# Grants for grassland restoration

45 grants and funding programmes take grassland restoration projects. 12 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 (12)

- [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.
- [Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-pecos-watershed/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Open: apply by 12 November 2026, 23:59 (America/New_York). The funder gives the deadline as “November 12th by 9:59pm MDT / 10:59pm CDT / 11:59pm EDT”. Amount: Usually $100,000 to $500,000 USD (Larger requests are considered case by case.). Where: Pecos watershed, New Mexico and West Texas. Who: NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [RESTORE Colorado Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-restore-colorado/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Open: apply by 12 November 2026. The funder gives the deadline as “11/12/2026”. Amount: From $100,000 USD. Where: Colorado. Who: NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Fonds NAture (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)](https://naturefunding.org/p/fonds-nature-nouvelle-aquitaine/), Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Fondation du patrimoine: Open: apply by 16 November 2026. The funder gives the deadline as “16 novembre 2026”. The funders may change the dates and number of selection committees during the year.. Amount: From €10,000 EUR (Minimum aid requested; no minimum for biodiversity work in heritage buildings.). Where: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Alvins fond annual grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/alvins-fond/), Stiftelsen Alvins fond för fågelskydd: Open: apply by 30 November 2026. The funder gives the deadline as “30 november 2026”. Where: Sweden. Who: Individuals and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [CDFW Restoration Grant Programs](https://naturefunding.org/p/cdfw-restoration-grant-programs/), California Department of Fish and Wildlife: Open (Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery): apply by 3 December 2026. The funder gives the deadline as “Dec. 3, 2026”. One more call is open; see the listing. Where: California. Who: Indigenous organisations, NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Horizon Europe: Living labs co-creating solutions for the restoration of ecosystems](https://naturefunding.org/p/horizon-europe-restoration-living-labs/), European Commission: Open: apply by 14 January 2027. The funder gives the deadline as “14 Jan 2027”. Amount: Usually €10,000,000 EUR (Around EUR 10 million per project; proposals may request other amounts). Where: Living labs in at least three EU Member States and/or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Who: NGOs, Research institutions, Government bodies and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Great Plains Grassland Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-great-plains-grassland-fund/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Open: apply by 27 January 2027, 21:59 (America/Denver). The funder gives the deadline as “January 27, 2027, 9:59 p.m. MT”. Where: Great Plains. Who: NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Community Nature Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/peak-district-community-nature-fund/), Peak District National Park Foundation: Open (January 2027 round): apply by 29 January 2027. The funder gives the deadline as “29th January 2027”. Amount: £500 to £5,000 GBP. Where: Peak District National Park, England. Who: Community groups, NGOs, Government bodies, Individuals and Social enterprises. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [OWEB Restoration Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/oweb-restoration-grants/), Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB): Open: apply by 1 February 2027, 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles). The funder gives the deadline as “5 pm (PT), February 1, 2027”. Where: Oregon. Who: NGOs, Community groups, Indigenous organisations, Research institutions and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Program (HERP)](https://naturefunding.org/p/wcb-herp/), California Wildlife Conservation Board: Open. The funder’s page gives no dated deadline, so check the window is still open before applying. Where: California. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Inland Wetlands Conservation Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/wcb-inland-wetlands-conservation/), California Wildlife Conservation Board: Open. The funder’s page gives no dated deadline, so check the window is still open before applying. Where: Central Valley, California. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.

## Open any time (rolling) (3)

- [Big Chalk Nature Recovery Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/big-chalk-nature-recovery-fund/), Big Chalk partnership (Protected Landscapes Partnership, supported by Defra): Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: £1,000 to £100,000 GBP (Larger awards are available exceptionally.). Where: Southern England (chalk and limestone landscapes). Who: NGOs, Community groups, Government bodies and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Naturschutzförderung Tirol](https://naturefunding.org/p/tirol-naturschutz-foerderung/), Land Tirol, Abteilung Umweltschutz: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Where: Tyrol (Tirol). Who: Individuals, NGOs, Community groups, Companies and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Small-scale Ecosystem Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/columbia-basin-small-scale-ecosystem-grants/), Columbia Basin Trust: Open: rolling, apply any time, no deadline. Amount: Usually up to $80,000 CAD (Typical maximum Trust funding per project, not counting wage subsidy). Where: Columbia Basin, British Columbia. Who: NGOs, Government bodies and Indigenous organisations. Checked 2 November 2026.

