Grants for Land Conservation

Last updated October 4, 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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Los Cerritos Wetlands Fund Grant Program Los Cerritos Wetlands Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NHCP-LTCF: Small Grants Program Wildlife Habitat Canada · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The NHCP-LTCF Small Grants Program, managed by Wildlife Habitat Canada, supports projects that enhance privately protected areas in Canada.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD): Planning and Technical Assistance Grants National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Program, led by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), invites proposals for Planning and Technical Assistance Grants up to $75,000.	Not published	Up to $75K
Grow Wild Grant Program National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grow Wild Grant Program, offered by the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance, aims to establish a wilderness stewardship group for every Wilderness area in the National Wilderness Preservation System.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Colorado 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 enhance their campuses through tree planting and maintenance.	Not published	Varies
Maryland's Rural Legacy Grant Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies Maryland's Rural Legacy Grant Program aims to protect large, contiguous tracts of land with rich natural and cultural resources from sprawl development.	Not published	Varies
Biodiversity Fund- Large & Multi-Year Grants Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Biodiversity Fund supports efforts to maintain and strengthen biodiversity in the Duluth-Superior region through preservation and restoration of habitat, help for particular species and ecosystems, planning for changing conditions…	Not published	Up to $150K
VA Preservation Trust Fund Grant Virginia Outdoors Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) leads land conservation efforts in Virginia, safeguarding over 850,000 acres across 111 counties.	Not published	Up to $200K
Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program, managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, allocates funds to enhance the state's outdoor recreation infrastructure.	Not published	Up to $100K
Environment - Tropical Rainforests Funding Grant Waterloo Foundation, The (TWF) · Foundation Not published · £50,000 - £100,000 The Waterloo Foundation supports projects aimed at preserving tropical rainforests, which are critical for biodiversity and climate regulation.	Not published	£50,000 - £100,000
NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Grants North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Grants aim to fund projects that preserve agricultural, horticultural, and forestlands, ensuring the sustainability of family farms.	Not published	Up to $500K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Water Infrastructure Sponsorship Program (WISPr) VT Department of Environmental Conservation · State Not published · Varies Supports projects to protect, conserve, or restore natural resources, including the acquisition of easements and land for the purpose of providing water quality benefits.	Not published	Varies
DE Forest Legacy Program (FLP) Grant Delaware Forest Service · Foundation Not published · Varies The DE Forest Legacy Program (FLP), funded by the U.S. Forest Service, aims to safeguard working forestlands from development through conservation easements or outright purchases.	Not published	Varies
Reforestation of Timberlands Program Department of Forestry · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All – (Prop 68 River – CA) Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – (Prop 68 River – California) Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas.	Not published	Varies
AZ - Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Arizona State Parks & Trails · Foundation Not published · Varies The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides essential financial support for state and local governments in the United States to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas.	Not published	Varies
GOCO: Community Impact Grant Great Outdoors Colorado · Foundation Not published · $100K – $2M The GOCO Community Impact Grant supports projects that enhance community access to outdoor spaces in Colorado. With a focus on revitalizing parks, trails, and other facilities, GOCO aims to improve the quality of life for residents.	Not published	$100K – $2M
Greener Initiative Florida State Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Environmental conservation and restoration program focused on native plant restoration in Florida State Parks.	Not published	Varies
Land Acquisition Program Grant California Wildlife Conservation Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Land Acquisition Program, administered by the California Wildlife Conservation Board, facilitates the purchase of real property for wildlife conservation.	Not published	Varies
Federal NJ Trails Program (off-road) TransOptions Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Park & Trail Partnership Grants: Step Up Grants Parks & Trails New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Park & Trail Partnership Grants: Step Up Grants program provides up to $20,000 in matching funds to support organizations in securing 501(c)(3) status and enhancing their operational capacity.	Not published	Up to $20K
NHCP-LTCF: Large Grants Program Wildlife Habitat Canada · Foundation Not published · $50K – $1M The NHCP-LTCF: Large Grants Program, funded by Wildlife Habitat Canada, is set to provide $80 million over three years to enhance conservation efforts across Canada.	Not published	$50K – $1M
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Grant Yamaha Motor Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative supports outdoor enthusiasts and promotes responsible use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs).	Not published	Varies
Piedmont-Coast Grants Program Conservation Trust for North Carolina · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to help NC land trusts cover transaction costs involved with protecting a property	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 4, 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 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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