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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Safe Clean Water Public Education and Community Engagement Grants Program - Tier 1 Water Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Safe Clean Water Public Education and Community Engagement Grants Program This is an exciting opportunity to partner with Los Angeles County to advance the 14 goals of the Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP)!	Not published	Varies
City Gardens Club of New York School Grant The City Garden Clubs of New York · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The City Gardens Club of New York offers annual grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for projects that promote environmental beauty and education in New York City's five boroughs.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Forest Conservation Program Grant California Wildlife Conservation Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The Forest Conservation Program, initiated in 2006, aims to enhance California's native forests through conservation, restoration, and management.	Not published	Varies
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program Wild Ones · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500 The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program, funded by Wild Ones, supports projects that foster an appreciation for nature through native plants and natural landscapes.	Not published	$100 – $500
Zayed Sustainability Prize: Global High Schools Grant Zayed Sustainability Prize · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Zayed Sustainability Prize: Global High Schools recognizes innovative sustainability projects by high school students from six regions worldwide, aiming to impact health, food, energy, and water sectors.	Not published	Up to $150K
Artist in Residence Program Dorothea DIX Park Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $80K	Not published	$80K
Watershed Education Scholarship Grant North Bay Watershed Association (NBWA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Watershed Education Scholarship, offered by the North Bay Watershed Association (NBWA), provides financial support for students of all ages who reside or work within the NBWA boundary.	Not published	Up to $1K
Emily’s Bloomin Youth Fund Grant The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Emily’s Bloomin Youth Fund aims to support at-risk youth aged 10-18 in Orleans Parish by providing outdoor and nature-centered programs.	Not published	Varies
NxtGen Conservationist Program Conservation Nation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500	Not published	Up to $500
KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program: Applicants in Other Asian Countries Kurita Water and Environment Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to ¥400,000 The KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program supports Asian scientists conducting water-related Environmental Science and Technology research in their home countries.	Not published	Up to ¥400,000
Melinda Henning Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies Leadership. Collaboration.	Not published	Varies
Youth Program Grants Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation offers Youth Program Grants to support initiatives that enhance youth development in Winnebago County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Woods Hole Sea Grant Biennial Request for Proposals Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant is inviting proposals for innovative two-year research projects aimed at addressing coastal issues in Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $250K
Culture and the Arts – Implementing the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Conservation & Community Interpretive Theme Grants Lake Champlain Basin Program · State Not published · Up to $1.5M Supports projects that interpret, highlight, and showcase the human interaction with the natural world as described in the CVNHP Management Plan (pages 41-42), and supports the “Biosphere in Your Backyard” campaign developed by the…	Not published	Up to $1.5M
Department of Agriculture - Grants Agriculture Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers the following grant programs: Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom \| Dairy Business Planning Grants \| Dairy Profitability and Enhancement Grants \| Sustainable Agriculture Grants \|…	Not published	Varies
Eco-Living Fund Grant Charlottesville Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Eco-Living Fund Grant, managed by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, seeks to promote sustainable living through projects that encourage zero-footprint and net-positive practices.	Not published	Up to $7K
California Garden Clubs Scholarship Grant California Garden Clubs · Foundation Not published · $2K The California Garden Clubs Scholarship offers six $2,000 scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year, aimed at students with notable achievements or those who have completed two years of college.	Not published	$2K
Ecology Department Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ecology Department Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing a degree in ecology. This scholarship is aimed at incoming students who demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.	Not published	Varies
BES: Pedagogical Research and Development Grants British Ecological Society (BES) · Foundation Not published · Up to £5,000 The British Ecological Society offers Pedagogical Research and Development Grants of up to £5,000 to enhance ecological education.	Not published	Up to £5,000
Pratt & Whitney E-STEM Awards North American Association for Environmental Educa · Foundation Not published · $15K – $250K	Not published	$15K – $250K
Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants Metro · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants, provided by Metro, support diverse community projects aimed at enhancing local parks, restoring streams, and promoting nature education.	Not published	Up to $100K
Fisheries and Offshore Wind Interactions Request for Proposals Grant Northeast Sea Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Northeast Sea Grant Consortium and NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center invite proposals to explore the interactions between fishing communities and offshore wind development in the U.S. Northeast.	Not published	Up to $400K
ConocoPhillips Charitable Investments: Water and Biodiversity Stewardship Grant ConocoPhillips · Foundation Not published · Varies ConocoPhillips Charitable Investments focus on Water and Biodiversity Stewardship, promoting conservation and restoration of ecosystems.	Not published	Varies
Lafayette Nature Center Program Scholarships Thorne Ecological Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Thorne offers scholarships to low and middle-income families for nature center programs at the Lafayette Nature Center.	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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