Environmental Education Grants

Last updated October 16, 2026

Grantable tracks 900 active environmental education grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Idaho Botanical Garden Donation Requests Grant Idaho Botanical Gardens Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Idaho Botanical Garden fosters community engagement by connecting people with nature.	Not published	Varies
SolarRewards for Schools Fresh Energy · Foundation Not published · Up to $1	Not published	Up to $1
Partners for Places Matching Grants Program The Funders Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K – $150K Partners for Places is a collaborative matching grant program led by The Funders Network and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network that connects local government and philanthropy to invest in sustainability projects.	Not published	$45K – $150K
CFNV: Environment Fund Grant The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Environment Fund, launched in 2018 by The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, aims to protect and enhance the natural environment of Northern Virginia.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Voice of the Farmer Garden State Program National Assn of State Departments of Agriculture Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Enable states to bring outdoor educational experiences about agriculture to visitors nationwide.	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Host Organization Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Host Organization Grant, offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, aims to enhance public engagement in environmental restoration through a structured program.	Not published	Varies
Environmental/ Animal Welfare Grants The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Environmental/Animal Welfare Grants support initiatives that enhance environmental education and animal welfare in New London County.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Category 2 - Agricultural Awareness Grant - Up to $2,000 Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Agricultural Awareness Grant, offered by Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC), provides up to $2,000 to nonprofit organizations in Maine.	Not published	Up to $2K
Kenosha Community Foundation: Creativity by Kids (CBK) Small Grant Kenosha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750 – $2K The Kenosha Community Foundation's Creativity by Kids (CBK) Small Grant aims to support programs in the arts and understanding of nature, emphasizing cross-cultural and multi-generational initiatives.	Not published	$750 – $2K
Building Biology Institute BE 101: Natural Healthy Buildings Scholarship Change the Air Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Full course access (10 scholarships available)	Not published	Full course access (10 scholarships available)
Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program Missouri State Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations to cover transportation costs for field trips to state parks and historic sites.	Not published	Up to $750
Recreational Trails Program - Educational Grant (NE) Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The Recreational Trails Program - Educational Grant in Nebraska supports training and education related to trail construction and environmental stewardship.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Microgrant Program Karma for Cara Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Microgrant Program funds exceptional projects led by kids 18 and under to help their communities.	Not published	Varies
VCF: Kelsey Trust- Spring Grants The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Kelsey Trust, established in 1988, supports organizations that benefit the people and protect the environment of the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program (CA) CA Natural Resources Agency · Foundation Not published · $750K – $1.5M The Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program (EEM) in California provides annual funding for projects aimed at reducing environmental impacts from public transportation facilities.	Not published	$750K – $1.5M
Charles Southwick Conservation Education Commitment Award Grant International Primatological Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Charles Southwick Conservation Education Commitment Award honors individuals in primate habitat countries who have significantly contributed to conservation education.	Not published	$2K
Aldo Valentini Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Aldo Valentini Scholarship, established by the New London Water Authority and sponsored by Veolia Water North America, supports high school seniors and college undergraduates from East Lyme, New London, or Waterford.	Not published	Up to $3K
OEPA: Ohio Environmental Education Fund Mini Grant Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Ohio Environmental Education Fund Mini Grant, administered by the Ohio EPA, supports environmental education projects for students and the public.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Prana Fund (Smith Family) Charlottesville Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K	Not published	$20K
Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship Grant The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship, launched by the First Nations Development Institute and the Henry Luce Foundation, supports Native knowledge holders and makers in their transformative work.	Not published	Up to $75K
Nature Grant Cycle Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Aims to award $120,000 to nonprofits working on environmental issues and environmental education programs. The Nature Grant Cycle is made possible by TTCF’s Nature Fund and the Martis Fund\.	Not published	Varies
NC Sea Grant – NC Space Grant Graduate Research Fellowship North Carolina Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $10K The NC Sea Grant and NC Space Grant Graduate Research Fellowship Program invites interdisciplinary proposals addressing critical focus areas such as sediment budgets, erosion, and habitat transformations.	Not published	$10K
CMP - Coastal Management Program - Programmatic Projects (FY25) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs.	Not published	Varies
White-Reinhardt Fund for Education Delaware State Farm Bureau Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The White-Reinhardt Fund for Education recognizes outstanding agricultural literacy efforts of educators and communities across the country.	Not published	Up to $1K

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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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