Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 1,921 active environmental conservation grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity Watershed	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Freshwater Algae Control Grants (WA)	State of Washington Department of Ecology	Rolling	Up to $50K
State	Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Empty Glass Beverage Transportation Grant Program, FY 2026-27	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	Rolling	$50M – $400M
Foundation	The 3rd International Ranger Awards	Conservation Allies	Rolling	$10K – $120K
Foundation	Restoration Grant Programs: Drought - Protecting Salmon	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Up to $10M
Foundation	Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary (APNEP) Program: Engagement and Stewardship Project Grant	North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality	Rolling	$40K – $80K
Foundation	OSI Northeast Resilient Landscapes Initiative Fund Grant	Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Climb to Managing Community Package - Consolidated Program Grant (CPG)	North Carolina Forest Service	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Ralph W. Schreiber Conservation Award	American Ornithological Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation: General Call - implementation Project Grants	Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation	Rolling	€50,000 - €100,000
Foundation	Funding Opportunity to Collect Additional Observations that Address Identified Environmental Concerns	Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing	Rolling	$5K – $30K
Foundation	Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation Grants	Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NBI Small Research Grants Program	Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Great Lakes Restoration Community Grant Program	Restore America's Estuaries	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund Grant	Kern Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conservation, Food & Health Foundation Grant Program	Conservation Food and Health Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Lake Huron Fund	Community Foundation for Northeast	Rolling	Varies
State	C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	William and Sally Vaun Scholarship Grant	Northwest Connecticut Community	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Yocha Dehe Community Fund Grant	Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund Grant	Roger Williams Park Zoo	Rolling	Up to $1K
State	Nontidal Wetlands Protection	Maryland Department of the Environment	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Watershed Assistance Grant Program	Chesapeake Bay Trust	Rolling	Up to $150K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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