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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Vermont Watershed Grants Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Vermont Watershed Grant Program, established in 1998, aims to protect and restore Vermont's water bodies, including lakes, rivers, and streams. It funds projects that enhance surface water quality and support habitat improvement.	Not published	Up to $10K
General Community Grants (JLD Ag Fund) Jack L Davies Napa Valley Agricultural Land Preservation Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The JLD Ag Fund provides annual community-enhancing grants to support the preservation, protection, and promotion of agricultural lands in Napa County.	Not published	Up to $50K
Parks and Wildlife Foundation Game Fish & Parks Grants · State Not published · Varies Independent, nongovernmental, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization chartered in 1985 to support wildlife enhancement and park development activities for GFP.	Not published	Varies
Great Lakes Foundation Grant Great Lakes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Great Lakes Foundation Grant supports projects aimed at preserving wilderness areas and promoting marine safety in the Great Lakes region.	Not published	Varies
Ball Foundation Grants The Ball Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ball Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations in U.S. communities, focusing on recycling, disaster relief, and STEM education.	Not published	Varies
Quailwood Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Quailwood Fund, established by Jonathan Schor, aims to enhance community life in Red Rock, NY, through grants for public services, conservation, and educational scholarships.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Clean Lakes Grants Clean Lakes Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Clean Lakes Alliance (Madison, WI) awards Clean Lakes Grants to community groups and organizations for lake-improvement and education projects in the Yahara watershed, often requiring matching funds; it has awarded >$1.4M since 2010 and…	Not published	Varies
Water Conservation, Recharge, & Reuse Grants Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Hawai‘i Community Foundation's Water Conservation, Recharge, & Reuse Grants aim to enhance the state's water security through innovative projects.	Not published	Up to $100K
IDL: Hazard Fuels Reduction Grants Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) · Foundation Not published · Up to $240K The Hazard Fuels Reduction Grants, funded by the USDA Forest Service, aim to mitigate fire risks on non-federal, non-industrial forest lands. Projects must focus on reducing hazard fuels within 1.5 miles of federal fire mitigation efforts.	Not published	Up to $240K
RFP- Healthy Ecosystems Habitat and Native Species Conservaton Projects- Large Grant Category Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · $50K – $175K The Lake Champlain Basin Program invites proposals for the Healthy Ecosystems Habitat and Native Species Conservation Projects.	Not published	$50K – $175K
Conservation Challenge 0 - Groundwork For Collaboration Fund 2026 Biocomplexity Survival Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports critical early engagement work between Wise Ancestors and potential community partners, particularly Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), during the initial exploration phase before full Conservation Challenge…	Not published	Varies
Farmland Protection Implementation Grants - Conservation Easement Projects New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Farmland Protection Implementation Grants - Conservation Easement Projects provide financial assistance for local initiatives aimed at preserving the economic viability of New York's agricultural sector.	Not published	Up to $2M
CA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program California Department of Toxic Substances Control · Foundation Not published · Varies The CA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program, managed by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, offers grants to local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofits for assessing and cleaning up brownfields.	Not published	Varies
Sustainable Communities Grant Program Delaware Nature Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $75K A grant program providing up to $75,000 in annual funding to support open space preservation, environmental conservation, and community resiliency projects across Delaware and Maryland.	Not published	$1K – $75K
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program GA DNR Grants · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to construct, renovate, operate, and maintain pumpout stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters and to inform boaters about the use, benefits, and availability of pumpout stations and waste reception…	Not published	Varies
Garrett SCD Scholarship The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Thriving Communities Grants: New York City Environment The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: You may submit a proposal anytime. We build in a long lead time to review proposals and prepare grant recommendations for five board meetings each year.	Not published	Varies
Illinois State Forest Action Plan (Forest Health) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Collection of data that is utilized to analyze and report on the condition and disease problems that affect Illinois trees and forests.	Not published	Varies
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy: Student Grant Program (SGP) Neotropical Grassland Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $2K The Neotropical Grassland Conservancy's Student Grant Program (SGP) supports Latin American graduate students pursuing conservation research.	Not published	$2K
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026 (2025-07-14) California Board of Forestry · Foundation Not published · $5K – $450K The Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant for FY 2025-2026, sponsored by the California Board of Forestry, aims to enhance sustainable forest restoration efforts across California.	Not published	$5K – $450K
Inland Wetlands Conservation Program Grant California Wildlife Conservation Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Inland Wetlands Conservation Program, spearheaded by the California Wildlife Conservation Board, aims to protect and restore vital wetland habitats in the Central Valley.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants (formerly PCAF) Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Community Grants program, formerly known as PCAF, supports individuals and organizations in implementing community-based conservation projects.	Not published	Up to $20K
Martha Levensaler Leadership Fund Grant Alaska Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Martha Levensaler Leadership Fund honors Martha's legacy as a committed leader in Alaska's conservation community.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Plant for the Planet Grants LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Plant for the Planet Grants, funded by the Lg&E and Ku Foundation, provide $500 to $5,000 for tree-planting projects across urban, suburban, and rural areas.	Not published	$500 – $5K

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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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