Environmental Education Grants

Last updated October 16, 2026

Grantable tracks 900 active environmental education grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Education MiniGrants Alabama Audubon · Foundation ~February · Up to $1K Alabama Audubon's Education MiniGrants provide up to $1,000 per award to support educators and educationally-oriented nonprofits throughout Alabama.	~February	Up to $1K
HERO Program Fellowship (Human-Environment Regional Observatory) Trustees of Clark University · Foundation ~February · Varies The Human-Environment Regional Observatory (HERO) program is a unique undergraduate-graduate-faculty experience that engages in research on human-environment relationships in Massachusetts.	~February	Varies
CCV Grant Program (incl. Small Grant Program) Cave Conservancy of the Virginias · Foundation Feb 15, 2027 · Up to $2K The Cave Conservancy of the Virginias funds cave & karst conservation, education/outreach, cave/sinkhole cleanups, significant-property acquisition, and original scientific/humanities research on cave & karst systems in VA and WV.	Feb 15, 2027	Up to $2K
Crane Family Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Feb 15, 2027 · $1K – $4K The Crane Family Fund Grant supports innovative projects at the intersection of environmental quality and community health.	Feb 15, 2027	$1K – $4K
Amos Butler Audubon Society Birdathon Grants Amos W Butler Audubon Society · Foundation ~February · $500 – $5K Birdathon Grants (Amos Butler Audubon Society, now Bird Alliance of Central Indiana) fund projects supporting the birds of Central Indiana: research, public education, enjoyment/stewardship of the natural environment, and…	~February	$500 – $5K
Birdathon Grant Program Amos W Butler Audubon Society · Foundation ~February · $500 – $5K Proposals must focus on birds and address at least one of the following: Birdathon grants do not typically support: Since 1987, the Birdathon has raised over $550,000 for avian research, education, land purchase, and habitat restoration.	~February	$500 – $5K
Rosenlund Family Foundation Grants Rosenlund Family Foundation INV MGR · Foundation ~February · $3K – $5K The Rosenlund Family Foundation, established in 1962, focuses on supporting under-served children and youth in Philadelphia's disadvantaged neighborhoods.	~February	$3K – $5K
Conservation Scholarship Foundation for Geauga Parks · Foundation ~February · Varies The Foundation for Geauga Parks offers Conservation Scholarships to support students pursuing conservation-related studies and careers.	~February	Varies
Community Grants Rotary International Springfield · Foundation ~February · $5K – $35K The Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast is a member of Rotary International, the world's largest service organization. Founded in 1967 with 32 charter members, the club has grown to 198 members as of January 31, 2026.	~February	$5K – $35K
Garden Club of Honolulu Educational Grants The Garden Club of Honolulu · Foundation ~March · $1K – $5K	~March	$1K – $5K
Go Outside Fund Grant Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi · Foundation Mar 1, 2027 · $100 – $2K The Go Outside Fund aims to connect Wisconsin's youth with nature by providing grants between $100 and $1,500 for outdoor learning experiences.	Mar 1, 2027	$100 – $2K
Oregon Natural Resources Education Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation ~March · $500 – $3K The Oregon Natural Resources Education Fund Grant supports high school organizations in enhancing natural resources education.	~March	$500 – $3K
Environmental Preservation & Animal Welfare Grant Community Foundation of North Central MA · Foundation ~March · $2K – $10K The Environmental Preservation & Animal Welfare Grant aims to enhance the natural beauty and animal welfare in North Central Massachusetts.	~March	$2K – $10K
Incentive Grants Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Inc · Foundation ~March · Up to $4K This fund supports naturalist projects and programs at Wisconsin State Parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas.	~March	Up to $4K
Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grant (PA Sojourn Program) Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Inc · Foundation ~March · Up to $30K The PA Sojourn Program is a nationally unique program that awards more than $30,000 in grants across the state to support local organizations and their sojourn events. POWR supports between 10 to 15 paddling events annually.	~March	Up to $30K
Change Maker Scholarship Beaches Go Green Inc · Foundation ~March · $3K Beaches Go Green awards two $2,500 scholarships each calendar year to current high school seniors who are members of sanctioned Beaches Go Green Student clubs. Funds are used for continuing education (trade school, college, or university).	~March	$3K
Volcano Adventure Camp Youth Camping Grant Lassen Park Foundation · Foundation ~March · Up to $1K Grants provide funding for youth organizations and schools to bring groups to Volcano Adventure Camp at Lassen Volcanic National Park for week-long camping experiences.	~March	Up to $1K
Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers Program (P30 Clinical Trials Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Apr 20, 2027 · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites grant applications for Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers (EHSCC).	Apr 20, 2027	Varies
Laurance and Mary Rockefeller Legacy Scholarship Essay Competition The Woodstock Foundation Inc · Foundation ~April · $500 – $3K Annual essay program established to honor the enduring legacy of Laurance and Mary Rockefeller, commemorating their vision for environmental stewardship and intentional investing designed to endure for decades.	~April	$500 – $3K
C.D. Besadny Conservation Grants Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsi · Foundation ~September · $500 – $5K The C.D. Besadny Conservation Grants support grassroots conservation and education projects in Wisconsin, with funding ranging from $500 to $5,000.	~September	$500 – $5K
B.W. Wells Stewardship Fund Grant The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc · Foundation ~September · Up to $1K The B.W. Wells Stewardship Fund, established in honor of renowned North Carolina plant ecologist Bertram Whittier Wells, aims to promote the conservation and enjoyment of native plants and their habitats.	~September	Up to $1K
Impact Grant - Track 1 Woodard & Curran Foundation · Foundation ~December · Up to $5K	~December	Up to $5K
Impact Grant - Track 2 Woodard & Curran Foundation · Foundation ~December · $100K	~December	$100K
U.S. Embassy to Libya PAS Annual Program Statement U.S. Mission to Tunisia · Federal Open · $500 – $25K U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy to Libya PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS Tripoli FY2024 CFDA…	Open	$500 – $25K

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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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