Environmental Education Grants

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.

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What environmental education grants are open right now?

PALMETTOPRIDE THE GOVERNOR'S · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

PalmettoPride Litter Trashes Everyone Education Grant Overview: Provides funds for schools and school districts to implement litter pickup and environmental programs. Focus Areas: - Litter pickup…

$2.5 million total program funding
Parks & Trails New York Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Park & Trail Partnership Grant (PTPG) Program Program Status: Active, in its 11th round as of August 2025 Geographic Scope: Statewide across New York State Funder: Administered by Parks & Trails New…

$405,000 (for 7 cities in recent round)
THE FUNDERS NETWORK INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Partners for Places Equity Pilot Initiative Program Type: Specialized equity-focused sustainability grant program Overview: A two-year pilot program created as part of The Funders Network's ongoing…

$1.7 million (recent round); $5+ million total awarded to date
THE FUNDERS NETWORK INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Partners for Places Matching Grants Program Program Type: Collaborative matching grant program for local sustainability projects Overview: Partners for Places is a collaborative matching grant…

HAWAII WILDLIFE FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Patrick Conant Memorial Scholarship Status: Newly introduced ("Introducing the NEW Patrick Conant Memorial Scholarship") Geographic Scope: Hawaiʻi Purpose: Memorial scholarship honoring Patrick…

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Pebble Beach Company Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

PBC Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pebble Beach Company Foundation Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The PBC Grants, funded by the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, aim to enhance educational…

PEACOCK FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peacock Foundation Inc. Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Peacock Foundation Inc Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Peacock Foundation Inc. grants support the health and well-being of South…

Up to $30,000+ (distributed across 10-15 events annually)
PENNSYLVANIA ORGANIZATION FOR WATERSHEDS · March 20, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grant Program Overview: 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…

PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pennsylvania Sojourn Mini Grants Funder: Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania Overview: Mini-grant program to support Pennsylvania Sojourn initiatives and related…

US $200 - US $4,500
Harvard University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Penny White Project Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harvard University Amount: US $200 - US $4,500 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Penny White Project Fund Grant offers up to $50,000…

SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Phillip D. Reed Environmental Writing Award Purpose: Recognizes outstanding writing on the Southern environment that achieves both literary excellence and offers extraordinary insight into the…

US $5,000 - US $35,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pigeon River Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: US $5,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Pigeon River Fund Grant…

NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Plant America Community Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Garden Clubs Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Plant America Community Project Grant, offered by…

PLANT-FOR-THE-PLANET US · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Plant-for-the-Planet Ambassador Award Program Type: Recognition and awards program for young climate activists Geographic Scope: Global Target Audience: - Climate Justice Ambassadors aged 8-25 - Must…

PORTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Porter County Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Porter County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Porter County Community Fund Grant,…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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