Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,929 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. 919 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 1,929; from 1,035 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$125K
Total listed funding: $388.3M; across 919 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 31; 71 with a published date

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VA Forest Legacy Grant Program Virginia Department of Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The VA Forest Legacy Grant Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Forestry, aims to protect vital forestlands threatened by development.	Not published	Varies
Vessel Strike Avoidance Fund Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K – $750K NFWF is soliciting proposals to promote the development and adoption of innovative technologies that can help reduce vessel strikes of the endangered North Atlantic right whale (right whale) and other large whales.	Not published	$250K – $750K
Line Item - Operational Grant (FY27) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Grant programs as defined within the annual appropriation bill (Public Act) including Member Initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Biodiversity Fund- Small Grants Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Biodiversity Fund Grant, offered by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, aims to enhance biodiversity in the Duluth-Superior region.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Community Affiliate Grant Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program specifically designed for Keep Louisiana Beautiful affiliate organizations. Listed among KLB's grant offerings.	Not published	Varies
DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY27) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the Award.	Not published	Varies
Category #2: Research Grants Wildlife Habitat Canada · Foundation Not published · Varies The Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp Program, administered by Wildlife Habitat Canada, funds vital conservation projects across Canada.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 1 and 68 - (Regionwide and LLAR) Small Grants Program (CA) California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $50K – $300K The Proposition 1 and 68 Small Grants Program in California offers funding between $50,000 and $300,000 for projects that prioritize jump-start initiatives, project planning, and technical assistance for disadvantaged communities.	Not published	$50K – $300K
H2Ohio Rivers Initiative: Chloride Reduction Grants (OH) Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The H2Ohio Rivers Initiative: Chloride Reduction Grants support Ohio municipalities, townships, villages, and counties in adopting best management practices to reduce chloride from deicers impacting water resources.	Not published	Up to $75K
OWEB Restoration Grants Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OWEB Restoration Grants support watershed projects aimed at protecting and restoring watershed functions. Eligible applicants include tribes, watershed councils, and educational institutions.	Not published	Varies
Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration – Nature Based Solutions Grant California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration program, funded by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, aims to restore wetlands and watershed ecosystems with a budget of up to $54 million.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Utah Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, promotes the importance of trees and green spaces in enhancing college campuses.	Not published	Varies
NH Wetland Mitigation Grant Program - Aquatic Resource Mitigation ( ARM) Fund New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The NH Wetland Mitigation Grant Program, managed by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, aims to sustain aquatic resources.	Not published	Varies
Forestland Preservation-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Grant Program (WA) Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Forestland Preservation Grant Program in Washington provides financial support for the acquisition of conservation easements to protect forests from development.	Not published	Up to $500K
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program Department of Toxic Substances Control · State Not published · Varies The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program purpose is to help facilitate assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites by granting funds to nonprofits, tribal entitles, and local governments.	Not published	Varies
Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Regional Pre-Design (Learning) Program Grant Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) aims to enhance the Puget Sound nearshore ecosystem by funding innovative projects that restore natural processes.	Not published	Varies
OWEB Operating Capacity Grants - Council Capacity Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OWEB Operating Capacity Grants support watershed councils and soil and water conservation districts in their operational costs. These biennial grants foster community engagement in voluntary watershed restoration efforts.	Not published	Varies
JiJi Foundation Grant The Ji Ji Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The JiJi Foundation Grant supports conservation, research, and public education on environmental issues in Baja California, Mexico.	Not published	Varies
Riparian Habitat Conservation Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The California Riparian Habitat Conservation Program (Program) is accepting concept proposals for projects that provide meaningful and sustainable improvements to riparian habitats.	Not published	Varies
J & E Berkley Foundation Grant The J & E Berkley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The J & E Berkley Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life in greater Charlottesville and its contiguous counties in Central Virginia by supporting programs that help people, nature, conservation – animals and the arts.	Not published	Varies
TTF Advertising for the Environment Grant Temper of the Times Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The TTF Advertising for the Environment Grant, established by the Temper of The Times Foundation in 1997, aims to enhance awareness of wildland conservation through marketing initiatives.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Coastal Conservancy Grants: Ongoing Funding State of California Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · $200K – $5M The Coastal Conservancy offers grants to restore and protect California's coast, enhance public access, and improve climate resiliency.	Not published	$200K – $5M
Conservation, Environment and Public Trails Grant Program Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Santa Barbara Foundation's Conservation, Environment, and Public Trails Grant Program aims to support vital conservation and environmental projects within Santa Barbara County.	Not published	Up to $25K
Betty Peterson Conservation Fund Birdscaribbean · Foundation Not published · Varies One of three "named" funds at BirdsCaribbean that acknowledge the contributions by a living or deceased person to bird conservation, particularly in the Caribbean.	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 1,929 grants for environmental conservation Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 919 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, 1,035 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for environmental conservation due?

Of 1,929 grants listed, 31 accept applications on a rolling basis, 71 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, 55% 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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