Grant Opportunities
To help ignite and bring kids’ awesome ideas to life, Hillshire Farm SNACKED! brand is introducing the Allowance Grants program. Nominate a kid and work with them to fill out an application for an Allowance Grant. Thirty-eight (38) $500 grants and three (3) $2,000 grants will be awarded to 4th – 6th graders across the United States with the best ideas to create the change they want to see. In addition, parents and caregivers of the selected grant recipients will receive Hillshire Farm SNACKED! products for a year (estimated value $156) to share with their family and friends to help fuel their journeys. Complete details: ysa.org/grant/allowance/
We've compiled a list of environmental education grant opportunities to help organizations and groups identify potential funding sources for their programs. Be sure to review each grant's eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application details before applying.
JANUARY - MARCH (Q1) DEADLINES
General EE grants currently available:
Youth Service America (YSA) Allowance Grant
Deadline: January 1st
To help ignite and bring kids’ awesome ideas to life, Hillshire Farm SNACKED! brand is introducing the Allowance Grants program. Nominate a kid and work with them to fill out an application for an Allowance Grant. Thirty-eight (38) $500 grants and three (3) $2,000 grants will be awarded to 4th – 6th graders across the United States with the best ideas to create the change they want to see. In addition, parents and caregivers of the selected grant recipients will receive Hillshire Farm SNACKED! products for a year (estimated value $156) to share with their family and friends to help fuel their journeys. Complete details: ysa.org/grant/allowance/ **Student Opportunity**
Herb Society of America Research Grant
Deadline: January 31
This grant supports the research of the horticultural, scientific, and/or social use of herbs throughout history. Research must define an herb as historically useful for flavoring, medicine, economic, industrial, or cosmetic purposes and have the potential to significantly increase the knowledge of the field. Eligible applicants may be professional researchers, educators, students, and other individuals interested in working with herbs. Only U.S. residents may apply. Complete details: herbsociety.org/get-involved/grants-scholarships/
National Wildlife Federation Tree Seedlings
Deadline: Spring
The National Wildlife Federation provides reimbursement for free or subsidized native tree seedlings to partners who in turn plant them through local restoration projects or community tree giveaway events. Tree giveaway events typically involve distributing seedlings to individuals (often students) that will plant the trees and care for them at home. Complete details: nwf.org/Trees-for-Wildlife/Request-Trees
Teach Earth Educator Fellowships
Deadline: January 10
Teach Earth fellows step out of the classroom for 7 to 14 days and work alongside scientists to study nature, learning real-world research protocols, and recording observations and measurements in the field. They collect data that underpin scientific progress and can, over time, change the world. In the evenings, teacher fellows work together to brainstorm new lesson plans that will bring science to life back in the classroom. Complete details: earthwatch.org/education/education-fellowships/teacher-fellowships/teach-earth
Horticulture Scholarship of the Western Reserve Herb Society
Deadline: February 28
This horticulture scholarship is open to citizens of the United States who have completed the second/sophomore year of undergraduate study. The applicant must be attending an accredited college or university and have achieved a grade point average of 3.2 or above. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate exceptional dedication to horticulture and whose career goals may involve work in areas such as teaching/research, the public or nonprofit sector, or sustainable agriculture. Complete details: herbsociety.org/get-involved/grants-scholarships/
USDA Farm to School Grants
Deadline: January 10
On an annual basis, USDA awards competitive Farm to School grants that support planning, developing, and implementing farm to school programs. USDA's Farm to School grants are an important way to help state, regional, and local organizations as they initiate, expand, and institutionalize farm to school efforts. Complete details: fns.usda.gov/cfs/farm-school-grant-program
School Garden Grants Program (Whole Kids Foundation)
Deadline: March 31
Through our Garden Grant program, schools and non-profit organizations turn outdoor spaces into powerful hands-on learning gardens that connect kids with food, spark their curiosity and support classroom curriculum. Awards of $3,000 are available to select applicants. Nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools in U.S./Canada are eligible to apply. Complete details: wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/school-gardens-grant
APRIL - JUNE (Q2) DEADLINES
NSHSS School Supply Grant
Deadline: April 15
NSHSS is always looking to find ways to support our network of educators, especially those who are constantly looking to support their students. To help offset the financial burden, NSHSS is giving twenty (20) high school educators $500 grants to help provide additional opportunities to their students and classrooms. Complete details: www.nshss.org/educators/grants/school-supplies-grant/
Certification Scholarship (The Wildlife Society)
Deadline: May 15
The Early Career Professional Working Group of The Wildlife Society accepts each year to help cover costs for university coursework that early career members may be lacking to satisfy the requirements of AWB®/CWB® certification. Complete details: wildlife.org/ecpwg/grants/ Complete details: earthwatch.org/education/education-fellowships/teacher-fellowships/teach-earth
JULY - SEPTEMBER (Q3) DEADLINES
Kentucky River Authority's Watershed Grant Program
Deadline: September 15
The Kentucky River Authority provides financial assistance to local groups interested in engaging in watershed outreach and education, water quality sampling activities, or water improvement activities. Nonprofits and school districts are eligible. Grants of up to $5,000 to be used by June 30, 2024. Complete details: krww.org/action/grants
Honda Foundation
Deadline: August 1
The American Honda Foundation was established to help meet the needs of American society in the areas of youth and scientific education. Nonprofits and school districts are eligible. Grants range from $20,000 to $75,000 to be used in one year. Complete details: honda.com/community/applying-for-a-grant
