Grants for Land Conservation

Last updated October 21, 2026

Grantable tracks 356 active grants for land conservation in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 10 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 147 list an award amount, with a median of $75K.

Grants tracked: 356; from 222 funders
Median award: $75K; middle half $20K–$500K
Total listed funding: $128.4M; across 147 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 8; 14 with a published date

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Colcom Foundation Local Grants (Southwestern Pennsylvania) Colcom Foundation · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · Varies Colcom Foundation is an independent Pittsburgh-based foundation (est.	Nov 30, 2026	Varies
Donation Mini-Grant (DMG) Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Dec 15, 2026 · Varies Grant program with three application cycles per year (January 15, April 15, and August 15 deadlines) for donation-based conservation projects.	Dec 15, 2026	Varies
Georgia Conservation Tax Credit Program GA DNR Grants · State Dec 31, 2026 · Varies Financial incentive for landowners to protect Georgia's natural resources.	Dec 31, 2026	Varies
UPEC Community Conservation Grants Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition · Foundation ~January · $2K – $10K Despite extensive public land in the UP, privately-owned land (corporations and individuals) offers new opportunities to enhance protection through community action.	~January	$2K – $10K
Community Conservation Program Virginia Environmental Endowment · Foundation ~January · From $50K The Community Conservation Program provides funds for conservation initiatives focused on: All initiatives must be located within specified jurisdictions.	~January	From $50K
Amos Butler Audubon Society Birdathon Grants Amos W Butler Audubon Society · Foundation ~February · $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…	~February	$500 – $5K
Planning Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Annual competitive grant program for planning projects related to conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.	Mar 1, 2027	Varies
Restoration Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Annual competitive grant program for restoration projects that preserve and restore North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.	Mar 1, 2027	Varies
Acquisition Grant Program NC Land & Water Fund · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Annual competitive grant program for acquisition of land for conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.	Mar 1, 2027	Varies
Alice Zawadzki Land Conservation Fund Grant The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc · Foundation ~June · Up to $3K The Alice Zawadzki Land Conservation Fund, named in honor of a dedicated conservationist, supports the preservation of North Carolina's native plants and habitats.	~June	Up to $3K
Rocky Mountains Rangelands Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals for projects that voluntarily conserve, restore, and improve habitat in the Intermountain West.	Not published	Varies
Brink/McLean Grassland Conservation Fund Grant The Nature Trust of British Columbia · Foundation Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
NC Land and Water Fund Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Forest Legacy Grant Program Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
Confluence Program The Conservation Alliance · Foundation Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
Loess Hills Alliance Stewardship Grant Loess Hills Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Loess Hills Alliance Stewardship Grant aims to protect and enhance the fragile ecosystems of the Loess Hills.	Not published	Up to $5K
Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant North Dakota Industrial Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Outdoor Heritage Fund, overseen by the North Dakota Industrial Commission, provides grants to enhance conservation practices statewide.	Not published	Varies
Agriculture Land Preservation Maryland Department of Agriculture · State Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grants Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) · Foundation Not published · $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.	Not published	$5K – $25K
ME Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The ME Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) supports the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation facilities in Maine.	Not published	Up to $1M
OSI Northeast Resilient Landscapes Initiative Fund Grant Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
Implementation Grant Program Carolina Thread Trail · Foundation Not published · $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.	Not published	$5K – $150K
Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K – $500K The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program aims to restore and sustain healthy forests, rivers, and streams to support diverse native bird and aquatic species.	Not published	$75K – $500K
Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, established in 1996, supports essential wildlife and conservation initiatives across Maine.	Not published	Varies

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Grants for land conservation by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing: 8 2%
Upcoming date published: 14 4%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 25 7%
No deadline published: 309 87%

Only 14 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Funders with the most active grants for land conservation

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 17 active
National Arbor Day Foundation 10 active
California Wildlife Conservation Board 8 active
Maryland Department of Natural Resources 8 active
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc 7 active
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office 5 active

222 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 356 active grants for land conservation (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 21, 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

Browse grants for land conservation available to organizations in 14 states.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for land conservation award?

Of the 356 grants for land conservation Grantable lists as of October 21, 2026, 147 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 active listings, the leading 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, 222 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for land conservation due?

Of 356 grants listed, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 14 have a published upcoming deadline, 25 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 309 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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