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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GOCO:Pathways Program Grant Great Outdoors Colorado · Foundation Not published · $100K – $300K The GOCO: Pathways Program, initiated by Great Outdoors Colorado, aims to enhance Colorado's public spaces through innovative planning and capacity-building grants.	Not published	$100K – $300K
Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants provide funding for construction activities aimed at rehabilitating, restoring, or preserving historic resources listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic…	Not published	$5K – $100K
Forest CORE Fund (Mountain Valley Pipeline Region) Grant Virginia Outdoors Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4M The Forest CORE Fund, established by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, focuses on mitigating forest fragmentation caused by the Mountain Valley Pipeline.	Not published	Up to $4M
Soil Health Stewards Program American Farmland Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies American Farmland Trust's national Soil Health Stewards Program provides small grants to agricultural land trusts and public Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE) programs that, in exchange, develop and report on a…	Not published	Varies
Regional Conservation Investment Strategies Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies WCB is seeking high-quality grant proposals for the development of RCIS's.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Iowa Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, promotes environmental stewardship on college campuses across Iowa.	Not published	Varies
Rainforest Trust Grants- Protected or Conserved Area Creation Awards Rainforest Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Rainforest Trust grants support the creation and expansion of protected or conserved areas vital for biodiversity, climate mitigation, and community needs.	Not published	Varies
Keep Maryland Beautiful- Track 2: Land Trust Assistance (up to $10,000) Grant Maryland Environmental Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program, a collaboration between the Chesapeake Bay Trust and Maryland Environmental Trust, supports land trusts and organizations in Maryland.	Not published	Up to $10K
San Joaquin River Conservancy Grant California Wildlife Conservation Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Joaquin River Conservancy, established in 1992, aims to preserve the river's biodiversity and cultural resources while enhancing recreational and educational opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Alaska Fish and Wildlife Fund National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals to further conservation of species and habitats in Alaska.	Not published	Varies
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K – $400K The Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program, led by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), aims to conserve and restore vital grasslands in the Southern Great Plains.	Not published	$150K – $400K
Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program aim to award projects and programs that protect biodiversity; restore watershed function; and expand equitable access to parks…	Not published	Varies
Invasive Plant Grant (IPG) Program State of Arizona · State Not published · $50K – $200K The Invasive Plant Grant (IPG) Program aims to combat invasive plant species threatening Arizona's forests and grasslands.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Kansas Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program by the Arbor Day Foundation promotes the importance of trees on college campuses, enhancing both the environment and student well-being.	Not published	Varies
River Branch Foundation Grant River Branch Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The River Branch Foundation Grant supports organizations focused on environmental issues, particularly permanent land protection in northeast Florida.	Not published	Varies
Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant Program Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The program makes grants to expand recreational and educational use of conservation lands and improve sustainability in the Coachella Valley.	Not published	Varies
Local Open Space Grants Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Conservancy Trail Grants New York State Hudson River Valley Greenway · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Conservancy Trail Grants, offered by the New York State Hudson River Valley Greenway, support recreational trail projects that align with the goals of the Greenway Trail Program.	Not published	Up to $250K
OLTA: Greenlands Conservation Partnership Program Grant Ontario Land Trust Alliance · Foundation Not published · $5K – $500K The OLTA: Greenlands Conservation Partnership Program aims to conserve Ontario's vital ecological areas by supporting projects that acquire and manage sensitive lands.	Not published	$5K – $500K
NH Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The NH Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federally funded program established in 1965, aimed at providing matching grants to state and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreational areas.	Not published	$50K – $500K
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship State Property Development (Friends) Grant Program Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $20K – $60K The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship State Property Development Grant Program provides $500,000 annually to support friends groups and nonprofit conservation organizations in enhancing state property facilities.	Not published	$20K – $60K
Proposition 68 Grant Program (California) California Tahoe Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $4M The Proposition 68 Grant Program, led by the California Tahoe Conservancy, allocates $27 million to enhance Lake Tahoe's natural and recreational resources.	Not published	$4M
Aileen Hughes Award Program Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Aileen Hughes Award Program, managed by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, recognizes exemplary leadership in land conservation by individuals associated with Maryland land trusts.	Not published	Up to $5K
Los Cerritos Wetlands Fund Grant Program Los Cerritos Wetlands 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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