Environmental Education Grants

Last updated October 16, 2026

Grantable tracks 900 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: 900; from 625 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; 50 with a published date

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Tree Fund: Ohio Chapter ISA Education Grant Program Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K The Tree Fund: Ohio Chapter ISA Education Grant Program, established in 2012, supports arboricultural education initiatives across Ohio.	Not published	$5K
V4 Gen Mini-Grant International Visegrad Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The V4 Gen Mini-Grant aims to support cross-border mobility for youth aged 12 to 30, promoting democratic values, civic participation, and community engagement.	Not published	Varies
Mini-Grants for Education Freeport McMoran Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500 The Mini-Grants for Education program, funded by the Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation, aims to support K-12 educators in eligible communities.	Not published	$100 – $500
Community Restoration Grant Forterra NW · Foundation Not published · Varies Based on awarded examples, grants support:	Not published	Varies
Cultural Fire Intern Native Health in Native Hands · Foundation Not published · Varies N-shong konk' ("good fire") promotes traditional knowledge, lifeways and spiritual values as well as biocultural diversity and resilience to wildfire, drought, flooding & erosion.	Not published	Varies
Sustainable CT Fellowship Program Grant Sustainable CT Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K The Sustainable CT Fellowship Program offers students the opportunity to engage in sustainability initiatives across Connecticut's municipalities.	Not published	Up to $9K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: South Carolina Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program in South Carolina, led by the National Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges to cultivate community forests and enhance campus greenery.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Iowa Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, promotes environmental stewardship on college campuses across Iowa.	Not published	Varies
Go Outside (GO) Grants - Field Trips North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Go Outside (GO) Grants support North Carolina educators in providing students with outdoor learning experiences through field trips and visiting programs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Driving Mobility and Accessibility on Public Lands Grant National Environmental Education and Training Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K With support from Toyota Motor North America, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is pleased to announce $250,000 in grant funding to make public lands more accessible and enjoyable for people of all abilities.	Not published	Up to $20K
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027) California Sierra Nevada Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027) supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing sustainable recreation and tourism in the Sierra-Cascade region.	Not published	Varies
Oregon Sea Grant Activity and Conference Support Grant Oregon Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Oregon Sea Grant Activity and Conference Support Grant offers funding opportunities to university-based researchers focused on ocean and coastal issues.	Not published	Up to $3K
Environmental Curricula Grants Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Environmental Curricula Grants by the Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation aim to support educators in developing holistic environmental curricula.	Not published	Up to $2K
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation - Environmental Education Grants Johnson Ohana Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation offers Environmental Education Grants aimed at supporting organizations that foster community involvement through creative, solution-based approaches to environmental challenges.	Not published	$3K – $20K
Climate Literacy for Community Resilience - Competitive (NJ) Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $31K The Climate Literacy for Community Resilience grant program aims to enhance climate change education for K-12 students in New Jersey.	Not published	Up to $31K
DSC Foundation Education Award DSC Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Honor organizations demonstrating excellence in wildlife education and professional development	Not published	$10K
Fund for Environmental Journalism (FEJ) Grant Society of Environmental Journalists Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Kansas Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program by the Arbor Day Foundation promotes the importance of trees on college campuses, enhancing both the environment and student well-being.	Not published	Varies
Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program (Sea Turtle Grants Program) Sea Turtle Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $465,000 - $490,892	Not published	$465,000 - $490,892
Friends of the Wichitas Educational Field Trip Grants The Association of Friends · Foundation Not published · $250 The Friends of the Wichitas make $250 Field Trip Grants available to schools and youth groups to help defray the transportation cost of bringing youth groups and school-age children to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for a sponsored…	Not published	$250
Copper Environmental Foundation Grants Copper Environmental Foundation (CEF) · Foundation Not published · $500 – $7K The Copper Environmental Foundation (CEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to environmental sustainability in Colorado's Summit and Lake Counties.	Not published	$500 – $7K
Katherine Bisbee II Fund Conservation Research Grant Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Grant Program Wellfleet Shellfish Promotion and Tasting Inc · Foundation Not published · $7K – $100K The Wellfleet Oyster Alliance awards grants to support community initiatives that align with their mission of protecting Wellfleet's historic shellfishing industry and marine environment.	Not published	$7K – $100K
Redford Center Grants Redford Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K The Redford Center Grants program supports independent environmental documentaries and their impact campaigns. Since launching in 2016, the program has supported 60 projects and awarded $2 million in funding.	Not published	$40K

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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 900 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, 625 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are environmental education grants due?

Of 900 grants listed, 9 accept applications on a rolling basis, 50 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, 56% 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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