Environmental Education Grants

Last updated October 16, 2026

Grantable tracks 900 active environmental education grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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Letha's Youth Outdoors Fund Grant Indiana Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · $50 – $700 Letha's Youth Outdoors Fund Grant provides financial support for field trips that connect youth groups in Indiana with nature.	Not published	$50 – $700
VOREC Community Grant (Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative) Kingdom Trail Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K	Not published	$75K
National Speleological Society: Education Grants National Speleological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Speleological Society offers Education Grants to support cave and karst education initiatives for K-12 students. Applications are accepted bi-annually, with deadlines on August 15th and January 15th.	Not published	Varies
Cape Fear River Assembly Scholarship Grant Cumberland Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations.	Not published	Varies
George Family Foundation: Environment Program Grant George Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George Family Foundation's Environment Program focuses on enhancing access to natural spaces and engaging underrepresented youth in outdoor activities.	Not published	Varies
Lawrence Jacobsen Education Development Grant International Primatological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Lawrence Jacobsen Education Development Grant, offered by the International Primatological Society, provides up to $1500 to support the creation of primate conservation education initiatives.	Not published	Up to $2K
Can'd Aid: Crush It Crusade Grant Can'd Aid · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Can'd Aid: Crush It Crusade Grant empowers nonprofits, local education, and government organizations to enhance recycling efforts.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Mentorship Program Vital Impacts · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide intensive mentorship and guidance to emerging photographers to develop their photographic projects and skills in environmental storytelling.	Not published	Varies
Civic Science Media Project Grants Montclair State University · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Civic Science Media Project Grants, offered by Montclair State University's Center for Cooperative Media, aim to enhance local journalism and foster collaboration between scientists and media.	Not published	Up to $15K
Fund for the Environment Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Not open for funding until Fall of 2028._ The mission of the Fund for the Environment is to promote livable communities throughout the Lake Superior watershed and northwoods through public education, land use planning, and…	Not published	Varies
Nurture Through Nature First up · Foundation Not published · Varies A nature-based learning initiative designed to integrate nature-based learning into early childhood education programs, fostering joyful and enriching connections with the natural world.	Not published	Varies
CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA 22-11 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
The Galante Family Winery Conservation Scholarship Grant International Primatological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Galante Family Winery Conservation Scholarship, funded by the International Primatological Society, offers up to $2500 for individuals from primate habitat countries to enhance their education and training in primate conservation.	Not published	Up to $3K
ECCF: Lake Erie Environmental Education Fund Grant Erie County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ECCF: Lake Erie Environmental Education Fund supports projects that promote environmental awareness through educational workshops and field trips for students, specifically addressing local environmental issues.	Not published	Varies
WI/IL/IN - Summer Youth Program Faith in Place · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program offers financial support to New York's school age children (pre-K through grade 12) by reimbursing transportation costs for educational field trips to nature and historic sites.	Not published	Varies
Forest Hill High School Gale Academy of Environmental Science and Technology Scholarships Palm Beach County Fishing · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Canadian Farm to School Grant Whole Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Canadian Farm to School Grant, supported by Farm to Cafeteria Canada and the Whole Kids Foundation, provides funding up to $10,000 for schools across Canada to enhance local food initiatives.	Not published	Up to $10K
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2021 U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic · Federal Forecast · $5K – $50K The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce the 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF).	Forecast	$5K – $50K
Youth Access to Nature Fund Grant Justice Outside · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Youth Access to Nature Fund, established by Justice Outside, aims to enhance access to nature for youth of color in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Up to $25K
The Paul Wiseman Conservation Education Grant Keta Legacy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The Paul Wiseman Conservation Education Grant, offered by the Keta Legacy Foundation, supports conservation-focused non-profit organizations in the Salish Sea region.	Not published	$15K
Artist-in-Residence Program Redwood Parks Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Artist-in-Residence program provides an opportunity for eligible artists to spend two to four weeks at Redwood National and State Parks to pursue their particular art form while surrounded by the inspiring landscape.	Not published	Up to $5K
Adaptation Exploration Summer Academy Oak Ridge Associated Universities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A free annual summer professional development academy for K-12 educators that focuses on outdoor and nature-based STEM education.	Not published	Varies
Wolf Kahn Foundation Grant Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Wolf Kahn Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on visual arts, enhancing education and artist careers through exhibitions and residencies.	Not published	$5K – $15K

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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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