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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Valley Water Standard Grants - Planning Grants Santa Clara Valley Water District · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Valley Water Standard Grants - Planning Grants program supports projects that enhance safe drinking water and environmental stewardship in Santa Clara County.	Not published	$10K – $150K
Flood Resilience Grants - Public Works Board Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · Varies Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from Public Works Board providing grants for flood resilience projects.	Not published	Varies
MSA Climate Change Research Award Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mycological Society of America has been recognizing excellence in research, teaching and service among its membership by celebrating students, teachers, and researchers.	Not published	Varies
Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship Grant The Wilderness Society · Foundation Not published · $25K The Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship encourages graduate students to contribute to wilderness protection, honoring Gloria Barron's legacy.	Not published	$25K
Community Grants Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm Nat'l Heritage Corridor Communities Assoc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Institutional Grants: Sustainable Resource Management The Tinker Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Important Note: Tinker will open one grantmaking cycle in 2025. We have decided to offer only one cycle for LOIs in 2025.	Not published	Varies
OK Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost-Share Grant Program Oklahoma Forestry Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The OK Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost-Share Grant Program aims to assist landowners in eastern Oklahoma in managing their pine forests, particularly those at risk from the Southern Pine Beetle (SPB).	Not published	Up to $10K
Dunn Foundation Grant The Dunn Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dunn Foundation Grant supports initiatives focused on social justice, population stability, and environmental issues in West Virginia.	Not published	Varies
GCA Restoration Grant The Garden Club of Honolulu · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Pacific Power / Rocky Mountain Power: Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect Grants Pacificorp Foundation Aka Pacific Power · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Pacific Power Foundation offers Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect Grants to support nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power service areas.	Not published	Up to $10K
Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales: Paddy Pallin Research Grants Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales offers Paddy Pallin Research Grants, providing $10,000 each to support ecological research focused on Australian ecosystems.	Not published	Up to $10K
MCFA Grant Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas (MCFA) supports environmental initiatives across the Americas, focusing on biodiversity conservation, environmental education, justice, and sustainable development.	Not published	Varies
Sustainability Award Grant The International Coral Reef Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Sustainability Award, established by the International Coral Reef Society, supports green initiatives for coral reef-related events.	Not published	Up to $10K
Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs: Pennsylvania River of the Year Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs, including the River of the Year initiative, aim to enhance public awareness and conservation efforts for designated rivers.	Not published	$15K
Arizona Water Protection Fund Grant Arizona Water Protection Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Arizona Water Protection Fund Grant is a competitive program aimed at restoring and conserving Arizona's water resources.	Not published	Up to $50K
Summer Internships - Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge · Foundation Not published · Varies When funding is available, the Friends of Malheur sponsors student interns who assist Refuge staff in conducting field research and visitor services projects.	Not published	Varies
Innovative Finance for National Forests Grant Program National Forest Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: There is not currently an IFNF Request for Proposals._ The Innovative Finance for National Forests (IFNF) grant program supports the development and implementation of innovative finance models that leverage private and public…	Not published	Varies
Protect-an-Acre (PAA) Fund Grant Rainforest Action Network · Foundation Not published · Varies RAN established Protect-an-Acre (PAA) in 1993 to protect the world’s forests and support the rights of their inhabitants through small grants to traditionally under-funded organizations and communities in forest regions.	Not published	Varies
Urban Forest Grant City Of Austin · State Not published · Varies The Urban Forest Grant, funded by the City of Austin, aims to enhance the city's urban forest through various stewardship activities. This grant supports tree planting, care, and education, addressing unique urban challenges.	Not published	Varies
San Fernando Valley Audubon Society Grant San Fernando Valley Audubon Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The San Fernando Valley Audubon Society Grant offers funding up to $5,000 for projects that promote bird conservation and education in the SFVAS territory.	Not published	Up to $5K
Maliasili Conservation Fund (MCF) Maliasili Initiatives Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A groundbreaking pooled funding initiative launched to provide multi-year, unrestricted support to a portfolio of Africa's leading conservation organizations.	Not published	Varies
OWEB Small Grant Projects Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The OWEB Small Grant Projects support local restoration initiatives across Oregon, offering up to $20,000 for on-the-ground projects that enhance water quality, aquatic species, and wildlife habitats.	Not published	Up to $20K
Urban Trees Mini Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Urban Trees Mini Grant, funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, supports small tree planting projects in urban underserved areas across Maryland.	Not published	Up to $10K
Rapid Response Grants Alaska Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Alaska Conservation Foundation's Rapid Response Grants support immediate conservation actions to tackle unforeseen environmental opportunities or threats.	Not published	Up to $15K

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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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