Environment Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 209 Environment Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity — 17 open right now, across 57 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $150M. The next application deadline is June 4, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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209total grants
17open now
57agencies
$1K–$150Mfunding range
Jun 4next deadline
CLOSING SOON 2 days left Hard to apply

Urban Greening 2026

The 2026 Urban Greening Grant Program will solicit Step 1 Concept Proposals (between May 4-June 4) and extend invitations to submit Step 2 Full Proposals in…

🏛 CA Natural Resources Agency (California) ⏰ Jun 4, 2026 💰 $200,000 – $5,000,000
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OPEN 21 days left Hard to apply

Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant

The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start-up costs for mobile recycling programs to increase the California Refund Value (CRV) beverage container redemption opportunities…

🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California) ⏰ Jun 23, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $2,500,000
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

Redemption Innovation Grant Program

Eligible Applicants Private, nonprofit entities, in addition to being registered and in good standing with the California Secretary of State, must also be registered and in…

🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California) ⏰ Jun 30, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $10,000,000
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OPEN 29 days left Hard to apply

Environmental Regulatory Enhancement

The Administration for Native Americans announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2026 funds for community-based projects for the Environmental Regulatory Enhancement (ERE) program. The ERE program…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ANA 📋 CFDA 93.581 ⏰ Jul 1, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $900,000
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OPEN 36 days left Moderate to apply

FY 2025-26 Wildfire Prevention Grants Proposition 4

The Wildfire Prevention Grants Program funds three types of activities: hazardous fuels reduction, Wildfire prevention planning, and Wildfire prevention education. Please see the corresponding FY 2025-26…

🏛 Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (California) ⏰ Jul 8, 2026
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OPEN 44 days left Moderate to apply

Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program

Tire-Derived Aggregate (TDA) is made from shredded tires as an alternative to conventional lightweight aggregates that is: Lightweight Free-draining Less expensive Eligible Applicants Include: -All California local…

🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California) ⏰ Jul 16, 2026 💰 up to $375,000
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OPEN 45 days left Moderate to apply

ZBGA OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FY2026-2029

ZBGA OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FY2026-2029 is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Total program…

🏛 New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation ⏰ Jul 17, 2026
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OPEN 45 days left Hard to apply

Sea Otter Recovery

Conservancy priority for the funding is for projects that advance the evaluation of sea otter reintroduction as a potential recovery strategy for southern sea otters in…

🏛 Coastal Conservancy (California) ⏰ Jul 17, 2026
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Limited Competition: Building Partnerships and Broadening Perspectives to Advance Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (BBAER) Program (UM1), Clinical Trial Optional

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) seeks to broaden the types of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience, and perspectives brought to bear in research addressing the…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.172 ⏰ Aug 2, 2026 💰 up to $850,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many environment grants for 501(c)(3) public charity are available?
Grantoria currently lists 209 environment grants for 501(c)(3) public charity, of which 17 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is June 4, 2026 — about 2 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $150M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Environment Grants for 501(c)(3) Public Charity

A notable feature of environmental grants for public charities is their cost-sharing requirement: one-third of available funding demands matching contributions from recipients. This cost-participation threshold shapes both eligibility and competitiveness across the 5,305 active grants in this category, with the National Park Service and NOAA leading as primary funding sources.

Award amounts typically range from $125,000 to $825,000, with two-thirds of opportunities using competitive selection processes. Capacity building and program support dominate funding priorities alongside research initiatives. To refine your search, filter by support type—distinguishing between capacity-building grants versus project-specific funding often reveals significantly different application timelines and organizational requirements.