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	Environmental Conservation: Marine Conservation Initiative	Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DCNR Community Recreation and Conservation Planning Grants	Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)	Rolling	$25K – $75K
Foundation	Chi-Cal Rivers Fund Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pentair Foundation Grants	Pentair Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Maryland's Rural Legacy Grant Program	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Biodiversity Fund- Large & Multi-Year Grants	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	VA Preservation Trust Fund Grant	Virginia Outdoors Foundation	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Washington State Organic & Sustainable Farming Fund	Tilth Alliance	Rolling	$550K
Foundation	Harold T. Southern Family Foundation Grant	The Harold T Southern Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Environment - Tropical Rainforests Funding Grant	Waterloo Foundation, The (TWF)	Rolling	£50,000 - £100,000
Foundation	Open Ocean Research Grant Program	Global Fishing Watch Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
State	RECREATION – Climbing Conservation Grant	Access Fund	Rolling	$100K – $1M
Foundation	Aimlee Laderman Student Grant	Society for Ecological Restoration	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Grants	North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	The Sara Shallenberger Brown Garden Club of America National Parks Conservation Scholarship Grant	The Garden Club of America	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National Trappers Foundation Grants	National Trappers Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DE Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program	Delaware Forest Service	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	CTC Tree Grant (Community Grants)	Colorado Tree Coalition Inc	Rolling	$1K – $8K
Foundation	Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants	Missouri State Parks Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Founders Garden Club of Dallas Grant Program	Founders Garden Club of Dallas	Rolling	Varies
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Water Infrastructure Sponsorship Program (WISPr)	VT Department of Environmental Conservation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DE Forest Legacy Program (FLP) Grant	Delaware Forest Service	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program: Trails Stewardship Crews	Colorado Parks & Wildlife	Rolling	$75K – $150K
Foundation	Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Massachusetts Grant	National Arbor Day Foundation	Rolling	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.

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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