Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,926 active grants for environmental conservation in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 30 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 917 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 1,926; from 1,034 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$125K
Total listed funding: $388.3M; across 917 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 31; 68 with a published date

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Strategic Partnerships Transit Grant California Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · $75K – $500K The Strategic Partnerships Grants, provided by the California Department of Transportation, support multimodal transportation planning activities through a competitive application process.	Not published	$75K – $500K
Competitive Community Grant- Environment ( Fall cycle) Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K RESULT: All communities have equitable access to our earth’s critical resources: land, water, air and food for a sustainable and healthy ecosystem We will support requests that address climate change through efforts to: Protect or improve…	Not published	$5K – $20K
Fund for the Environment Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Not open for funding until Fall of 2028._ The mission of the Fund for the Environment is to promote livable communities throughout the Lake Superior watershed and northwoods through public education, land use planning, and…	Not published	Varies
Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Grants (UK and International) - Small Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £10,000 The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust offers small grants for UK-based charities focused on wildlife and environmental conservation.	Not published	Up to £10,000
CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA 22-11 Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs.	Not published	Varies
Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund Grant The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund Grant aims to enhance water quality in Puget Sound through community-based projects.	Not published	Up to $40K
Deconstruction Grants Program Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Deconstruction Grants Program, established by LB 180 in 2009, aims to support the deconstruction of abandoned buildings in Nebraska. This initiative encourages the recycling and reuse of building materials, helping to minimize waste.	Not published	Varies
UP Deer Habitat Improvement Grant Program Michigan Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The UP Deer Habitat Improvement Grant Program aims to enhance deer habitats in Michigan's Upper Peninsula by fostering collaboration among the DNR, sportsmen's groups, and local communities.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (FY26) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and priorities of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices.	Not published	Varies
Lacamas Watershed Council The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County · Foundation Not published · Varies An advocacy organization focused on improving water quality in Camas-area lakes through research and implementation of best practices.	Not published	Varies
Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Moody's Community Impact Grant Program supports organizations with tax-exempt status to foster social and economic equality.	Not published	Varies
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Climb to Managing Community Package - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Grant North Carolina Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $5.6M Easily learn more about the N.C. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027.	Not published	$5.6M
Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Create, expand, and/or improve public open space in the RMC's territory by improving water quality supply, create, enhance or improve a reliable water supply and/or restore an important species and habitat.	Not published	Varies
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Technical Assistance (CREP-TA) Grants Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · $40K – $130K The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Technical Assistance (CREP-TA) Grants, offered by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), aim to support local implementation of the CREP.	Not published	$40K – $130K
Special Wildlife Funds Illinois Habitat Fund Grant Illinois Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $10K – $300K The Illinois Habitat Fund offers competitive grants for preserving and maintaining high-quality habitat lands, aimed at not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities.	Not published	$10K – $300K
Autzen Foundation Grant The Autzen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Autzen Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations improving Oregon through social services, arts, education, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Riverfront Development and Environmental Fund Grant Albion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Riverfront Development and Environmental Fund, established by the Albion Community Foundation, aims to enhance the Kalamazoo River and its surrounding areas through various environmental projects.	Not published	Varies
Pollution Control Agency - Grants Pollution Control Agency · State Not published · Varies The Pollution Control Agency offers a variety of grants for: Environmental assistance, Program development and implementation technical assistance, Recycling Market Development, Prevention of Wasted Food and Food Rescue, Climate…	Not published	Varies
Foundation Seed Program Research Grant State of Nevada Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The Foundation Seed Program Research Grant, administered by the State of Nevada Department of Agriculture, aims to enhance the availability of locally adapted native seeds for restoration projects.	Not published	Varies
ABC Conservation Awards Grant African Bird Club · Foundation Not published · Up to £3,000 The ABC Conservation Awards, funded by the African Bird Club, provide grants of up to £3,000 for conservation projects in Africa.	Not published	Up to £3,000
Community Preservation Act Grant Town of Wellfleet · State Not published · Varies The Community Preservation Act in Wellfleet provides funding for the preservation of open space, historic resources, recreational land, and community housing.	Not published	Varies
Windy Gap Environmental Fund Columbine Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Windy Gap Fund will support projects to improve aquatic and riparian habitat, and water quality in the watershed upstream from the Windy Gap Reservoir and below to the confluence with Williams Fork with the goal of addressing impacts…	Not published	Varies
Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards Grant Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards support exceptional young leaders in environmental conservation, historic preservation, and the arts.	Not published	Up to $6K
Wolverine Worldwide Foundation Grant Wolverine World Wide Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wolverine Worldwide Foundation Grant aims to enhance community well-being through dedicated support in areas such as health, education, and environmental sustainability.	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 1,926 grants for environmental conservation Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 917 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, 1,034 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for environmental conservation due?

Of 1,926 grants listed, 31 accept applications on a rolling basis, 68 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, 53% 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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