Grants for Land Conservation

Last updated October 3, 2026

There are currently 361 open grants for land conservation in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 148 list an award amount, with a median of $75K.

Open grants: 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; 12 with a published date

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Preserving Urban Gardens and Farms Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation seeks proposals for preserving urban gardens and farms in Philadelphia.	Not published	Varies
Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A substantial fund providing grants to support restoration, protection, and enhancement of the upper Connecticut River watershed. Committee recommends grants from the fund.	Not published	Varies
WSRCO: Community Forests Grant Program Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $3M The WSRCO Community Forests Grant Program empowers Washington communities to safeguard their working forest heritage.	Not published	Up to $3M
Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative Grant, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, aims to restore and sustain healthy rivers and grasslands in the Pecos watershed across New Mexico and Texas.	Not published	Varies
Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding from the National Trust is awarded to nonprofit organizations and public agencies, and the majority of our funding is awarded for planning and education projects through our National Trust Preservation Funds grant program.	Not published	Varies
Land for Maine's Future: Working Farmland Access Protection Program Grant Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Land for Maine's Future: Working Farmland Access Protection Program aims to safeguard Maine's vital agricultural lands.	Not published	Varies
Land and Water Conservation Fund (FL) Grant Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.5M The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program, established in 1964, aims to protect natural areas and provide recreational opportunities across the U.S. Funded by offshore oil and gas leasing revenues, the program supports state and…	Not published	Up to $1.5M
Ohio Forest Legacy Program Grant Ohio Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ohio Forest Legacy Program aims to protect vital forests from conversion to non-forest uses through conservation easements.	Not published	Varies
Wild East Action Fund - Land Protection Grant Appalachian Trail Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $20K – $75K 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	$20K – $75K
Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Grant Smith Pete and Sally Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in education, environment, and medical research within Rhea County, Tennessee, and Oconee County, South Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund is dedicated to restoring native forests to conditions that will improve associated wildlife species and the health of freshwater systems, while advancing strategies to support working forests within…	Not published	Varies
Nebraska Environmental Trust Grants Nebraska Environmental Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nebraska Environmental Trust offers annual grants to conserve and restore Nebraska's natural environments. Projects must align with specific funding categories and demonstrate clear environmental benefits.	Not published	Varies
Florida Off-Road Foundation Grant Program Florida Off Road Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $250K Grants support qualified Florida nonprofit organizations working to:	Not published	$250 – $250K
CFMDC: Land Conservation Fund Grants The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Land Conservation Fund was created to preserve and protect important conservation and recreation areas throughout Delaware County or those owned by Delaware County organizations by matching donations of land or dollars.	Not published	Varies
Asia Conservation Action Fund (ACAF) Grant — Conservation Allies Conservation Allies · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Asia Conservation Action Fund (ACAF) identifies and empowers small, locally led conservation organizations across Asia, supporting practical action to reduce deforestation and building a network of long-term conservation partners.	Not published	Up to $15K
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The program makes grants to address climate resilience and nature-based solutions in conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.	Not published	Varies
Coastal Area Management Act Land Use Planning Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Land Trust Grant Fund Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies The Land Trust Grant Fund (LTGF) was created by the Maryland Legislature in 1990 to provide interest-free loans to help local land trusts purchase conservation lands and easements.	Not published	Varies
Land for Maine's Future: Public Water Access to Maine Waters Fund Grant Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Land for Maine's Future: Public Water Access to Maine Waters Fund Grant supports projects that enhance public access to Maine's lakes, rivers, and coastal waters.	Not published	Varies
Anita Berry Martin Memorial Fund - Land Conservation, Equine Therapy, and Equine Welfare Grants Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax · Foundation Not published · Varies Endowment established in 2013 that makes grants in land conservation, equine therapy, and equine welfare.	Not published	Varies
Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) GA DNR Grants · State Not published · Varies Federal program authorized by Congress for acquiring federal lands and assisting states and local governments with funds to acquire lands and develop/renovate outdoor recreation facilities.	Not published	Varies
Community Conservation Program Grant Virginia Environmental Endowment · Foundation Not published · $50K The Community Conservation Program, funded by the Virginia Environmental Endowment, supports conservation initiatives in specific Virginia counties and cities.	Not published	$50K
Momentum Conservation Land Trust Grant Fund Momentum Conservation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Momentum Conservation Land Trust Grant Fund aims to enhance the effectiveness of land trusts in Maine by strengthening governance, leadership, and financial stability.	Not published	Varies
Carter P. Brown Legacy Preservation Fund Grant Program Carter P Brown Legacy Preservation Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	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 open grants for land conservation Grantable lists as of October 3, 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 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, 222 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for land conservation due?

Of 361 open grants, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 12 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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