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Environment grants for nonprofits

Search open environment and conservation grants from Grants.gov for nonprofits working on climate, conservation, and sustainability.

12 open opportunities in this category (updated from Grants.gov).

Quick Answer: Environment grants for nonprofits

Environmental grants for nonprofits often fund conservation, climate work, watershed protection, education, resilience, and local sustainability programs. A strong application explains the environmental need, the measurable result, and how grant costs will be tracked after award.

Who should review these grants

  • Conservation and land trust organizations
  • Watershed, climate, and sustainability programs
  • Community education teams focused on environmental outcomes

Prepare before applying

  • Document the environmental problem and the community served.
  • Prepare partner roles, site details, and outcome measures.
  • Separate grant costs from general operating expenses.

After you win

  • Track restricted grant funds by project or program.
  • Keep outcome data and expense records together.
  • Prepare budget-to-actual reports before funder deadlines.
Bureau of Indian Affairs

Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant FY 2026

Posted: Jun 2, 2026
Closes: Jul 16, 2026
#BIA-TEDC-2026
Bureau of Indian Affairs

Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant

Posted: May 6, 2026
Closes: Jun 18, 2026
#BIA-EMDP-2026
Golden Field Office

Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity

Posted: Apr 7, 2026
Closes: Jul 23, 2026
#DE-FOA-0003589
Golden Field Office

Unleashing Tribal Energy Development

Posted: Mar 25, 2026
Closes: Jul 24, 2026
#DE-FOA-0003548
Idaho Field Office

Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program

Posted: Jan 8, 2025
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#DE-FOA-0003339
FAA-COE-AJFE

Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment

Posted: Nov 13, 2023
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
#FAA-COE-AJFE
Idaho Field Office

University Nuclear Leadership Program– Scholarship and Fellowship Support

Posted: Oct 15, 2020
Closes: Oct 14, 2030
#DE-FOA-0002265
Rural Business-Cooperative Service

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program

Posted: Oct 30, 2018
#RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2019
Idaho Field Office

RFI - DOE Infrastructure Work Scope Development

Posted: Jan 14, 2016
#DE-SOL-0008318
Idaho Field Office

RFI - DOE R

Posted: Jan 14, 2016
#DE-SOL-0008246
Rural Business-Cooperative Service

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program

Posted: Oct 13, 2015
#RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016
Headquarters

Sequestration Information

Posted: Mar 4, 2013
#FOA-ALL

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Environment grant questions

What environmental grants can nonprofits apply for?

Nonprofits may find grants for conservation, education, resilience, research, and community environmental projects. Eligibility depends on the official opportunity.

How should environmental grant spending be tracked?

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