Forest Issues Grants for Nonprofits

GrantStation’s exclusive database features 257 active funding opportunities giving towards this area of interest, all accepting requests from new grantseekers!

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Central African Forest Initiative

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Application Deadline:

Expression of Interest DRC, RoC & CAR: February 27, 2026 (17:00 GMT+1)

The Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) supports Central African countries with high forest cover to implement the Paris Agreement on Climate change, fight poverty, and fulfill the post-2020…

Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources

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Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026

The mission of the Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources (IJNR) is to promote public dialogue about natural resource issues through programs that inform, empower, and inspire better…

McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest

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Application Deadline:

February 28, 2026 no later than 4:00 PM
Average Grant: $10000 - $25000

McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest (MLMCF) provides support for projects that enhance the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest tenure area and benefit the communities of McLeod Lake and…

WestRock Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28 and August 31, annually
Grant Range: $0 - $0

The WestRock Foundation seeks to enrich the communities where the company has operations and where employees and their families live and work, including the company headquarters in Richmond, VA.…

William H. and Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of Inquiry: March 1, annually
  • Full Applications: May 1, annually
Grant Range: $400 - $29000
Average Grant: $4958

The William H. and Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation's mission is to make the world a better place for the well-being and safety of plants, animals, and human beings.

The Foundation primarily…

NextWorldNow Community Investments

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Application Deadline:

Notifications of interest: March 1, annually (subject to early closing once 1,000 requests have been received)
 

NextWorldNow Community Investments partners with communities throughout the world, providing resources for projects defined by local leaders to improve the lives and well-being of the people in…

TREE Fund

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of intent accepted January 15 - March 1, 2026
  • Applications accepted January 15 - March 15, 2026

The Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) seeks to support programs that advance the fields of arboriculture and urban forestry.

The Barborinas Family Fund Grant…

The Oregon Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Applications accepted January 1 - March 1, annually

The mission of The Oregon Community Foundation is to improve lives for all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy.

The Foundation provides grants to high schools through the…

Forests are an essential part of sustaining life on our planet. They are critical for biodiversity, provide habitats for important species and even store carbon. And yet, we are losing our forests at an alarming rate. There are many nonprofits which have made it their mission to combat this deforestation. But they are only able to pursue these missions thanks to the generous funding provided by forest grants.

These grants can be put towards all kinds of initiatives. These could include forest conservation, reforestation, fire prevention and forestry research. There are an equally diverse array of organizations that might write these kinds of grants - from private to community foundations, to federal agencies and international organizations.

When drafting a forest issues grant, it's essential to use relevant data to your nonprofit’s mission. This could include deforestation rates, forest fire risks or biodiversity metrics in your chosen region. Good places to get started on finding information include the Global Forest Watch or the FAO Forestry Data. 

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