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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Francesca Paine Irwin Conservation Fund Grant Adirondack Garden Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The Francesca Paine Irwin Conservation Fund, established in 2013 by the Adirondack Garden Club, supports project-based conservation initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Ferguson Foundation Grants The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, focusing on habitat restoration and wildlife preservation.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Capital Grants Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund is a private foundation making grants exclusively to qualified nonprofit organizations existing and operating in Massachusetts, in the areas of medicine (human and animal), social welfare, visual arts…	Not published	Varies
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund Grants Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund provides essential support for species conservation efforts worldwide.	Not published	Up to $25K
Margaret Middleton Fund for Endangered Australian Native Vertebrate Animals Grant Program Australian Academy of Science · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Margaret Middleton Fund supports annual grants of up to $20,000 for high-quality ecological research on endangered Australian native vertebrate animals.	Not published	Up to $20K
Coldwater Heritage Partnership (CHP) Grant Program - Planning & Implementation Grants Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Coldwater Heritage Partnership (CHP) Grant Program offers funding to enhance and protect Pennsylvania's coldwater ecosystems.	Not published	Up to $25K
Roots for Resilience Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Funding for the Roots for Resilience Living Shoreline Grant Program is being provided from the Environmental Protection Agency to Maryland Department of the Environment, administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to help…	Not published	Varies
Southwest Badger Natural Resource Conservation Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Southwest Badger Natural Resource Conservation Grant supports initiatives in southern Wisconsin that aim to protect and restore natural resources.	Not published	Up to $4K
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund (Trust Fund) Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies The Trust Fund awards the most cost-effective, efficient nonpoint source nutrient and sediment reduction project proposals that are implementation ready and located in targeted areas of the state.	Not published	Varies
John Z. Duling Grant Program Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The John Z. Duling Grant Program, funded by a bequest from John Z. Duling, supports innovative research and technology transfer projects beneficial to arborists.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Four Cedars Environmental Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Four Cedars Environmental Fund, supported by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, offers financial assistance for programs that protect and educate about the unique natural resources of the western Lake Superior watershed.	Not published	Up to $25K
McGraw Foundation Grant McGraw Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The McGraw Foundation offers annual grants to not-for-profit organizations, primarily in the greater Chicago area, focusing on education, conservation, and human services.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grant Vital Impacts · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Support and encourage visual storytellers to create long-term documentary photography projects with local communities who are working to protect the environment and wildlife.	Not published	$5K – $20K
OSI Southern Cumberland Land Protection Fund Grant Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The OSI Southern Cumberland Land Protection Fund aims to protect vital forest habitats in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, focusing on areas crucial for biodiversity and climate change adaptation.	Not published	Varies
SFI Conservation Grants Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The SFI Conservation Grants Program supports collaborative conservation research and projects between SFI-certified organizations and conservation and academic researchers.	Not published	Varies
Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Lands Assistance Grant Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $3M The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering assistance under the Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Lands Assistance Program.	Not published	Up to $3M
Protect Our Reefs Grant Mote Marine Laboratory Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
City of Rockville RainScapes Rebate Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The City of Rockville RainScapes Rebate Grant, in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, provides rebate incentives for stormwater management practices.	Not published	Up to $5K
Brownfields – Regional Planning Commission Brownfield Programs Regional Planning Commissions · State Not published · $20M Assessment and/or remediation of brownfield properties	Not published	$20M
San Joaquin River Conservancy Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the SJRC is to create the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to preserve and enhance the river’s extraordinary biological diversity, protect its valued cultural and natural resources, and provide educational and…	Not published	Varies
Circular Arizona Grant Arizona Recycling Coalition · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Circular Arizona (formerly the Arizona Recycling Coalition) runs an annual competitive grant program supporting measurable circular-economy/recycling/reuse/waste-diversion initiatives in Arizona; it will award up to $5,000 in grant funding…	Not published	Up to $5K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Land Conservation for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ReForest Colorado Colorado Tree Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To fund projects in communities affected by natural disasters to assist in the planting of new trees and planting-related expenses.	Not published	Varies
Environmental Officer Grants Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Environmental Officer Grants aim to combat illegal dumping in Oklahoma by providing funding up to $50,000 for salaries, equipment, and cleanup efforts. Eligible applicants include government units and recognized organizations.	Not published	Up to $50K

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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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