Grants for Land Conservation

Last updated October 2, 2026

There are currently 364 open grants for land conservation in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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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Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, established in 1996, supports essential wildlife and conservation initiatives across Maine.	Rolling	Varies
Farmland Preservation Grants -Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Farmland Preservation Grants through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program aim to secure development rights on farmland, ensuring its future use for agriculture.	Rolling	Varies
AR Forest Legacy Program Grant Arkansas Agriculture Department · Foundation Rolling · Up to $7M The AR Forest Legacy Program aims to protect threatened forest areas from conversion to non-forest uses through the purchase of conservation easements or fee simple titles.	Rolling	Up to $7M
WUV Woody Buffer Block Grant Watersheds United Vermont Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Watersheds United Vermont (WUV) is a state-wide network of local groups dedicated to the health of their home watersheds.	Rolling	Varies
California Forest Improvement Program Trees Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Florida Forest Legacy Grant Program Florida Forest Service · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Florida Forest Legacy Grant Program aims to conserve critical forest areas threatened by development. It encourages landowners to maintain forested lands through economic incentives, ensuring sustainable management practices.	Rolling	Varies
Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC)- Capacity and Project Development Grants California Department of Conservation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) offers Capacity and Project Development Grants to enhance organizational capabilities for agricultural conservation projects.	Rolling	Varies
Forest And Freshwater Habitat Preservation- Environment Grant Program Jubitz Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K The Jubitz Family Foundation's Forest and Freshwater Habitat Preservation grant program focuses on the conservation and restoration of natural forests and freshwater habitats in the Mount Hood region of Oregon.	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Gulf Coast Conservation Loan Fund Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide interim financing for time-sensitive land conservation projects to maximize Deepwater Horizon oil spill mitigation funding over a three-year period.	Rolling	Varies
Fall Grant Opportunities: Environment- Land Use Conservation and Planning Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $8K The Fall Grant Opportunities from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation support programs in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties.	Rolling	$1K – $8K
Southwest Badger Natural Resource Conservation Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $4K The Southwest Badger Natural Resource Conservation Grant supports initiatives in southern Wisconsin that aim to protect and restore natural resources.	Rolling	Up to $4K
OSI Southern Cumberland Land Protection Fund Grant Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The OSI Southern Cumberland Land Protection Fund aims to protect vital forest habitats in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, focusing on areas crucial for biodiversity and climate change adaptation.	Rolling	Varies
San Joaquin River Conservancy Wildlife Conservation Board · State Rolling · Varies The purpose of the SJRC is to create the San Joaquin River Parkway (Parkway) to preserve and enhance the river’s extraordinary biological diversity, protect its valued cultural and natural resources, and provide educational and…	Rolling	Varies
The Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation Grants Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Steven C. Leuthold Family Foundation Grants support 501(c)(3) non-profits in areas such as land conservation, environmental protection, human services, and animal welfare.	Rolling	Varies
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Land Conservation for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems State Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) San Diego River Conservancy · State Rolling · Varies The purposes of Prop 4 include watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this subdivision and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon…	Rolling	Varies
Stewardship Assistance Program (SAP) Marin Agricultural Land Trust · Foundation Rolling · $15K – $50K MALT's Stewardship Assistance Program is a grant-making initiative that provides farmers and ranchers on MALT-protected easement land with technical guidance, knowledge, and funding to plan and implement sustainable management and…	Rolling	$15K – $50K
John C. Bock Foundation Grants John C Bock Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The John C. Bock Foundation supports the preservation and enhancement of natural land areas, particularly those near Lake Mendota, Wisconsin.	Rolling	Varies
Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Grant Program California Wildlife Conservation Board · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Grant Program, established by AB109, aims to support conservation projects that enhance resilience against climate impacts in California.	Rolling	Varies
Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program: Conservation Covenant & Easement Grant Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program aims to support farmers and ranchers in preserving agricultural lands while enhancing natural resources.	Rolling	Varies
LFF: Nature-Based Climate Action Grant The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $50K The LFF: Nature-Based Climate Action Grant aims to support initiatives that leverage natural systems to combat climate change.	Rolling	$3K – $50K
Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund: Transaction Grants Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund provides Transaction Grants to support early-stage forest land protection projects.	Rolling	Up to $25K
Park & Trail Partnership Grants: Capacity and Organizational Effectiveness Grants Parks & Trails New York Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $200K The Park & Trail Partnership Grants program provides up to $100,000 to enhance the preservation and promotion of New York State's parks and trails.	Rolling	Up to $200K
Healthy American Forests Initiative Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $250K – $2M The Healthy American Forests Initiative, led by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), aims to enhance forest health and resilience through targeted funding.	Rolling	$250K – $2M

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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 364 open grants for land conservation Grantable lists as of October 2, 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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