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	Rachael and Ben Vaughan Foundation Grants	The Rachael and Ben Vaughan	Rolling	$2K – $20K
Foundation	Student Scholars Program	Bat Conservation International	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fund4Trees Research Grants	Fund4Trees	Rolling	Up to £10,000
Foundation	Strategic Partnerships Transit Grant	California Department of Transportation	Rolling	$75K – $500K
Foundation	Competitive Community Grant- Environment ( Fall cycle)	Santa Fe Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Fund for the Environment	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	Varies
State	Coastal Conservancy Grants	Coastal Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Grants (UK and International) - Small	Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust	Rolling	Up to £10,000
State	CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA 22-11	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund Grant	The Rose Foundation for Communities	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Deconstruction Grants Program	Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	UP Deer Habitat Improvement Grant Program	Michigan Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Lacamas Watershed Council	The Parks and Recreation Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program	Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	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	Rolling	$5.6M
State	Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Technical Assistance (CREP-TA) Grants	Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)	Rolling	$40K – $130K
Foundation	Special Wildlife Funds Illinois Habitat Fund Grant	Illinois Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$10K – $300K
Foundation	Autzen Foundation Grant	The Autzen Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Riverfront Development and Environmental Fund Grant	Albion Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Pollution Control Agency - Grants	Pollution Control Agency	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Foundation Seed Program Research Grant	State of Nevada Department of Agriculture	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ABC Conservation Awards Grant	African Bird Club	Rolling	Up to £3,000
Foundation	Community Preservation Act Grant	Town of Wellfleet	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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