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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Delta Science Fellowship Grant California Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $164K The Delta Science Fellowship, administered by California Sea Grant, offers a unique opportunity for postdoctoral, Ph.D., and master's fellows to conduct impactful research in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.	Not published	Up to $164K
Environmental Stewardship - Seed & Program Funding Grant Hampton Roads Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Environmental Stewardship - Seed & Program Funding initiative by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation aims to foster conservation practices among youth in South Hampton Roads.	Not published	Varies
Central Chapter: Small Grants Program Indiana Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 The Central Chapter of the Indiana Native Plant Society is offering small grants up to $300 for projects that promote the conservation and study of Indiana's native plants.	Not published	Up to $300
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Idaho Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, aims to enhance college campuses through tree planting and care.	Not published	Varies
Explore the Coast Grants State of California Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Up to $100K The Explore the Coast Grants from the California State Coastal Conservancy aim to support public agencies, tribes, and nonprofits in enhancing access to California's coastal areas for communities facing barriers.	Not published	Up to $100K
Steven K. Dentel AEESP Award for Global Outreach Grant Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) · Foundation Not published · $500 The Steven K. Dentel AEESP Award for Global Outreach recognizes faculty excellence in environmental engineering outreach.	Not published	$500
PADI Grants Padi Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $12K The PADI Foundation supports research and education related to aquatic environments, funding projects that enhance understanding of ecosystems, diving physics, and responses to climate change impacts.	Not published	$5K – $12K
Food Education Grant Opportunity NYCPS Office of Energy & Sustainability · Foundation Not published · Up to $11K The Food Education Grant Opportunity, launched by the NYCPS Office of Energy & Sustainability, provides up to $11,000 to all schools for initiating or enhancing Food Education programs.	Not published	Up to $11K
Urban and Community Forestry- Green Schoolyards Supplemental - NonProfit Child Care Facilities Grant California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) · Foundation Not published · $200K – $6M The Urban and Community Forestry- Green Schoolyards grant aims to enhance outdoor environments for nonprofit child care facilities in California, focusing on climate resilience and educational opportunities.	Not published	$200K – $6M
MCA Member Micro-Grants Miami Climate Alliance Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Micro-grants for organizational MCA members to support events, campaigns, or projects aligned with people-centered solutions to the climate crisis.	Rolling	Up to $2K
UP Sustainable Forest & Wildlife Grant Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The UP Sustainable Forest & Wildlife Grant supports projects that enhance the quality of life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.	Not published	Up to $1K
Department of Labor and Industry - Grants Labor and Industry Department · State Not published · Varies Grants provide the seed money to train people for new careers or to advance labor-enhancing programs.	Not published	Varies
The Ena Zucchi Charitable Trust Grant ENA Zucchi Tuw · Foundation Not published · $5K The Ena Zucchi Charitable Trust Grant aims to support public health, educational, and social services organizations in New Jersey.	Not published	$5K
Darwin Plus Fund - Local- Organisations Grant Darwin Plus · Foundation Not published · Up to £50,000 The Darwin Plus Fund - Local Organisations supports small-scale environmental projects in the UK Overseas Territories, aiming to enhance biodiversity and build resilience to climate change.	Not published	Up to £50,000
CCSFY Stewardship Scholarship Clarion County Sportsmen for Youth Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Public Communication & Outreach Program Awards Grant Water Environment Federation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Public Communication & Outreach Program Awards by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) honor members for outstanding achievements in raising public awareness of water-related issues.	Not published	Varies
Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call Alaska Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $100K The Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call invites innovative proposals for research projects focused on healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, resilient communities and economies, and environmental literacy…	Not published	$100K
Abramowicz Family Fund Community Foundation of the Napa Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies Established by Myrna Abramowicz, a longtime Napa resident who was a supporter of environmental, educational, and political causes.	Not published	Varies
America Walks Community Change Grants America Walks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies America Walks' Community Change Grants are an annual (since 2015) national micro-grant program supporting grassroots advocates, community organizers, nonprofit organizations, and agencies running innovative, inclusive projects that create…	Not published	Varies
The Innovation Fund Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Berks County Community Foundation was founded in 1994 to help individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives. Since that time, the foundation has grown to manage hundreds of charitable funds.	Not published	Varies
Buckner Woodford Clay, III Memorial Fund - Environmental Preservation Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Buckner Woodford Clay, III Memorial Fund, established by Dr. Thomas W. Jarrett in memory of a friend passionate about environmental issues, aims to support anti-littering education and enforcement in West Virginia.	Not published	Up to $35K
Kyes Award for Excellence in Educational Outreach Grant American Society of Primatologists · Foundation Not published · $250 The Kyes Award for Excellence in Educational Outreach, established in 2017, recognizes outstanding contributions to primatology outreach.	Not published	$250
Zoomobile Scholarships Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Missouri C/O Linda Falk · Foundation Rolling · Varies Scholarship funding for Zoomobile programs is made possible by the Zoo Learning Fund.	Rolling	Varies
Bay Mini-Grant Program Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Bay Mini-Grant Program, managed by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP), supports community-led environmental restoration and education projects in the Tampa Bay watershed.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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