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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Thomas Merrill Read Travel Award Bat Conservation International · Foundation Not published · Varies A special fund held with Bat Conservation International to cover travel costs for BCI project collaborators, student scholars, or staff members to attend professional events related to advancing bat conservation globally.	Not published	Varies
Colcom Foundation Grant: Local Environment & Community Colcom Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colcom Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing local environmental and community projects in southwestern Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants New Jersey Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants provide funding for non-profit conservation organizations working in New Jersey.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 4 – Nature Based Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies To protect biodiversity or nature, restore landscape health, or achieve California’s climate goals.	Not published	Varies
Sacramento District California In-Lieu Fee Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5.2M The Sacramento District California In-Lieu Fee Program, established by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, offers a mitigation option for permittees to compensate for authorized impacts to aquatic resources in California.	Not published	Up to $5.2M
Erb Foundation: Great Lakes Grant The Fred & Barbara ERB Family · Foundation Not published · $10K The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation is dedicated to fostering a healthy Great Lakes ecosystem and a vibrant Southeast Michigan community.	Not published	$10K
Greater Dayton Conservation Fund Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund Grant, managed by The Dayton Foundation, aims to support conservation initiatives that preserve natural resources in the Greater Dayton area.	Not published	$3K – $20K
Section 604(b) - Water Quality Management Program for Qualified Areawide Planning Agencies (FY 22) Illinois Environmental Protection Agency · State Not published · Varies Illinois EPA’s Section 604(b) Water Quality Management program grant (a.k.a.	Not published	Varies
Illinois Wetland Inventory Grant Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provide the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) with a preliminary updated statewide wetland mapping using a deep learning predictive model in a geographic information system (GIS)	Not published	Varies
Land Acquisition 2025 Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The WCB acquires real property or rights in real property on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and can also grant funds to other governmental entities or nonprofit organizations to acquire real property or…	Not published	Varies
Wildlife Habitat Grant (IA) Iowa Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $4K The Wildlife Habitat Grant, managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, supports County Conservation Boards in acquiring and developing land for wildlife habitat.	Not published	$4K
TOS Conservation and Research Grant Tennessee Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The TOS Conservation and Research Grant, offered by the Tennessee Ornithological Society, aims to support projects that protect Tennessee's birds and enhance scientific knowledge.	Not published	Up to $15K
Wright-Ingraham Institute: Richard T. Parker Grant Wright-Ingraham Institute · Foundation Not published · $10K The Wright-Ingraham Institute offers the Richard T. Parker Grant, aimed at supporting organizations dedicated to environmental education, wildlife conservation, and scientific research.	Not published	$10K
Shirley A. Graham Fellowship Grant Missouri Botanical Garden · Foundation Not published · Varies The Shirley A. Graham Fellowship, offered by the Missouri Botanical Garden, supports young scientists from Latin America, Madagascar, Vietnam, and Tanzania in advancing their careers in botany and plant sciences.	Not published	Varies
Hawai'i Forest Legacy Grant Program State of Hawai'i Division of Forestry and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies The Hawai'i Forest Legacy Grant Program aims to protect vital forest lands from development while supporting landowners in preserving their properties.	Not published	Varies
RFP- Urban Trees Award Program Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Urban Trees Award Program aims to enhance urban communities by funding tree planting projects that improve air quality and combat climate change.	Not published	Up to $1M
CDFW Cannabis Restoration Grant Program (CRGP) Trees Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking high quality grant proposals for eligible applicants to assist qualified cannabis cultivators and enhance CDFW's mission to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and…	Rolling	Varies
Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program GA DNR Grants · State Not published · Varies Provides matching grants to eligible applicants for the permanent protection of qualified battlefield lands in Georgia. Funding supports fee-simple acquisition and purchase of permanent protective interests in qualified properties.	Not published	Varies
The Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund, managed by The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region, will distribute $300,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and Louisa Counties.	Not published	Up to $300K
Power a Clean Future Ohio Infrastructure Grant Assistance Program (IGAP) Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies IGAP is a technical assistance program designed to make Ohio cities and counties more competitive for federal grants. The program provides free technical assistance in preparing grant application materials.	Not published	Varies
Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging Grant Program, established under Act 13 of 2012, allocates funds for the effective plugging of orphaned oil and gas wells in Pennsylvania.	Not published	Up to $1M
Watershed Council Grant Program Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Watershed Council Grant Program, managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), invites proposals from watershed-based organizations to enhance organizational administration, conservation, and…	Not published	Up to $40K
Illinois support of Upper Mississippi River Asian Carp control and management (FY25) 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
Southeast Aquatics Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K – $500K The Southeast Aquatics Grant, offered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), aims to enhance aquatic habitats in the southeastern U.S. This funding opportunity supports projects focused on improving water quality, instream…	Not published	$150K – $500K

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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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