# Grants for urban nature

37 grants and funding programmes take urban nature projects. 8 are open now.

Each programme links to its page, where every fact carries its source and quote. All data: https://naturefunding.org/data.json (field guide: https://naturefunding.org/data/). Every programme on naturefunding.org: https://naturefunding.org/index.md.

## Open now, soonest deadline first (8)

- [Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) Grant Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/mn-conservation-partners-legacy/), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: Open (FY2027 Expedited Conservation Projects, Round 2): apply by 9 November 2026, 16:00. The funder gives the deadline as “November 9, 2026: ECP Round 2 closes at 4:00pm.”. Grants of $5,000 to $75,000 for restoration and enhancement only. Later rounds close on 11 January, 8 March and 10 May 2027, or when funds run out.. Amount: $5,000 to $500,000 USD. Where: Minnesota: the seven-county Twin Cities metro area, Duluth, Rochester and St. Cloud. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Community Restoration Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/forterra-community-restoration-grants/), Forterra: Open (Round 1): apply by 15 November 2026. The funder gives the deadline as “Midnight on November 15, 2026”. Amount: Usually $10,000 to $25,000 USD (Maximum request is $25,000; some projects under $10,000 are considered.). Where: Washington State. Who: NGOs, Community groups and Indigenous organisations. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Sázíme budoucnost: Péče o mladé stromy](https://naturefunding.org/p/nadace-partnerstvi-pece-o-mlade-stromy/), Nadace Partnerství: Open: apply by 15 November 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Prague). The funder gives the deadline as “uzávěrka příjmu žádostí: 15. 11. 2026 23:59”. Amount: Kč 20,000 to Kč 100,000 CZK. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Fonds MAIF pour le vivant - Nature 2050 call for projects](https://naturefunding.org/p/maif-nature-2050/), Fonds MAIF pour le vivant (MAIF): Open: apply by 16 November 2026, 12:00 (Europe/Paris). The funder gives the deadline as “16 novembre 2026, midi”. Amount: €80,000 to €500,000 EUR. Where: France, including Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/td-friends-of-the-environment-foundation/), TD Friends of the Environment Foundation: Open: apply by 15 December 2026. The funder gives the deadline as “December 15, 2026”. Amount: Usually $2,000 to $8,000 CAD (No set minimum or maximum; most grants fall in this range). Where: Canada. Who: NGOs, Government bodies and Indigenous organisations. Checked 3 November 2026.
- [Lake Erie Community Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/ohio-lake-erie-community-grant/), Ohio Lake Erie Commission: Open: apply by 16 December 2026. The funder gives the deadline as “Full Proposal Submission Deadline - December 16, 2026”. Amount: $150,000 to $350,000 USD (Mid-size projects in the State Fiscal Year 2027 round). Where: Lake Erie watershed, Ohio. Who: Community groups, NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Centenary Partners Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/norfolk-wildlife-trust-centenary-partners-fund/), Norfolk Wildlife Trust (funded by nine business Centenary Partners): Open: apply by 22 January 2027. The funder gives the deadline as “Friday 22 January 2027”. Amount: £500 to £1,500 GBP. Where: Norfolk, England. Who: Community groups, Social enterprises and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Projektförderung Stiftungsmittel](https://naturefunding.org/p/stiftung-naturschutz-berlin-stiftungsmittel/), Stiftung Naturschutz Berlin: Open. The funder’s page gives no dated deadline, so check the window is still open before applying. The 2026 funds are used up; only projects starting on or after 1 January 2027 can apply.. Where: Berlin. Who: Individuals and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.

## Open any time (rolling) (4)

- [Bingo-Umweltstiftung Nature Conservation Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/bingo-umweltstiftung-naturschutz/), Niedersächsische Bingo-Umweltstiftung: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Where: Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony). Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/chesapeake-bay-trust-community-mini-grant/), Chesapeake Bay Trust: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: Up to $5,000 USD. Where: Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay watershed portion of West Virginia. Who: NGOs and Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [National Lottery Awards for All England: Environment](https://naturefunding.org/p/nlcf-awards-for-all-england-environment/), The National Lottery Community Fund: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: £300 to £20,000 GBP. Where: England. Who: Community groups, NGOs, Government bodies and Social enterprises. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/neighbourhood-ecosystem-fund/), Carman Family Foundation and the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: Up to £13,500 GBP. Where: Scotland. Who: Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.

## Upcoming (3)

- [IKI Small Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/iki-small-grants/), German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN): Upcoming: expected to open 15 November 2026. Closes 8 January 2027. Subject to funding approval. Amount: €60,000 to €200,000 EUR. Where: ODA-eligible countries. Who: NGOs and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Bay Mini-Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/tbep-bay-mini-grants/), Tampa Bay Estuary Program: Upcoming (2027 application period): expected to open Summer 2027. Amount: Up to $10,000 USD. Where: Tampa Bay watershed. Who: NGOs, Companies, Government bodies and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Urban Forestry Challenge Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/future-woodlands-urban-forestry-challenge-fund/), Future Woodlands Scotland: Upcoming: expected to open early 2027. Amount: £2,000 to £100,000 GBP. Where: Urban areas in Scotland. Who: Community groups, NGOs, Government bodies and Social enterprises. Checked 2 November 2026.

