Grants for Land Conservation

Last updated August 19, 2026

There are currently 368 active grants for land conservation in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters Grant	California Ocean Protection Council	Rolling	$100K – $2M
Foundation	New York State Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) - Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) Grant	Natural Resources Conservation Service - New York	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wyoming Forest Legacy Grant Program	Wyoming State Forestry Division	Rolling	Up to $7M
Foundation	Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Louisiana Grant	National Arbor Day Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Land & Water Conservation Fund	GA DNR Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wild East Action Fund - Conservation Planning Grant	Appalachian Trail Conservancy	Rolling	$5K – $20K
State	Department of Natural Resources - Grants	Natural Resources Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	William P. Wharton Trust Grant	William P Wharton Trust UW Art 2(D)	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP) Grant	Colorado Parks & Wildlife	Rolling	Up to $1.1M
Foundation	Environmental Conservation: Andes-Amazon Initiative	Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Appalachian Landscapes Project Capital Grant	Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc	Rolling	Up to $4.6M
Foundation	Land Conservation Grants	New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Alabama Grant	National Arbor Day Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MI Forest Legacy Grant Program	Michigan Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wildfire Prevention Grant Program	California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$50K – $2M
State	Coastal Zone Management Program	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lower American River Conservancy Program Grant	California Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund	Greater Rochester Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Green Acres State Land Acquisition Program Grant	State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Trails Capacity Program (formerly the "Trail Fund Grant")	American Trails	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Virginia Program Grant	Virginia Environmental Endowment	Rolling	Varies
State	California Forest Improvement Program	Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Weeden Foundation Grant	Weeden Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $30K
Foundation	General Grant Fund	The Conservation Alliance	Rolling	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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