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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Environmental Grant Program - Environmental Health Area The Marisla Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marisla Foundation's Environmental Grant Program focuses on promoting biological diversity and sustainable ecosystem management.	Not published	Varies
The Fairways Foundation Grant The Fair Ways Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The FairWays Foundation Grant focuses on funding projects that promote environmental stewardship and conservation efforts.	Not published	$1K – $25K
Forest Conservation Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Forest Conservation Program supports planning, acquisition, and restoration projects throughout California’s forests, consistent with the Board's Strategic Plan.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To fund multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects that benefit the Delta.	Not published	Varies
Aerie Real Foundation: Community Grant The Aerie Real Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Aerie Real Foundation™ Community Grant aims to enhance confidence, inclusion, and sustainability among young women while supporting non-profit organizations in the US and Canada.	Not published	Up to $10K
Justin Brooks Fisher Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Justin Brooks Fisher Foundation Grant supports conservation and sustainability initiatives, primarily in Boulder, Colorado.	Not published	Varies
Bisbee Foundation Berry Family Environmental Fund Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bisbee Foundation Berry Family Environmental Fund, an initiative of the Arizona Community Foundation, aims to support projects enhancing the natural environment in Bisbee.	Not published	Varies
GA Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant Georgia Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The GA Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant, administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, aims to combat nonpoint source pollution through funded projects that enhance water quality across the state.	Not published	Up to $600K
Klamath River Fund: Community Impact Grant - Requests over $50,000 Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Please note: After you submit your application, you may be contacted asking for additional information or documentation should it be deemed necessary._ Thriving, Healthy, Just, Equitable.	Not published	Varies
MiCorps: Volunteer Stream Cleanup Grant Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The MiCorps Volunteer Stream Cleanup Grant, provided by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, supports local governments in organizing trash cleanup efforts for rivers and streams across Michigan.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Vermont Forest Legacy Program Grant Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vermont Forest Legacy Program aims to protect crucial forestlands from conversion to non-forest uses.	Not published	Varies
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants - Sustainable Communities Competitive California Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $700K The Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants support local and regional planning efforts aimed at enhancing active transportation, safe routes to schools, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and 2050.	Not published	$50K – $700K
Paul Bickford Legacy Grant Healing Soils Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $145K This grant honors Paul Bickford (1958-2022), a pioneer in organic farming who:	Not published	$20K – $145K
Building Resilience in Agriculture RFP Grant National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Building Resilience in Agriculture RFP seeks innovative projects that enhance the resilience of farming communities and ecosystems in the face of climate change.	Not published	Up to $150K
State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (CAFWS-180) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes.	Not published	Varies
Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon Grant California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon program by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife aims to support restoration and protection projects that enhance salmon resilience against drought and climate change.	Not published	Varies
WV Forest Legacy Grant Program West Virginia Division of Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The WV Forest Legacy Grant Program aims to conserve vital forest areas in West Virginia that are at risk of being transformed into non-forest land.	Not published	Varies
Quinnipiac River Fund The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for projects designed to protect and conserve the Quinnipiac River	Not published	Varies
Vermont- Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program Grant Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · $100K – $4M The Vermont Agricultural Clean Water Initiative Program (AgCWIP) aims to enhance water quality through grants to local partners.	Not published	$100K – $4M
Atlantic Sturgeon Population & Habitat Use to Inform Infrastructure Improvements (RFP 6030) Grant New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Atlantic Sturgeon Population & Habitat Use initiative by NYSERDA aims to gather data on Atlantic sturgeon in New York City waterways.	Not published	Up to $1M
Waterway Construction Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Construction activities in a waterway or its floodplain are evaluated for their potential to create flooding on upstream or downstream property and their ability to maintain fish habitat and migration, and protect waterways from erosion.	Not published	Varies
Sustainability in Practice National Recreation and Park Association · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: NRPA will be hosting three cohorts. Cohort 1: Application opens February 22, and closes April 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.	Not published	Varies
Clean Stream Grants to Assist With Habitat Protection Program Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency offers Clean Stream Grants of up to $1,000 each to support stream clean-up projects across its four Aquatic Habitat Protection regions.	Not published	Up to $1K
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Conservation Project Grant The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to €30,000 The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) Conservation Project Funding Call 2026 offers grants up to €30,000 for grassroots conservation initiatives worldwide, focusing on biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration.	Not published	Up to €30,000

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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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