Conservation

Conservation funding pages collect matching grants, scholarships, benefits, fellowships, and other programs from the FindMyMoney.App directory. Use this page to compare current opportunities, then verify deadlines and eligibility on the official source before applying.

FY 2027 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program (F27AS00007)

This federal grant supports state and territory agencies with cost-sharing awards to protect, restore, and manage coastal wetlands in eligible U.S. coastal states and territories.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: $50,000 minimum award, up to $1,000,000 per award; total program funding $18,000,000 Deadline: Jul 9, 2026 Location: United States (eligible coastal states and territories)

FY26 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Grants – Fishery Management

Federal grants through NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program for 2026 projects in U.S. shallow coral reef fisheries that support sustainable plans, data-driven stock management, and ecosystem-based fisheries tools.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Estimated $1,000,000 total; expected award range $50,000-$200,000 per award Deadline: Jul 23, 2026 Location: United States

NFWF Five Star Grant Program 2026: $30,000 to $150,000 for Community Restoration Partnerships

The 2026 NFWF Five Star program funds local partnerships that combine habitat restoration, community outreach, and five-partner collaboration in priority U.S. cities and counties.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: $30,000 to $150,000 Deadline: Jun 4, 2026 Location: United States

Secure Up to 60% Co‑Funding: LIFE Grants for Environment, Nature and Climate Projects in Europe (2025)

If you run a conservation NGO, a municipal sustainability office, an SME with a cleantech prototype, or a university lab with a pilot restoration project, the LIFE programme is the European money pot you want to know about.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Grant Amount: Up to 60% of eligible project costs Deadline: Oct 2, 2025 Location: Europe

Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program): NOAA NMFS Recovery Grants for ESA Species, Open Through June 20, 2026

NOAA NMFS Species Recovery Grants to States support state-led conservation, research, and outreach for ESA-listed, candidate, proposed, or recently delisted marine and anadromous species through a competitive federal grant process.

Status: Open Type: Grant Deadline: Jun 20, 2026 Location: United States

UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Archaeology and Conservation: 2026-2027 Edition

UNESCO and the Polish National Commission are offering seven 9-month archaeology and conservation fellowships in Poznań, with a 2026-2027 deadline and tuition, stipend, and travel support for selected candidates.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: 7 fellowships total Deadline: Jun 8, 2026 Location: Poznań, Poland, Poland, Europe and Invited UNESCO Member States (24 countries)

USDA NRCS CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials FY2026

National Resources Conservation Service on-farm trials for innovative conservation practices, with up to 30 competitive awards, a $50 million federal funding pool, and no cost-sharing requirement.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: US$250,000 minimum, US$5,000,000 maximum per award (up to $5M), total FY2026 pool $50M Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 Location: United States

USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program FY2026

The FY 2026 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program is a USDA NRCS competitive grant line for applied conservation innovations that can be transferred to producers through practical demonstration, manuals, or technical guidance, with an open call, strict application rules, and a significant cost-share requirement.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Expected total $15,000,000; individual awards are typically $250,000 to $2,000,000 Deadline: Jul 27, 2026 Location: United States

USDA NRCS Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP), FY 2026

A USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service competitive grant for state and tribal governments to expand voluntary public access to private lands for wildlife-dependent recreation while improving habitat and conservation outcomes.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Expected total Federal funding: $52,000,000; expected awards 23–30 Deadline: Jun 8, 2026 Location: United States

USDA-NIFA-EME-32358: Renewable Resources Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects (RREA-NFF)

The 2026 FY RREA-NFF opportunity funds extension projects in U.S. forestry and rangelands that improve tree planting, reforestation, and invasive animal management through measurable extension activities.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: $130,000 to $150,000 Deadline: Jun 8, 2026 Location: United States