Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 1,921 active environmental conservation grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Rainforest Trust Grants- Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards	Rainforest Trust	Rolling	Varies
State	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	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Keep Maryland Beautiful- Track 2: Land Trust Assistance (up to $10,000) Grant	Maryland Environmental Trust	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	MSDF Grant	The Mignon Sherwood Delano Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sonoma County Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Program	Sonoma County Fish and Wildlife Commission	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Spectacled Bear Grant	Bear Grounds Coffee Co.	Rolling	$200
Foundation	San Joaquin River Conservancy Grant	California Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alaska Fish and Wildlife Fund	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nature-Centrism as a Lens for Organizational Behavior and Decision-Making	V Kann Rasmussen Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Farrington Historical Foundation Grants	Farrington Historical Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $25K
Foundation	Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant	Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Deadwood Fund Grant	South Dakota State Historical Society	Rolling	$1K – $25K
Foundation	GCA Fellowship in Ecological Restoration Grant	The Garden Club of America	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	Climate Smart for Agriculture Program (CSAP) Grant	Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Ponant Science Expedition Grants	Explorers Club	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	South32 Hermosa Community Fund Grant	Community Foundation For	Rolling	Up to $10K
State	319 Grant Program		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conservation Innovation Award Grant	Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)	Rolling	Varies
State	Stream Flow Enhancement	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	$150K – $400K
Foundation	RKMF General Application Grant	Richard King Mellon Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program	Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Invasive Plant Grant (IPG) Program	State of Arizona	Rolling	$50K – $200K
Foundation	Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund Grant	Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife	Rolling	Up to $25K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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