Environmental Education Grants

Last updated June 14, 2026

There are currently 915 active environmental education grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.

915 grants
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What environmental education grants are open right now?

THE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Randal Fellowship Program Overview: The Randal Fellowship is an eight-week hybrid program designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in environmental stewardship, land…

UNITED STATES SAILING FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Reach Grants Program Focus: Grants supporting the implementation of US Sailing's REACH program at schools, sailing centers, and organizations nationwide. Overview The Reach Grants program provides…

Funding:   None. General award range is $5,000 to $70,000 with a suggested request of no more than $35,000.
  National Forest Foundation · Rolling / Open State

RECREATION – Matching Awards Program: Connecting People to Forests   Supports projects that inspire their participants to get personally involved in caring for their public lands. Project must…

DNR Parks Grants · Rolling / Open State

Provides reimbursable, matching funds to develop and repair recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both non-motorized and motorized recreational trail uses. Also funds trail-related…

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Recreational Trails Program - Educational Grant (NE) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: June 10, 2025 Summary The Recreational…

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Recreational Trails Program (NE) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Amount: US $50,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: June 10, 2025 Summary The Recreational Trails Program…

$25,000 (Year 1); Additional funding available in Year 2
REDFORD CENTER INC · October 1, 2026 · Biennial Foundation

Redford Center Grants Overview: The Redford Center Grants program supports independent environmental documentaries and their impact campaigns. Since launching in 2016, the program has supported 60…

US $500 - US $6,000
SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Redwood Connects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Save the Redwoods League Amount: US $500 - US $6,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Redwood Connect Grants, offered by Save the Redwoods…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Regional Everyone Outdoors Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Regional Everyone Outdoors…

US $5,000 - US $15,000
THE BEIM FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Regional Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beim Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2024 Summary The Beim Foundation's Regional Grant Program invites proposals…

REI COOPERATIVE ACTION FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

REI Cooperative Action Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rei Cooperative Action Fund Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The REI Cooperative Action Fund Grant supports U.S.-based organizations that…

GREATER NEVADA CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Community Support Greater Nevada Credit Union’s passion to help more people Live Greater goes beyond the financial services and accounts that we offer. We also take pride in supporting our…

Royal Entomological Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

RES Award for Student Science Communication Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Royal Entomological Society Amount: Up to £400 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The RES Award for Student Science…

Denver Field Ornithologists · Rolling / Open Foundation

Research, Education & Conservation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Denver Field Ornithologists Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The DFO Research, Education, and…

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

Residential Sharps Collection Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Residential Sharps…

WECONSERVEPA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Applications were accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through June 27, 2024, or until funds were committed. Funder is not certain if this funding opportunity will be offered in…

UNITED CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our Mission To inspire generations of food growers, environmental stewards and problem solvers through experiential education in orchards and gardens. Our Vision A fruitful educational…

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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