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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South Central Chapter: Small Grants Program Indiana Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · $50 – $250 The South Central Chapter of the Indiana Native Plant Society offers small grants ranging from $50 to $250 for projects that promote biodiversity and community engagement through native plants.	Not published	$50 – $250
Annual Special Projects Hopkins Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $74K Each year, Hopkins Education Foundation partners with Hopkins Public Schools on a large-scale special project that will have a districtwide impact.	Not published	$74K
Swantz Family Foundation Grant Swantz Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Swantz Family Foundation Grant aims to support innovative nonprofit organizations that reconnect young people with nature.	Not published	Up to $5K
Clarion County Junior Sportsmen Program Clarion County Sportsmen for Youth Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Grant Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, awarded by the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, supports future leaders in environmental, tribal public policy, and health care fields.	Not published	Up to $8K
Aquatic Resources Education Grants Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Program provides funding assistance to public and private schools (pre K-12) and environmental education centers (part of the public school system) with funding to implement aquatic-based projects in the schools/classrooms or on school…	Not published	Varies
Healthy Communities Grant Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Healthy Communities Grant provides funding to support local projects and programs that bring about behavioral changes needed to improve, preserve and protect the natural beauty of Louisiana.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Environmental Education Grants Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $65K The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection offers Environmental Education Grants to enhance environmental literacy among youth and adults.	Not published	Up to $65K
Growing Youth Purpose and Compassionate Action Across Countries in Africa (Templeton Foundation Grant) Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $1.6M A three-year, $1.6 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to foster the development of compassion and action in one million youth across countries in Africa through Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots youth program.	Not published	$25K – $1.6M
Nature-Based Education Program Grant Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Meaningful experiences in nature demonstrably improve individual well-being and strengthen communities.	Not published	Varies
PETE/NSF Tribal Program - Environmental Fellows Institutes and Technical Assistance Partnership for Environmental Technology Education Inc · Foundation Not published · $9K Strengthen environmental science and technology programs at Tribal Colleges consistent with the unique needs and traditions of these communities, while strengthening STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and…	Not published	$9K
Land Conservation Grants Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants are awarded annually for the preservation of North Texas area ranchland and open-space land utilized for agricultural purposes, wildlife or botanical resources.	Not published	Varies
Wild Acres Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Wild Acres is now exclusively an online resource that gives Maryland property owners information on improving their property's backyard habitat for wildlife.	Not published	Varies
Joan Robinson Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Joan Robinson Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides a $1,900 scholarship to graduating high school seniors from Perry County, MO.	Not published	$2K
Transportation Assistance Grant St Joseph County Parks Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies This grant program provides funding to help school groups cover transportation costs when traveling to St. Joseph County Parks for interpretive programs.	Rolling	Varies
Crawford Wildlife Habitat Gallatin College Undergraduate Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crawford Wildlife Habitat Gallatin College Undergraduate Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports undergraduate students pursuing degrees or certificates related to wildlife habitat.	Not published	Varies
Colcom Foundation Grant: Local Environment & Community Colcom Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colcom Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing local environmental and community projects in southwestern Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program National Park Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support schools and organizations focused on connecting elementary school-aged youth to public parks, lands, and waters.	Not published	Varies
Keep Louisiana Beautiful: Healthy Communities Grant Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Keep Louisiana Beautiful: Healthy Communities Grant supports initiatives in Louisiana aimed at enhancing community aesthetics through litter abatement, waste reduction, and environmental education.	Not published	$3K – $10K
EPA DERA School Bus Rebates (2021 Annual Program) Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition · Foundation Not published · $20K – $300K Provide rebates for replacement of old diesel school buses with new clean fuel school buses.	Not published	$20K – $300K
Small Grant Program The Watershed Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K The Watershed Institute's Small Grant Program has awarded approximately $1.1 million to recipients since 2003. Recent awards of $30,000 were distributed among six different organizations.	Not published	$30K
Wright-Ingraham Institute: Richard T. Parker Grant Wright-Ingraham Institute · Foundation Not published · $10K The Wright-Ingraham Institute offers the Richard T. Parker Grant, aimed at supporting organizations dedicated to environmental education, wildlife conservation, and scientific research.	Not published	$10K
Bee Grants Whole Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Bee Grant Program, offered by the Whole Kids Foundation, supports K-12 schools and non-profits in enhancing or establishing bee programs with live bees.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Explore the River RFP - Santa Ana River Conservancy Program Grant State of California Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Up to $75K The Santa Ana River Conservancy Program offers grants to enhance public access to the Santa Ana River and its tributaries, particularly for communities facing barriers.	Not published	Up to $75K

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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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