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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Charles R. O'Melia AEESP Distinguished Educator Award Grant Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) · Foundation Not published · $2K The Charles R. O'Melia AEESP Distinguished Educator Award recognizes exceptional contributions to environmental engineering education.	Not published	$2K
NFWF: Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC)—in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), USDA Natural…	Not published	Varies
CBT: Youth Environmental Education Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The CBT Youth Environmental Education Grant Program aims to enhance youth engagement in environmental education in Maryland and surrounding areas.	Not published	Up to $10K
Safe Routes to School Program Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Supports infrastructure and non-infrastructure activities with federal funding that enable and encourage children to safely walk, bicycle or roll to school. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Regional, Other	Not published	Varies
Ecosystems Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound · Foundation Not published · $5K The Ecosystems Scholarship, established by Rollin Geppert, supports students pursuing degrees in natural resources and land use planning.	Not published	$5K
Native Plant Society of New Mexico Donations Grant Native Plant Society of New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Native Plant Society of New Mexico is dedicated to educating the public about native plants and fostering conservation efforts. Through donations, they support regional herbaria that archive biodiversity and promote botanical research.	Not published	Up to $5K
Cleveland Metroparks Donation Request Grant Cleveland Zoological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Cleveland Metroparks, a renowned conservation system in Northeast Ohio, invites donation requests to support local community events and initiatives that align with its mission of conservation and education.	Not published	Varies
Summer Camp Financial Assistance Thorne Ecological Institute · Foundation Not published · $280 Thorne Nature Experience offers financial assistance each year to help families who cannot afford full-price camp tuition.	Not published	$280
CFGM: Community Human-Powered and Public Transportation Grant Community Foundation Of Greater Muscatine · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFGM Community Human-Powered and Public Transportation Grant aims to enhance public health and reduce air pollution in Muscatine by promoting human-powered and public transportation initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Fund4Trees Bursaries Grant Fund4Trees · Foundation Not published · Up to £500 Fund4Trees Bursaries offer financial support of up to £500 for individuals seeking to enhance their arboricultural knowledge through study tours or projects.	Not published	Up to £500
The Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund Grant White House Farm Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund offers $5,000 scholarships to students pursuing degrees in environmental fields at Northern Virginia Community College or Virginia public universities.	Not published	$5K
FROG (Front Range Organic Gardeners) Mini-Grants Denver Urban Gardens · Foundation Not published · Up to $500	Not published	Up to $500
OC-CNPS: The Acorn Grant California Native Plant Society: Orange County Chapter · Foundation Not published · $150 – $1K The Acorn Grant, offered by the California Native Plant Society's Orange County Chapter, supports public schools in Orange County for creating school gardens featuring native plants.	Not published	$150 – $1K
RES Award for Student Science Communication Grant Royal Entomological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £400 The RES Award for Student Science Communication encourages students to write engaging articles on entomology for a general audience.	Not published	Up to £400
NH Sea Grant Program Development Funding New Hampshire Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The NH Sea Grant Program Development Funding offers flexible financial support for innovative projects that align with coastal and marine priorities.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Conservation District- Pollinator Grants Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Conservation District Pollinator Grants aim to enhance pollinator habitats in Montana, offering funding between $5,000 and $15,000 for eligible projects.	Not published	Up to $15K
Randal Fellowship Program The Piedmont Environmental Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Randal Fellowship is an eight-week hybrid program designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in environmental stewardship, land conservation, historic preservation, community planning, agriculture, and…	Not published	Varies
Mumford & Keller Grant and Scholarship Program Indiana Audubon Society Inc. · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Mumford & Keller Grant and Scholarship Program, initiated by Indiana Audubon in 2010, offers financial support for projects focusing on natural resources and Indiana's birdlife.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Jack and Martha Carter Grant Native Plant Society of New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Jack and Martha Carter Grant, offered by the Native Plant Society of New Mexico, supports projects that enhance public understanding of native plants and their conservation.	Not published	Up to $5K
School-Day-Off Camp Scholarships Thorne Ecological Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Thorne offers limited scholarships for school-day-off camps.	Not published	Varies
Don't mess with Texas College Scholarship Keep Texas Beautiful Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K	Not published	$1K – $3K
Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio: Annual Grant The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio offers an annual grant of $500 to support research, conservation, or education projects that align with their mission of promoting native plant conservation.	Not published	Up to $500
The Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $4K The Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany aims to promote the study of field botany among students in the U.S. by providing a $3500 annual grant for summer study opportunities.	Not published	$4K
Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation Grant Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation Grant aims to support projects that promote environmental restoration, preservation, and education, with a focus on sustainable resource use and community development.	Not published	$1K – $10K

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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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