Environmental Education Grants

Last updated June 14, 2026

There are currently 915 active environmental education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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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What environmental education grants are open right now?

The Fence Authority · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fence Authority Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Fence Authority Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Fence Authority Scholarship offers a $1,000 award to students…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory · Rolling / Open Foundation

FICUS Research Proposals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The FICUS…

GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NEVADA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field Camp Grant Funder: Geological Society of Nevada (GSNV) Geographic Scope: Nevada, US Overview: A grant to support field camp activities. Limited details available from the website. Contact:…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field-of-Interest Grant Program - Environment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,500 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The…

JOHNNY MORRIS' WONDERS OF WILDLIFE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Financial Scholarship for Conservation EdVenture Programs Organization: Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation Purpose: To allow under-resourced children to participate in Conservation…

$300,000 total (distributed to 31 councils in 2025); varies by council
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL FIRE & EMERGENCY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fire Safe Council Grant Program Funder: San Diego Regional Fire Foundation, San Diego River Conservancy, San Diego Gas & Electric Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California - 50+ Fire Safe…

First Horizon Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

First Horizon Foundation (New York) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Horizon Foundation Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The First Horizon Foundation (New York) focuses on strengthening…

County of Santa Clara · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fish and Wildlife Preservation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: County of Santa Clara Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Santa Clara County Fish and Game Commission invites applications for…

Up to 50 rods and reels per one-day event; Up to 100 per multi-day event
FLORIDA FOUNDATION FOR RESPONSIBLE · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Fishing Equipment Program Organization: Fish Florida (Florida Foundation for Responsible Fishing) Mission: Provide support to groups teaching people, especially children, about Florida fish, aquatic…

$250 - $50,000 annually; up to $250,000 for multi-year projects
FLORIDA OFF ROAD FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Florida Off-Road Foundation Grant Program Funder: Florida Off-Road Foundation Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Geographic Scope: Florida only Funding Source: Annual distribution of "Explore…

FRIENDS OF THE WEKIVA RIVER INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Florida Springs Research Restoration & Education Grants Funder: Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc. Overview: Grants funded from proceeds of sales of the "Protect Florida Springs" specialty…

NYCPS Office of Energy & Sustainability · Rolling / Open Foundation

Food Education Grant Opportunity Status: ACTIVE Funder: NYCPS Office of Energy & Sustainability Amount: Up to US $11,000 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Food Education Grant Opportunity,…

THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Food for Thought Program Raising Awareness, Building Knowledge, and Creating Conscious Advocates for our Regional Food System Through the lens of artists and educators Educators and the arts…

Aiken Audubon Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

Foothills and Prairie Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Aiken Audubon Society Amount: Up to US $6,500 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Foothills and Prairie Grant Program, offered by…

California Wildlife Conservation Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

Forest Conservation Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Wildlife Conservation Board Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Forest Conservation Program, initiated in 2006, aims to…

APPALACHIAN SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS INC · September 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Foresters Fund Purpose: Promote forestry education and enhance public understanding of forest management. Eligible Applicants: SAF local units Award Use: Grants support projects and activities at the…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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