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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New Hampshire Conservation Grant Program New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The New Hampshire Conservation Grant Program, managed by the State Conservation Committee, provides competitive grants for projects aimed at protecting and enhancing the state's natural resources.	Not published	Up to $35K
Land Acquisition Program Grant California Wildlife Conservation Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Land Acquisition Program, administered by the California Wildlife Conservation Board, facilitates the purchase of real property for wildlife conservation.	Not published	Varies
Australian Flora Foundation Research Grants - Small Grants Australian Flora Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Australian Flora Foundation offers Small Grants for research projects focusing on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants. Designed for one to two-year projects, grants range from $5,000 to $20,000.	Not published	$5K – $20K
ACA Research Grant Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The ACA Research Grant, administered by the Alberta Conservation Association, supports high-quality research projects aimed at the effective management of wildlife, fish populations, and their habitats in Alberta.	Not published	Up to $40K
TX State Wildlife Grants Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · Foundation Not published · Varies The TX State Wildlife Grants program, initiated by Congress in 2000, offers essential funding to U.S. states and territories for proactive conservation efforts, aiming to prevent fish and wildlife from becoming endangered.	Not published	Varies
Ralph W. Schreiber Conservation Award Grant American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ralph W. Schreiber Conservation Award, presented by the American Ornithological Society (AOS), honors individuals or small teams for exceptional contributions to bird conservation.	Not published	Varies
IMLS National Leadership Grant - Endangered Exceptional Plants Research Zoological Society of Cincinnati · Foundation Not published · $656K Three-year research study to address challenges of off-site conservation of endangered exceptional plants.	Not published	$656K
AIA COTE Top Ten Award American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AIA COTE Top Ten Award recognizes exceptional design excellence that integrates environmental performance and sustainability metrics.	Not published	Varies
Wildlife Corridors – Nature Based Solutions Grant California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering the Wildlife Corridors – Nature Based Solutions Grant to fund projects enhancing ecosystem restoration and protection.	Not published	Varies
Lake Impact Fund Grant The Lake George Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Environment Fund The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Environment Fund protects, restores and improves the natural environment of Northern Virginia, thereby enhancing the health and quality of life of its citizens and the economy of the region.	Not published	Varies
Community Land Rights and Conservation Finance Initiative (CLARIFI) Rights and Resources Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $50M A global regranting mechanism launched in January 2022, CLARIFI aims to advance justice, climate, conservation, and development goals in a wide range of lower to middle income countries.	Not published	$100K – $50M
CTFS-ForestGEO Research Grants Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Smithsonian Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) offers research grants for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers.	Not published	Up to $15K
Science for Nature and People Partnership Grant Program The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Science for Nature and People Partnership Grant Program, launched by The Nature Conservancy and Wildlife Conservation Society, supports interdisciplinary teams addressing global environmental challenges.	Not published	Varies
USFWS Sport Fish Restoraton Boating Access Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides grant funds related to boating access in MD waterways by developing new access facilities or improvement of existing facilities.	Not published	Varies
Recreation – Recreation Trails Program Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation · State Not published · $750K – $5M Funds the development, maintenance, and restoration of public recreational trails	Not published	$750K – $5M
NHCP-LTCF: Large Grants Program Wildlife Habitat Canada · Foundation Not published · $50K – $1M The NHCP-LTCF: Large Grants Program, funded by Wildlife Habitat Canada, is set to provide $80 million over three years to enhance conservation efforts across Canada.	Not published	$50K – $1M
WDNR: Surface Water Grants Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The WDNR Surface Water Grants support organizations in managing surface water through various stages, from planning to implementation.	Not published	Up to $50K
Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act Dept of State Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding opportunity under the Environmental Bond Act supporting clean water, clean air, and green jobs initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Nearshore Marine Resource Conservation Grant Harold KL Castle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $4M The Nearshore Marine Resource Conservation Grant, offered by the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, seeks to enhance Hawaii's coastal ecosystems through collaborative governance.	Not published	$100 – $4M
Save the Rhino International (SRI) Grant Save the Rhino · Foundation Not published · Varies Save the Rhino International (SRI) Grant aims to protect critically endangered rhinos through strategic funding and collaboration.	Not published	Varies
Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year, shorebirds undertake some of the longest migrations of any species on earth.	Not published	Varies
Funding Futures Grant Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley · Foundation Not published · Up to $22K Funding Futures, led by Partners for Climate Action, aims to empower local communities in the Hudson Valley to address ecological challenges through collaborative efforts.	Not published	Up to $22K
Cooperative Research Programme (CRP): Research Fellowships Grant Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cooperative Research Programme (CRP) offers fellowships to support short-term research projects in sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate change.	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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