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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Conservation District- Project and Planning Grants Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation provides Conservation District Grants to empower local conservation efforts.	Not published	Up to $50K
River Clean-Up Grants Upper Delaware Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $661 – $1K	Not published	$661 – $1K
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Tree Maintenance and Planting Packages - Bad Tree Bounty Project Grant North Carolina Forest Service · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the N.C. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027.	Not published	Varies
Klamath Basin Forests and Watersheds Restoration National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $2M Grant program supporting forest and watershed restoration projects in the Klamath Basin region.	Not published	$50K – $2M
West Virginia Stream Partners Grant Program West Virginia Conservation Agency · Foundation Not published · $5K The West Virginia Stream Partners Grant Program, supported by multiple state agencies, offers up to $5,000 for organizations focused on enhancing and protecting local streams and rivers.	Not published	$5K
The Environmental Fund of Texas: Tier 4 - Multi-year Grants The Environmental Fund of Texas · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Environmental Fund of Texas offers Tier 4 multi-year grants to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to preserving natural habitats and ecosystems in Texas.	Not published	Up to $50K
Forest Conservation and Management Agreement Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides reduced and/or frozen assessments for forest land not part of a farming operation, provided the management plan is followed.	Not published	Varies
Ecosystem Health and Sustainable Fish Populations Grants: Ecological and Biological Research to Inform Management Great Lakes Fishery Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.3M The Great Lakes Fisheries Trust offers grants for ecological and biological research aimed at enhancing ecosystem health and sustainable fish populations.	Not published	Up to $1.3M
Mary Morton Parsons Foundation Grant The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation supports Virginia-based nonprofits focusing on capital projects across various sectors, including arts, education, and conservation.	Not published	$50K – $500K
NYSAR: Community Reuse Grant New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The NYSAR Community Reuse Grant supports community-based groups, municipalities, businesses, and non-profits in New York State to implement reuse initiatives. This year, $15,000 is available, with each awardee receiving up to $5,000.	Not published	$1K – $5K
State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (FY26)) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes.	Not published	Varies
Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program Grant California Natural Resources Agency · Foundation Not published · $200K – $10M The Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program by the California Natural Resources Agency allocates $100 million for ancestral land return projects.	Not published	$200K – $10M
NEP Watersheds Grant Restore America's Estuaries · Foundation Not published · Varies This EPA grant program funds restoration projects within National Estuary Program boundaries across the United States.	Not published	Varies
Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant Program The PG&E Corporation Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant Program, administered by the PG&E Corporation Foundation, offers $100,000 grants for projects in five regions focused on environmental stewardship.	Not published	$100K
Illinois Community Canopy: Tree Removal Grant Program Trees Forever · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Illinois Community Canopy: Tree Removal Grant Program, funded by Trees Forever, aims to assist communities in managing their tree canopies by providing grants for the removal of dead, dying, or damaged trees.	Not published	Up to $25K
PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY27) Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the award.	Not published	Varies
Sierra Meadows Restoration Program Point Reyes Bird Observatory · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sierra Meadows Restoration Program funds and implements meadow restoration projects across the Sierra Nevada.	Not published	Varies
Endangered Species (FY24) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Assist in the development of programs for the conservation of endangered and threatened species. Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the award.	Not published	Varies
Water Recycling Funding Program – Construction Grant California State Water Resources Control Board · Foundation Not published · $250K – $5M The Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) by the California State Water Board supports projects that enhance water supply through the recycling of treated municipal wastewater.	Not published	$250K – $5M
WDNR: Grants to Friends Groups Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The WDNR offers grants totaling $250,000 annually to friends groups and nonprofit conservation organizations to enhance facilities, develop recreation projects, and restore habitats on state properties.	Not published	Up to $20K
Soil Health Stewards Program American Farmland Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies AFT's Soil Health Stewards Program is an ambitious national effort to engage and support agricultural land protection practitioners in promoting soil health practices with the farmers, ranchers, and others who own and manage permanently…	Not published	Varies
Wisconsin Wetland Conservation Trust- Restore Grants Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wisconsin Wetland Conservation Trust (WWCT) provides grants to restore and enhance wetlands across the state.	Not published	Varies
Garden Club of Houston Grant Garden Club of Houston · Foundation Not published · Varies The Garden Club of Houston, established in 1924, promotes gardening and environmental conservation through various community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
SNAPP Funding Grant The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M SNAPP Funding, a collaboration between The Nature Conservancy and the Wildlife Conservation Society, addresses critical conservation challenges through evidence-based solutions.	Not published	Up to $1M

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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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