Environmental Education Grants
Grants are a vital part of many environmental education efforts, but often it's difficult to stay apprised of current opportunities. This page will share available grants relating to environmental education.
If you know of grant opportunities you would like to share, please contact Delanie Bruce at communications@nacee.org
Click the grant title to link to the grant's website.
Watchable Wildlife Grants
Each fall the Watchable Wildlife Grant opens for applications, with a maximum award of $6,000. Eligible projects must enhance wildlife observation, positively impact natural resources and wildlife, and promote stewardship and appreciation of local natural resources. Non-profit, governmental, and for-profit entities are encouraged to apply by downloading and submitting the application via email during the specified period. Example projects include wildlife viewing blinds, educational signage, pollinator gardens, and wildlife viewing events. Visit Nebraska Game and Parks Commission website to learn more and apply.
Watchable Wildlife Grants | Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
National Education Association Educator Grants
We actively promote the inclusion of educator voice in leadership practice and policy, and we proudly celebrate public school educators. Learn about our grants for educators and fellowship opportunity available to enhance your classroom. The NEA Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC. Founded by educators, our mission is to work in partnership with others to promote the absolute best in public education. Grants include: Learning & Leadership, Student Success, Envision Equity, and a Global Learning Fellowship. The NEA Foundation also shares resources to other grant and fellowship opportunities who believe in the power of educators.
Deadline: September 15
Nebraska Environmental Trust Grant
The Trust especially seeks projects that bring public and private partners together collaboratively to implement high-quality, cost-effective projects. Any project or portion of a project funded by the Nebraska Environmental Trust must achieve one or more of the following Trust categories. These category areas are equally important: Habitat, Surface and Ground Water, Waste Management, Air Quality and Soil Management. Applications geared towards education of one of the mentioned categories are also accepted.
Deadline: September, Tuesday after Labor Day
Lawrence Foundation
The Lawrence Foundation is a private, family foundation focused on making grants to support environmental, human services and other causes. It awards both program and operating grants, with no geographical restrictions. Nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or similar organizations are eligible to apply. Average grant amount is $5,000-$10,000.
Deadlines: April 30 and October 31
Waste Management Charitable Giving
Focused on making a difference, Waste Management Community Impact strives to be good corporate citizens by making communities safer, stronger and more sustainable. We work with involved citizens, organizations and corporate partners on local initiatives to promote civic pride, economic development and revitalization. Causes we support include: Environmental Stewardship, Sustainability Education, Community Vitality, Environmental Justice, Workforce + Skills Development, Supplier Diversity. We support 501(c)(3) or public organizations who exclusively use donations for public purposes.
Deadline: year-round
Toshiba America Grants
Toshiba America has two grant programs - one for teachers of kindergarten-sixth grade, a second grant for teachers of 7-12 grades. Both programs are for the enhancement of science and math education. the K-6 grants are for up to $1,000. The 7-12 grants are divided into two groups - smaller than $5,000 and over $5,000.
Deadline: K–6 grade program grants are due October 1.
Deadline: 7 - 12 grade program grants over $5,000 are due June 1; grants under $5,000 are accepted on a rolling basis.
Captain Planet Foundation
Captain Planet Foundation invests in high-quality, solution-based programs that embrace STEM learning and empower youth to become local & global environmental change-makers. Participants in these programs are eligible to receive certain grants. Explore the programs via our website to find out how you can get involved and receive a grant!
Honda Corporate Funding
Honda supports the community by strategically collaborating with organizations and engaging our associates to drive sustainable change where we live and work. Priority will be given to programs that support marginalized communities and have the potential for the participation of Honda associates as volunteers. Honda supports society in the areas of Education, Environment, Traffic Safety and Community.
Deadline: October 31
Ben & Jerry's Foundation
We believe those most impacted by inequity are in the best position to develop solutions. Our intent is to achieve a better future for all by providing support to community-based, grassroots organizations confronting social and environmental injustice. The National Grassroots Organizing Program offers two-year unrestricted, general operating support grants of up to $30,000 per year, with an average grant size of $20,000 per year, to small (budgets under $350,000), constituent-led grassroots organizations throughout the United States and its territories.
Deadlines: Ben & Jerry's Foundation uses a rolling process, you may submit anytime throughout the year.
U.S. EPA Environmental Education Grants
Under the Environmental Education Grants Program, EPA seeks grant proposals from eligible applicants to support environmental education projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship and help provide people with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques.
Deadline: varies, depends on approval of federal budget