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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Dixon Water Foundation Grant The Dixon Water Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dixon Water Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Texas that focus on sustainable land management and watershed health.	Not published	Varies
ODFW Fish Screening Cost-Share Program Grant Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) · Foundation Not published · Varies The ODFW Fish Screening Cost-Share Program provides funding and tax credits for water users to install fish screening devices, by-pass devices, and fish ways.	Not published	Varies
Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Shore Friendly Grants (WA) Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) offers Shore Friendly Grants aimed at restoring beach systems along Puget Sound’s marine shorelines.	Not published	Varies
Nonpoint Source Program (NPS Program) Grant Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) · Foundation Not published · $200K – $500K The Nonpoint Source Program (NPS Program) Grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) funds projects aimed at restoring and protecting waterbodies from nonpoint source pollution.	Not published	$200K – $500K
Conservancy Trail Grants New York State Hudson River Valley Greenway · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Conservancy Trail Grants, offered by the New York State Hudson River Valley Greenway, support recreational trail projects that align with the goals of the Greenway Trail Program.	Not published	Up to $250K
Yawkey Foundation: Program and Small Capital Grants - Human Services Yawkey Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Yawkey Foundation offers Program and Small Capital Grants to nonprofit organizations making meaningful impacts in Health Care, Education, Human Services, Youth and Amateur Athletics, Arts and Culture, and Conservation and Wildlife.	Not published	Up to $100K
Community Conservation Fund (formerly BCCF: Small Projects - Program Funding Account) Grant British Columbia Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Conservation Fund, managed by the British Columbia Conservation Foundation, empowers local communities to engage in conservation initiatives that protect and enhance wildlife and ecosystems.	Not published	Varies
Dirt & Gravel / Low Volume Road Program — Lancaster County Conservation District Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lancaster County Conservation District administers Pennsylvania's Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Roads Program locally, providing funding to municipalities and other road-owning entities to reduce sediment pollution to streams while…	Not published	Varies
Graduate Student Research Fellowship Grant Torrey Botanical Society · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Graduate Student Research Fellowship, offered by the Torrey Botanical Society, provides financial support for graduate students in plant science.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program (CA) CA Natural Resources Agency · Foundation Not published · $750K – $1.5M The Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program (EEM) in California provides annual funding for projects aimed at reducing environmental impacts from public transportation facilities.	Not published	$750K – $1.5M
Holohil Grant Program Holohil Systems Ltd. · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Holohil Grant Program, established in 2016, supports endangered species research by providing transmitters at reduced or no cost.	Not published	Up to $3K
Aquatic Organism Passage Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The Aquatic Organism Passage Grant, managed by the Lake Champlain Basin Program, aims to restore aquatic organism passage and enhance stream connectivity in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	Up to $750K
Focused In-Stream Habitat RCPP Instream Habitat #3137- Design Phase Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Focused In-Stream Habitat (FISH) project aims to enhance in-stream habitats in Maine through a collaborative effort by the Department of Marine Resources and NRCS.	Not published	Up to $450K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, South Lake Champlain Rutland Regional Planning Commission and Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District · State Not published · Varies Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality.	Not published	Varies
Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program Michigan Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $40K – $400K The Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (MISGP) aims to combat both terrestrial and aquatic invasive species through prevention, detection, eradication, and control strategies.	Not published	$40K – $400K
OLTA: Greenlands Conservation Partnership Program Grant Ontario Land Trust Alliance · Foundation Not published · $5K – $500K The OLTA: Greenlands Conservation Partnership Program aims to conserve Ontario's vital ecological areas by supporting projects that acquire and manage sensitive lands.	Not published	$5K – $500K
Ranchland Stewardship Program Grant Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ranchland Stewardship Program is designed to transform rangelands into thriving, carbon-rich landscapes that support agricultural productivity and environmental resilience.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Kentucky Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program in Kentucky, led by the National Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges to cultivate their community forests.	Not published	Varies
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship State Property Development (Friends) Grant Program Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $20K – $60K The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship State Property Development Grant Program provides $500,000 annually to support friends groups and nonprofit conservation organizations in enhancing state property facilities.	Not published	$20K – $60K
Nature Grant Cycle Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Aims to award $120,000 to nonprofits working on environmental issues and environmental education programs. The Nature Grant Cycle is made possible by TTCF’s Nature Fund and the Martis Fund\.	Not published	Varies
MT Urban and Community Forestry: Program Development Grants Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Montana Urban and Community Forestry program offers grants aimed at enhancing community forests' health.	Not published	Varies
MT 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Project Grants Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $300K The MT 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Project Grants, administered by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, aim to reduce nonpoint source pollution through competitive funding for eligible projects.	Not published	$10K – $300K
Switzer Foundation: Switzer Fellowship Grant Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $17K The Switzer Fellowship, offered by the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation, provides one-year fellowships to exceptional graduate students in New England and California committed to environmental improvement.	Not published	$17K
Kelly Foundation Grants Kelly Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Deadlines are based on Focus Areas:_ _Food Insecurity January 15 ;_ _Conservation, Open Space, and Climate January 15 ;_ _Children & Youth Assistance, and Education April 15 ;_ _Affordable Housing & Homelessness July 15 ;_ _Health & Human…	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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