Grants for Land Conservation
Last updated October 1, 2026
There are currently 364 open grants for land conservation in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 150 list an award amount, with a median of $75K.
- Open grants
- 364
- from 223 funders
- Median award
- $75K
- middle half $20K–$500K
- Total listed funding
- $128.4M
- across 150 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 8
- 15 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Donation Mini-Grant (DMG) Program NC Land & Water Fund · State October 15, 2026 · Varies Grant program with three application deadlines per year (January 15, April 15, and August 15). Supports donation-based conservation projects. | |
| Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program GA DNR Grants · State October 16, 2026 · Varies State-funded grant program providing funding to support parks and trails and provide stewardship and acquisition of critical conservation lands. | |
| F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round Fish and Wildlife Service · Federal October 31, 2026 · $25K – $2.3M The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in the protection of land and natural resources in the Highlands… | |
| F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round Fish and Wildlife Service · Federal October 31, 2026 · $25K – $3.9M The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in the protection of land and natural resources in the Highlands… | |
| Colcom Foundation Local Grants (Southwestern Pennsylvania) Colcom Foundation · Foundation November 30, 2026 · Varies Colcom Foundation is an independent Pittsburgh-based foundation (est. | |
| Georgia Conservation Tax Credit Program GA DNR Grants · State December 31, 2026 · Varies Financial incentive for landowners to protect Georgia's natural resources. | |
| UPEC Community Conservation Grants Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition · Foundation January 11, 2027 · $2K – $10K Despite extensive public land in the UP, privately-owned land (corporations and individuals) offers new opportunities to enhance protection through community action. | |
| Community Conservation Program Virginia Environmental Endowment · Foundation January 15, 2027 · From $50K The Community Conservation Program provides funds for conservation initiatives focused on: All initiatives must be located within specified jurisdictions. | |
| Amos Butler Audubon Society Birdathon Grants Amos W Butler Audubon Society · Foundation February 25, 2027 · $500 – $5K Birdathon Grants (Amos Butler Audubon Society, now Bird Alliance of Central Indiana) fund projects supporting the birds of Central Indiana: research, public education, enjoyment/stewardship of the natural environment, and… | |
| Planning Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State March 1, 2027 · Varies Part of the annual competitive grant cycle. Supports planning projects for conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. | |
| Restoration Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State March 1, 2027 · Varies Part of the annual competitive grant cycle. Supports restoration projects for conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. | |
| Acquisition Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State March 1, 2027 · Varies Part of the annual competitive grant cycle. Supports land acquisition projects for conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. | |
| Rocky Mountains Rangelands Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals for projects that voluntarily conserve, restore, and improve habitat in the Intermountain West. | |
| Brink/McLean Grassland Conservation Fund Grant The Nature Trust of British Columbia · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Brink/McLean Grassland Conservation Fund Grant aims to support research and stewardship activities to manage and restore BC's native grasslands, which are crucial habitats for many endangered species. | |
| NC Land and Water Fund Grants State Rolling · Varies | |
| Minnesota Forest Legacy Grant Program Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Minnesota Forest Legacy Grant Program aims to protect the state's forests by providing economic incentives to landowners, promoting sustainable forest management through conservation easements. | |
| Confluence Program The Conservation Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Varies Limited information available in provided documentation. Referenced as one of The Conservation Alliance's grant offerings alongside the General Grant Fund, Member Collective Grants, and Land & Water Defense Fund. | |
| Loess Hills Alliance Stewardship Grant Loess Hills Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Loess Hills Alliance Stewardship Grant aims to protect and enhance the fragile ecosystems of the Loess Hills. | |
| Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant North Dakota Industrial Commission · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Outdoor Heritage Fund, overseen by the North Dakota Industrial Commission, provides grants to enhance conservation practices statewide. | |
| Agriculture Land Preservation Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Rolling · Varies Preserve productive agricultural land and woodland to insure future productive land is available to produce food and fiber. The program purchases development rights easements on agricultural land. | |
| Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grants Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K The Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grants provide funding for nonprofit organizations and local governments in Pennsylvania to support projects aimed at preserving and promoting historic resources. | |
| ME Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1M The ME Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) supports the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation facilities in Maine. | |
| OSI Northeast Resilient Landscapes Initiative Fund Grant Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The OSI Northeast Resilient Landscapes Initiative Fund supports conservation projects in New England, the mid-Atlantic, and Central Appalachians aimed at preserving biodiversity amidst climate change. | |
| Implementation Grant Program Carolina Thread Trail · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $150K The Carolina Thread Trail's Implementation Grant Program provides funding to communities and nonprofit organizations to support trail-related projects across a 15-county region in North Carolina and South Carolina. |
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Grants for land conservation by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 8 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 15 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 23 6%
- No deadline published
- 318 87%
Only 15 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open grants for land conservation
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 17 open
- National Arbor Day Foundation 10 open
- California Wildlife Conservation Board 8 open
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources 8 open
- Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc 7 open
- Wildlife Conservation Board 7 open
223 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 364 open grants for land conservation (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of October 1, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 4 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for land conservation
Grants for land conservation help protect open space, forests, farmland, and natural areas through acquisition, conservation easements, and stewardship. Federal programs include the U.S. Forest Service's Forest Legacy Program and the USDA NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), often supported by the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Land trusts, nonprofits, tribes, and government agencies are the most common applicants.
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Grants for Land Conservation by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for land conservation award?
Of the 364 open grants for land conservation Grantable lists as of October 1, 2026, 150 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $75K, and the middle half fall between $20K and $500K. 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 land conservation?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (17), National Arbor Day Foundation (10), California Wildlife Conservation Board (8), Maryland Department of Natural Resources (8), and Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc (7). In all, 223 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for land conservation due?
Of 364 open grants, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 15 have a published upcoming deadline, 23 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 318 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for land conservation?
Funding supports purchasing land or conservation easements, protecting forests and farmland, and stewarding protected properties. The Forest Legacy Program protects privately owned forest land, and USDA's ACEP helps fund agricultural and grassland easements. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and many private and community foundations also support land protection.
Who funds land conservation and land trusts?
Key federal sources include the U.S. Forest Service (Forest Legacy Program) and USDA/NRCS (ACEP), often drawing on the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Land trusts frequently partner on these projects, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation plus private foundations provide additional support. The Land Trust Alliance maintains resources tracking federal funding opportunities.
Can a land trust apply for federal conservation funding?
Land trusts play a major role in many federal land conservation projects, helping identify properties, work with landowners, and negotiate easement and acquisition transactions. Some federal programs flow through state agencies, with land trusts as partners, while others fund nonprofits more directly. Reviewing each program's eligibility rules and partnering early with the relevant agency is important.
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