Grants for Land Conservation

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 361 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: 361; from 222 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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Sustainable Communities Grant Program Delaware Nature Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $75K A grant program providing up to $75,000 in annual funding to support open space preservation, environmental conservation, and community resiliency projects across Delaware and Maryland.	Not published	$1K – $75K
Recreation – Outdoor Recreation Lands Conservation Vermont Housing and Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies Supports purchase and conservation of recreational lands for outdoor recreation.	Not published	Varies
Inland Wetlands Conservation Program Grant California Wildlife Conservation Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Inland Wetlands Conservation Program, spearheaded by the California Wildlife Conservation Board, aims to protect and restore vital wetland habitats in the Central Valley.	Not published	Varies
Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond 2026 Solicitation Grant CA Natural Resources Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $92M The Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond 2026 Solicitation aims to support California Native American tribes by funding the return of ancestral lands, habitat restoration projects, and enhancing wildfire resiliency.	Not published	Up to $92M
Hawai‘i’s Forest Stewardship Program Grant Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources - Division of Forestry and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies Hawai‘i’s Forest Stewardship Program (FSP) offers vital planning and financial support to private forest landowners in Hawaii.	Not published	Varies
Forest Management Planning - Forest Stewardship Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides forest management technical assistance to forest landowners throughout the State. County Government, For-Profit, Individuals, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, State Colleges, State Government	Not published	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Natural Area Conservation State Not published · Up to $15M Supports conservation projects of statewide significance, including natural areas that support vital ecological or conservation functions and values; provide habitat for rare or endangered species; or have physiographic or geological…	Not published	Up to $15M
G20 Global Land Initiative Grant United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification · Foundation Not published · $17K The G20 Global Land Initiative empowers civil society organizations to restore degraded lands and combat desertification.	Not published	$17K
John S. Kiewit Memorial Foundation Grant John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $250K The John S. Kiewit Memorial Foundation Grant aims to protect California's Central Coast and surrounding natural resources through conservation efforts.	Not published	$1K – $250K
Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant (IL) Illinois Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies The Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant (OSLAD) provides essential funding to local government agencies in Illinois for the acquisition and development of public parks and open spaces.	Not published	Varies
Claire C. Bennitt Watershed Fund Grant Program The Claire C Bennitt Watershed Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Claire C. Bennitt Watershed Fund Grant Program supports the acquisition of watershed lands to protect water quality and enhance community life.	Not published	Up to $10K
Essex County Land and Environment Initiative Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Essex County Community Foundation inspires philanthropy that strengthens the communities of Essex County by managing charitable assets, strengthening and supporting nonprofits, and engaging in strategic community leadership initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Diminished Tree Species Grant Program The Oak Hill Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Diminished Tree Species Grant Program focuses on restoring native tree species crucial for biodiversity and forest health.	Not published	Varies
Landscape Conservation Catalyst Fund Climate Conservation DBA Center for Large Landscape Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Center for Large Landscape Conservation, via the Network for Landscape Conservation, runs the Catalyst Fund — competitive grants to collaborative Landscape Conservation Partnerships across the US (distributed >$1.3M across 55…	Not published	Up to $25K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Connecticut Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, led by the National Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges and universities to foster green spaces and enhance community forests.	Not published	Varies
California Forests and Watersheds - Wildfires Restoration Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $350K The California Forests and Watersheds - Wildfires Restoration Grant Program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, aims to restore lands and watersheds in the Angeles National Forest affected by the Copper (2002) and…	Not published	$350K
Community Foundation Impact Grants The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K The Community Foundation Impact Grants support projects that address pressing community needs in the Capital Region of New York.	Not published	$1K – $15K
Quick Response Fund for Nature Resolve Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies RESOLVE's Quick Response Fund for Nature (QRFN) accelerates habitat protection by creating a rapid response mechanism that matches scientific expertise and funds with conservation needs.	Rolling	Varies
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Grant Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Trust · Foundation Not published · $800K – $10M The Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Grant supports qualified non-profit organizations in Massachusetts focused on capital projects in areas such as medicine, social welfare, visual arts, and land conservation.	Not published	$800K – $10M
Kleberg Foundation: Wildlife, Conservation, and Animal Science Grant Robert J & Helen C Kleberg Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation grants are aimed at supporting wildlife conservation and animal science initiatives primarily in South Texas.	Not published	Varies
OR Forest Legacy Program Grant Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) · Foundation Not published · Up to $20M The OR Forest Legacy Program, managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry, aims to protect privately-owned forestlands from conversion to non-forest uses due to development pressures.	Not published	Up to $20M
Regenerate New York Forestry Cost Share Grant Program New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $1M Grant funds will be reserved for priority applicants and projects until March 10, 2026.Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on August 31, 2026, in SFS Grants Management. Grant funds will be awarded on a rolling basis.	Not published	$10K – $1M
Lower American River Conservancy Program Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The Program was created to provide a state partner to work cooperatively with local agencies, particularly the County of Sacramento in its role as the manager of the American River Parkway (Parkway) and nonprofit organizations to help fund…	Not published	Varies
Parks and Open Space Florida Forever Grant Program Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parks and Open Space Florida Forever Grant Program, managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, aims to preserve green spaces by funding local governments and eligible nonprofits for park and open space acquisitions.	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 361 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, 222 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for land conservation due?

Of 361 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 317 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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