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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Florida Springs Research Restoration & Education Grants Friends of the Wekiva River Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants funded from proceeds of sales of the "Protect Florida Springs" specialty license plates.	Not published	Varies
Community Salmon Program: Standard Form Grant Pacific Salmon Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Community Salmon Program, managed by the Pacific Salmon Foundation, aims to enhance the protection and rehabilitation of Pacific salmonids and their habitats through community-based initiatives.	Not published	$3K
NFWF: Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals for the Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund (NEFRF)(formerly known as the New England Forests and Rivers Fund) to restore and sustain healthy rivers, forests and…	Not published	Varies
Watershed Rehabilitation Program (REHAB) Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The Watershed Rehabilitation Program (REHAB) helps project sponsors rehabilitate aging dams that are reaching the end of their design life and/or no longer meet federal or state safety criteria or performance standards.	Not published	Varies
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Special Projects - Climb to Tree City USA Services (Hurricane Helene Recovery (HHR)) Grant North Carolina Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $2.2M Easily learn more about the N.C. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027.	Not published	$2.2M
Learning to Listen (L2L) - Environment Track Filantropia Puerto Rico Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $45K Advance resiliency and sustainability of nonprofit environmental organizations while: Organizations under IALA's fiscal sponsorship:	Not published	$15K – $45K
IA AmeriCorps Formula Grant Volunteer Iowa · Foundation Not published · Varies The IA AmeriCorps Formula Grant, offered by Volunteer Iowa, aims to enhance community service and volunteering in underserved areas.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Virginia 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 college environments.	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Healthy Ecosystems - Habitat and Native Species Conservation Projects Lake Champlain Basin Program · State Not published · Varies Grant writing resources can be found on the LCBP Grantee Toolkit web page.	Not published	Varies
Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation Grant aims to enhance health and healing for communities through investments in the arts, education, human services, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	$1K – $5K
ECT Small Grants Ecological Continuity Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £3,000 The Ecological Continuity Trust offers ECT Small Grants of up to £3000 to support research projects on long-term ecological experiments (LTEs) listed in the ECT register.	Not published	Up to £3,000
Restoration Grant Programs: Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Restoration Grant Programs focus on enhancing wetlands and mountain meadows in California, with up to $54 million allocated for Nature-Based Solutions.	Not published	Varies
Leo Bourassa Scholarship Grant Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association (VLWA) · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Leo Bourassa Scholarship, established by the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association in 2001, aims to support students pursuing studies in water resources.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Hudson River Estuary Program - Local Stewardship Planning (NY) Grant New York State Department of Environmental Conservation · Foundation Not published · $11K – $75K The Hudson River Estuary Program is offering approximately $700,000 in grants for Local Stewardship Planning to enhance climate resilience and improve natural resource stewardship in New York.	Not published	$11K – $75K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Mississippi Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, led by the National Arbor Day Foundation, empowers colleges to cultivate green spaces and enhance campus life.	Not published	Varies
Teton Springs Foundation Grant The Teton Springs Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to US $20,000 The Teton Springs Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Teton Valley, Idaho, by providing financial support to nonprofits.	Not published	Up to US $20,000
Groundwork Grants I Myriad Consulting & Training · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Groundwork Grants I aims to strengthen California's cultural heritage amidst increasing natural disasters such as wildfires and earthquakes.	Not published	Up to $20K
Rapid Response Facility Grants Rapid Response Facility · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Rapid Response Facility Grants mobilize funds for urgent conservation needs within UNESCO natural World Heritage sites, addressing environmental emergencies caused by natural or human-made disasters.	Not published	Up to $40K
First Ascent Charitable Foundation Grant First Ascent Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Ascent Charitable Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations focused on enriching communities through education, business, and environmental sustainability.	Not published	Varies
Drops of Hope Giving Program Grant Vapur · Foundation Not published · Varies The Drops of Hope Giving Program, initiated by Vapur, aims to enhance environmental sustainability by reducing single-use plastics.	Not published	Varies
Illinois DNR Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program Illinois Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $350K The Illinois DNR Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program aims to enhance and maintain off-highway vehicle parks and trails across the state.	Not published	Up to $350K
Riparian Forest Buffer Tax Credit Department of Forestry · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience Grant California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $50K – $2M The Proposition 4 grant aims to enhance wildfire resilience and forest restoration while promoting watershed improvement and workforce development for disadvantaged communities.	Not published	$50K – $2M
WV Project CommuniTree Grants West Virginia Division of Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The WV Project CommuniTree Grants program, initiated by the Cacapon Institute, aims to enhance urban tree planting on publicly-used lands in the Potomac Highlands.	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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