Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 1,921 active environmental conservation grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond 2026 Solicitation Grant	CA Natural Resources Agency	Rolling	Up to $92M
State	The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – Severely Disadvantaged Community)	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Weston Family Boreal Research Fellowship Grant	Wildlife Conservation Society Canada	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Rural Grant Navigator Grant Program	Colorado State Forest Service	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant Program	Chesapeake Bay Trust	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	VIMS Fishery Resource Grant Program	Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)	Rolling	Varies
State	The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Idaho and Montana Grant Program	The Steele-reese Foundation Xxxxx1004	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Conservation Partners Grant Program	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Grant	Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	NACD: Technical Assistance Grants	National Association Of	Rolling	$18M
State	Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Network	TCEQ Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conservation Challenge Platform (Decentralized Conservation Genomics Funding)	Biocomplexity Survival Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Barr Foundation: Climate Grants	Barr Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants	Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Metro Nature in Neighborhoods: Nature Education Grants	Metro	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Hawai‘i’s Forest Stewardship Program Grant	Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources - Division of Forestry and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MSD's Urban Reforestation Program Grant	Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy In	Rolling	$40K
State	Forest Management Planning - Forest Stewardship	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Milton Community Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Southern	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Green Registry	Maryland Department of the Environment	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Entergy Charitable Foundation Grant	Entergy Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Natural Area Conservation		Rolling	Up to $15M
Foundation	Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs: Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grants	Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc	Rolling	$2K – $10K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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