## Upcoming (4)

- [IKI Large Grants (thematic and country priorities)](https://naturefunding.org/p/iki-large-grants/), German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN): Upcoming (IKI Large Grants Call 2026): opens 17 November 2026. Closes 9 February 2027. Amount: €5,000,000 to €20,000,000 EUR. Where: Developing and emerging countries. Who: NGOs, Research institutions and Companies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Community Grant Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/native-flora-seeds-community-grants/), Native Flora Seeds: Upcoming (Spring 2027 cycle): expected to open February-March 2027. Amount: $500 to $2,500 USD (Micro grant tier). Who: NGOs, Community groups and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Environmental Action Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/nipsco-environmental-action-grant/), NIPSCO and the NiSource Charitable Foundation: Upcoming: expected to open February 2027. Where: Northern Indiana (NIPSCO service territory). Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Gemeinsam für Streuobstparadiese 2.0](https://naturefunding.org/p/nabu-streuobstparadiese/), NABU: Upcoming (2027 call): expected to open Sommer 2027. Amount: €1,000 to €10,000 EUR. Where: Germany. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.

## No call found (11)

- [America's Ecosystem Restoration Initiative](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-aeri/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Where: United States. Who: Government bodies, Indigenous organisations, NGOs and Research institutions. Checked 1 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.
- [Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme: Restoration and Planning Grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/elsp-restoration-grants/), Arcadia: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Where: Biogeographical Europe. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Förderung zur Unterstützung von Landschaftspflegeinitiativen](https://naturefunding.org/p/oberoesterreich-landschaftspflegeinitiativen/), Land Oberösterreich: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Amount: Up to €20,000 EUR (Cap by managed area: 5,000 (0-20 ha), 15,000 (21-50 ha), 20,000 (over 51 ha); 100% of net costs). Where: Upper Austria. Who: NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Grants for measures to safeguard nature (Tilskudd til tiltak for å ivareta natur)](https://naturefunding.org/p/miljodirektoratet-tilskudd-ivareta-natur/), Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet): Windows each year: The application deadline is 15 January each year. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Where: Norway. Who: Individuals, Government bodies, NGOs, Companies and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Landschaftspflegerichtlinie (LPR) Baden-Württemberg](https://naturefunding.org/p/baden-wuerttemberg-lpr/), Land Baden-Württemberg: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Where: Baden-Württemberg. Who: Government bodies, NGOs and Individuals. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Nature Manitoba Native Habitat Grant](https://naturefunding.org/p/nature-manitoba-native-habitat-grant/), Nature Manitoba: Windows each year: Applications are due on 31 January each year; award by end of March.. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Amount: Up to $3,000 CAD. Where: Manitoba. Who: NGOs, Community groups, Individuals, Research institutions and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [ReNature Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/south-downs-renature-fund/), South Downs National Park Trust: Windows each year: Deadlines are 1 April and 1 October each year; enquiry form first.. The funder’s page doesn’t say whether one is open now. Amount: £2,000 to £25,000 GBP (Towards capital costs.). Where: South Downs National Park. Who: Government bodies, NGOs, Social enterprises and Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Restoration Stewards Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/glf-restoration-stewards/), Global Landscapes Forum and Youth in Landscapes Initiative: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Who: Individuals. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [South Nature and Climate Action Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/south-oxfordshire-nature-climate-fund/), South Oxfordshire District Council: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Amount: £250 to £10,000 GBP. Where: South Oxfordshire district, England. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Woolman-Groet-Miller Endowment Fund grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/sbe-audubon-wgm-fund/), South Bend-Elkhart Bird Alliance: No open or announced call found on the funder’s page. Who: NGOs and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.