## No call found (6)

- [Arbor Day Foundation planting partners](https://naturefunding.org/p/arbor-day-planting-partners/), Arbor Day Foundation: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Where: Worldwide. Who: Community groups and NGOs. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Chi-Cal Rivers Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-chi-cal-rivers/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Where: Chicago and Calumet region. Who: NGOs, Government bodies and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Conservation and Environment Fund Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/north-texas-cf-conservation-environment/), North Texas Community Foundation: Windows each year: Applications open on 18 August and close on 24 September at 5 PM CST; awards in late October. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Amount: Up to $35,000 USD (Per organisation for conservation and environment projects; education programmes up to USD 10,000.). Where: Eleven North Texas counties. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Förderung gemeinnütziger Projekte zu Umwelt- und Naturschutz (Bremen)](https://naturefunding.org/p/bremen-umwelt-naturschutz-projekte/), Freie Hansestadt Bremen, Die Senatorin für Umwelt, Klima und Wissenschaft: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Where: City of Bremen. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Natural Environment Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/wellington-natural-environment-fund/), Wellington City Council: Windows each year: Opened 1 September, closed 9 October, decision 9 December (year not stated). The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Where: Wellington City. Who: Community groups and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [SG Eco Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/sg-eco-fund/), Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore: Windows each year: Sprout: 1 Jan to 30 Apr, 1 May to 31 Aug, 1 Sep to 31 Dec. Main: 1 May to 31 Aug. Every year, no year stated on the page.. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Amount: Up to $1,000,000 SGD (Sprout category capped at S$30,000, Main category at S$1 million; up to 80% of supportable costs). Where: Singapore. Who: Individuals, Companies, NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.

## Closed, most recently closed first (16)

- [Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/apache-tree-grant-program/), APA Corporation: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: United States and United Kingdom. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 3 November 2026.
- [Ontario Community Environment Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/ontario-community-environment-fund/), Government of Ontario: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: From $5,000 CAD (Minimum request in the last round). Where: Ontario, in regions where environmental penalties were collected. Who: Indigenous organisations, Government bodies, NGOs, Community groups and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Plant for the Planet Matching Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/lge-ku-plant-for-the-planet/), LG&E and KU: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $500 to $5,000 USD. Where: LG&E, KU or ODP service territory. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 3 November 2026.
- [Predator Free Communities Funding](https://naturefunding.org/p/predator-free-communities-funding/), Predator Free NZ Trust (with Simplicity Foundation): No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $1,000 to $5,000 NZD. Where: New Zealand. Who: Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Two For The Trails Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/athletic-brewing-two-for-the-trails/), Athletic Brewing Company: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $500 to $50,000 USD. Where: Worldwide. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Wir fördern Vielfalt! (Allgemeiner Haushalt)](https://naturefunding.org/p/snf-bw-allgemeiner-haushalt/), Stiftung Naturschutzfonds Baden-Württemberg: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 2 November 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: Baden-Württemberg. Who: NGOs, Research institutions, Government bodies and Individuals. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Trees Outside Woodland Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/tree-council-trees-outside-woodland/), The Tree Council (with Defra): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 31 October 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: £10,000 to £40,000 GBP. Where: England. Who: Government bodies and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Nature Connect Small Grants (Table Mountain Fund small grant facility)](https://naturefunding.org/p/nature-connect-small-grants/), The Table Mountain Fund (WWF South Africa): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 19 October 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to R 36,250 ZAR. Where: Greater Cape Town. Who: NGOs, Community groups and Individuals. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Projectoproep Natuur in je Buurt](https://naturefunding.org/p/natuur-en-bos-natuur-in-je-buurt/), Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos (Flemish government): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 30 September 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to €100,000 EUR (Larger project type; up to 75% of eligible costs). Where: Flemish Region. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Outreach and Restoration Grant Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/cbt-outreach-restoration/), Chesapeake Bay Trust: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 3 September 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $150,000 USD (Largest track; other tracks are capped at $50,000, $75,000 or $125,000). Where: Maryland. Who: NGOs and Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Expo Nature and Environment Grant (花博自然環境助成事業)](https://naturefunding.org/p/expo-nature-environment-grant/), Expo Commemorative Foundation (公益財団法人 国際花と緑の博覧会記念協会): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 25 August 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to ¥500,000 JPY (For the activities and events strand; research projects up to JPY 1,000,000. Up to three quarters of eligible costs.). Where: Japan. Who: NGOs and Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt Valley Community Environment Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/gw-hutt-valley-community-environment-fund/), Greater Wellington Regional Council: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 16 August 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $10,000 NZD a year (For up to two years). Where: Hutt Valley (Hutt City and Upper Hutt City areas). Who: Community groups and Indigenous organisations. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Sustain Our Great Lakes](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-sogl/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 6 August 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $200,000 to $1,000,000 USD. Where: US portion of the Great Lakes basin. Who: NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Five Star Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-five-star/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 4 June 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $30,000 to $150,000 USD. Where: United States. Who: NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Forests for the Future (未来のための森づくり事業)](https://naturefunding.org/p/fujifilm-green-fund-forests-for-the-future/), Public-interest trust Fujifilm Green Fund (公益信託富士フイルム・グリーンファンド): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 21 May 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to ¥10,000,000 JPY (Up to JPY 5 million in year 1; up to JPY 10 million over the whole grant period). Where: Japan. Who: Community groups and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Simbiosi (Insieme alla natura per il futuro del Pianeta)](https://naturefunding.org/p/compagnia-di-san-paolo-simbiosi/), Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 27 February 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: €50,000 to €350,000 EUR (Final-phase (Phase III) contribution, depending on the project). Where: Piemonte, Liguria and Valle d'Aosta. Checked 2 November 2026.