projects grant, which supports innovative solutions to conservation challenges.	Not published	Up to $1M
Stream and Wetland Restoration Grant Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Stream and Wetland Restoration Grant, provided by the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, aims to restore natural resources impacted by violations of the Tennessee Water Quality Control Act.	Not published	Varies
Waste Diversion-Scrap Tires Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Issues licenses for scrap tire collection facilities, processors, incinerators, recyclers, and haulers. Works with property owners to ensure cleanup of illegal scrap tire stockpiles.	Not published	Varies
Building Flood Resilience Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies The Building Flood Resilience program provides funding and technical assistance to help local governments identify flood vulnerabilities and develop adaptation plans for coastal and rainfall-driven events.	Not published	Varies
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Department of Forestry · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Technical Assistance through North Coast Resource Partnership Trees Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies NCRP offers Technical Assistance to Tribes and economically disadvantaged communities to support project development and grant applications for on-the-ground projects.	Not published	Varies
Forest CORE Fund (Mountain Valley Pipeline Region) Grant Virginia Outdoors Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4M The Forest CORE Fund, established by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, focuses on mitigating forest fragmentation caused by the Mountain Valley Pipeline.	Not published	Up to $4M
Long Island Sound Futures Fund National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting conservation projects in the Long Island Sound region.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: South Carolina Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program in South Carolina, led by the National Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges to cultivate community forests and enhance campus greenery.	Not published	Varies
Regional Conservation Investment Strategies Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies WCB is seeking high-quality grant proposals for the development of RCIS's.	Not published	Varies
Small Cat Action Fund Grant Panthera Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Small Cat Action Fund, managed by Panthera, aims to support in situ conservation and research for various small cat species.	Not published	Up to $15K
Recreational Corridor greenways and trails planning Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies State funding for intergovernmental agreements and grant agreements that support specific projects identified as high priority a Recreational Corridor for repurposing the abandoned railroads.	Not published	Varies
Non-Bond Priorities Grant Programs - Wildfire Prevention Grant Program (CA) California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $300K – $2M The Wildfire Prevention Grant Program by the California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy aims to mitigate the impact of wildfires exacerbated by climate change.	Not published	$300K – $2M
Trees for Oklahoma Program Grant Oklahoma Forestry Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trees for Oklahoma Program is a state initiative aimed at promoting pine reforestation in southeastern Oklahoma.	Not published	Varies
DNRC Reclamation and Development Grants Program - Project Grant Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Reclamation and Development Grants Program (RDGP) Planning Grants support projects aimed at restoring environmental damage caused by non-renewable resource extraction.	Not published	Up to $500K
Rainforest Trust Grants- Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards Rainforest Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Rainforest Trust grants support the creation and expansion of protected or conserved areas vital for biodiversity, climate mitigation, and community needs.	Not published	Varies
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – Community Access Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas.	Not published	Varies
Keep Maryland Beautiful- Track 2: Land Trust Assistance (up to $10,000) Grant Maryland Environmental Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program, a collaboration between the Chesapeake Bay Trust and Maryland Environmental Trust, supports land trusts and organizations in Maryland.	Not published	Up to $10K
Wildlife Corridor and Fish Passage Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Program is seeking proposals for planning or implementation projects that construct, repair, modify, or remove transportation infrastructure or water resources infrastructure improving passage for wildlife or fish.	Not published	Varies
MSDF Grant The Mignon Sherwood Delano Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mignon Sherwood Delano Foundation aims to provide impactful annual contributions to address unmet financial needs in humanitarian, educational, cultural, and environmental sectors within Allegan County.	Not published	Varies
Sonoma County Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Program Sonoma County Fish and Wildlife Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sonoma County Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Program provides funding for projects aimed at enhancing the conservation, protection, and propagation of fish and wildlife in Sonoma County.	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 23, 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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