Environment & Conservation Grant Funders in Kentucky
95 foundations with a documented environment & conservation focus have made grants to Kentucky nonprofits in recent years, together directing $55.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 95 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active environment & conservation funders in Kentucky
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Kentucky giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fund for the Arts Inc | Kentucky | $12.3M | 75 | 2024 |
| 2 | 21st Century Parks Endowment Inc | Kentucky | $11.1M | 5 | 2025 |
| 3 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $7.5M | 105 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Nature Conservancy | Virginia | $3.1M | 31 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $3.1M | 51 | 2024 |
| 6 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | $1.9M | 14 | 2024 |
| 7 | Kentucky Association of Conservation | Kentucky | $1.5M | 80 | 2023 |
| 8 | Tirbracken Green Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $1.3M | 12 | 2023 |
| 9 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $1.1M | 3 | 2024 |
| 10 | American Journalism Project Inc | District of Columbia | $699K | 4 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Clayton Homes Foundation | Tennessee | $600K | 2 | 2023 |
| 12 | Patagoniaorg | California | $584K | 45 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest environment & conservation funders in Kentucky — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 95 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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