Environment & Conservation Grant Funders in North Carolina
355 foundations with a documented environment & conservation focus have made grants to North Carolina nonprofits in recent years, together directing $330.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 355 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 North Carolina
| # | Funder | Based in | Total North Carolina giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $42.5M | 5 | 2023 |
| 2 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | $29.1M | 53 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Duke Endowment | North Carolina | $19.1M | 18 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $12.1M | 488 | 2024 |
| 5 | Conservation Trust for North Carolina | North Carolina | $11.2M | 67 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Community Foundation | North Carolina | $10.8M | 143 | 2025 |
| 7 | Dogwood Health Trust | North Carolina | $10.0M | 48 | 2024 |
| 8 | North Carolina Community Foundation | North Carolina | $7.3M | 159 | 2024 |
| 9 | The North Carolina Aquarium Society | North Carolina | $6.8M | 18 | 2024 |
| 10 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $6.4M | 19 | 2024 |
| 11 | Randolph County Partnership for | North Carolina | $5.7M | 20 | 2022 |
| 12 | League of Conservation Voters Education | District of Columbia | $5.5M | 4 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest environment & conservation funders in North Carolina — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 355 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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