Environmental Education Grants
Last updated November 5, 2026
Grantable tracks 892 active environmental education grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 18 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 509 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.
- Grants tracked
- 892
- from 619 funders
- Median award
- $5,000
- middle half $2,000–$30K
- Total listed funding
- $81.7M
- across 509 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 9
- 42 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
| Education MiniGrants Alabama Audubon · Foundation ~February · Up to $1K Alabama Audubon's Education MiniGrants provide up to $1,000 per award to support educators and educationally-oriented nonprofits throughout Alabama. | |
| HERO Program Fellowship (Human-Environment Regional Observatory) Trustees of Clark University · Foundation ~February · Varies The Human-Environment Regional Observatory (HERO) program is a unique undergraduate-graduate-faculty experience that engages in research on human-environment relationships in Massachusetts. | |
| CCV Grant Program (incl. Small Grant Program) Cave Conservancy of the Virginias · Foundation Feb 15, 2027 · Up to $2K The Cave Conservancy of the Virginias funds cave & karst conservation, education/outreach, cave/sinkhole cleanups, significant-property acquisition, and original scientific/humanities research on cave & karst systems in VA and WV. | |
| Crane Family Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Feb 15, 2027 · $1K – $4K The Crane Family Fund Grant supports innovative projects at the intersection of environmental quality and community health. | |
| Amos Butler Audubon Society Birdathon Grants Amos W Butler Audubon Society · Foundation ~February · $500 – $5K Birdathon Grants (Amos Butler Audubon Society, now Bird Alliance of Central Indiana) fund projects supporting the birds of Central Indiana: research, public education, enjoyment/stewardship of the natural environment, and… | |
| Birdathon Grant Program Amos W Butler Audubon Society · Foundation ~February · $500 – $5K Proposals must focus on birds and address at least one of the following: Birdathon grants do not typically support: Since 1987, the Birdathon has raised over $550,000 for avian research, education, land purchase, and habitat restoration. | |
| Rosenlund Family Foundation Grants Rosenlund Family Foundation INV MGR · Foundation ~February · $3K – $5K The Rosenlund Family Foundation, established in 1962, focuses on supporting under-served children and youth in Philadelphia's disadvantaged neighborhoods. | |
| Conservation Scholarship Foundation for Geauga Parks · Foundation ~February · Varies The Foundation for Geauga Parks offers Conservation Scholarships to support students pursuing conservation-related studies and careers. | |
| Community Grants Rotary International Springfield · Foundation ~February · $5K – $35K The Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast is a member of Rotary International, the world's largest service organization. Founded in 1967 with 32 charter members, the club has grown to 198 members as of January 31, 2026. |
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Environmental education grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 9 1%
- Upcoming date published
- 42 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 164 18%
- No deadline published
- 677 76%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 42 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
619 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 892 active environmental education grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of November 5, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 2 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do environmental education grants award?
Of the 892 environmental education grants Grantable lists as of November 5, 2026, 509 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $30K. 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, 619 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are environmental education grants due?
Of 892 grants listed, 9 accept applications on a rolling basis, 42 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, 67% 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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