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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William D. Piety Perpetual Conservation Endowment Fund Colorado Mountain Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide financial support for conservation activities and programs of the Colorado Mountain Club's Conservation Department	Not published	Varies
David M. Cline Scholarship Harry Hampton Wildlife Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston Grant Ippolito Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Galveston, Texas through grants aimed at economic development, conservation, and historical preservation.	Not published	Up to $10K
Pat Jones Stream Team Association Grant Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies Support Stream Team Association projects for water protection and improvement	Not published	Varies
Small Grants Call: Mediterranean Biodiversity Hotspot Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is a joint initiative of l’Agence Française de Développement, Conservation International, the European Union, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Japan and the World Bank.	Not published	$20K – $50K
North Bay Forest Improvement Program (NBFIP) - Wildfire Mitigation Occidental Arts and Ecology Center · Foundation Not published · $76K Landowners can combine NBFIP funds with matching funds from:	Not published	$76K
Floodplains by Design Grants State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Up to $10M The Floodplains by Design Grants program aims to enhance community resilience to flooding and restore vital habitats in Washington's river corridors.	Not published	Up to $10M
Water Quality Improvements Grant Utah Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · Varies The Utah Division of Water Quality offers funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program, providing approximately $9 million annually from state and federal sources.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grants California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Up to $30M The Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant aims to enhance the resilience of communities against climate change impacts while improving fish and wildlife habitats.	Not published	Up to $30M
Conservation International GEF Small Grants Programme 2.0 (CI SGP 2.0) Conservation International Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4.4M Global grants programme administered through CEPF.	Not published	$4.4M
Idyllwild Community Fund Grant Inland Empire Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Idyllwild Community Fund Grant, managed by the Inland Empire Community Foundation, aims to enhance community life in Idyllwild and surrounding areas.	Not published	Up to $5K
Eminent Ecologist Award Ecological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $700 Given to a senior ecologist in recognition of an outstanding body of ecological work or of sustained ecological contributions of extraordinary merit.	Not published	$700
State Park and Forest Heritage Trust Fund Grant Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The State Park and Forest Heritage Trust Fund, established by the Wisconsin Legislature, provides grants to Friends Groups for maintaining state parks and forests. Eligible groups must be nonprofit organizations with an endowment fund.	Not published	Up to $30K
Collaborative Capacity Program - Standard Grant: Tribal Applicants National Forest Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The National Forest Foundation’s Collaborative Capacity Program offers financial support to enhance collaboration among local communities and partners, focusing on improving wildfire resilience and forest health.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant, established in 2014, aims to enhance salmon and steelhead migration by funding projects that remove fish passage barriers.	Not published	Varies
State Science Policy Fellowship Grant Maryland Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $56K Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) is excited to announce a new, year-long State Science Policy Fellowship program partnering with state agencies and University System of Maryland (USM) leadership.	Not published	$56K
Conservation Easement Program - State Income Tax Credit Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Program encourages donation of conservation easements and gives landowners a state income tax credit in return for the donation of easement to the Maryland Environmental Trust or the Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to environmental sustainability, education, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Land Conservation Grants Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants are awarded annually for the preservation of North Texas area ranchland and open-space land utilized for agricultural purposes, wildlife or botanical resources.	Not published	Varies
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund for Western New York Grant Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund for Western New York In 2018, as part of the 100th anniversary of Ralph Wilson, Jr.’s birth and celebration of his legacy and community devotion, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation announced a…	Not published	Varies
The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to ₹300,000 The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation supports Indian citizens under 28 with a Bachelor's degree who demonstrate a strong interest in conservation.	Not published	Up to ₹300,000
Forest County Potawatomi Grants Forest County Potawatomi Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Forest County Potawatomi Foundation aims to combat poverty and promote community development through grants to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations.	Not published	Varies
Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation and addresses environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation.	Not published	Varies
Alaska Watchable Wildlife Conservation Trust Grant Program Alaska Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Alaska Watchable Wildlife Conservation Trust Grant Program, managed by the Alaska Conservation Foundation, offers grants up to $5,000 every two years to support projects enhancing sustainable wildlife viewing and education.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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