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?

South Carolina Native Plant Society Grand Strand Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grand Strand Chapter Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Native Plant Society Grand Strand Chapter Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary Overview South Carolina…

GRAY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gray Family Foundation: Environmental Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gray Family Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Gray Family Foundation…

Up to US $100,000
GREAT LAKES FISHERY TRUST INC · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

Great Lakes Stewardship Geographic Scope: Michigan, Great Lakes region Focus Areas: - Increase awareness and understanding of the ecology of the Great Lakes - Support efforts to make residents…

Great Salt Lake Audubon · Rolling / Open Foundation

Great Salt Lake Audubon Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Great Salt Lake Audubon Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Great Salt Lake Audubon Grant supports conservation,…

Na'ah Illahee Fund · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Green Infrastructure Capacity Building Grant Funder: Na'ah Illahee Fund (NIF) Geographic Scope: Alaska (AK), Montana (MT), Washington (WA), and British Columbia Focus Areas: - Healing of the land -…

EXELON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Apply for the Exelon Foundation Green Lab Grant The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is proud to partner with the Exelon Foundation in championing science learning for high school…

Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Green Partners Grants: Environmental Action Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Green…

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Green School Works Technical Assistance​ Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Green…

THE GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY · January 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions Overview: The Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions provides support for emerging investigators and designers to conduct…

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Greening STEM Grants In Spring 2025, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) will collaborate with PPG Foundation (PPG) to select a cohort of Greening STEM projects from the…

FOUNDATION FOR THE TRI-STATE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greenup County Green Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Tri-State Community Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Greenup County Green Fund,…

Up to US $30,000
New York State Hudson River Valley Greenway · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greenway Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Hudson River Valley Greenway Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Greenway Communities Grant Program…

US $15,000 - US $40,000
The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Growing Green Spaces Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Overview Growing Green Spaces Grant The Growing Green…

Up to $1,000 per field trip
GUY HARVEY OCEAN FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Guy Harvey Field Trip Grant Status: Active Geographic Scope: Florida (for Guy Harvey Conservation Schools) Focus Areas: - Student field trips to reinforce STEAM learning - Real-world engagement with…

H2O FOR LIFE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Grant Application Closed For The 2024-2025 School Year. The Application Will Reopen In August Of 2025._ Kickstart Your Project with a Mini-Grant At H2O for Life, we never want…

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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