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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Building Bridges The Mosaic Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Mosaic will fund movement-building efforts — collaborative projects, coalitions, networks etc. — designed to fill critical movement infrastructure gaps (as described in Mosaic's strategic framework) within US based climate, conservation…	Not published	Varies
B.W. Wells Stewardship Fund The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The B.W. Wells Stewardship Fund has been part of NCNPS for more than 20 years.	Not published	Varies
Raven Studies - Common Raven Monitoring and Management within Desert Tortoise Conservation Areas RFP National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is currently seeking proposals to organize and analyze raven monitoring and management data collected from 2013-2017 in the California range of the desert tortoise.	Not published	Varies
The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) SMMC Grant Program Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies This program supports Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy’s (“Conservancy”) Proposition 1 Competitive Grant Program specifically pertain to competitive grants for multi benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects…	Not published	Varies
Great American Cleanup Mini-grants Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful · Foundation Not published · Varies Mini-grants awarded to support cleanup and beautification projects aligned with the Great American Cleanup initiative.	Not published	Varies
BES: Small Research Grant British Ecological Society (BES) · Foundation Not published · Up to £5,000 The BES: Small Research Grant supports innovative ecological research with funding up to £5,000. Open to all ecologists globally, it particularly encourages early career researchers.	Not published	Up to £5,000
Conservation Easement Program - Conservation Property Tax Credit Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Program encourages donation of conservation easements and gives participating landowners, a 15-year property tax credit on unimproved land under easement to the Maryland Environmental Trust.	Not published	Varies
Potomac Planting Program The Piedmont Environmental Council · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Piedmont Environmental Council provides free technical assistance, project design, materials, and labor for the planting of native trees and shrubs in riparian zones on properties in the Potomac River watershed.	Rolling	Varies
Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation: John Harsch Regenerative Agriculture Grant Wright Service Corp Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies There are two categories of the WFSI grant program: Tree Canopy Improvement Grant and John Harsch Regenerative Agriculture Grant Applicants must first submit a letter of intent (LOI).	Not published	Varies
Des Rubens and Bill Wallace Grant John Muir Land Trust · Foundation Not published · £500 - £2,000 The Des Rubens and Bill Wallace Grant, offered by the John Muir Trust, provides financial support ranging from £500 to £2,000 for individuals seeking transformative experiences in wild places.	Not published	£500 - £2,000
YES Medal Award with Grant Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists · Foundation Not published · $10K Annual award honoring an individual for exceptional leadership and advocacy in engaging youth and the public in doing environmental science. Award is accompanied by a $10,000 grant to a nonprofit of the winner's choosing.	Not published	$10K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Tennessee Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges and universities to cultivate their community forests.	Not published	Varies
New York Pollinator Conservation Fund - Type 2: Two-Year Project Grants The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies U.S. pollinator populations have declined significantly over the past 50 years. For example, the eastern monarch butterfly population has fallen by more than 90 percent since the 1990s.	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
VAFM: Capital Equipment Assistance Program Grant Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The VAFM: Capital Equipment Assistance Program offers financial assistance to Vermont-based farmers and custom manure applicators.	Not published	Up to $40K
Charlotte Martin Foundation Wildlife & Habitat Grant Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charlotte Martin Foundation funds Wildlife and Habitat programs - stewardship of vital ecosystems, conservation of critical habitat and species based on sound conservation biology and regional collaboration.	Not published	Varies
LCBP: Organizational Support Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) offers the Organizational Support Grant to enhance the capacity of local organizations dedicated to improving water quality, wildlife, and cultural resources in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	Up to $20K
Wild Sheep Foundation: Grant-In-Aid (GIA) Funding Wild Sheep Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) offers Grant-In-Aid (GIA) funding to support conservation and management programs for wild sheep populations across North America and Central Asia.	Not published	Up to $200K
NJ Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Green Communities Grant State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · $5K – $20K The NJ Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) Green Communities aims to support local governments in creating a Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP) and conducting necessary inventories.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Public Participation Grants (WA) State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Up to $120K The Public Participation Grants (PPG) program in Washington offers up to $60,000 annually to individuals and nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $120K
Natural Climate Solutions Grants State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · $250K – $5M The Natural Climate Solutions Grants, offered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, aim to fund projects that enhance and restore the state's carbon sinks such as forests, salt marshes, and urban parks.	Not published	$250K – $5M
CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA 2026 GLRI Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs.	Not published	Varies
Open Spaces Protection Grant Iowa Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies The Open Spaces Protection program, part of Iowa's Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP), allocates funds for state acquisition and development of lands and waters.	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Project Development Funding, Missisquoi and Lamoille Basins Northwest Regional Planning Commission · State Not published · $500K – $1M Supports scoping work on any clean water non-regulatory project type to determine feasibility, constraints, and overall suitability for implementing the project.	Not published	$500K – $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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