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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Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund RFP Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K – $750K The Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund RFP aims to provide grants for projects that restore and maintain bottomland hardwood forests and wetlands, enhance agricultural lands for better soil health and wildlife habitat…	Not published	$150K – $750K
Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant Save Our Seas Foundation US Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant, supported by the Save Our Seas Foundation, invites emerging photographers to capture compelling stories about marine life and conservation.	Not published	Varies
Urban & Community Forestry Natural Disaster and Recovery Supplement Grant Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K 2025 Urban & Community Forestry Natural Disaster and Recovery Supplement The scope of this program is designed to improve and reestablish urban forests in 56 peninsular Florida counties that were negatively impacted by Hurricanes Idalia…	Not published	$5K – $75K
TN Agricultural Resources Conservation Fund Grant Tennessee Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The TN Agricultural Resources Conservation Fund Grant supports Tennessee landowners in implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to mitigate agricultural water pollution.	Not published	Varies
State Property Friends Groups Grant Program Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The State Property Friends Groups Grant Program allocates $500,000 annually to support friends groups and nonprofit conservation organizations in enhancing state properties.	Not published	Up to $20K
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $175K The Chesapeake Bay Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Grant Program, funded by the EPA and Chesapeake Bay Trust, supports innovative green infrastructure projects enhancing community livability.	Not published	Up to $175K
Carl R. Sullivan Fishery Conservation Award Grant American Fisheries Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Carl R. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 01 Apr 2027.	Not published	Varies
Inland Wetlands Conservation Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Inland Wetlands Conservation Program (IWCP) was created to assist the Central Valley Joint Venture (CVJV) in its mission is to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands and associated habitats.	Not published	Varies
Tidal Wetlands Protection and Riparian Rights Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Tidal wetlands are managed to provide reasonable use while furnishing essential resource protection.	Not published	Varies
Small Grants Program Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Program provides funding for eligible entities to complete projects under $100,000 that make transformative investments in the Delta’s social, economic, scientific, and physical infrastructure.	Not published	Varies
James E. Dutton Foundation Grants James E Dutton Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The James E. Dutton Foundation provides financial support to organizations dedicated to wildlife, environmental preservation, and outdoor education.	Not published	Varies
GMF: Cycle 3 - Capital Support Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The GMF: Cycle 3 - Capital Support program from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation aims to fund projects that align with strategic priorities for community betterment.	Not published	Up to $50K
Smithsonian Climate Change Postdoctoral Fellowship Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Due to unexpected delays in the current 2024-2025 cycle, our regular planning timeline has shifted.	Not published	Varies
Sand Hill Foundation Grantmaking Program Sand Hill Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Community needs do not have deadlines, so our foundation doesn’t either.	Not published	Varies
New York State Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) - Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) Grant Natural Resources Conservation Service - New York · Foundation Not published · Varies The New York State Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) offers financial assistance for Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) to protect vital croplands and grasslands.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Washington Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, promotes sustainable campus environments by encouraging colleges and universities to foster community forests.	Not published	Varies
Tree Planting Grants Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · $350 – $850 Tree Planting Grants, formerly known as Arbor Day Grants, provide funding for communities to purchase and plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day.	Not published	$350 – $850
Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grant Waitt Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grant, initiated by the Waitt Foundation, offers swift funding for innovative solutions to conservation challenges affecting island nations.	Not published	Up to $20K
Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals to voluntarily restore, enhance and conserve longleaf pine and bottomland hardwood forests within the historical longleaf pine range.	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Voices Fund Grant Alaska Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indigenous Voices Fund, managed by the Alaska Conservation Foundation, aims to elevate Indigenous voices in addressing critical conservation issues in Alaska.	Not published	Varies
Xcel Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grants (Colorado Tree Coalition) Colorado Tree Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2011 the Xcel Energy Foundation has partnered with the Colorado Tree Coalition to provide grant funds for tree planting in Colorado communities impacted by storms and budget cuts; funds are only available to communities within Xcel…	Not published	Varies
Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program (TFRLCP) Grant Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · Foundation Not published · Varies The Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program (TFRLCP) aims to protect working lands from fragmentation and development, thereby enhancing ecological and agricultural productivity.	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Otter Creek Basin Addison County Regional Planning Commission · State Not published · Varies Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality.	Not published	Varies
Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant aims to enhance Kentucky's recycling infrastructure through efficient projects leveraging limited funds.	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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