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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Colorado Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Colorado Parks & Wildlife · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1.3M The Colorado Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides essential grants for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreational spaces.	Not published	$100K – $1.3M
Alice Zawadzki Land Conservation Fund The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2017 through a bequest from Alice Zawadzki, a longtime NCNPS member and former president (2002-2006). The fund helps land trust organizations preserve natural habitats through land purchases and conservation easements.	Not published	Varies
Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program - Agricultural Conservation Acquisition Grant California Department of Conservation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) aims to protect California's agricultural lands from conversion to GHG-intensive uses while supporting climate goals.	Not published	Varies
Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative: Request for Proposals Grant The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative, led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, aims to support land trusts in conserving private lands for bird protection.	Not published	Up to $25K
North Carolina Land and Water Fund: Donation Mini-Grant Program North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF) has been a cornerstone in conserving the state's natural resources since 1996, protecting over half a million acres and 3,000 miles of waterways.	Not published	Up to $50K
WA RCO: Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · $200K – $4.8M The WA RCO Land and Water Conservation Fund supports the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation resources, including parks and trails. Established in 1965, it aids states in enhancing public outdoor areas.	Not published	$200K – $4.8M
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Grant Program California Wildlife Conservation Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Grant Program, initiated by the California Wildlife Conservation Board, aims to protect and restore California's diverse habitats.	Not published	Varies
Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement Funding Opportunity Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that support the enhancement of watersheds and communities in areas impacted by cannabis cultivation.	Not published	Varies
Northern Great Plains Program Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200K – $1.5M Since our creation by Congress in 1984, NFWF has grown to become the nation’s largest private conservation foundation.	Not published	$200K – $1.5M
John Sage Foundation Grant John Sage Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $50K The John Sage Foundation supports projects that enhance the relationship between people and the natural environment, primarily in Maine.	Not published	$500 – $50K
Duke Energy: Ohio: Local Impact Grants Duke Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Duke Energy Foundation offers Local Impact Grants of up to $20,000 to support initiatives in vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and equity.	Not published	Up to $20K
OSI: Land and Climate Catalyst Planning Grants Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The OSI Land and Climate Catalyst Planning Grants provide $300,000 in funding to assist land trusts, non-profits, and recognized Tribes in incorporating climate science into strategic land protection and forest stewardship plans.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Grant Program aims to enhance climate resilience through nature-based solutions in conservation lands.	Not published	Varies
Highlands Open Space Partnership Funding Program Grant New Jersey Highlands Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies The Highlands Open Space Partnership Funding Program, managed by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition, offers a matching grant opportunity to support property acquisitions that protect vital resources in the Highlands Region.	Not published	Varies
Conservation and Environment Fund Grants Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Conservation and Environment Fund Grants provide annual funding for the preservation of ranchland and open spaces in North Texas.	Not published	Up to $25K
OWEB Land Acquisition Grant Program Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OWEB Land Acquisition Grant Program, administered by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, supports projects aimed at acquiring land for conservation and restoration efforts.	Not published	Varies
William D. Piety Perpetual Conservation Endowment Fund Colorado Mountain Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide financial support for conservation activities and programs of the Colorado Mountain Club's Conservation Department	Not published	Varies
Small Grants Call: Mediterranean Biodiversity Hotspot Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is a joint initiative of l’Agence Française de Développement, Conservation International, the European Union, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Japan and the World Bank.	Not published	$20K – $50K
State Park and Forest Heritage Trust Fund Grant Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The State Park and Forest Heritage Trust Fund, established by the Wisconsin Legislature, provides grants to Friends Groups for maintaining state parks and forests. Eligible groups must be nonprofit organizations with an endowment fund.	Not published	Up to $30K
Conservation Easement Program - State Income Tax Credit Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Program encourages donation of conservation easements and gives landowners a state income tax credit in return for the donation of easement to the Maryland Environmental Trust or the Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Land Conservation Grants Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants are awarded annually for the preservation of North Texas area ranchland and open-space land utilized for agricultural purposes, wildlife or botanical resources.	Not published	Varies
Colcom Foundation Grant: Local Environment & Community Colcom Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colcom Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing local environmental and community projects in southwestern Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants New Jersey Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants provide funding for non-profit conservation organizations working in New Jersey.	Not published	Varies
Land Acquisition 2025 Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies The WCB acquires real property or rights in real property on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and can also grant funds to other governmental entities or nonprofit organizations to acquire real property or…	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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