Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated October 22, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,930 active grants for environmental conservation in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 31 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 920 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 1,930; from 1,035 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $5,000–$125K
Total listed funding: $388.5M; across 920 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 31; 72 with a published date

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NBI Small Research Grants Program Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The NBI Small Research Grants Program aims to enhance understanding of biodiversity on Nantucket and surrounding islands.	Not published	Up to $4K
Great Lakes Restoration Community Grant Program Restore America's Estuaries · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund Grant Kern Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund Grant, established by Southern California Edison, aims to improve the Kern River rainbow trout population and restore habitats in the Upper Kern Basin.	Not published	Varies
Conservation, Food & Health Foundation Grant Program Conservation Food and Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance public health, food security, and environmental conservation in underfunded regions across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Lake Huron Fund Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lake Huron Fund supports projects focused on protecting Lake Huron and its watersheds. Youth Advisory Council members have participated in projects related to Lake Huron conservation.	Not published	Varies
C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY26) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. Priority is placed on projects that benefit species of greatest conservation concern.	Not published	Varies
William and Sally Vaun Scholarship Grant Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The William and Sally Vaun Scholarship, offered by the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, supports local students pursuing degrees in medicine or environmental studies with an emphasis on ecology and conservation sciences.	Not published	$2K
James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund Birdscaribbean · Foundation Not published · Varies One of BirdsCaribbean's three named Research & Conservation grant funds.	Not published	Varies
Yocha Dehe Community Fund Grant Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Yocha Dehe Community Fund, established by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in 2000, supports initiatives that strengthen communities throughout Yolo County and beyond.	Not published	Varies
Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund Grant Roger Williams Park Zoo · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund, established by Roger Williams Park Zoo, supports global conservation efforts.	Not published	Up to $1K
Watershed Assistance Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Watershed Assistance Grant Program, a collaboration between the Chesapeake Bay Trust and state agencies, aims to enhance water quality in Maryland and West Virginia.	Not published	Up to $150K
Madelaine G. von Weber Trust Grant Madelaine G Vonweber Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Madelaine G. von Weber Trust Grant supports impactful charitable projects across New Hampshire, honoring Mrs. von Weber's legacy.	Not published	Varies
ITTO Fellowship Programme Grant International Tropical Timber Organization · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The ITTO Fellowship Programme, initiated in 1989, has empowered over 1400 young and mid-career individuals from 49 countries, enhancing their professional development in forestry.	Not published	Up to $10K
Conservation Alliance Grants The Conservation Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Conservation Alliance Grants program is currently under evaluation, leading to a pause in the member-directed grant cycle as the organization aligns its funding with its strategic plan launching in 2025.	Not published	Up to $50K
Wold Foundation Grant Wold Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wold Foundation Grant, established in 1985, aims to support charitable, scientific, literary, and educational projects primarily benefiting Wyoming citizens and youth.	Not published	Varies
Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund The Oregon Zoo Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K Grants supporting conservation efforts that implement the Oregon Conservation Strategy, a blueprint for conserving the state's wildlife and their habitats.	Not published	$25K
Agriculture Resilience: Carbon Farm Planning NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program listed among active programs offered by the Foundation. Specific details not provided in website content.	Not published	Varies
Invasive/Noxious Plants Grant New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K The Invasive/Noxious Plants Grant, administered by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, aims to combat invasive plant species threatening local ecosystems.	Not published	$5K – $40K
Left Hand Giving Circle The Longmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Left Hand Giving Circle (LHGC) is a group of local women committed to improving our community through philanthropic donations and group volunteer projects.	Not published	Varies
Environment Initiative Grants Roy a Hunt Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $75K The Roy A. Hunt Foundation's Environment Initiative Grants aim to support projects that enhance ecological health and sustainability.	Not published	$25K – $75K
Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY25) (CAFWS-176 170, and 164) 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
Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Virginia Department of Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks in Virginia's wildland/urban interface communities.	Not published	Varies
Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K – $500K The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program aims to restore and sustain healthy forests, rivers, and streams to support diverse native bird and aquatic species.	Not published	$75K – $500K
Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, established in 1996, supports essential wildlife and conservation initiatives across Maine.	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 1,930 grants for environmental conservation Grantable lists as of October 22, 2026, 920 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 (40), 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 1,930 grants listed, 31 accept applications on a rolling basis, 72 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, 56% 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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