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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Plant, Learn and Grow: Science Concepts in the Garden Grant The City Garden Clubs of New York · Foundation Not published · $375 The Plant, Learn and Grow! School Gardening 201 program, offered by The City Garden Clubs of New York, equips classroom teachers with practical strategies to enhance student learning through garden projects.	Not published	$375
Sierra Meadows Restoration Program Point Reyes Bird Observatory · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sierra Meadows Restoration Program funds and implements meadow restoration projects across the Sierra Nevada.	Not published	Varies
Garden Club of Houston Grant Garden Club of Houston · Foundation Not published · Varies The Garden Club of Houston, established in 1924, promotes gardening and environmental conservation through various community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Penny White Project Fund Grant Harvard University · Foundation Not published · $200 – $5K The Penny White Project Fund Grant offers up to $50,000 annually for student research proposals at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.	Not published	$200 – $5K
SDYHA Wildlife Banquet Grant Program South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. Annual Scholarships Grant Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. offers annual scholarships to support students entering their junior or senior year or graduate students majoring in fields related to environmental studies.	Not published	Varies
Glass Foundation Grant Glass Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Glass Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Western North Carolina.	Not published	Up to $200K
Shasta Chapter: Acorn Grant Program California Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Shasta Chapter of the California Native Plant Society offers the Acorn Grant Program to support educators in promoting California native plants on K-12 campuses.	Not published	Up to $500
Community Garden Grants Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Community Garden Grants aim to strengthen Central Ohio's neighborhoods by providing financial support for the creation and expansion of community gardens and greenspaces.	Not published	Up to $3K
1928 AGC Founders Fund Grant Adirondack Garden Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The 1928 AGC Founders Fund, established by the Adirondack Garden Club, aims to support nonprofit organizations, including schools, that enhance the Adirondack environment.	Not published	Varies
Des Rubens and Bill Wallace Grant John Muir Land Trust · Foundation Not published · £500 - £2,000 The Des Rubens and Bill Wallace Grant, offered by the John Muir Trust, provides financial support ranging from £500 to £2,000 for individuals seeking transformative experiences in wild places.	Not published	£500 - £2,000
Western SARE: Research and Education Grants Western SARE · Foundation Not published · Up to $350K This program involves scientists, agricultural producers, and others using interdisciplinary approaches to advance sustainable agriculture at local and regional levels.	Not published	Up to $350K
Lackawanna Audubon Society Scholarship Grant Scranton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Buiding a stronger, More Vibrant Community For over 70 years, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has served Northeastern Pennsylvania as a steward of charitable resources, a grantmaker, and a catalyst for positive change.	Not published	Varies
YES Medal Award with Grant Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists · Foundation Not published · $10K Annual award honoring an individual for exceptional leadership and advocacy in engaging youth and the public in doing environmental science. Award is accompanied by a $10,000 grant to a nonprofit of the winner's choosing.	Not published	$10K
NASA Microplastics Research and Education Center (Minority University Research and Education Project Institutional Research Opportunity - MIRO) Alaska Pacific University Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5M Microplastics have been detected in almost every ecosystem globally and in subsistence foods and waterways in Alaska. The center aims to determine the extent and impact of microplastics on human, animal, and ecosystem health.	Not published	$5M
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Tennessee Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges and universities to cultivate their community forests.	Not published	Varies
Bee Grant Program Whole Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Traditional Bee Grant allows for K-12 schools or non-profit organizations that serve any grades K-12 to start a new or enhance an existing bee program hosting live bees on their campus.	Not published	Varies
Financial Scholarship for Conservation EdVenture Programs Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies To allow under-resourced children to participate in Conservation EdVenture Programs at Wonders of Wildlife.	Rolling	Varies
Public Participation Grants (WA) State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Up to $120K The Public Participation Grants (PPG) program in Washington offers up to $60,000 annually to individuals and nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $120K
Outdoor Learning Centers: School Gardens NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program listed among active programs offered by the Foundation. Specific details not provided in website content.	Not published	Varies
CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA 2026 GLRI 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
SFFI: Seed Grants Schlecht Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Schlecht Family Foundation Inc offers Seed Grants aimed at nonprofit and social enterprise organizations in their startup phase, or established nonprofits launching new programs in Dane County and rural Wisconsin.	Not published	Varies
Tyson Undergraduate Fellows Program Grant Washington University (St. Louis) Tyson Research Center · Foundation Not published · $6K – $7K The Tyson Undergraduate Fellows Program offers a unique 10-week summer experience for undergraduate students, providing hands-on engagement with environmental research at the Tyson Research Center.	Not published	$6K – $7K
AK Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management · Foundation Not published · Varies The AK Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, managed by the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, provides essential funding for mitigation projects aimed at reducing disaster risks.	Not published	Varies

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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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