OCTOBER - DECEMBER (Q4) DEADLINES
Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grants
Deadline: October 1
Thanks to the generosity of the estate of educator, Donald Samull, The Herb Society of America established an herb garden grant for elementary school classes grades 3 through 6. Ten grants in the amount of $300 are available. classrooms grades 3-6 with fifteen students or more may apply for a grant to establish an herb garden. In addition to plants, the funds may be used for supplies such as soil, plants trays, containers, child or youth sized tools, etc. Complete details: herbsociety.org/support/grants-scholarships/grant-details.html#donaldsamullgrant
NEEF Greening STEM Grants - BLM
Deadline November 30
Through these BLM Greening STEM grants, BLM and NEEF seek to advance mutual STEM education goals by providing program participants with access to authentic STEM experiences that use the environment and the agency’s unique mission—to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations—as a context for engagement. Complete details: neefusa.org/resource/2021-2022-neef-greening-stem-grants-blm
Celebrate Urban Birds Mini-Grants
Deadline: December 15
These mini-grants are focused on promoting events that center Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in birdwatching and ornithology. We will prioritize community-led applications that focus on sharing community knowledge and expertise and emphasize culture and the arts. Grant awards range from $250-$2500. Virtual events, whenever possible, are encouraged due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Mini-grants are awarded to organizations from Canada, United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. All applicants will receive free training, materials, and resources to bring their ideas to life; including proposals that we are unable to fund. No experience with birds required. Complete Details: celebrateurbanbirds.org/community/minigrants/
Bee Grants (Whole Kids Foundation)
Deadline: October 15
These grant programs allow for schools and non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada to receive support for educational beehives and bee programming so students can observe bees up close and learn about the vital role these pollinators play in our food system. Complete Details: wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/honey-bee-hive-grant
EPA Environmental Education Grant
Deadline: December 5
Under the Environmental Education Grants Program, EPA seeks grant applications 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. Since 1992, EPA has distributed between $2 and $3.5 million in grant funding per year, supporting more than 3,800 grants. Complete details: epa.gov/education/grants
Youth Garden Grants
Deadline: December 15
The National Gardening Association will be awarding Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. For this grant cycle, 100 grants are available. Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities and inter-generational groups throughout the U.S. are eligible. Applicants must plan to garden with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. Previous winners may reapply, but must wait one year and must have significantly expanded their garden programs. Complete details: kidsgardening.org/garden-grants/
NOAA Environmental Literacy Program
Deadline: November 1 (Pre-Application)
Working at national, regional, and local levels, our funded projects educate and inspire people to use Earth systems science to improve ecosystem stewardship and increase resilience to environmental hazards. This competitive funding opportunity’s goal is for communities to have sufficient collective environmental literacy to take actions that build resilience to extreme weather and climate change in ways that contribute to community health, social cohesion, and socio-economic equity. Complete details: noaa.gov/office-education/elp/grants
ALDI - Smart Kids Program
Deadline: December 15
Through ALDI Smart Kids, we partner with organizations that make a positive impact on our kids' health and well-being, food insecurity and diversity, equity and inclusion programs. So whether your mission is to support kids through education, arts, athletics or any other program that inspires them to be active and healthy, we say kudos to you and encourage you to apply for support from the ALDI Smart Kids program. Complete details: corporate.aldi.us/en/corporate-responsibility/aldi-smart-kids/
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™
Deadline: December 31
The goals of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ are to: Elevate youth into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental cleanup and conservation projects, Empower young people to rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities, and Improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife through education, activism, and action. To become an official Apprentice Ecologist and be considered for a scholarship: Conduct your own environmental stewardship project, take a few digital photos of your project in action, Write an essay about your project and what it meant to you, and register and upload your favorite project photo along with your essay. Complete details: wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist.php **Student Opportunity**
Multiple Rounds
NEA Foundation - Learning and Leadership Grants
Deadlines: February 1, May 1, and September 15
Educators frequently need outside resources to engage in meaningful professional development due to limited district funding. Through our Learning & Leadership grants, we support the professional development of NEA members by providing grants to: Individuals to participate in high-quality professional development like summer institutes, conferences, seminars, travel abroad programs, or action research and groups to fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson plan development, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff. Complete details: neafoundation.org/for-educators/learning-and-leadership-grants/
Association of American Educators Classroom Grants
Deadlines: March 1 and October 1
Classroom grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials including, but not limited to, books, software, calculators, math manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual equipment, and lab materials. Funds must be used within one year of the application deadline. Classroom grants are available to all educators. Complete details: aaeteachers.org/index.php/member-benefits/scholarships-and-grants
