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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Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Florida Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, promotes environmental stewardship at colleges and universities by establishing a framework for maintaining healthy campus trees and green spaces.	Not published	Varies
TX Forest Legacy Program Grant Texas A&M Forest Service · Foundation Not published · Varies The TX Forest Legacy Program, managed by the Texas A&M Forest Service, protects vital forests at risk of conversion.	Not published	Varies
Maki Foundation Grant Program Maki Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Maki Foundation Grant Program, established in 1981, focuses on environmental protection in the western United States. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000, aimed at organizations where modest support can create significant impact.	Not published	$1K – $5K
The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) SMMC Grant Program – Prop 68 River San Fernando Valley – 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
Greenway Ecological Fund Grant NY Power Authority · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greenway Ecological Fund Grant, supported by the NY Power Authority, allocates $1 million annually until 2057 to fund ecological projects in the Niagara Greenway.	Not published	Varies
Environment Grant Program: Strategy I- Equitable Outdoor Access Onion Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Environment Grant Program by The Onion Foundation aims to enhance equitable outdoor access for all Maine residents, particularly in rural areas.	Not published	$5K – $30K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Tiny Grants   Association of Vermont Conservation Commission · State Not published · Up to $80K Provides seed money and/or matching funds for specific projects in the broad categories of land conservation, education and outreach, stewardship and management, and planning.	Not published	Up to $80K
Coachella Valley Open Space Acquisition Program Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Acquire open space to protect wildlife or cultural resources and enhance recreational and educational use of that land.	Not published	Varies
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies The three programs with the Agriculture Conservation Easement Program together work to conserve lands for non-agriculture purposes.	Not published	Varies
GOCO: Land Acquisition Grant Great Outdoors Colorado · Foundation Not published · Varies The GOCO Land Acquisition Grant, offered by Great Outdoors Colorado, aims to protect vital landscapes, waterways, and habitats across Colorado.	Not published	Varies
Sheboygan County Stewardship Fund Grant Sheboygan County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sheboygan County Stewardship Fund Grant, established by voter support in 2000, aims to enhance recreational opportunities and conserve natural resources in Sheboygan County.	Not published	Varies
CCCF: Common Ground Program - Sustainable Agriculture - Conservation Easement & Acquisition Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $500K The CCCF Common Ground Program offers Sustainable Agriculture grants focused on conservation easements and land acquisition. It aims to enhance forest health, support agricultural viability, and manage outdoor recreation impacts.	Not published	$5K – $500K
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program, offered by The Nature Conservancy, provides up to $100,000 for projects that acquire land and easements throughout the Appalachian region.	Not published	Up to $100K
Project Advisory Committee (PAC) Grant Program - Habitat Enhancement, Wildlife Management and Research Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: For more information applying for funding through the PAC Grant Program, please contact our Regional Director in your State.	Not published	Varies
Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation Grant Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation Grant focuses on supporting organizations in arts, education, health, and environmental sectors, especially in underserved communities in Massachusetts and Northern New England.	Not published	$3K – $10K
TA-2, Resource Assessment and Planning (OR) Grant Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The TA-2 grant from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board focuses on resource assessment and planning for restoration projects, particularly in response to impacts from wildfires.	Not published	Varies
Lands to Love® Catalyst Fund The Bureau of Land Management Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $350K Innovative grant program designed to support partners working collaboratively with the BLM. Focuses on supporting projects in need of "last mile" matching dollars to help unlock greater financing.	Not published	$15K – $350K
Thaxter Foundation Grant Rosamond Thaxter Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Rosamond Thaxter Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Kittery, Maine, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and the Isles of Shoals.	Not published	Up to $3K
Daniel K. Thorne Foundation Grants The Daniel K Thorne Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Daniel K. Thorne Foundation offers grants aimed at preserving the diversity of our natural and built environments. Organizations applying for funding should be registered tax-exempt entities.	Not published	Varies
Conservation Equity Fund - Permanent Endowment Pool Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Conservation Equity Fund, established by the Berks County Community Foundation, aims to protect and conserve open spaces, environmentally sensitive lands, and historic properties across Berks County, including farmland.	Not published	Varies
Coastal Conservancy Grants Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Create, expand, and/or improve public open space in the RMC's territory by improving water quality supply, create, enhance or improve a reliable water supply and/or restore an important species and habitat.	Not published	Varies
Special Wildlife Funds Illinois Habitat Fund Grant Illinois Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $10K – $300K The Illinois Habitat Fund offers competitive grants for preserving and maintaining high-quality habitat lands, aimed at not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities.	Not published	$10K – $300K
Community Preservation Act Grant Town of Wellfleet · State Not published · Varies The Community Preservation Act in Wellfleet provides funding for the preservation of open space, historic resources, recreational land, and community housing.	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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