Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated October 23, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,929 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. 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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California Forest Improvement Program Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources, to ensure adequate high quality timber supplies, related…	Not published	Varies
Forever Wild Mini Grant Program Pennsylvania Trout Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Grants are awarded to eligible Pennsylvania Trout Unlimited chapters to:	Not published	Up to $3K
Weeden Foundation Grant Weeden Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Weeden Foundation Grant supports biodiversity conservation initiatives worldwide. It prioritizes projects that protect endangered species, restore habitats, and promote sustainable practices.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Sedgwick/Torelli Family Scholarship Green Corps Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports an organizer in each Green Corps class who demonstrates outstanding commitment and talent for solving pressing environmental problems.	Not published	Varies
AMRV RC&D Council Grants Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The AMRV RC&D Council Grants provide essential funding to support Alabama communities in enhancing their human and natural resources.	Not published	Varies
General Grant Fund The Conservation Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The primary grant fund of The Conservation Alliance, supporting effective conservation organizations across North America. Grants have ranged from $10,000 to $50,000+ for organizations including:	Not published	Varies
The Ron Goellner Conservation Fund Award Grant Cryptobranchid Interest Group · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Ron Goellner Conservation Fund Award, administered by the Cryptobranchid Interest Group, offers grants up to $2,000 for projects focused on the conservation of giant salamanders.	Not published	Up to $2K
Community Grants Program: Ka Papa O Kakuhihewa Fund (Oahu) Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Ka Papa O Kakuhihewa Fund, part of the Community Grants Program by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, aims to support nonprofit organizations focused on resource conservation.	Not published	Up to $10K
Trees for Texans - Trees For Schools Grant Texan By Nature · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trees for Texans - Trees For Schools Grant, in partnership with Texan by Nature and H-E-B, aims to enhance community environments through native tree planting at schools near new H-E-B stores.	Not published	Varies
Care for Colorado Coalition OEDIT Programs & Funding · State Not published · Varies Coalition of partners across the state sharing messaging about preserving and protecting Colorado's natural resources.	Not published	Varies
James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund Birdscaribbean · Foundation Not published · Varies Established through the direct generous donation of Dr. James A. Kushlan, a distinguished ornithologist, writer, educator, and conservationist with long ties to BirdsCaribbean.	Not published	Varies
ECT Student Grants Ecological Continuity Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £3,000 The Ecological Continuity Trust offers student grants of up to £3000 to support undergraduate and postgraduate research projects at long-term experiments (LTEs) on its register.	Not published	Up to £3,000
Brownfields – DEC Brownfields Program Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation · State Not published · Varies Assessment and remediation of brownfield sites for eligible sites Applicants can have neither caused nor contributed to the contamination nor be connected to any person or organization that has caused or contributed to the contamination	Not published	Varies
Powell Foundation Grant Program The Powell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Powell Foundation Grant Program aims to support 501(c)(3) organizations in Texas, focusing on education, arts, conservation, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Maitland Emmet BENHS Research Fund and Grants British Entomological and Natural History Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The Maitland Emmet BENHS Research Fund invites applications for research grants focused on insects and invertebrates relevant to the British fauna.	Not published	Up to £1,000
Berman New Initiative Fund See Turtles · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A partnership between Billion Baby Turtles and the Berman Memorial Foundation to offer grants to innovative sea turtle conservation programs.	Not published	Up to $10K
Texas Longleaf Conservation Assistance Program Grant Texas A&M Forest Service · Foundation Not published · Varies The Texas Longleaf Conservation Assistance Program offers financial and technical support to landowners in East Texas for establishing and managing Longleaf Pine.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Oregon 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 sustainable campus environments.	Not published	Varies
IDEA WILD: Small Equipment Grants Idea Wild · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K IDEA WILD offers small equipment grants to empower conservation professionals worldwide, enhancing their ability to conduct essential biological research and conservation education.	Not published	Up to $2K
Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program (CWRGP) California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Community Wetland Restoration Grant Program (CWRGP) offers vital funding for community-driven restoration projects in coastal wetlands and stream corridors across Southern California.	Not published	Up to $100K
John B. Holdstock Scholarship Grant British Columbia Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The John B. Holdstock Scholarship, established in memory of a dedicated conservationist, supports undergraduate and graduate students from British Columbia pursuing studies in the sciences or related fields.	Not published	$1K
Frank H. Stewart Trust Grant T U W Frank Stewart Ttee · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Frank H. Stewart Trust Grant aims to support the purchase of land for public parks, recreation grounds, and wildlife preservation in specific New Jersey counties.	Not published	Up to $150K
Sahee Foundation Grant Sahee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sahee Foundation Grant supports sustainable projects aimed at improving the living conditions of underprivileged communities in Eswatini and Peru.	Not published	Varies
QC River Connections Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The QC River Connections Grant, offered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, supports projects addressing environmental challenges faced by the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities.	Not published	Up to $50K

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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 23, 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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