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Leopold Conservation Award – New England
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards private landowners in New England who implement exceptional conservation practices that improve soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on their farms, ranches, or forestlands.

Environment
Individuals
The Bullitt Prize
$100,000
Washington Conservation Action Education Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to emerging leaders in conservation and environmental justice, particularly those from underrepresented communities in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, to advance their impactful work and personal development.

Environment
Individuals
Florence Foundation Grant Program
$50,000
The Florence Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Texas, particularly in Dallas County, for initiatives in education, health, human services, and scientific research aimed at improving community well-being.

Education
Nonprofits
Quality of Life for Individuals in Houston
Contact for amount
Houston Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Houston that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents through community engagement and social initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Leopold Conservation Award Maryland
$10,000
Sand County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This award recognizes and rewards Maryland landowners engaged in farming, ranching, or forestry who demonstrate exceptional voluntary conservation practices that enhance soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

Environment
Individuals
Elephant Conservation and Research Funding Support Program
$15,000
International Elephant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding program provides financial support for projects focused on elephant conservation, research, and habitat protection, prioritizing community engagement and sustainable initiatives worldwide.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund
$2,500,000
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects focused on salmon conservation and subsistence initiatives in Alaska, targeting habitat restoration and monitoring efforts that benefit local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
New England Biolabs Foundation (NEBF) Grant
$15,000
New England Biolabs Foundation (NEBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations engaged in scientific research and education that align with the foundation's mission, requiring an initial Letter of Inquiry for consideration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nature Based Climate Action Program
$50,000
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and educational institutions in East Central Illinois that implement nature-based projects to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity through ecological practices like tree planting and prairie restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Charles L. and Polly Anceney Gallatin Valley Fund
Contact for amount
Montana Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects in Gallatin Valley, Montana, focusing on biodiversity, habitat restoration, and sustainable resource management while honoring the land's historical significance and Indigenous connections.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Acquisition of Land or Conservation Easements Grant Program
Contact for amount
Prairie State Conservation Coalition (PSCC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Illinois for acquiring land or conservation easements to protect and enhance natural habitats and wildlife areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Students to Stewards Grants
$2,500
Alabama Power Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This initiative provides funding to schools in Alabama with financial need to create outdoor learning spaces and enhance environmental education programs, fostering stewardship of the state's natural resources among students.

Environment
Independent school districts
Yampa River Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Yampa River Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve water security and restore the Yampa River ecosystem, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations involved in conservation and water management.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nature-Based Approaches for Concentrate and Salinity Management
$250,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research on using constructed wetlands to effectively manage reverse osmosis concentrate and salinity, targeting researchers, academic institutions, and organizations focused on water treatment solutions.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
California Wildlands Grassroots Fund
$10,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment (Rose Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations and activists in California working to protect and restore wildlands and natural habitats through community-driven projects and advocacy efforts.

Environment
Individuals
Redwood Research Grant
$50,000
Save the Redwoods League
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects focused on the biology and ecology of coast redwood and giant sequoia forests, particularly those led by nonprofit organizations and Indigenous communities, to support conservation and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Forestry and Forested Land Protection in Maryland
$755,300
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to enhance ecological restoration and conservation through tree planting and the protection of forested lands.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
On-Farm Efficiency Grant
$3,000
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides financial support to Central Oregon farmers and ranchers for infrastructure improvements and professional development to promote sustainable farming practices.

Food and Nutrition
County governments
Restore Grant Program
$25,000
Zero Foodprint
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to farmers and ranchers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington for implementing regenerative agricultural practices that enhance soil health and sequester carbon.

Agriculture
Individuals
L-A-D Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
L-A-D Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and public entities to support projects that conserve the natural and cultural resources in the Missouri Ozarks.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits