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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Climate Resilience Grant Program The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The New York Climate Resilience Grant Program, funded by The Nature Conservancy, aims to enhance conservation and climate adaptation efforts led by local organizations.	Not published	Up to $50K
Richard Beatty Mellon Environmental Stewardship Award Grant Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Richard Beatty Mellon Environmental Stewardship Award, established in 1954, honors individuals or organizations for significant contributions to pollution abatement.	Not published	Varies
Growing Water Smart Technical Assistance Grant Planet Women · Foundation Not published · Varies Technical assistance grant supporting green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects in the Colorado River Basin, particularly through the Growing Water Smart program.	Not published	Varies
Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program - Caring for the Environment & Animals Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: This program rotates focus areas, so Caring for the Environment & Animals will not be open in 2025._ _Here are the other Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Programs -_ Non-profit organizations can apply for a $10,000 grant to fund an…	Not published	Varies
Pennsylvania River of the Year Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual program recognizing a Pennsylvania river for its ecological, cultural, or recreational significance.	Not published	Varies
Friends of Reservoirs: Mossback Grant Friends of Reservoirs · Foundation Not published · $1K The Friends of Reservoirs: Mossback Grant offers three grants of $1,000 in Mossback products to eligible members of Friends of Reservoirs organizations.	Not published	$1K
Soil Health: Cover Crops NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program listed among active programs offered by the Foundation. Specific details not provided in website content.	Not published	Varies
Puyallup-White River Watershed Small Grants Pierce County Planning and Public Works / Puyallup Watershed Initiative · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Puyallup-White River Watershed Small Grants program by Pierce County is designed to enhance environmental literacy and improve habitat and water quality across key watersheds.	Not published	Up to $3K
Pacific Islands Indigenous Science Competition Grant Hawai‘i Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The 2025 Pacific Islands Indigenous Science Competition, hosted by Hawai‘i Sea Grant, invites proposals that center Indigenous methodologies for co-managing coastal and marine resources.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Box Impact Fund Grant Box · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Box Impact Fund Grant offers six $25K awards to nonprofits focused on digital transformation in child welfare, crisis response, and environmental protection.	Not published	Up to $25K
CF: Faith & Food Coalitions Grant The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2001, Resourceful Communities has awarded more than 400 small grants, funded by public and private organizations, to support innovative community projects across North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Anne Arundel County Forestry and Forested Land Protection Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $238K The Anne Arundel County Forestry and Forested Land Protection Grant Program, in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, aims to fund forestry projects and land protection initiatives in Anne Arundel County.	Not published	Up to $238K
Brownfields Revitalization Incentive Program Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies The Brownfields Revitalization Incentive Program provides tax credits and financial incentives to support the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated or underused properties in participating Maryland jurisdictions, especially in…	Not published	Varies
Margaret Williams Research Grant Nevada Native Plant Society (NNPS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Margaret Williams Research Grant, offered by the Nevada Native Plant Society (NNPS), awards up to two grants of $2000 each annually.	Not published	Up to $2K
CPF Rapid Response Grant Colorado Plateau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Colorado Plateau Foundation offers the CPF Rapid Response Grant to support Native-led organizations addressing urgent needs in the Colorado Plateau region.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County Grant supports nonprofit projects enhancing community welfare in Forsyth, Angela, Ingomar, and Rosebud. It prioritizes areas like youth education, healthcare, and emergency services.	Not published	Up to $4K
Climate-Smart Forestry Cost-Share Funding Washington Conservation Action · Foundation Rolling · Varies Washington Conservation Action offers cost-share assistance directly to private forestland owners in Pierce County, Washington.	Rolling	Varies
Kress Foundation: Conservation Grant Program Samuel H Kress Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kress Foundation's Conservation Grant Program supports projects that enhance the appreciation and preservation of European art from antiquity to the early 19th century.	Not published	Varies
Colorado Outdoor Regional Plan Capacity, Plan Development, & Early Wins Grant Colorado Parks & Wildlife · Foundation Not published · $50K – $350K The Colorado Outdoor Regional Plan Capacity, Plan Development, & Early Wins grant program supports regional partnerships to enhance conservation and outdoor recreation.	Not published	$50K – $350K
Wild East Action Fund - Community Resilience Grant Appalachian Trail Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Wild East Action Fund aims to enhance community resilience and conservation efforts within the Appalachian Trail landscape.	Not published	$5K – $20K
DCNR State and Regional Partnerships' Grants Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The DCNR State and Regional Partnerships' Grants support collaborative projects aimed at enhancing local and regional capacity for managing recreation and park facilities while promoting conservation efforts.	Not published	Varies
Land & Water Conservation Fund Recreation Grants Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · Foundation Not published · Varies The Land & Water Conservation Fund Recreation Grants, administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, support outdoor recreation projects through matching grants to state, tribal, and local entities.	Not published	Varies
Acres for America Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awards competitive grants through our programs to protect and conserve our nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitats.	Not published	Varies
Programmatic Support - Environment Pillar Award Grant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Environment Pillar Award by Honda supports nonprofit organizations and schools in the U.S. focused on sustainability.	Not published	$25K – $100K

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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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