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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Natural and Scenic Area grants Grant Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $25K – $500K The Natural and Scenic Area grants program aims to enhance and protect Minnesota's natural landscapes by providing matching grants to local governments covering up to 50% of acquisition costs.	Not published	$25K – $500K
Aquatic Invasive Plant Control, Prevention and Research Grant New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aquatic Invasive Plant Control, Prevention and Research Grant, offered by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, supports initiatives aimed at managing and researching state-listed invasive aquatic plants.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife.	Not published	Varies
SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY26) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished.	Not published	Varies
National Speleological Society Conservation Grants National Speleological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The National Speleological Society Conservation Grants support cave and karst conservation projects with annual funding of up to $5,000.	Not published	Up to $5K
Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawai’i Grant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawai’i, established in partnership with the National Trust and the Historic Hawai’i Foundation, aims to support preservation projects across Hawai’i.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Mumford & Keller Grant and Scholarship Program Indiana Audubon Society Inc. · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Mumford & Keller Grant and Scholarship Program, initiated by Indiana Audubon in 2010, offers financial support for projects focusing on natural resources and Indiana's birdlife.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Foundation: Wetlands and Waterfowl Research Fellowship Grant Ducks Unlimited · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Foundation Wetlands and Waterfowl Research Fellowship supports graduate students in North America conducting research on waterfowl or wetland biology.	Not published	Up to $10K
Oren Pollak Memorial Research Fund Grant The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Nature Conservancy’s scientists in California are working to inform, influence, and inspire conservation in today’s human-dominated world, to build a future in which people and nature thrive together.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants Fund supports innovative waste management projects in Nebraska.	Not published	Varies
ASN Distinguished Naturalist Award Grant American Society of Naturalists · Foundation Not published · $2K The ASN Distinguished Naturalist Award, presented by the American Society of Naturalists, honors mid-career investigators who have significantly advanced the understanding of ecosystems or organisms.	Not published	$2K
Transportation – Better Roads Vermont Agency of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Funds completion of Road Erosion Inventories (REI) reassessments on hydrologically connected road segments that currently do not meet standards in compliance with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Municipal Roads…	Not published	Varies
Farallon Islands Foundation Grant Farallon Islands Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Farallon Islands Foundation Grant supports projects focused on island and ocean conservation, including research, maintenance, and public education. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $10,000.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (FY25) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and priorities of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices.	Not published	Varies
Coastal Zone Management Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Coastal Zone Management Grant Program, managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, supports projects that protect coastal resources in Pennsylvania's Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie.	Not published	Up to $75K
Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio: Annual Grant The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio offers an annual grant of $500 to support research, conservation, or education projects that align with their mission of promoting native plant conservation.	Not published	Up to $500
Aes Hawaii Foundation Grant AES Hawaii Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AES Hawaiʻi Foundation Grant supports communities near AES Hawaiʻi’s renewable energy projects, focusing on social justice, education, environmental stewardship, and community health.	Not published	Varies
Historic Cemeteries Grants Oregon Parks and Recreation Department · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Oregon Historic Cemetery Grants support the preservation of Oregon's historical cemeteries through financial assistance for protection, restoration, education, and research.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Maine Appalachian Mountain Corridor Transaction Fund Maine Mountain Collaborative · Foundation Rolling · Up to $15K Provides financial assistance for land conservation projects in the 5 million-acre Maine Appalachian Mountain Corridor.	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation Grant Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation Grant aims to support projects that promote environmental restoration, preservation, and education, with a focus on sustainable resource use and community development.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Corrective Action Fund Environment Dept Funding · State Not published · Varies Used to clean up and monitor leaks and spills from petroleum storage tanks in the state. Available for owners/operators unable to fund cleanup or when owners are deceased and spill is at abandoned facility.	Not published	Varies
Carbon Reduction Program Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117-58 (Nov.	Not published	Varies
Research Assistance Grants Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K Research assistance grants support needed research in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). These grants help fund and promote research that provides a basis for park management decisions.	Not published	$2K – $8K
Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Grants - over $3,500 Lloyd K Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation offers grants over $3,500 to nonprofits and public entities aiming to enhance community welfare, arts, education, economic development, and environmental stewardship.	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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