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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Duke Energy: South Carolina: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants to enhance the quality of life in South Carolina. Grants up to $20,000 support initiatives in vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and opportunity and inclusion.	Not published	Up to $20K
Pasadena Community Foundation: Animal Welfare Grants - Even Years Pasadena Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Pasadena Community Foundation offers Animal Welfare Grants on even years to support nonprofits focused on wildlife welfare and habitat conservation in the greater Pasadena area.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Hubbard County Coalition of Lake Association Grant Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Northwest Minnesota Foundation invests resources, facilitates collaboration and promotes philanthropy to make the region a better place to live and work.	Not published	Varies
WBFC Research Awards Competition Grant Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Washington Biologists' Field Club (WBFC) Research Awards Competition offers grants to support field research focused on the Mid-Atlantic Region's natural history.	Not published	Up to $6K
California Sea Grant State Fellowship California Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $61K The California Sea Grant State Fellowship Program offers graduate students a unique chance to engage in coastal and marine resource management in California.	Not published	$61K
ORRAA Canadian-Funded Project Grants (First Wave) Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $400K	Not published	$10K – $400K
Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) Grant Colorado Parks & Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) aims to mitigate wildlife conflicts, particularly with big game species in Colorado. It supports agricultural operators by enhancing migratory corridors and promoting private land conservation.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Rhode Island Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, led by the National Arbor Day Foundation, empowers colleges and universities to enhance their green spaces.	Not published	Varies
Science and Lake Improvement Account Grant Program California Tahoe Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Science and Lake Improvement Account Grant Program, managed by the California Tahoe Conservancy, aims to enhance the environmental health and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin.	Not published	Varies
Yawkey Foundation: Program and Small Capital Grants - Conservation & Wildlife Yawkey Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K It is suggested, though not required, that organizations which have not been previously funded by the Foundation submit Initial Proposals (indicated above as Letter of Inquiry) for Program & Small Capital Grants as a way to familiarize the…	Not published	Up to $100K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Trees for Streams State Not published · Varies Applicants are encouraged to apply for formula grant funding through their Clean Water Service Provider (CWSP) if the project’s main aim is phosphorus reduction to help meet TMDL goals.High priority sites will be identified through…	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Aquatic Organism Passage Restoration State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Vermont Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation, aims to enhance college campuses through tree planting and environmental stewardship.	Not published	Varies
OWEB Focused Investment Partnerships Grants Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · $2M A Focused Investment Partnership is an OWEB investment that: Addresses a board-identified Focused Investment Priority of significance to the state; Works towards achieving clear and measurable ecological outcomes;Uses integrated…	Not published	$2M
Kosasa Foundation Community-Based Environmental Stewardship Grant Kosasa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In Hawai\i, the health and resilience of our environment is inextricably linked to our wellbeing as a community and uniqueness as a place.	Not published	Varies
Greenway Community Grants New York State Hudson River Valley Greenway · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Greenway Communities Grant Program offers funding to municipalities within the designated Greenway area to develop plans and projects that align with economic development and resource protection.	Not published	Up to $30K
NY Source Water Buffer Program Grant New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets · Foundation Not published · $5M The NY Source Water Buffer Program, administered by the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee, aims to protect public drinking water and enhance water quality.	Not published	$5M
New York Pollinator Conservation Fund - Type 3: Two-Year Government and Large Organization Partnership Grants The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies U.S. pollinator populations have declined significantly over the past 50 years. For example, the eastern monarch butterfly population has fallen by more than 90 percent since the 1990s.	Not published	Varies
Nancy R. Smith Family Fund - Environmental and Wildlife Preservation Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Beckley Area Foundation exists to inspire and facilitate generous charitable giving that advances our community. Beckley Area Foundation was established in January 1985 by ten community-minded citizens.	Not published	Varies
Latin America and Caribbean Travel Grants American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies To connect ornithologists, science, and bird conservation by: The American Ornithological Society (AOS) is providing Travel Grants to help defray expenses to attend the AOS 2025 meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, United States (U.S.).	Not published	Varies
Proposition 4 – River Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies To protect or restore rivers, wetlands, streams, lakes, or watersheds; improve the resilience of fish and wildlife; or enhance climate resilience, water supply, or water quality.	Not published	Varies
Faye L. And William L. Cowden Charitable Foundation Grant Faye L & William L Cowden Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Faye L. and William L. Cowden Charitable Foundation, established in 1988, aims to support various charitable purposes, particularly for children.	Not published	Varies
Crowder-Messersmith Conservation Fund Grant Nature Forward · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Crowder-Messersmith Conservation Fund, established to honor leaders in nature tourism, provides vital seed funding for local conservation projects in developing countries.	Not published	Up to $3K
NFWF: Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC)—in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), USDA Natural…	Not published	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.

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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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