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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Nashville Earth Day Environmental Project Grants Centennial Park Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $3K – $60K Centennial Park Conservancy (Nashville, TN) runs the Nashville Earth Day Environmental Project Grants — grassroots orgs, schools, and community groups for environmental projects across Nashville; ~15–21 awards/yr from a $48k–$60k pool.	Not published	$3K – $60K
Kaulunani Community Grant Program State of Hawai'i Division of Forestry and Wildlife · State Not published · $3K – $15K The Kaulunani Grant Program, managed by Arbor Day Hawaiʻi, invites proposals for projects that promote the benefits of trees within communities, celebrating Arbor Day on November 2, 2024.	Not published	$3K – $15K
AZA Conservation Grants Fund American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc · Foundation Not published · $23K The AZA Conservation Grants Fund, established in 1984, supports conservation-related scientific and educational initiatives by AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums.	Not published	$23K
Event & Programming Partnerships Grants Illinois Arts Council Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Event & Programming Partnerships Grants aim to foster collaboration between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and local individuals and organizations.	Not published	Up to $5K
Green Partners Grants: Youth Environmental Leadership Program Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Hennepin County has three Green Partners programs: Environmental Action Program; Youth Environmental Leadership Program; and Youth Environmental Education Program.	Not published	Up to $50K
Hazon Mini-Grants Adamah Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K Small grants that help emerging JOFEE (Jewish Outdoor Food Environmental Education) programs and projects across the country. The initiatives funded by mini-grants accomplish significant impact with relatively modest funding amounts.	Not published	$20K
Aquatic Weed Control Program Grant North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aquatic Weed Control Program in North Carolina aims to assist local governments and residents in managing noxious aquatic weed infestations.	Not published	Varies
Exhibit Proposal Opportunity Homer Society of Natural History · Foundation Not published · Varies On an annual basis, the Pratt Museum reviews exhibition proposals for the following calendar year.	Not published	Varies
Change Happens Foundation Grant Change Happens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Change Happens Foundation Grant focuses on supporting charitable initiatives aligned with environmental science, education, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Indiana Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, initiated by the Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges and universities to enhance their green spaces, benefiting both the environment and student well-being.	Not published	Varies
NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education and Training) Program - New England Region New England Science & Sailing Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NOAA B-WET is a competitive grant program supporting watershed education and training.	Not published	Varies
The New York Botanical Garden - Seedlings Summer Institute: Nature and Science for Early Childhood and Elementary Educators Grant The City Garden Clubs of New York · Foundation Not published · $375 The Seedlings Summer Institute at The New York Botanical Garden offers educators of Pre-K-2 grades a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on nature and plant science activities.	Not published	$375
AEESP Master’s Thesis Awards Grant Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) · Foundation Not published · $1K The AEESP Master’s Thesis Awards recognize outstanding M.S. theses that advance environmental science and engineering.	Not published	$1K
Residential Sharps Collection Program Grant Illinois Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Residential Sharps Collection Program, funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, offers $600,000 to local governments for the collection, storage, and disposal of household sharps.	Not published	Up to $35K
C3F: Environment and Land Use Grants Charlevoix County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charlevoix County Community Foundation offers the Environment and Land Use Grants to support nonprofit projects that promote environmental education, protection, and sustainability within the Lake Charlevoix Watershed.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VDCR) · Foundation Not published · $100K The Virginia Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants, administered by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VDCR), provide essential funding for the development and rehabilitation of trails and related facilities.	Not published	$100K
The Environmental Fund of Texas: Tier 1 - Grassroots / Startup Grant The Environmental Fund of Texas · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Environmental Fund of Texas offers Tier 1 grants aimed at grassroots organizations and educational institutions for projects that promote conservation and environmental stewardship.	Not published	Up to $3K
Green Partners Grants: Environmental Action Program Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Green Partners Grant by Hennepin County aims to empower organizations to foster environmental stewardship among residents. This program provides funding for initiatives that engage both youth and adults in sustainable practices.	Not published	Up to $50K
Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship Grant Elmhurst Garden Club · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship aims to support Illinois residents pursuing education in horticulture, agriculture, floriculture, ecology, agronomy, botany, conservation, forestry, biology, landscape design, land management…	Not published	Up to $3K
DanPaul Foundation Grants The Dan Paul Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood development by training teachers and parents, protecting children from abuse, and promoting social responsibility.	Not published	Up to $15K
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation - Agricultural Literacy Grant St Francis Catholic School Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Awards designed to support agriculture and food systems education efforts from kindergarten to high school across the state	Not published	$500
Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Established in 1945, The Pittsburgh Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest community foundations and as of 2022 is the 18th largest of more than 750 similar foundations across the United States.	Not published	$1K
Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Illinois Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies The Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant supports teachers in Illinois, including home-schooling educators, to facilitate outdoor learning experiences focused on biodiversity.	Not published	Varies
WHOI Sea Grant Program: General Program Development Funds Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The WHOI Sea Grant Program offers General Program Development Funds ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 annually to support small research projects, educational initiatives, and outreach efforts.	Not published	$1K – $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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