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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Menke Scholarship to Improve Wildlife Habitat Grant Webster Groves Nature Study Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Menke Scholarship, offered by the Webster Groves Nature Study Society, aims to enhance wildlife habitats in Missouri.	Not published	Up to $4K
Laura Hare Charitable Trust Grants Laura Hare Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Laura Hare Charitable Trust is dedicated to enhancing Indiana's natural environment through the preservation of ecologically significant lands and promoting environmental education.	Not published	Varies
Lehigh River Fund Lehigh Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Area-of-Interest Funds- Lehigh Valley Community Foundation An area-of-interest fund supports programs & initiatives that tackle issues of your choosing, such as the environment, camperships, or no-kill animal shelters.	Not published	Varies
Mountain Sentinels Fellowship Grant Mountain Sentinels Collaborative Network · Foundation Not published · $1K The Mountain Sentinels Collaborative Network is composed of scholars, non-governmental and governmental organizations, and stakeholders working towards sustainability of mountain environments and communities worldwide.	Not published	$1K
Special Interest Grants- Lillian Ashley Fund The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The CFMT Lillian Ashley Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, aims to support children, animals, and environmental conservation in Coffee County.	Not published	Up to $20K
Australian Flora Foundation Research Grants - Ian and Janet McConachie Macadamia Conservation Grant Australian Flora Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Australian Flora Foundation Research Grants, specifically the Ian and Janet McConachie Macadamia Conservation Grant, supports research focused on the ecology and conservation of macadamias.	Not published	Up to $20K
Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program Grant California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) · Foundation Not published · $10K The Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program, administered by CalRecycle, allocates $10.5 million for fiscal year 2024-25 to support cities and counties in California.	Not published	$10K
Munson Foundation Grant Program The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation offers grants focusing on the conservation of natural resources in eastern North America and the Caribbean Basin, particularly in the U.S. Key areas include marine resource management, South Florida…	Not published	$10K – $40K
Stewardship Community Bursary Grant Pacific Salmon Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Stewardship Community Bursary, offered by the Pacific Salmon Foundation, provides $2,500 bursaries annually to support students in B.C. and Yukon who are passionate about salmon conservation.	Not published	$3K
OR Forest Stewardship Program Grant Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OR Forest Stewardship Program aims to support landowners in creating effective Stewardship and Tree Farm Plans.	Not published	Varies
Land Aquisition and Conservation RFP Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · $100K – $4M The Lake Champlain Basin Program invites proposals for land acquisition or conservation easements in the U.S. portion of the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	$100K – $4M
Alabama Nonpoint Source (NPS) Section 319 Implementation Grants Alabama Department of Environmental Management · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alabama Nonpoint Source Section 319 Implementation Grants support projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution and enhancing water quality in Alabama.	Not published	Varies
SAF National Awards Program: Barrington Moore Memorial Award in Biological Science Grant Society of American Foresters · Foundation Not published · $1K The SAF National Awards Program recognizes excellence in forestry through various awards, including the Barrington Moore Memorial Award in Biological Science.	Not published	$1K
Natural and Working Lands+ Climate Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies The Illinois Department of Natural Resources proposes to expand on an exploratory collaboration with the US Climate Alliance and the UIUC Land-use Evolution and impact Assessment Modeling (LEAM) Lab.	Not published	Varies
Hind Foundation Standard Grant Hind Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hind Foundation Standard Grant supports impactful community projects in California since 2006.	Not published	Varies
Recreation – Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests and Communities   National Forest Foundation · State Not published · $2M – $5M Invests in collaborative activities that support wildfire resilience, recreation opportunities, land & watershed restoration, and rural economies.	Not published	$2M – $5M
Madison-Gallatin Chapter Wilderness Grant Program Montana Wilderness Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation: Environment Grant Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation offers environment grants aimed at improving the quality of life in Georgia through initiatives in conservation and education.	Not published	Varies
Ryan & Collin Petitte Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Mendocino County · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of Mendocino County The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a county-wide nonprofit organization that administers permanent charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families…	Not published	Varies
Family Forest Fish Passage Grant Program (WA) Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · Varies The Family Forest Fish Passage Grant Program in Washington aids private forestland owners in removing barriers that obstruct fish migration, particularly for salmon and trout.	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chesapeake Bay Trust and Chesapeake Oyster Alliance (a program supported by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation) are excited to continue our partnership, for the Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program for a second year.	Not published	Varies
Vulcan Materials Company Foundation Grant Vulcan Materials Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vulcan Materials Company Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community quality of life through education, environmental stewardship, and employee involvement.	Not published	Varies
Drought Resilience Fund The Bureau of Land Management Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Nearly 40 million Americans depend on the Colorado River. Worsening drought in the West poses an existential threat to communities, landscapes, and economies.	Not published	Varies
Resource Management Planning on Eased Forest Land Weconservepa · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications were accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through June 27, 2024, or until funds were committed. Funder is not certain if this funding opportunity will be offered in the future.	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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