## Closed, most recently closed first (15)

- [Desert Tortoise Recovery Partnership](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-desert-tortoise-recovery/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: Western Mojave Desert, California. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-monarch-pollinators/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $200,000 to $300,000 USD. Where: Eligible states in the monarch range. Who: NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Plant Conservation and Restoration Management cooperative agreements](https://naturefunding.org/p/blm-plant-conservation-restoration/), Bureau of Land Management: No call open now. The last call we found has closed; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $10,000 to $500,000 USD (Program funding of $2,500,000 for 50 expected awards). Where: United States public lands. Who: NGOs, Indigenous organisations, Government bodies and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Programa de Pequeñas Donaciones del FMAM - Perú](https://naturefunding.org/p/gef-sgp-peru/), Global Environment Facility: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 19 October 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: Peru. Who: Community groups and NGOs. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Community Heritage Grant Scheme (Biodiversity & Nature Restoration theme)](https://naturefunding.org/p/heritage-council-community-heritage-grant-scheme/), The Heritage Council: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 16 October 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: €800 to €25,000 EUR (Scheme-wide limits across all themes). Where: Ireland. Who: Community groups and NGOs. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Biodiversitätsfonds (Austrian Biodiversity Fund)](https://naturefunding.org/p/biodiversitaetsfonds-austria/), Austrian Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions and Water Management (BMLUK): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 15 September 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to €400,000 EUR (Maximum grant per project; eligible costs must be at least EUR 15,000.). Where: Austria. Who: Individuals, NGOs, Companies, Government bodies and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-central-appalachia/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 16 July 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $75,000 to $500,000 USD. Where: Central Appalachia (KY, MD, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV). Checked 2 November 2026.
- [CEPF Cerrado Biodiversity Hotspot grants](https://naturefunding.org/p/cepf-cerrado/), Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 3 June 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: Cerrado. Who: NGOs and Community groups. Checked 1 November 2026.
- [Ecosystem Enhancement Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/cbt-ecosystem-enhancement-program/), Columbia Basin Trust: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 22 May 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $750,000 CAD (Up to 75% of total project costs, up to five years). Where: Columbia Basin Trust region, British Columbia. Who: NGOs, Indigenous organisations and Government bodies. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Outdoor Heritage Fund Call for Funding Request](https://naturefunding.org/p/lsohc-outdoor-heritage-fund/), Minnesota Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 22 May 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: From $500,000 USD (Requests under $500,000 go to the Conservation Partners Legacy Program.). Where: Minnesota. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Northern Great Plains Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-northern-great-plains/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 25 February 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Usually $200,000 to $1,500,000 USD. Where: Northern Great Plains, United States. Who: NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Western Big Game Migration and Connectivity Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/fapl-western-big-game/), Foundation for America's Public Lands: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 4 February 2026; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: Up to $250,000 USD (Requests should not exceed this). Where: BLM-managed lands in the western US. Who: Government bodies, NGOs and Indigenous organisations. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Kenya Conservancies Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/kwca-kenya-conservancies-fund/), Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA): No call open now. The last call we found closed on 19 October 2025; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $5,000 to $120,000 USD. Where: Kenya. Who: Community groups. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Rocky Mountain Rangelands Program](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-rocky-mountain-rangelands/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 7 August 2025; check the funder’s page for the next round. Where: Intermountain West (Idaho, Utah and neighbouring states). Who: NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.
- [Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund](https://naturefunding.org/p/nfwf-northeast-forests-rivers/), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: No call open now. The last call we found closed on 26 June 2025; check the funder’s page for the next round. Amount: $75,000 to $300,000 USD. Where: New England and parts of New York. Who: NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions. Checked 2 November 2026.