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 federal, 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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Glenn F. Carson, II Memorial Conservation Scholarship MountainTrue · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K	Not published	$1K – $2K
HWCWMA Cost Share Assistance Humboldt Watershed Cooperative Weed MGT Area · Foundation Not published · Varies A cost share assistance program for weed management projects in the Humboldt Watershed area of Nevada.	Not published	Varies
Enhancement Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant Watersheds United Vermont Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Preliminary design, final design, and implementation of dam removal projects.	Not published	Varies
Impact Grants Woodard & Curran Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Woodard & Curran Foundation will award a $100,000 Impact Grant in 2025 to support projects focused on watershed and groundwater management amid climate change.	Not published	$100K
Evans Graham Preservation Award Michigan Architectural Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K Created in 1998 to honor the memory of preservation architect David Evans, FAIA, MAF's Evans Graham Preservation Award provides financial assistance and recognition to groups or individuals seeking to preserve historic Michigan…	Not published	$20K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Oklahoma Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, promotes sustainable practices in colleges and universities by encouraging tree planting and maintenance.	Not published	Varies
Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund Grant Program Colorado Department of Natural Resources (CO DNR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund Grant Program, administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board, aims to support existing water supply facilities while ensuring the protection of Colorado's fish and wildlife.	Not published	Varies
CCCF: Common Ground Program - Recreation Impacts Management Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The CCCF Common Ground Program offers Recreation Impacts Management Grants aimed at mitigating the negative effects of outdoor recreation on landscapes and watersheds.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and ʻĀina Stewardship Grant Hawai‘i Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program invites proposals for establishing Community Funding Hubs across five regions in Hawaiʻi to enhance community-led resilience and stewardship.	Not published	Up to $300K
Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) · Foundation Not published · $11K – $100K The Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program, managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, offers funding to enhance community livability and sustainable development in the Adirondack and Catskill…	Not published	$11K – $100K
Tobacco Valley Community Foundation Grants Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Tobacco Valley Community Foundation (TVCF) offers grants to support local organizations in the Tobacco Valley region, including West Kootenai, Eureka, Rexford, Trego, Fortine, and Stryker.	Not published	$500
Duke Energy: Florida: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants of up to $20,000 aimed at promoting vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion.	Not published	Up to $20K
National Speleological Society: Cave Acquisition Grants National Speleological Society · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The National Speleological Society (NSS) offers Cave Acquisition Grants to support the purchase or lease of caves and easements on cave properties.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Waste Diversion Division - Recycling Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Assist in efforts to divert materials from landfills through source reduction and recycling; provide technical assistance; increase materials recycled; develop recyclables markets; promote collection programs.	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Lamoille Basin Northwest Regional Planning Commission · State Not published · Varies Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and implementation/construction of best management practices or other programs designed to improve water quality.	Not published	Varies
Community Match Fund Sustainable CT Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $6B Sustainable CT's innovative Community Match Fund is a crowdfunding grant-matching program that provides fast, flexible funding and support to implement sustainability projects in Connecticut.	Rolling	Up to $6B
Proposition 68 Grant Program Tahoe Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The principal goal of the Conservancy's Prop 68 grant program is to support purposes set forth in the Conservancy's governing statutes and strategic plan, including stewarding Conservancy lands and protecting Basin communities from…	Not published	Varies
Trout and Salmon Foundation Grant Trout and Salmon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Trout and Salmon Foundation Grant offers matching funds up to $5,000 to support projects aimed at restoring and enhancing trout and salmon habitats in North America.	Not published	Up to $5K
Monarch Watch: Free Milkweeds Grant Monarch Watch · Foundation Not published · Varies Monarch Watch offers a Free Milkweeds Grant for habitat restoration projects aimed at supporting the monarch butterfly population.	Not published	Varies
Colorado River Endangered Species Recovery and Conservation Programs Department of the Interior · Federal Not published · Varies The Recovery Programs are unique partnerships working to recover four threatened and endangered fish species found only in the Colorado River basin while allowing water development to proceed in accordance with federal and state laws and…	Not published	Varies
Watershed Restoration Funding Water & Waste Funding · State Not published · Varies Funds provided to manage the state's nonpoint source (NPS) program projects that identify and address nonpoint source pollution problems throughout South Dakota.	Not published	Varies
The Waterbird Society Research Award Grant Waterbird Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Waterbird Society Research Award, established in 2018, aims to promote research and conservation of waterbirds globally.	Not published	Up to $5K
TX Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The TX Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants, administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, provides funding to enhance outdoor recreational experiences across Texas.	Not published	Up to $500K
Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (CAFWS-182) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and priorities of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices.	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 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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