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	Iroquois’ Community Grant Program	Iroquois Gas Transmission System	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Gulf Regional Oyster Network	Restore America's Estuaries	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IFWF Grant Program	Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation (IFWF)	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)	Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WA) Grant	Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Plant A Tree In Greece	Hellenic Initiative Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – (Including Severely Disadvantaged Communities)	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bernie Bahr Forestry and Natural Resources Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	SAF National Awards Program: Award in Forest Science Grant	Society of American Foresters	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	GOCO: Land Acquisition Grant	Great Outdoors Colorado	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carolyn Whitney Fund	Northern New Jersey Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation Grant	Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Engagement Grants	Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)	Rolling	Varies
State	Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mathias Graduate Student Research Grant Program	Natural Reserve System- University of California	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Jerry Metcalf Foundation Grant	Jerry Metcalf Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	SNEP Watershed Implementation Grant	Restore America's Estuaries	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Great Texas Birding Classic- Conservation Grants	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department	Rolling	$1K – $20K
Foundation	Collins Foundation GO Grants (formerly Responsive Grantmaking)	The Collins Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP): Coastal Incentive Grant Program (GA)	Georgia Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Up to $80K
Foundation	Proposition 68: Southern Steelhead Grant Program	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kalamazoo Valley Chapter - George L. Disborough TU Research Grant Fund	Trout Unlimited Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Montana DNRC - Administration Grants	Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation	Rolling	$4K

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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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