Land and Habitat Protection Grants for Nonprofits

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The New York Community Trust

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Application Deadline:

May 20, 2026, by 5 p.m. ET

The New York Community Trust seeks to create equitable and thriving communities throughout New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, NY.

The Trust is accepting proposals for the New York…

Global Resilience Partnership

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), a network of more than 90 organizations, supports initiatives that strengthen resilience by identifying and scaling innovative solutions and influencing…

The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of inquiry: March 16, May 26, and August 31, 2026
  • Invited applications: March 27, June 12, and September 11, 2026
Grant Range:
$1562028 - $1562028
Average Grant:
$1562028

The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation supports nonprofit organizations located in the communities in which Cleveland-Cliffs has …

Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund

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Application Deadline:
  • Land Acquisition, Community Impact, and Pathways: Concept papers due July 23, 2026; applications due September 10, 2026
  • Regional Partnerships Initiative: Letters of intent due May 29, 2026; applications due July 22, 2026
  • Conservation Service Corps Grants, RESTORE Colorado, Transaction Cost Assistance Program, and Generation Wild: Deadlines will be added when a new funding opportunity is announced.

The Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO) makes investments to help preserve and enhance Colorado's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers, and open spaces.

GOCO's specific focus is in…

Spirit Mountain Community Fund

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Application Deadline:

Small Grants
Letters of inquiry: September 3 and December 5, 2025, and March 6, 2026
Applications: August 12 and November 3, 2025, and January 30 and May 1, 2026

Large Grants
Letters of inquiry: October 1, 2025, and January 5 and April 3, 2026
Applications: August 27 and December 1, 2025, and February 27 and May 29, 2026

Tribal Grants
Letters of inquiry: June 2, 2025
Applications: August 18, 2025

Deadlines will be added when a new funding opportunity is announced.

Grant Range:
$2500 - $100000

The Spirit Mountain Community Fund, funded by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, provides support for the health, education, and social needs of Oregonians, primarily those in underserved…

Alabama Transportation Alternatives Program

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026

The Transportation Alternatives Program, which replaced Alabama's longstanding Transportation Enhancement Program, encompasses a variety of smaller-scale transportation projects such as pedestrian…

East Tennessee Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026

The East Tennessee Foundation is dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening communities across 25 counties in East Tennessee.

The Wildlife Preservation Fund supports the protection of…

Ontario Wildlife Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 30, 2026
 

The mission of the Ontario Wildlife Foundation is to raise awareness for the conservation and enhancement of Ontario’s natural resources through research and restoration.

Funding is…

Protecting the habitats of wildlife is key to preserving biodiversity and preventing the extinction of vulnerable species. However, habitat destruction is widespread across much of the world. There are many nonprofits that have made it their mission to combat this loss, working tirelessly to preserve vulnerable and essential habitats. 

These nonprofits are only able to do their essential work thanks to the generous funding provided by nonprofit grants. These grants can be used for a wide range of purposes. This could include land acquisitions to preserve habitats, to the restoration of damaged ecosystems, as well as education and advocacy efforts.

There are many different kinds of organizations that provide these kinds of grants. Traditionally, this included federal agencies. There are also many private foundations involved in this space, such as the Open Space Institute. 

When drafting a land and habitat protection grant proposal, it is essential to use relevant data to back up your claims. You need to clearly outline the issue in your selected region, and make a strong case that your nonprofit can make a difference. This should include details of the specific habitat threats - such as statistics on development, erosion and deforestation. Good places to start collecting this sort of data could include the EPA’s Environmental Dataset Gateway, or the IUCN’s Red List. 

If you need further information on drafting grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start browsing a comprehensive selection of land and habitat protection grants right here, all open for applications.