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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James F. Lentowski Conservation Scholarship Grant Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The James F. Lentowski Conservation Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation for Nantucket, supports Nantucket residents pursuing education in environmental studies such as marine biology, conservation, and agriculture.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Cyanotoxin Monitoring Equipment and Training Grants New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Cyanotoxin Monitoring Equipment and Training Grants, offered by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, support public water systems in monitoring cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins in surface water sources.	Not published	Up to $15K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Maryland Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, aims to enhance college campuses through tree planting and maintenance.	Not published	Varies
Jupiter High School Environmental Academy Scholarships Palm Beach County Fishing · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ACS-CES Award for Incorporation of Sustainability Into Chemical Education American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies To recognize those individuals or groups who have made exemplary contributions to the incorporation of sustainability into chemical education.	Not published	Varies
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Small Grants Pierce County Planning & Public Works / City of Lakewood · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Small Grants Program encourages local nonprofits, schools, and individuals to enhance environmental literacy and improve water quality.	Not published	Up to $3K
Eastern National Competitive Grant Program Eastern National · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K Eastern National's Competitive Grant Program provides funding to parks and heritage sites to support educational, scientific, and interpretive activities of the National Park Service and partner organizations.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Community Forestry Grant (SD) South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Forestry Grant (SD) aims to enhance urban tree cover and forest maintenance through educational programs, financial assistance, and technical support.	Not published	Up to $5K
EREF Scholarships Program Environmental Research & Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NOVA Parks Outdoor Kids Grants The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies NOVA Parks offers grants to Title-I schools in Northern Virginia, helping cover costs for field trips to its parklands, including the Roving Naturalist Program.	Rolling	Varies
Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $8K The Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry, funded by the Garden Club of America, aims to promote urban forestry education among U.S. graduate and advanced undergraduate students.	Not published	$8K
NTCA Event Funding Grant North Lake Tahoe Resort Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) is offering event funding for 2025, supporting initiatives that enhance economic health, community vitality, and environmental stewardship.	Not published	Varies
Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant Georgia Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant aims to enhance outdoor learning for Georgia's PK-12 public school students.	Not published	$500 – $5K
School Garden Mini-Grant Program Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K	Not published	$250 – $2K
The Oregon Parks Foundation Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Oregon Parks Foundation Fund, established in 2009, supports the acquisition and restoration of Oregon's native landscapes while enhancing public parks.	Not published	$1K – $5K
ROGC Civic Contribution Grant River Oaks Garden Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The River Oaks Garden Club, founded in 1927, is dedicated to enhancing the Houston community through conservation, horticulture, and civic beautification.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Alaska Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, empowers colleges and universities to enhance their community forests while achieving national recognition.	Not published	Varies
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grant Commonwealth of Virginia: Division of Legislative Services · State Not published · Up to $15K The Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grant supports projects aimed at enhancing environmental education and conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay area.	Not published	Up to $15K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Puerto Rico Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the National Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges and universities in Puerto Rico to enhance their campus environments through tree planting and maintenance.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Montana 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 enhance their green spaces and community forests.	Not published	Varies
Partners for Places Equity Pilot Initiative The Funders Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $405K A two-year pilot program created as part of The Funders Network's ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion.	Not published	$405K
Nick Van Pernis Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nick Van Pernis Scholarship Fund, established in memory of Nick Van Pernis, supports students from Hawaii's west side pursuing degrees in Marine Science, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, or Early Childhood Education.	Not published	Varies
The Explorers Club - Fjällräven Field Grant Explorers Club · Foundation Not published · $5K The Explorers Club, in collaboration with Fjällräven, offers the Fjällräven Field Grant to promote scientific exploration and research. This grant supports explorers under 35 engaged in fieldwork related to conservation and sustainability.	Not published	$5K
Pennsylvania Sojourn Mini Grants Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mini-grant program to support Pennsylvania Sojourn initiatives and related outdoor recreation and education programs.	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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