Grants for Environmental Conservation

Last updated August 24, 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	Postdoctoral Research in Coastal Forest Plant Science	Smithsonian Institution	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California Forest Improvement Program	Trees Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Darwin Plus Fund - Darwin Plus Strategic Grant	Darwin Plus	Rolling	£1,000,000 - £3,000,000
Foundation	Tree Campus Higher Education Program: North Carolina Grant	National Arbor Day Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program 23-DG-11094200-327	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY26)	Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Quinnipiac River Fund Grants	The Community Foundation for Greater New	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Florida Forest Legacy Grant Program	Florida Forest Service	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alabama Recycling Fund Grant	Alabama Department of Environmental Management	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Noble County Community Foundation Grant	Foundation for Appalachian Ohio	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC)- Capacity and Project Development Grants	California Department of Conservation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hennepin County Opportunity Grants	Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Advancing Culvert and Bridge Restoration in Coastal New Jersey Grant	Hudson River Foundation for Science And	Rolling	Up to $80K
Foundation	CFB: Competitive Grants- Brevard	Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Fellowship Program Grant	Environmental Leadership Program Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Southern China Grant Program	Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	South Dakota Habitat Conservation Fund	Game Fish & Parks Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association (WNF&GA) Scholarship for the Study of Conservation and Natural Resources Management Grant	Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, Inc.	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	James R. and Mary Jane Drury Scholarship Grant	The Oregon Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	David S. Lee Fund for the Conservation of Caribbean Birds	Birdscaribbean	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Forest And Freshwater Habitat Preservation- Environment Grant Program	Jubitz Family Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Wyoming Nonpoint Source Program: Section 205(J) Grant	Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality	Rolling	$10K – $40K
Foundation	Gulf Coast Conservation Loan Fund	Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn Foundation Grants	Dr Robert C & Tina Sohn Foundation	Rolling	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.

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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