Discover grants for environmental protection, sustainability, and conservation efforts. Funding supports climate change initiatives, sustainable workplaces and schools, recycling, watershed restoration, and land conservation. Additional grants fund pollution reduction, habitat protection, park maintenance, environmental education, and stewardship programs.
Filter this list of environmental grants above by recipient type, location, and funding source to find opportunities in conservation, habitat protection, or stewardship. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for multi-year conservation projects.
Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and emerging scientists to support fieldwork. Funding is intended to support a wide range of research addressing the environment, climate, and the relationship between humanity and wildlife across the glob...
Grants of up to $35,000 to Canada charities for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, programs, and activities that align with the eligible areas of focus, including educational advancement, en...
Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International explorers for multidisciplinary fieldwork. Funding is intended for applicants that are connecting history to the future, advancing science, and deepening the global understanding of the environment. In addition t...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students for research studies to improve the quality of life for individuals in low- and middle-income countries. Particular emphasis is placed on research based in Sub-Saharan Africa. Focus areas include climate change...
Awards to USA and Canada students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas about how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal of the prog...
Grants to Canada, USA, and International postdoctoral researchers at eligible institutions to conduct research. Funding is intended to help postdocs develop research skill and gain skills and experience to have successful research careers. Research areas can inclu...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to recognize exceptional leadership and humanitarian accomplishments. Nominations are welcome on behalf of individuals under age 50 who have made a significant, measurable, and positive global impact. The...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and universities to participate in a competition to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible individuals are between the ages of 18 and 35. Contest categories include climate ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, or businesses for environmental protection studies. The purpose of funding is to advance understanding of pollution mitigation strategies to ...
Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists, explorers, graduate students, and post-graduate researchers to conduct conservation projects. Priority will be given to applicants focused on sustainable tourism, equity-deserving groups,...
Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial organizations, individuals, and government agencies to support ocean-related projects, sponsorships, and research. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that promote renewable energy. Funding is intended to support socially responsible, community-based nonprofits that are developing a renewable energy project. The mission of the Foundati...
Sponsorships to Canada organizations to support communities throughout the country. The goal of the program is to make technology more accessible, safeguard Canadians' health, promote sustainability, and provide secure technology. Funding is intended to support re...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International community hospitals, medical societies and associations, and teaching institutions for fellowship training programs. Funding is intended for studies related to disease states and therapeutic areas addressed by the funding s...
Fellowships of $10,000 per month to USA, Canada, and International journalists, scholars, and other individuals to research global issues at a program in Washington, DC. The purpose of the program is to afford researchers the opportunity to engage with US policyma...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities in eligible countries for activities to benefit local communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of inte...
Grants to Canada charitable organizations to meet community needs while preserving Canadian culture. Funding is intended for initiatives benefiting education, social services, health, and national concerns. The purpose of this grant program is to provide funding w...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada, USA, and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigat...
Grant of $15,000 to a Canada post-graduate student affiliated with an IHE for research projects in sustainable energy. Funding is intended to support the training and development of research skills while promoting the study of clean energy alternatives that reduce...
Residencies to USA, Canada, and International professional researchers working in the field of conservation to conduct research at the funding source's Los Angeles institution. Funding is intended to provide an opportunity for scholars, interns, fellows, and senio...
Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish college students and graduates to participate in a summer business fellowship program in Israel. Participants will be paired with Israeli fellows to intern at companies in sectors that include biotech business ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprote...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying churches and faith-based organizations for projects to increase access to clean water sources in needy communities. Funding is intended for projects to install filtration systems, install or repair wells, and pro...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students and independent explorers for on-site marine research. Funding is intended for activities related to exploration, protection, and conservation that will improve the quality of life for pe...
Grant to a USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organization, IHE, institute, lab, or government agency to advance decarbonization modeling. Priority is given to collaborative proposals. The purpose of the program is to support projects that address key knowle...
Grants to British Columbia and Yukon community-based and volunteer organizations for projects to protect and conserve fish species. Funding is intended to support organizations that undertake salmon conservation and restoration projects. Eligible types of projects...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...
Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International individuals for animal research technology. The purpose of the program is to support wildlife research related to endangered species and conservation. Priority will be given to projects that combine bo...
Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...
Grants to USA, Canada, and eligible International nonprofit organizations to address digital needs. Funding is intended to maximize impact and build brand awareness. The goal is to equip nonprofits with a customized brand presence across all digital platforms, hel...
Grants of up to $70,000 and in-kind support to Canada individuals for projects related to the environment, geography, and nature. Eligible projects align with one of the following four areas of interest: research, education, conservation, or storytelling. Funding ...
Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. F...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for environmental protection activities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and charities to address local needs. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: sustainable communities, community infrastructure, economic opportunity, equ...
Grants to Alaska and Yukon Territory nonprofit organizations for conservation activities related to the salmon fishing industry. Funding areas of interest include communications and stewardship activities: education, culture, outreach, and information sharing; and...
Grants of up to $10,000 and loans to USA and Canada Jewish organizations for projects to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts. Applicants must become members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for new projects in the focus areas of ...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support projects addressing sustainable development. Applicants should be aged 21 to 30 and work in disciplines including art, fashion, architecture, design, engineering, and technology. I...
In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with p...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, NGO’s, and emergency relief organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to address worldwide concerns. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: resource manageme...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada registered charities for projects that benefit the community. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: community well-being, accessibility and safety, climate change resilience, and enhan...
Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the...
Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and First Nations for projects that promote tourism. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have the potential to provide long-term benefits and demonstrate innovative approaches to...
Grants to Canada institutions for doctoral students to complete research projects. Funding is intended to support the next generation of researchers and to provide them with training experiences that will boost their future careers. Research areas can include heal...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, an...
Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater...
Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, envir...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scientists to compete for prizes for research addressing ecological and environmental challenges worldwide. Applicants must submit their research papers to their nation's nominating body. The purpose of the competitio...
Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than ...