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	Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Beach Restoration Small Grants	Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW)	Rolling	$30K – $350K
Foundation	Texas Rural African-American Heritage Grants Program	Preservation Texas Inc	Rolling	$35K – $75K
Foundation	N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Professional Staff Development Assistance Grant	North Carolina Forest Service	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs: Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape Mini Grants	Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc	Rolling	$1K – $10K
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 – Severely Disadvantaged Community)	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Reforestation of Timberlands Program	Department of Forestry	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Texas Grant	National Arbor Day Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Oak Woodlands Conservation	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NEP Coastal Watersheds	Restore America's Estuaries	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CZS CBOT Endangered Species Fund Grant	Chicago Zoological Society	Rolling	$2K – $7K
Foundation	Creation Care Grants	Wisconsin Foundation United Church Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lightfoot Foundation: Environmental Grants	El& Bg Lightfoot Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD): Collaborative Conservation Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	Up to $200K
State	James River Buffer Program	Department of Forestry	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	David Risberg Memorial Affiliate Grant	Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Indigenous Partnerships for Species at Risk (IPSAR) Grant	Government of Canada	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	SFS Graduate Student Conservation Research Award Grant	Society for Freshwater Science	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	HI AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants	Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service	Rolling	Varies
State	Recreational Trails Program	GA DNR Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Davis Conservation Foundation Grants	Davis Conservation Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Greener Initiative	Florida State Parks Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EMCI General Grants Program	Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative	Rolling	$500 – $14K
Foundation	2026 Community Grants Program	Bronx River Alliance Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary (APNEP) Grant Program		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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