Watershed Protection Grants for Nonprofits

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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…

Colcom Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of inquiry: none
Invited applications: February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30, annually

Grant Range:
$9000 - $2870000
Average Grant:
$189105

The primary mission of the Colcom Foundation is to foster a sustainable environment to ensure quality of life for all Americans by addressing major causes and consequences of overpopulation and…

The William E. and Maude S. Pritchard Charitable Trust

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Application Deadline:

June 1, annually

Grant Range:
$25000 - $100000

The William E. and Maude S. Pritchard Charitable Trust primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Suffolk and Nassau counties, New York.

The Trust's areas of interest include the…

D-Prize

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Application Deadline:
  • Early submission deadline: May 17, 2026
  • Regular submission deadline: June 7, 2026
  • Extension deadline (registration required): June 28, 2026

D-Prize seeds new ventures that distribute proven poverty interventions. The Prize supports ventures that scale the distribution of an already proven poverty intervention in the developing world…

York County Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of Inquiry: December 10, 2025, and June 10, 2026

The York County Community Foundation is committed to preserving and enriching the quality of life in York County, PA.

The Foundation offers the following grant programs:

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Virginia Environmental Endowment

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Application Deadline:
  • Community Conservation Program: January 15, annually
  • Virginia Program: June 15 and December 1, annually
  • James River Water Quality Improvement Program: June 15, annually

The mission of the Virginia Environmental Endowment is to improve the quality of the environment by using its capital to encourage all sectors to work together to prevent pollution, conserve…

PIG Difference

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Application Deadline:

February 19, June 17, and October 14, annually

Grant Range:
$1700 - $6500

The PIG Difference grant program was established by New Pig Corporation to help customers and friends restore, conserve, and protect America’s most important habitats.

PIG Difference's…

Lockhart Vaughan Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 20, June 20, and October 20, annually

Note: Organizations that have never received a grant from the Foundation will need to complete a letter of intent prior to applying.

Grant Range:
$4000 - $125753
Average Grant:
$32217

The Lockhart Vaughan Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Baltimore, MD.

The Foundation areas of interest include:

Education
The goal is that Baltimore children…

Watersheds are the regions of land that drain into a common water body - a lake, river, sea or ocean. These areas are among the most essential ecosystems to the health of communities and wildlife. They are crucial for clean drinking water, agricultural activity, flood control and wildlife habitat. These regions are also among the most vulnerable as well, to threats such as pollution, overdevelopment and climate change. 

There are many nonprofits that have made it their mission to address these issues and threats. But these nonprofits are only able to do their good work thanks to the generous funding provided by watershed protection grants.

These grants can cover all kinds of initiatives. These could include riverbank restoration, agricultural runoff management, water quality monitoring and wetland protection. There are many different sorts of organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. Traditionally, this included federal agencies, such as the EPA. There are also many private foundations involved in this space, such as the Water Foundation. 

When drafting a grant proposal, it's essential that you use accurate and relevant data to back up your claims. In this case, relevant statistics could include information on the amount of pollutants, regions and species impacted, or demographics on communities at risk from watershed contamination. The EPA is a good place to get started on building up this body of research. 

If you need further guidance on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of watershed protection grants right here, all open for applications.