Environmental Education Grants

Environmental Education Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.

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GREEN UMBRELLA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Climate Action Fellowship Program Overview: Green Umbrella's Climate Action Fellowship program pairs undergraduate and graduate students, and individuals seeking to pivot careers into sustainability,…

  Cost versus phosphorus reduction ratio is considered. Design, final design, and/or implementation/construction: Based on cost efficiency ratio. Operations and maintenance for adoption of older, pre-CWSP projects: Based on cost efficiency ratio. Project identification, assessment, or development: Up to $40,000 for traditional project development with discrete work tasks or up to $10,000 for ad hoc tasks.
  Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission · Rolling / Open State

CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Clean Water Projects, Northern Lake Champlain   Supports project identification and assessment, project development, preliminary (30%) design, final (100%) design, and…

  Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program · Rolling / Open State

CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Partnership Grant Program   Supports research and/or education projects that improving farming in at least one of the following ways:  Maintain and enhance the…

  Association of Vermont Conservation Commission · Rolling / Open State

CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Tiny Grants   Provides seed money and/or matching funds for specific projects in the broad categories of land conservation, education and outreach, stewardship and…

GREEN UMBRELLA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Climate Research Incubator (CRI) Overview: Green Umbrella's newest program, the Climate Research Incubator, provides training to a cohort of researchers, ensuring they have the tools to successfully…

California Native Plant Society · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CNPS Education Grants Overview: Educational grant program supporting various learning and educational initiatives related to California native plants. Geographic Scope: California Focus Areas: -…

Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

CNPS SCV Undergraduate Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The CNPS SCV…

UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coastal Fund (CF) Grant - Major Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of California, Santa Barbara Amount: US $3,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Coastal Fund (CF)…

CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR NEW YORK CITY INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Collaborative Impact Grant Funder: Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) Program Type: Pilot program launched summer 2024 Geographic Scope: New York City (all five boroughs) - one…

Kiwanis Club of Roanoke Va Inc · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

College Environmental Scholarship Funder: Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, Virginia Geographic Scope: Local students from western Virginia; preference given to students from Roanoke City or County schools…

OCEAN REEF CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

College Scholarships for Florida Keys Graduating Seniors Funder: Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc (FL, US) Overview: The Conservation Association awards college scholarships to graduating…

Colorado Parks & Wildlife · Rolling / Open Foundation

Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary The Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program aims to…

Colorado Parks & Wildlife · Rolling / Open Foundation

Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnership Capacity Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Colorado Outdoor…

ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Commitment to Human Diversity in Ecology Award Purpose: In recognition of long-standing contributions of an individual toward increasing the diversity of future ecologists through mentoring,…

AIA ARIZONA The American Institute of Architects · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Communities by Design (CxD) Overview: Communities by Design is a community-led design assistance program that provides pro-bono architectural support and expertise to communities addressing critical…

KETA LEGACY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community & Conservation Grants Funder: Keta Legacy Foundation Geographic Scope: Washington State (primarily Puget Sound region) Overview: The Foundation offers a competitive grant program to…

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of environmental education grants are available?
Environmental Education Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Who is eligible for environmental education grants?
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
How do I apply for environmental education grants?
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.

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