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Explore environmental conservation grants for land preservation, wildlife protection, reforestation, and natural resource management.
1,000+
Available grants
$147.3M
Total funding
$8K
Median grant
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DFFP Inflation Reduction Act Grants - Community Forest Management Plan, Tree Inventory, and Tree Canopy Assessment Grants
The USDA Forest Service (USFS) and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Community Forestry Program (CFP), have Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) grant monies available to local governments, state agencies, tribal organizations, non-profits, public universities, and other non-federal entities for projects in Alaska communities.
No match funding is required. A total of $180,000 is available.
The Pennsylvania Rivers Conservation Program aims to protect and enhance Pennsylvania’s waterways.
The program - administered by DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation - provides technical and financial assistance to partners to carry out activities that improve watershed health and/or provide water-based outdoor recreation opportunities.
Although the program name emphasizes rivers work, it supports initiatives that benefit all types of waterways and significant water resources.
Initiatives included in the DCNR Rivers Conservation Program are:
Grants for environmental conservation fund programs aimed at protecting natural resources, preserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable practices. The following grants empower nonprofits to implement conservation initiatives and foster environmental stewardship.
Discover 299 funding opportunities for environmental conservation, with $75.5M in resources. Instrumentl helps nonprofits secure impactful funding by offering deadline alerts, advanced search capabilities, and detailed funder analysis to drive conservation efforts.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Environmental Conservation?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Environmental Conservation?
Grants are most commonly $13,125.
Private organizations, corporations, and government agencies contribute to the $25M of funding available for environmental grants. Funders for these grants include the Fort Worth Zoo, Waste Management, the Marathon Petroleum Foundation, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Grants for environmental conservation are available to various types of nonprofits. These include environmental nonprofits, conservation groups, research institutions, and advocacy groups. Funders prioritize initiatives that protect natural resources, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainability. The goal of these grants is to empower nonprofits to implement conservation initiatives and foster environmental stewardship.
Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for environmental conservation, grant deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 28.9% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q4, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.
Environmental conservation grants help support nonprofit initiatives that promote biodiversity, reduce pollution, and implement sustainable practices. Through these grants, funders aim to preserve natural habitats, mitigate climate impacts, and educate communities on environmental stewardship.
Funding for environmental conservation grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $46,000,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $13,125, while the average grant awarded is $429,055. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
To improve their success rate, nonprofits interested in environmental conservation grants should:
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