Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated October 22, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,930 active grants for environmental conservation in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 31 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 920 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 1,930; from 1,035 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$125K
Total listed funding: $388.5M; across 920 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 31; 72 with a published date

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State Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grants Water Quality Funding · State Mar 31, 2027 · $15M – $100M Utah Division of Water Quality grant program to reduce nonpoint sources of water pollution through voluntary and incentive-based best management practices.	Mar 31, 2027	$15M – $100M
Dockstader Foundation Environmental Grant E Kneale Dockstader Foundation · Foundation ~April · Up to $40K	~April	Up to $40K
Historic Alexandria Preservation Fund Grant Historic Alexandria Foundation · Foundation ~May · Up to $5K The Historic Alexandria Foundation administers the Historic Alexandria Preservation Fund to support preservation, conservation, and historical research projects in Alexandria.	~May	Up to $5K
Elsie & William Viles Foundation Grant Elsie & William Viles Foundation · Foundation ~May · $5K – $25K The Elsie & William Viles Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations, prioritizing those in Maine's Capital Region. Established in 1990, the foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of William and Elsie Viles.	~May	$5K – $25K
Chesapeake Bay Implementation, Regulatory/Accountability (CBRA) Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water and Waste Management, Watershed Improvement Branch · State Jun 1, 2027 · Varies Grant to provide program funds to help states manage their regulatory, assessment, compliance and enforcement efforts in the Chesapeake Bay region.	Jun 1, 2027	Varies
Alice Zawadzki Land Conservation Fund Grant The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc · Foundation ~June · Up to $3K The Alice Zawadzki Land Conservation Fund, named in honor of a dedicated conservationist, supports the preservation of North Carolina's native plants and habitats.	~June	Up to $3K
Gould Charitable Foundation Grant The Gould Charitable Foundation · Foundation ~August · $5K – $50K The Gould Charitable Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Boston and Kansas City.	~August	$5K – $50K
C.D. Besadny Conservation Grants Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi · Foundation ~September · $500 – $5K The C.D. Besadny Conservation Grants support grassroots conservation and education projects in Wisconsin, with funding ranging from $500 to $5,000.	~September	$500 – $5K
WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects Bureau of Reclamation · Federal Sep 8, 2027 · $50K – $3M The objective of the WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects funding opportunity is to invite eligible entities to apply for funding to implement projects per the authorizing language referenced above that benefit water resource…	Sep 8, 2027	$50K – $3M
Rines Thompson Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~September · Up to $10K The Rines Thompson Fund Grant, established in 1999, supports community-based organizations in Greater Portland, focusing on projects that enhance local vibrancy.	~September	Up to $10K
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Heart of the Rockies Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies Reimbursement Rates (locked through May 2029):	~October	Varies
NPS Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreements National Park Service · Federal Dec 31, 2027 · Varies The National Park Service (NPS) are seeking applications for Master Cooperative Agreements from CESU network participants in the following CESU network regions: North and West Alaska Californian Chesapeake Watershed Colorado Plateau Desert…	Dec 31, 2027	Varies
F24AS00298 Cooperative Agriculture Fish and Wildlife Service · Federal Mar 7, 2029 · Varies The objectives for the use of cooperative agriculture in the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) are: production or modification of specific cover types or growing methods that meet the life history requirements of species for which we…	Mar 7, 2029	Varies
Plant Biotic Interactions U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · $18,500,000 total The Plant Biotic Interactions (PBI) program supports research on the processes that mediate beneficial and antagonistic interactions between plants and their viral, bacterial, oomycete, fungal, plant, and invertebrate symbionts, pathogens…	Open	$18,500,000 total
Service Objects In-Kind Grants Service Objects · Foundation Not published · Varies Service Objects In-Kind Grants support non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental conservation and sustainability.	Not published	Varies
California Forest Health Grants Trees Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Forest Health Program addresses the risk to California's forests from extreme disturbance events including catastrophic wildfires, drought, and pest mortality.	Not published	Varies
MBF Small Grants Program Monarch Butterfly Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The MBF Small Grants Program supports conservation projects for monarch butterflies and their habitats, primarily in Mexico.	Not published	Up to $4K
Rocky Mountains Rangelands Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals for projects that voluntarily conserve, restore, and improve habitat in the Intermountain West.	Not published	Varies
Frederick SCD Scholarship The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Brink/McLean Grassland Conservation Fund Grant The Nature Trust of British Columbia · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brink/McLean Grassland Conservation Fund Grant aims to support research and stewardship activities to manage and restore BC's native grasslands, which are crucial habitats for many endangered species.	Not published	Varies
Biophilia Foundation Grants The Biophilia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Biophilia Foundation Grants support biodiversity conservation on private lands, focusing on systemic change through community engagement.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Proposition 68: Rivers and Streams Grant Program California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, aims to restore and protect vital river ecosystems.	Not published	Varies
Bats for the Future Fund RFP Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) invites proposals for the Bats for the Future Fund RFP to combat white-nose syndrome (WNS) affecting bat populations in North America.	Not published	$50K – $250K
Cincinnati Zoo Conservation Committee Grants Zoological Society of Cincinnati · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cincinnati Zoo's Conservation Committee reviews proposals from Zoo staff and affiliates for wildlife conservation projects.	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 1,930 grants for environmental conservation Grantable lists as of October 22, 2026, 920 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 (40), 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 1,930 grants listed, 31 accept applications on a rolling basis, 72 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, 56% 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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