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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Hawai'i Forest Legacy Grant Program State of Hawai'i Division of Forestry and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies The Hawai'i Forest Legacy Grant Program aims to protect vital forest lands from development while supporting landowners in preserving their properties.	Not published	Varies
Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program GA DNR Grants · State Not published · Varies Provides matching grants to eligible applicants for the permanent protection of qualified battlefield lands in Georgia. Funding supports fee-simple acquisition and purchase of permanent protective interests in qualified properties.	Not published	Varies
Certification of County Agricultural Land Preservation Programs Maryland Department of Planning · State Not published · Varies Certifies counties which meet the requirements for an effective agricultural land preservation program.	Not published	Varies
State Property Friends Groups Grant Program Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The State Property Friends Groups Grant Program allocates $500,000 annually to support friends groups and nonprofit conservation organizations in enhancing state properties.	Not published	Up to $20K
New York State Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) - Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) Grant Natural Resources Conservation Service - New York · Foundation Not published · Varies The New York State Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) offers financial assistance for Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) to protect vital croplands and grasslands.	Not published	Varies
Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals to voluntarily restore, enhance and conserve longleaf pine and bottomland hardwood forests within the historical longleaf pine range.	Not published	Varies
Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program (TFRLCP) Grant Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · Foundation Not published · Varies The Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program (TFRLCP) aims to protect working lands from fragmentation and development, thereby enhancing ecological and agricultural productivity.	Not published	Varies
Kings County Conservation Futures Grant King County Parks · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kings County Conservation Futures Grant provides essential funding for the Land Conservation Initiative, aimed at preserving vital natural and urban green spaces.	Not published	Varies
South Carolina - Forest Renewal Cost-Share Program (FRP) Grant South Carolina Forestry Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The South Carolina Forest Renewal Cost-Share Program provides essential financial assistance to eligible landowners for tree planting and forestry management practices.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Grants Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VDCR) · Foundation Not published · $10K The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) has been funding land conservation projects since 1999, utilizing a special fund to support state agencies, nonprofits, and Virginia Indian Tribes.	Not published	$10K
Innovative Finance for National Forests Grant Program National Forest Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: There is not currently an IFNF Request for Proposals._ The Innovative Finance for National Forests (IFNF) grant program supports the development and implementation of innovative finance models that leverage private and public…	Not published	Varies
Protect-an-Acre (PAA) Fund Grant Rainforest Action Network · Foundation Not published · Varies RAN established Protect-an-Acre (PAA) in 1993 to protect the world’s forests and support the rights of their inhabitants through small grants to traditionally under-funded organizations and communities in forest regions.	Not published	Varies
Conservation District- Project and Planning Grants Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation provides Conservation District Grants to empower local conservation efforts.	Not published	Up to $50K
Farmland Forever Fund Conservation Trust for North Carolina · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to help pay for transaction costs incurred when working farms are conserved	Not published	Varies
Klamath Basin Forests and Watersheds Restoration National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $2M Grant program supporting forest and watershed restoration projects in the Klamath Basin region.	Not published	$50K – $2M
The Environmental Fund of Texas: Tier 4 - Multi-year Grants The Environmental Fund of Texas · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Environmental Fund of Texas offers Tier 4 multi-year grants to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to preserving natural habitats and ecosystems in Texas.	Not published	Up to $50K
Forest Conservation and Management Agreement Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides reduced and/or frozen assessments for forest land not part of a farming operation, provided the management plan is followed.	Not published	Varies
Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program Grant California Natural Resources Agency · Foundation Not published · $200K – $10M The Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program by the California Natural Resources Agency allocates $100 million for ancestral land return projects.	Not published	$200K – $10M
Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant Program The PG&E Corporation Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant Program, administered by the PG&E Corporation Foundation, offers $100,000 grants for projects in five regions focused on environmental stewardship.	Not published	$100K
Sierra Meadows Restoration Program Point Reyes Bird Observatory · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sierra Meadows Restoration Program funds and implements meadow restoration projects across the Sierra Nevada.	Not published	Varies
WDNR: Grants to Friends Groups Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The WDNR offers grants totaling $250,000 annually to friends groups and nonprofit conservation organizations to enhance facilities, develop recreation projects, and restore habitats on state properties.	Not published	Up to $20K
Wisconsin Wetland Conservation Trust- Restore Grants Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wisconsin Wetland Conservation Trust (WWCT) provides grants to restore and enhance wetlands across the state.	Not published	Varies
Conservation Easement Program - Conservation Property Tax Credit Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Program encourages donation of conservation easements and gives participating landowners, a 15-year property tax credit on unimproved land under easement to the Maryland Environmental Trust.	Not published	Varies
Potomac Planting Program The Piedmont Environmental Council · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Piedmont Environmental Council provides free technical assistance, project design, materials, and labor for the planting of native trees and shrubs in riparian zones on properties in the Potomac River watershed.	Rolling	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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