Environmental Education Grants
Last updated September 26, 2026
There are currently 910 open environmental education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 525 list an award amount, with a median of $5,500.
- Open grants
- 910
- from 628 funders
- Median award
- $5,500
- middle half $2,000–$30K
- Total listed funding
- $77.7M
- across 525 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 9
- 40 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Request for Applications - Youth Climate Action Fund Initiatives DOEE Grants & Funding · State October 10, 2026 · $100K – $500K DOEE seeks eligible entities to support youth ages 15-24 implementing climate initiatives in the District. Microgrants awarded to entities sponsoring youth projects. | |
| Community Contributions Committee Grant Garden Club of Houston · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Varies The Community Contributions Committee receives, researches, and considers proposals for awarding Club funds to worthwhile civic and community projects. Examples of past projects include: | |
| Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarship Chewonki Foundation Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · $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 of · Foundation October 31, 2026 · 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 · Foundation October 31, 2026 · 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. | |
| The Fund for North Bennington Grant Program The Fund for North Bennington Inc · Foundation November 1, 2026 · Up to $3K The Fund for North Bennington operates a grant program to support projects in the Village of North Bennington, Vermont. | |
| Annual Grants Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club · Foundation December 12, 2026 · Up to $10K | |
| Trailside Discovery Scholarship Program The Alaska Center Education Fund · Foundation December 15, 2026 · Varies | |
| Seed Project Foundation General Grants Harvest Seed Project Foundation · Foundation December 31, 2026 · 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 31, 2026 · 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 North Carolina Native Plant Society · Foundation January 1, 2027 · 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 11, 2027 · Up to $1K Supports educators in creating or enhancing environmental education programs or supporting ongoing activities. | |
| Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions The Green-Wood Cemetery · Foundation January 15, 2027 · 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 15, 2027 · 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 29, 2027 · $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 31, 2027 · $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 31, 2027 · 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 1, 2027 · $500 | |
| Education MiniGrants Alabama Audubon · Foundation February 15, 2027 · 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 15, 2027 · 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 February 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. | |
| Amos Butler Audubon Society Birdathon Grants Amos W Butler Audubon Society · Foundation February 25, 2027 · $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 25, 2027 · $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. | |
| Conservation Scholarship Foundation for Geauga Parks · Foundation February 27, 2027 · Varies The Foundation for Geauga Parks offers Conservation Scholarships to support students pursuing conservation-related studies and careers. |
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Environmental education grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 9 <1%
- Upcoming date published
- 40 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 160 18%
- No deadline published
- 701 77%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 40 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most open environmental education grants
- National Arbor Day Foundation 37 open
- Natural Resources 12 open
- Chesapeake Bay Trust 8 open
- The Garden Club of America 8 open
- Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) 7 open
- Lake Champlain Basin Program 6 open
628 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 910 open environmental education grants (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 26, 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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Environmental Education Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do environmental education grants award?
Of the 910 open environmental education grants Grantable lists as of September 26, 2026, 525 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,500, 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 open listings, the most active funders are National Arbor Day Foundation (37), Natural Resources (12), Chesapeake Bay Trust (8), The Garden Club of America (8), and Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) (7). In all, 628 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are environmental education grants due?
Of 910 open grants, 9 accept applications on a rolling basis, 40 have a published upcoming deadline, 160 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 701 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 53% 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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