Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated October 22, 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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Two Rivers Giving Circle Grants Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K	Not published	$6K
Elkhorn Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elkhorn Community Fund, established in 2007, enables residents to contribute to a permanent endowment that supports local non-profits.	Not published	Varies
BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program Baldwin Hills Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The BH UWC Consolidated Grant Program streamlines administration of State funds, aligning with the Cutting Green Tape initiative.	Not published	Varies
Domtar Community Investment Grant Domtar · Foundation Not published · Varies The Domtar Community Investment Grant supports nonprofits and charities in areas where the company operates, focusing on education, environmental sustainability, and community humanitarian needs.	Not published	Varies
Engeseth-Rinde Restoration Fund Northfield Shares · Foundation Not published · Varies The Engeseth-Rinde Restoration Fund at Northfield Shares awards grants for restoration, research, silviculture and related educational activities on the Engeseth-Rinde Unit of the Prairie Creek Wildlife Management Area.	Not published	Varies
Canoe Access Development Fund (CADF) Western Pennsylvania Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Canoe Access Development Fund helps make the region's rivers and streams more accessible for outdoor recreation by providing grants to watershed organizations or other community groups to develop rustic access sites for canoers and…	Not published	Up to $4K
NC: Agricultural Conservation Easement Grant Program (ACEP) - Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) Component North Carolina Natural Resource Conservation Service · Foundation Not published · Varies The NC Agricultural Conservation Easement Grant Program (ACEP) supports the purchase of Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) to protect eligible agricultural lands.	Not published	Varies
ABC: Expedition Award Grant African Bird Club · Foundation Not published · Up to £5,000 The African Bird Club offers Expedition Awards of up to £5,000 to support ambitious conservation projects across Africa and its islands.	Not published	Up to £5,000
Land Conservation Partnership Grant: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Program Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Land Conservation Partnership Grant and Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Program support communities in enhancing outdoor recreation access through matching grants.	Not published	Varies
Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Grants: Mini-Grants Santa Clara Valley Water District · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Mini-Grants program by Valley Water supports community-led projects in Santa Clara County focused on safe drinking water, conservation, and flood protection.	Not published	Up to $10K
Water Management Compliance Program Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Provide compliance assistance for regulatory requirements in wastewater discharges, sediment control, stormwater management, and wetlands. Compliance actions related to permits, water pollution incidents and citizen complaints.	Not published	Varies
Tribal Carbon Offset Assistance Program grants Grant State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Up to $1.5M The Tribal Carbon Offset Assistance Program grants are designed to support the development of carbon offset projects on federally recognized Tribal lands in Washington.	Not published	Up to $1.5M
Small Grant Rolling Funds Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K These grants are designed for shovel-ready projects that can be completed in less than 12 months. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and will be accepted until funding has been fully obligated.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Roots Program Point Reyes Bird Observatory · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roots Program is implementing and funding a variety of practices to benefit wildlife, fish, and pollinators.	Not published	Varies
Coachella Valley - Proposition 68 Grant Program California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $3K The Coachella Valley - Proposition 68 Grant Program, administered by the California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy, provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribes for projects that enhance watershed health, land…	Not published	$3K
Outdoor Fund - Local Impact Grant Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Outdoor Fund - Local Impact Grant supports local organizations and projects that enhance community engagement and align with conservation goals.	Not published	Up to $5K
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council · State Not published · Varies The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) makes annual recommendations to the Minnesota Legislature on appropriations from the Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF).	Not published	Varies
Clean Water Revolving Fund (MN) Grant Minnesota Public Facilities Authority · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clean Water Revolving Fund in Minnesota provides below-market-rate loans to support communities in upgrading wastewater treatment facilities to meet federal standards.	Not published	Varies
Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $8K The Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry, funded by the Garden Club of America, aims to promote urban forestry education among U.S. graduate and advanced undergraduate students.	Not published	$8K
EWVCF: Two Rivers Giving Circle Grant Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The EWVCF Two Rivers Giving Circle Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties focused on historic preservation and natural resource conservation.	Not published	$1K – $3K
THCF: Community Grants - Wildlife Conservation Truman Heartland Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The THCF: Community Grants for Wildlife Conservation supports initiatives across Missouri, encouraging proposals that enhance regional wildlife efforts.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD): Implementation Grants National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K – $500K The Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Program, managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invites proposals for grants ranging from…	Not published	$75K – $500K
Fish & Wildlife Grants Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation offers Fish & Wildlife Grants to support projects focused on native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Brownfield Cleanup Program (NY) Grant New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brownfield Cleanup Program in New York aims to facilitate the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites, thereby revitalizing economically distressed communities.	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 22, 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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