CNPS Education Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Educational grant program supporting various learning and educational initiatives related to California native plants.
Geographic Scope: California
Focus Areas:
- Native plant education
- Student learning and development
- Botanical knowledge building
- Diversity and inclusion in plant science
Purpose: To advance education about California native plants and increase ways for people of all backgrounds to engage with and learn about native plants.
Note: The website navigation indicates "2026 CNPS Education Grants" under the Education/Students section, but detailed program information is not provided in the supplied content.
Related Programs:
- Chapter Scholarships (offered through local CNPS chapters)
What California Native Plant Society actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $152K
- Median grant
- $47K
- Range
- $6,000–$99K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Irvine, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Palos Verdes, CA.
Example grants
The Regents of the Uc · Irvine, CA
$99K
Peninsula Conservation Center · Palo Alto, CA
Support for facility
$47K
South Coast Botanic Garden · Palos Verdes, CA
Conservation
$6,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Environmental education
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