Environmental Education Grants

Last updated October 16, 2026

Grantable tracks 900 active environmental education grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Dr. Michael E. Miller Student Competition Scholarship Association for Environmental Health & Sciences Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A competitive scholarship program for exceptional students in environmental health and sciences. Recognizes and supports student research through a competition format.	Not published	Varies
Northern Wisconsin Outdoor Experiential Education Scholarship Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Northern Wisconsin Outdoor Experiential Education Scholarship Fund supports residents of Chequamegon Bay communities in accessing quality outdoor education programs.	Not published	$1K
Stanley and Stella Becker Environmental Scholarship Fund Grant Scranton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies For over 70 years, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has served Northeastern Pennsylvania as a steward of charitable resources, a grantmaker, and a catalyst for positive change.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Innovation Fund (Michigan City Area Schools) Unity Foundation of La Porte County · Foundation Not published · $350 – $439 Grants to support innovative teaching projects and classroom initiatives for teachers and professionals at Michigan City High School and La Porte County Career and Technical Education – A.K. Smith Center.	Not published	$350 – $439
Ball Brothers Foundation Grants Ball Brothers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Ball Brothers Foundation is a 100-year-old private family foundation providing grant funding to organizations, schools, and nonprofits, focused on Muncie, Delaware County, and East Central Indiana.	Not published	Varies
Recreational Trails Program (NE) Grant Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The Recreational Trails Program in Nebraska offers funding for developing and maintaining recreational trails, supporting activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding.	Not published	$50K – $250K
Change Happens Foundation Grant Change Happens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Change Happens Foundation (founded by Doug Troxel) makes competitive grants to 501(c)(3) public charities across three pillars: Environmental Science (systemic, sustainable solutions to environmental challenges), Education (early…	Not published	Varies
Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant: Round 2 California Public Utilities Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K About the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) The CPUC regulates privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies, in addition to authorizing video…	Not published	Up to $200K
Jefferson Public Citizens Grant The College Foundation of the University of Virginia · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program supporting student-led initiatives focused on public service and civic engagement in the Charlottesville area.	Not published	Varies
Alumni Leadership Awards Ecology Project International · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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