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 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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RFP- Northeastern Region Programmatic Field Liaisons and Community Liaisons National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies RFP- Northeastern Region Programmatic Field Liaisons and Community Liaisons Grant The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) seeks several qualified contractors to provide technical assistance under two distinct roles: The purpose of…	Not published	Varies
Restoration Grant Programs: Addressing Climate Impacts California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering restoration grants to address climate change impacts on fish and wildlife habitats.	Not published	Varies
Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) Restore America's Estuaries · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K	Not published	$5K – $100K
Idaho Nonpoint Source Management §319 Subgrants Grant Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Idaho Nonpoint Source Management §319 Subgrants program provides financial assistance to states, territories, and tribes for activities aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution.	Not published	Up to $250K
Southern SARE: Research and Education Grants Southern Sustainable Agriculture, Research & Education (SARE) · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Southern SARE program is inviting pre-proposals for innovative Systems Research Projects and Education Activities that promote sustainable agriculture.	Not published	Up to $400K
Dylan Todd Simonds Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dylan Todd Simonds Foundation Grant is dedicated to fostering environmental resilience and social justice, particularly in the Bay Area and Pittsburgh.	Not published	Varies
CBT: Youth Environmental Education Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The CBT Youth Environmental Education Grant Program aims to enhance youth engagement in environmental education in Maryland and surrounding areas.	Not published	Up to $10K
Land Conservation for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · $100K – $4M The Land Conservation for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems grant aims to acquire land or conservation easements in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	$100K – $4M
High Stakes Foundation Grant The High Stakes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The High Stakes Foundation Grant supports transformative initiatives in Montana, focusing on civic engagement, climate change solutions, economic development, and social justice.	Not published	Varies
Environment & Animal Welfare: Henry W. & Ellen R Warne Family Endowment Fund For Endangered Species Orange County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry W. & Ellen R Warne Family Endowment Fund The Henry W. & Ellen R Warne Family Endowment Fund was founded at the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) as a permanent endowment that reflects the Warne Family’s commitment to…	Not published	Varies
Merice "Boo" Johnson Grigsby Foundation Grants The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Boo Grigsby Foundation, established in 2007, supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Baton Rouge and across Louisiana, focusing on education, health services, arts, human services, community initiatives, and conservation.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL) Grant Wildlife Conservation Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL) Grant supports early career conservation professionals through a two-year training program.	Not published	Varies
Land & Water Defense Fund (LWDF) The Conservation Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K The majority of awards focus on these categories: Established to support organizations strategically confronting efforts that would diminish the public lands system.	Rolling	Up to $50K
Dr. Gene Willeke Institute for the Environment and Sustainability Scholarship Butler Rural Electric Coop Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Butler Rural Electric Cooperative has a long-standing relationship with Miami University's Institute for the Environment and Sustainability (IES) graduate program.	Not published	$3K
James A. and Faith Knight Foundation Grant Program James a and Faith Knight Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The James A. and Faith Knight Foundation Grant Program, established in 1999, focuses on enhancing community support in Jackson and Washtenaw Counties, Michigan.	Not published	Varies
CPF Capacity Building Grant Colorado Plateau Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The Colorado Plateau Foundation (CPF) provides capacity-building grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to Native-led organizations on the Colorado Plateau.	Not published	$1K – $25K
OWEB Water Acquisition Grant Program Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OWEB Water Acquisition Grant Program aims to enhance instream flows by facilitating the acquisition of water rights from willing sellers.	Not published	Varies
Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $15K – $200K The Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund Grant provides competitive funding to restore and protect the health of Long Island Sound.	Not published	$15K – $200K
Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund - Track II: Tree Canopy for Resiliency and Public Health Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund is a grant program that leverages forestry to address environmental justice (EJ) issues in the Mid-Atlantic.	Not published	Varies
Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation- Direct Grants Saint Gobain Corporation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation Direct Grants program provides support to non-profit organizations in focus areas including STEM education, sustainable construction, and workforce development.	Not published	Varies
Colorado Tree Coalition Community Forestry Grants (CTC Grant) Colorado Tree Coalition Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $8K CTC Community Forestry Grants of $1,000-$8,000, funded by the Colorado State Forest Service and US Forest Service, initiate, improve and enhance community forestry programs statewide - increasing canopy and species diversity, expanding…	Rolling	$1K – $8K
Community Forestry Grants Program: Watershed Protection Implementation Texas A&M Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $50K The Texas A&M Forest Service invites proposals for the 2026 Community Forestry Grants Program, aimed at enhancing urban and community forestry across Texas.	Not published	$50K
Nonpoint Source Management Grants (Section 319): Watershed-Based Projects Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Nonpoint Source Management Grants (Section 319) support watershed-based projects aimed at restoring or protecting water quality.	Not published	Up to $300K
Friends of Reservoirs: Small Grant Friends of Reservoirs · Foundation Not published · $4K The Friends of Reservoirs: Small Grant program offers annual grants of $2,000 to member organizations of Friends of Reservoirs, with additional product donations bringing the total value over $3,500.	Not published	$4K

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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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