Grants for Land Conservation

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 358 active grants for land conservation in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 8 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 148 list an award amount, with a median of $75K.

Grants tracked: 358; from 223 funders
Median award: $75K; middle half $20K–$500K
Total listed funding: $128.4M; across 148 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 8; 13 with a published date

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Charlotte Martin Foundation Wildlife & Habitat Grant Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charlotte Martin Foundation funds Wildlife and Habitat programs - stewardship of vital ecosystems, conservation of critical habitat and species based on sound conservation biology and regional collaboration.	Not published	Varies
RFP: Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Monument Grant Program Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo) · State Not published · Varies Minnesota IT Services through the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo) welcomes proposals for projects that address the priorities and requirements described within this Request for Proposal (RFP) and that meet Minn. Stat.	Not published	Varies
Natural Climate Solutions Grants State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · $250K – $5M The Natural Climate Solutions Grants, offered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, aim to fund projects that enhance and restore the state's carbon sinks such as forests, salt marshes, and urban parks.	Not published	$250K – $5M
Open Spaces Protection Grant Iowa Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies The Open Spaces Protection program, part of Iowa's Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP), allocates funds for state acquisition and development of lands and waters.	Not published	Varies
Laura Hare Charitable Trust Grants Laura Hare Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Laura Hare Charitable Trust is dedicated to enhancing Indiana's natural environment through the preservation of ecologically significant lands and promoting environmental education.	Not published	Varies
Lehigh River Fund Lehigh Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Area-of-Interest Funds- Lehigh Valley Community Foundation An area-of-interest fund supports programs & initiatives that tackle issues of your choosing, such as the environment, camperships, or no-kill animal shelters.	Not published	Varies
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Grant Program Georgia Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $500K – $3M The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Grant Program, established in 2018, provides funding for parks, trails, and conservation efforts across Georgia.	Not published	$500K – $3M
Land Aquisition and Conservation RFP Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · $100K – $4M The Lake Champlain Basin Program invites proposals for land acquisition or conservation easements in the U.S. portion of the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	$100K – $4M
Trek Foundation Donations Grant Trek Bicycle Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trek Foundation Donations initiative focuses on developing public trails and protecting land to enhance access for mountain bikers.	Not published	Varies
Green Space Grant Program - Outdoor Recreation Grants - Large Recreation Development Grant (RI) State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Natural Resources Bureau · State Not published · Up to $400K The Green Space Grant Program offers funding for outdoor recreation projects, land conservation, and development of recreational facilities in Rhode Island.	Not published	Up to $400K
Resource Management Planning on Eased Forest Land Weconservepa · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications were accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through June 27, 2024, or until funds were committed. Funder is not certain if this funding opportunity will be offered in the future.	Not published	Varies
VA Forest Legacy Grant Program Virginia Department of Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The VA Forest Legacy Grant Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Forestry, aims to protect vital forestlands threatened by development.	Not published	Varies
Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration – Nature Based Solutions Grant California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration program, funded by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, aims to restore wetlands and watershed ecosystems with a budget of up to $54 million.	Not published	Varies
Green Space Grant Program - Outdoor Recreation Grants - Recreation Acquisition Grant (RI) State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Natural Resources Bureau · State Not published · Up to $400K The Green Space Grant Program in Rhode Island offers matching funds for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreational lands and facilities.	Not published	Up to $400K
Park & Trail Partnership Grants: Stewardship and Public Access Grants Parks & Trails New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Park & Trail Partnership Grants provide up to $150,000 in matching funds to enhance the stewardship and public access of New York's parks and historic sites.	Not published	Varies
Forestland Preservation-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Grant Program (WA) Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Forestland Preservation Grant Program in Washington provides financial support for the acquisition of conservation easements to protect forests from development.	Not published	Up to $500K
Conservation, Environment and Public Trails Grant Program Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Santa Barbara Foundation's Conservation, Environment, and Public Trails Grant Program aims to support vital conservation and environmental projects within Santa Barbara County.	Not published	Up to $25K
Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters Grant California Ocean Protection Council · Foundation Not published · $100K – $2M The California Ocean Protection Council is offering $10 million to advance 30×30 initiatives in coastal waters.	Not published	$100K – $2M
New York State Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) - Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) Grant Natural Resources Conservation Service - New York · Foundation Not published · Varies The New York State Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) offers Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) to help landowners restore and enhance wetlands previously degraded by agriculture.	Not published	Varies
Wyoming Forest Legacy Grant Program Wyoming State Forestry Division · Foundation Not published · Up to $7M The Wyoming Forest Legacy Grant Program, managed by the Wyoming State Forestry Division, aims to protect critical private forest lands from conversion to non-forest uses.	Not published	Up to $7M
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Louisiana Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, led by the National Arbor Day Foundation, promotes environmental stewardship by encouraging colleges and universities to cultivate their campus forests.	Not published	Varies
Wild East Action Fund - Conservation Planning Grant Appalachian Trail Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Wild East Action Fund, administered by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, provides competitive grants to support conservation projects in the Appalachian Trail landscape.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Federal Initiatives and Recreation Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · State Not published · Varies Land and Water Conservation Fund The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) round 9 is open.	Not published	Varies
Department of Natural Resources - Grants Natural Resources Department · State Not published · Varies The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a wide variety of grant programs to cities, counties, townships, non-profits, schools, private individuals and others.	Not published	Varies

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for land conservation award?

Of the 358 grants for land conservation Grantable lists as of October 5, 2026, 148 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, 223 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for land conservation due?

Of 358 grants listed, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 13 have a published upcoming deadline, 23 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 314 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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