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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Northeast Environmental Partnership Awards Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual awards program recognizing individuals and organizations that have achieved excellence in environmental protection or conservation through partnerships.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 1 Regionwide Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Priorities for RMC Prop 1 Grants: 1. Ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration projects 2.	Not published	Varies
Desert Tortoise Council: Regular Grants Program Desert Tortoise Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Desert Tortoise Council offers a Regular Grants Program to support projects aimed at the conservation and management of desert tortoise populations and their habitats.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Pure Ocean Challenges Call for Projects Grant Pure Ocean Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to €80,000 Pure Ocean invites innovative projects focused on marine conservation through its 2025 Call for Projects. This initiative emphasizes sustainable practices, engaging local communities, and exploring nature-based solutions.	Not published	Up to €80,000
Healthy Harbors Fund Grant Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Healthy Harbors Fund, launched by Charleston Waterkeeper and the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League with support from Coastal Community Foundation, aims to enhance water quality in the Charleston Harbor area.	Not published	Varies
State Matching Grants Program Dept of Agriculture Grants · State Not published · Varies Yearly cost-share grant opportunity designed to assist Conservation Districts in carrying out on-the-ground conservation projects and educational activities focused on natural resource conservation.	Not published	Varies
Oklahoma- Urban and Community Forestry Grants Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Oklahoma Urban and Community Forestry Grants, offered by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, aim to enhance urban forestry initiatives across the state.	Not published	$5K – $50K
NH Watershed Assistance Grants New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The NH Watershed Assistance Grants provide crucial funding for projects aimed at addressing non-point source pollution through watershed-based plans.	Not published	Up to $500K
Enhancement Design and Implementation Block Grant Watersheds United Vermont Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Preliminary design, final design, and implementation of enhancement projects.	Not published	Varies
Goldman Fund: Environment Grant Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Goldman Fund, established by Lisa and Douglas Goldman, focuses on supporting charitable organizations that enhance society, particularly in the San Francisco area.	Not published	Varies
Craig S. Harrison Conservation Fund Grants Pacific Seabird Group · Foundation Not published · $250 – $4K The Craig S. Harrison Conservation Fund Grants support seabird conservation efforts in developing countries bordering the Pacific Ocean.	Not published	$250 – $4K
ConocoPhillips Charitable Investments: Water and Biodiversity Stewardship Grant ConocoPhillips · Foundation Not published · Varies ConocoPhillips Charitable Investments focus on Water and Biodiversity Stewardship, promoting conservation and restoration of ecosystems.	Not published	Varies
GCA: Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The GCA: Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture, provided by the Garden Club of America, offers an annual research grant of up to $4,500 for graduate students in biology or horticulture.	Not published	Up to $5K
Coastal Incentive Grants Program GA DNR Grants · State Not published · Varies Competitive pass-through subgrant program funded by NOAA through Congressional funding pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act.	Not published	Varies
Main Grants Scheme: Rebuilding Biodiversity Biffa Award · Foundation Not published · £10,000 - £75,000 The Biffa Award's Main Grants Scheme focuses on Rebuilding Biodiversity, supporting projects that enhance habitats for various plant and animal species.	Not published	£10,000 - £75,000
OPCFHK Conservation Funding Grant Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The OPCFHK Conservation Funding program aims to ensure the survival of threatened Asian wildlife, particularly the giant panda and Chinese white dolphin.	Not published	Up to $1M
DE Aglands Preservation Grant Program Delaware Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Varies The DE Aglands Preservation Grant Program, managed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, aims to encourage the conservation of agricultural lands through a two-phase process.	Not published	Varies
Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation Not published · Varies The Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, provides financial support to students pursuing careers in natural resources.	Not published	Varies
Recreation – Matching Awards Program: Connecting People to Forests National Forest Foundation · State Not published · $500K – $7M Supports projects that inspire their participants to get personally involved in caring for their public lands. Project must have both a community engagement and stewardship activity.	Not published	$500K – $7M
Nevada Traditional Section 6 Grants Nevada Division of Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nevada Traditional Section 6 Grants program supports conservation efforts for endangered and threatened species on non-federal lands.	Not published	Varies
CSSA Research Grants Cactus and Succulent Society of America · Foundation Ongoing · Up to $3K The Cactus & Succulent Society of America (a 501(c)(3)) awards small research grants of up to $3,000 to fund well-designed research on the botany, horticulture, and conservation of succulent plants (new species/ecology…	Ongoing	Up to $3K
Non-Bond Priorities Grant Programs - Lower Los Angeles-Urban Streams and Rivers Program (CA) California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $300K – $2M The Non-Bond Priorities Grant Programs, specifically the Lower Los Angeles-Urban Streams and Rivers Program, aim to restore and conserve river functions while managing flood risks.	Not published	$300K – $2M
California Beaver Help Desk - Landowner Financial Assistance Occidental Arts and Ecology Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grey Hayes, Manager of Beaver Coexistence Program	Rolling	Varies
Oregon State Weed Board Grant Program Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oregon State Weed Board Grant Program, administered by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and OWEB, focuses on controlling noxious weeds to protect water quality and restore watershed health.	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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