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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Special Interest Grants: Horticultural Education - Julian Haden Gary and Margaret Savage Gary Fund Hampton Roads Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Hampton Roads Community Foundation offers the Julian Haden Gary and Margaret Savage Gary Fund to support organizations promoting horticulture education in southeastern Virginia.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Bob & Stephanie Wells Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Bob & Stephanie Wells Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students from Elk Grove Unified School District pursuing higher education.	Not published	Up to $3K
D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Grant Programme The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · £500 - £6,000 The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Grant Programme, established in 1972, focuses on enhancing lives through arts, medical welfare, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	£500 - £6,000
Fall Grant Opportunities: Environment- John N. Barnes Environmental Education Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation is offering Fall Grant Opportunities, including the John N. Barnes Environmental Education Endowment.	Not published	$250 – $2K
Urban and Community Forestry Grants- Aliso Canyon Green Schoolyard California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) · Foundation Not published · Up to $13.5M The Urban and Community Forestry Grants by CAL FIRE aim to create green schoolyards in California to enhance children's health and education while addressing climate change.	Not published	Up to $13.5M
Environmental Education Foundation Grant Environmental Education Foundation, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Mission of the Environmental Education Foundation is to award educational scholarships and grants to area students and schools for environmental-centered studies and to promote environmental awareness to all ages of the Geneva Lake…	Not published	Up to $5K
Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation (Jefferson City, MO) awards the $3,000 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant to one full-time U.S.-citizen student doing sustainability research supporting biodiesel/renewable diesel; the…	Not published	Up to $3K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Florida Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, promotes environmental stewardship at colleges and universities by establishing a framework for maintaining healthy campus trees and green spaces.	Not published	Varies
Budding Botanist Grant KidsGardening · Foundation Not published · $1K The Budding Botanist Grant, offered by the Klorane Botanical Foundation, aims to educate students about environmental sustainability and biodiversity through school garden programs.	Not published	$1K
Maryland Urban and Community Forestry Committee Grants Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Maryland Urban and Community Forestry Committee Grants Program provides funding for community-driven tree planting and educational projects on public lands throughout Maryland.	Not published	Up to $1K
New York Pollinator Conservation Fund - Type 1: One-Year Project Grants The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies U.S. pollinator populations have declined significantly over the past 50 years. For example, the eastern monarch butterfly population has fallen by more than 90 percent since the 1990s.	Not published	Varies
First Horizon Foundation (New York) Grant First Horizon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Horizon Foundation (New York) focuses on strengthening community pillars through targeted contributions.	Not published	Varies
Pigeon River Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $35K The Pigeon River Fund Grant aims to enhance the ecosystems of Haywood, Buncombe, and Madison counties in North Carolina.	Not published	$5K – $35K
The Carol Kelley Schools and Trees Fund Grant Trees New York · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carol Kelley Schools and Trees Fund, supported by Trees New York, aims to enhance New York City’s urban forest through educational partnerships with local schools.	Not published	Varies
Dynamic Preservation Grants 1772 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants allocated for innovative and progressive preservation efforts, focusing on climate action and community-driven projects.	Not published	Varies
Community Assist Grants The Sharks Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Sharks Foundation, established in 1994, aims to empower Bay Area youth by providing Community Assist Grants that support wellness, education, and hockey initiatives.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Kensington Conservation Grant Explorers Club · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Kensington Conservation Grant, established by The Explorers Club, offers $1,000,000 to fund vital conservation projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program City Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $40K The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program provides funding support for community groups and organizations providing open space programming and stewardship across NYC with annual operating budgets under $175,000.	Not published	$1K – $40K
Lake Parks Foundation Scholarships Lake Parks Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lake Parks Foundation provides scholarships and camperships to students to participate in educational programs and activities at Lake Metroparks. More than 1,000 students are annually awarded scholarships and camperships.	Not published	Varies
Kimball Foundation Grant Program The Kimball Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kimball Foundation Grant Program supports college access, workplace training, cultural enrichment, and environmental education for low-income residents in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Varies
Donna J. Heinrich Environmental Education Grant Gopher Tortoise Council · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Donna J. Heinrich Environmental Education Grant, established by the Gopher Tortoise Council, aims to support educators and organizations in creating projects focused on the gopher tortoise and its habitat.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Environment Grant Program: Strategy I- Equitable Outdoor Access Onion Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Environment Grant Program by The Onion Foundation aims to enhance equitable outdoor access for all Maine residents, particularly in rural areas.	Not published	$5K – $30K
CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Tiny Grants   Association of Vermont Conservation Commission · State Not published · Up to $80K Provides seed money and/or matching funds for specific projects in the broad categories of land conservation, education and outreach, stewardship and management, and planning.	Not published	Up to $80K
SFFI: General Operating Grants Schlecht Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Schlecht Family Foundation offers General Operating Grants aimed at transformative support for organizations in Dane County and rural Wisconsin. These grants prioritize capacity building, innovative ideas, and measurable impacts.	Not published	Varies

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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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