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.
Lightfoot Foundation: Educational Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lightfoot Foundation Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Lightfoot Foundation offers educational grants to qualified 501(c)(3)…
Lightfoot Foundation: Environmental Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lightfoot Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Lightfoot Foundation provides Environmental Grants to support…
Local Conservation Corps Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Local Conservation…
Local Leaders of the 21st Century Scholarship Funder: Go Green Initiative Geographic Scope: Primarily Pleasanton Unified School District (California), with potential for expansion Program Status:…
Local Partner Core Operations Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Washington Department of Ecology Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Local Partner Core Operations Grants, offered by the State…
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wild Ones Amount: US $100 - US $500 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program,…
Los Cerritos Wetlands Fund Grant Program Geographic Scope: Projects located in and around the Los Cerritos Wetlands area (straddling Long Beach and Seal Beach at the end of the San Gabriel River…
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District Natural Resources Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (LPNNRD) Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: March 15,…
Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry Luce Foundation Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship,…
Lumber Heritage Region Mini-Grant Program Funder: Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) Inc Geographic Scope: 15-county region in North West and North Central Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Bradford, Cambria,…
MAGIP Van Shelhamer Memorial K-12 Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Association of Geographic Information Professionals Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The…
Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarship Funder: Chewonki Foundation Inc Award Amount: $15,000 merit-based scholarship Geographic Scope: Maine Program Focus: Environmental leadership, natural…
Marie Marx Strohm Memorial Award Purpose: Celebrates the achievements of a Green Corps graduate who demonstrates exceptional skill in the use of media in their advocacy work. Background: Named in…
Marjorie M. Hendricks Environmental Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Marjorie M. Hendricks…
Overview Purpose Mark Schwiebert established the Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies in 2016 to fund programs that educate the public on environmental challenges posed by climate change…
Mary A. Crocker Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary A Crocker Trust Dtd Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Mary A. Crocker Trust Grant focuses on enhancing education and environmental…
Mary Kiesau Community Fellowship Fund Overview: An annual fellowship supporting artists, photographers, naturalists, and naturalist educators in the Methow Valley who are working on field-based…
Maryland Urban and Community Forestry Committee Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Department of Natural Resources Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The…
Master Gardener Scholarship Funder: Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities (in partnership with MSU Extension Leelanau) Program Type: Need-based scholarship for Master Gardener Training Program…
Matching Awards Program Program Focus: Community Engagement and Stewardship Activities that Connect People to Forests Geographic Scope: National Frequency: 2 times per year Eligibility: - Nonprofit…
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.
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.
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.