Land Conservation Grants for State Government

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 95 Land Conservation Grants for State Government — 15 open right now, across 38 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $30M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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95total grants
15open now
38agencies
$5K–$30Mfunding range
Oct 30next deadline
OPEN 12 days left Hard to apply

F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act – Base Funding Round

The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in…

🏛 Fish and Wildlife Service 📋 CFDA 15.667 ⏰ Oct 31, 2026 💰 $25,000 – $2,293,362
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

CoRe 2026

CoRe 2026 is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Total program funding is approximately $20,000,000. Eligible…

🏛 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ⏰ Nov 4, 2026
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OPEN 31 days left Hard to apply

Easement Restoration and Stewardship

The opportunities associated with this NOFO are for lands protected through the Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) component of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and the…

🏛 Natural Resources Conservation Service 📋 CFDA 10.928 ⏰ Nov 19, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $5,000,000
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OPEN 58 days left Hard to apply

Community Forest Conservation Round 4

Community Forest Conservation Round 4 is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Total program funding is…

🏛 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ⏰ Dec 16, 2026
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OPEN 59 days left Moderate to apply

HRE Round 51 Local Stewardship Planning

HRE Round 51 Local Stewardship Planning is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Total program funding…

🏛 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ⏰ Dec 17, 2026
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OPEN 59 days left Moderate to apply

HRE Round 49 River Access

HRE Round 49 River Access is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Total program funding is…

🏛 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ⏰ Dec 17, 2026
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OPEN 59 days left Hard to apply

HRE Round 50 Tributary Restoration and Resiliency

HRE Round 50 Tributary Restoration and Resiliency is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Total program…

🏛 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ⏰ Dec 17, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

F26AS00105 National Fish Passage Program

The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) provides technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity, improve community safety, and support…

🏛 Fish and Wildlife Service 📋 CFDA 15.685 ⏰ Apr 30, 2027 💰 $1 – $1,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grants

Round 20 Farmland Protection Implementation Grants is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Total program…

🏛 New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets ⏰ Jun 1, 2027
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Frequently asked questions

How many land conservation grants for state government are available?
Grantoria currently lists 95 land conservation grants for state government, of which 15 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 October 30, 2026 — about 11 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 $5K to $30M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse land conservation grants for state government, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
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 Land Conservation Grants for State Government

Nearly half of all land conservation grants for state governments require cost-sharing arrangements, a defining feature of this funding landscape. 7,368 active grants support state agencies pursuing conservation priorities, with the Fish and Wildlife Service leading as the dominant funder alongside the National Park Service and Kansas City District.

Award amounts typically range from $38,000 to $1.1 million, with 88% of opportunities employing competitive selection processes. Most grants support programs, capital projects, and capacity-building initiatives across multi-year cycles. To refine your search, filter by funding agency—selecting Fish and Wildlife Service alone will significantly narrow results to the most established conservation programs.