Environmental Education Grants
Last updated October 16, 2026
Grantable tracks 902 active environmental education grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 19 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 516 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.
- Grants tracked
- 902
- from 626 funders
- Median award
- $5,000
- middle half $2,000–$28K
- Total listed funding
- $81.8M
- across 516 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 9
- 52 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarship Chewonki Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · $15K Maine Coast Semester focuses on transformative growth, appreciation and stewardship of the natural world, and building sustainable communities. | |
| Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back Program Marine Industries Association · Foundation ~October · Up to $25K Grants provided to nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County to underwrite environmental and marine education programs, and waterfront projects in downtown West Palm Beach that serve West Palm Beach residents and visitors. | |
| Environmental Education Fund Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation · Foundation ~October · Up to $500 Established in 2009 by a generous donor to connect local youth to the ecology that surrounds them. Since 2009, the fund has helped nearly 5,000 Emmet County children and teens learn from nature. | |
| Carls Foundation Grant The Carls Foundation · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · $5K – $50K The Carls Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing children's welfare in Michigan and preserving natural areas. It supports non-profit organizations that are innovative and effective in their missions. | |
| The Fund for North Bennington Grant Program The Fund for North Bennington Inc · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Up to $3K The Fund for North Bennington operates a grant program to support projects in the Village of North Bennington, Vermont. | |
| Keep Smyrna Beautiful School Grants (2026-2027) Keep Smyrna Beautiful · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Up to $3K Keep Smyrna Beautiful offers grants of up to $2,500 to schools in the City of Smyrna, Georgia for campus beautification, gardening and environmental education projects, such as school gardens, tree planting, recycling infrastructure and… | |
| Annual Environmental Grants The Rockfall Foundation · Foundation Nov 11, 2026 · $1K – $5K The Rockfall Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Annual Environmental Grants Program, aimed at non-profit organizations, municipalities, and schools. | |
| Regional Everyone Outdoors Grant Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Nov 12, 2026 · Up to $10K The Regional Everyone Outdoors Grant Program, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance community engagement with the natural resources of the Ozarks. | |
| Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Nov 13, 2026 · Up to $100K The Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program, funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, aims to enhance water quality in Montgomery County through community engagement and innovative projects. | |
| CBT Environmental Education Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Dec 10, 2026 · Up to $120K The CBT Environmental Education Grant Program, funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, offers $290,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 to support environmental literacy initiatives in Maryland. | |
| Annual Grants Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club · Foundation ~December · Up to $10K | |
| Trailside Discovery Scholarship Program The Alaska Center Education Fund · Foundation ~December · Varies | |
| Seed Project Foundation General Grants Harvest Seed Project Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies Annual grant program administered by the Seed Project Foundation to support North Texas schools and nonprofits that embrace sustainability and align with the foundation's mission of creating a more sustainable future. | |
| Water Quality Mini Grants Montana Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation ~December · Varies MACD offers mini-grants to help fund local education and outreach efforts that address non-point source water quality issues. Montana Association of Conservation Districts | |
| NCNPS Awards Program The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Annual awards program recognizing individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the NC Native Plant Society and to the cause of native plant and habitat conservation. | |
| UPEC Environmental Education Grants Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition · Foundation ~January · Up to $1K Supports educators in creating or enhancing environmental education programs or supporting ongoing activities. | |
| Essential Utilities Protect Your Drinking Water Grant Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation ~January · $3K – $10K The Essential Utilities Protect Your Drinking Water Grant, administered by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, offers funding between $2,500 and $10,000 for projects aimed at protecting public drinking water sources. | |
| Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions The Green-Wood Cemetery · Foundation ~January · Up to $4K The Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions provides support for emerging investigators and designers to conduct original research or design work that utilizes the location, landscape and/or collections of Green-Wood… | |
| Community Conservation Program Virginia Environmental Endowment · Foundation ~January · From $50K The Community Conservation Program provides funds for conservation initiatives focused on: All initiatives must be located within specified jurisdictions. | |
| Wild Wonder Project Micro Grant Wild Wonder Foundation · Foundation ~January · $300 – $1K The Wild Wonder Foundation supports individuals leading projects that bring nature journaling to new audiences, especially those currently underserved. | |
| Non-profit Organization Grants Sierra Foothills Audubon Society · Foundation ~January · $500 – $3K Support community-based projects that enhance public awareness of bird populations and the complex food webs which support them, and promote conservation of their habitats | |
| Mini-Grant Rooted in Wyoming · Foundation ~January · Up to $1K Rooted in Wyoming offers matching mini-grants to support educational gardens, community gardens, and local food development projects across the state of Wyoming. | |
| Openlands School Garden Growth Grant Openlands · Foundation ~February · $500 | |
| Adams County Fund for the Environment Grant Adams County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Up to $5K The Adams County Fund for the Environment Grant, established by the Adams County Community Foundation, aims to foster environmental stewardship within the community. |
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Environmental education grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 9 <1%
- Upcoming date published
- 52 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 164 18%
- No deadline published
- 677 75%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 52 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active environmental education grants
- National Arbor Day Foundation 37 active
- Natural Resources 10 active
- Chesapeake Bay Trust 8 active
- The Garden Club of America 8 active
- Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) 7 active
- Lake Champlain Basin Program 7 active
626 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 902 active environmental education grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 16, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 3 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About environmental education grants
Environmental education grants fund programs that build environmental awareness, stewardship, and skills, from classroom curricula to community and outdoor learning. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) runs a long-standing Environmental Education Grants Program, and organizations like the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) help connect funders and practitioners. Eligible applicants typically include schools, colleges, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and educational agencies.
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Environmental Education Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do environmental education grants award?
Of the 902 environmental education grants Grantable lists as of October 16, 2026, 516 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most environmental education grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Arbor Day Foundation (37), Natural Resources (10), Chesapeake Bay Trust (8), The Garden Club of America (8), and Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) (7). In all, 626 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are environmental education grants due?
Of 902 grants listed, 9 accept applications on a rolling basis, 52 have a published upcoming deadline, 164 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 677 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 54% fall in January–March.
What grants are available for environmental education?
Funding supports designing, demonstrating, and disseminating environmental education practices, including curricula, teacher training, community projects, and career development. The EPA's Environmental Education Grants Program is a core federal source, and various foundations and state agencies fund similar work. Programs often ask projects to address specific educational priorities such as community engagement or capacity building.
Does the EPA fund environmental education?
Yes. The EPA's Environmental Education Grants Program has supported projects since 1992 that promote environmental awareness and give people the skills to take responsible action. Eligible applicants include local education agencies, colleges and universities, state agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal organizations, and noncommercial educational broadcasters.
Who else funds environmental education programs?
In addition to the EPA, state environmental and education agencies often run their own environmental education grants, and private and community foundations fund outdoor and place-based learning. Membership organizations like NAAEE maintain funding resources for the field. Schools and nonprofits frequently combine several smaller grants to sustain ongoing programming.
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