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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Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – LIVE Greener Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – LIVE Greener Grant focuses on enhancing access to outdoor spaces for youth from historically underserved communities in Oregon and SW Washington.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Minnesota Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, supported by the National Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges and universities to promote tree planting and green spaces on campus.	Not published	Varies
Local Partner Core Operations Grants State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Varies The Local Partner Core Operations Grants, offered by the State of Washington Department of Ecology, support local clean air agencies in enhancing air quality.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Alabama Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, led by the National Arbor Day Foundation, empowers colleges to cultivate vibrant green spaces while enhancing student well-being.	Not published	Varies
Memorial Bear Fund Grant Wyoming Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Memorial Bear Fund Grant honors the legacy of biologists and a pilot who lost their lives during wildlife research in Wyoming.	Not published	Varies
Global Awareness Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Global Awareness Fund, managed by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, supports initiatives that foster understanding and cooperation among diverse cultures.	Not published	Varies
PBC Grants Pebble Beach Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The PBC Grants, funded by the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, aim to enhance educational opportunities for Monterey County youth.	Not published	Varies
State of Nevada Department of Education: School Garden Grant State of Nevada Department of Education · State Not published · Up to $400K The State of Nevada Department of Education is offering a School Garden Grant to support the establishment and upkeep of school gardens in public schools.	Not published	Up to $400K
Lumber Heritage Region Mini-Grant Program Lumber Heritage Region of PA Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The mini-grant program supports projects aligned with LHR's mission of education, preservation, and community engagement, including: The LHR operates with two full-time staff members and dedicated volunteers.	Not published	Up to $5K
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant Hubbell-Waterman Fndn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Quad Cities, focusing on culture, education, and social welfare.	Not published	Varies
Ruth Young Climate Justice Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Ruth Young Climate Justice Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc., supports high school graduates from Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties pursuing studies in…	Not published	$2K
Environmental Education Fund Grant Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Environmental Education Fund, established in 2009, aims to connect K-12 students in Emmet County with nature through grants that support nature-based learning.	Not published	Up to $500
Addy Foundation Grant The Addy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Addy Foundation’s mission is to support the arts in Colorado through a grant program available to nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Africa - Impact Seed Fund Grant Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The Pulitzer Center has a bold vision: to be the venue for the world’s most innovative and consequential reporting, with journalism as the key element for mobilizing society through audience engagement strategies.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation Environment Grant Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation Environment Grant aims to support initiatives that combat climate change, prioritizing efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption and enhance climate education for young adults.	Not published	Varies
CoNPS Mission Grant (Colorado Native Plant Society) Colorado Native Plant Society · Foundation Rolling · Varies Mission Grants fund native-plant projects, with published awards favouring work that has a public education component.	Rolling	Varies
NEF Publication Programme Grant Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) · Foundation Not published · Up to ¥1,000,000 The NEF Publication Grant Programme provides support for scientific publications that stem from original research aimed at enhancing nature conservation knowledge in developing countries within the Asia-Pacific region.	Not published	Up to ¥1,000,000
The Garden Club of America Award in Coastal Wetlands Studies Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $5K The Garden Club of America Award in Coastal Wetlands Studies supports graduate students engaged in coastal wetlands research.	Not published	$5K
Alternative Fuel Foundation Grant Alternative Fuel Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 The Alternative Fuel Foundation Grant aims to support educational institutions in developing programs focused on renewable energy and environmental sustainability.	Not published	$250 – $500
Go Outside (GO) Grants - Visiting Programs North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Go Outside (GO) Grants provide North Carolina K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations funding for outdoor educational experiences, including field trips and visiting programs.	Not published	Up to $3K
Pulitzer Center Rainforest Reporting Grant Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · $8K – $15K The Pulitzer Center Rainforest Reporting Grant supports journalists reporting on critical issues in tropical forests, particularly in the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia.	Not published	$8K – $15K
Virginia Watershed Educational Programs Project Department of Conservation and Recreation · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Tibor T. Polgar Undergraduate Fellowship Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Foundation is continuously evaluating all our programs to better understand and amplify the impacts we wish to achieve.	Not published	Varies
Earth Science Education Grant Geological Society of Nevada · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant to support earth science education initiatives. Limited details available from the website.	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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