Environmental Research & Education Foundation Grants
Deadlines: May 1 and December 1 (Pre-proposals)
The EREF is the only private, grant making institution with a national and international scope whose sole mission is to support solid waste research and education initiatives. Our research grants program is led by our Research Council, a body of volunteers consisting of technical experts in industry, academia and consulting. The work of the Council is guided by a long range strategic plan with the goal to achieve greater sustainability, good environmental stewardship, higher process efficiency and increased knowledge. Council recommended projects are then reviewed by our Board’s Projects Committee for a final review and funding allocation. Non-research oriented projects are reviewed and recommended to the Projects Committee by technical staff. Complete details: erefdn.org/research-grants-projects/
NEA Foundation Student Success Grants
Deadlines: February 1, May 1, and September 15
We invite applications from educators, specialized instructional support personnel, and education support professionals to: develop and implement a project that will enhance students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills; develop and implement a project supporting personalized and experiential learning; support students’ mastery of essential academic content; support students’ cultural understanding and appreciation; promote students’ communication and collaboration skills; or enable students to engage in learning experiences connected to real-world issues and challenges. Complete details: neafoundation.org/for-educators/student-success-grants/
Frances R. Dewing Foundation Grants
Deadlines: April 1 and October 1
Consideration is only given to projects concerned with early childhood education, specifically for children up to sixth grade. The Frances R. Dewing Foundation prefers to fund projects or programs with a broad reach and demonstrable direct benefits to children. Applications are not accepted for projects and programs that do not directly benefit children, such as parent education, staff recruitment, and endowments. Complete details: dewingfoundation.org/apply/
ECPWG Professional Development Grant
Deadline: July 15 and December 15
Professional development grants are offered each year to help defray costs associated with professional development opportunities pursued by early career members, including such things as travel to The Wildlife Society’s annual conference, attendance at regional/state/local meetings, workshops, or other possibilities. Complete details: wildlife.org/ecpwg/grants/
Cliff Bar Family Foundation
Deadlines: February 1, June 1, and October 1
Priority is given to applicants that address two or more of our funding priorities at the same time: Strengthen our food system, Enhance equitable community health outcomes, Safeguard our environment and natural resources. And applicants that: demonstrate strong community ties and operate within viable and clearly defined plans for positive change. Complete details: cliffamilyfoundation.org/grants-program
The Lawrence Foundation
Deadlines: April 30 and October 31
The foundation makes grants to U.S. based qualified charitable organizations. To date we have funded organizations that address the following areas of interest: Environment (U.S.-headquartered organizations operating programs in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world), Human Services, Disaster relief (US headquartered organizations responding to disasters in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world on an occasional basis), Other (U.S.-headquartered organizations operating programs in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world). Nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public schools and libraries are eligible for contributions or grants. Complete details: thelawrencefoundation.org/application-processThe foundation makes grants to U.S. based qualified charitable organizations. To date we have funded organizations that address the following areas of interest: Environment (U.S.-headquartered organizations operating programs in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world), Human Services, Disaster relief (US headquartered organizations responding to disasters in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world on an occasional basis), Other (U.S.-headquartered organizations operating programs in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world). Nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public schools and libraries are eligible for contributions or grants. Complete details: thelawrencefoundation.org/application-process
Ongoing Deadlines
ONGOING DEADLINES
Deadline: October 1
Thanks to the generosity of the estate of educator, Donald Samull, The Herb Society of America established an herb garden grant for elementary school classes grades 3 through 6. Ten grants in the amount of $300 are available. classrooms grades 3-6 with fifteen students or more may apply for a grant to establish an herb garden. In addition to plants, the funds may be used for supplies such as soil, plants trays, containers, child or youth sized tools, etc. Complete details: herbsociety.org/support/grants-scholarships/grant-details.html#donaldsamullgrant
NEEF Greening STEM Grants - BLM
Deadline November 30
Through these BLM Greening STEM grants, BLM and NEEF seek to advance mutual STEM education goals by providing program participants with access to authentic STEM experiences that use the environment and the agency’s unique mission—to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations—as a context for engagement. Complete details: neefusa.org/resource/2021-2022-neef-greening-stem-grants-blm
Celebrate Urban Birds Mini-Grants
Deadline: December 15
These mini-grants are focused on promoting events that center Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in birdwatching and ornithology. We will prioritize community-led applications that focus on sharing community knowledge and expertise and emphasize culture and the arts. Grant awards range from $250-$2500. Virtual events, whenever possible, are encouraged due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Mini-grants are awarded to organizations from Canada, United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. All applicants will receive free training, materials, and resources to bring their ideas to life; including proposals that we are unable to fund. No experience with birds required. Complete Details: celebrateurbanbirds.org/community/minigrants/
Bee Grants (Whole Kids Foundation)
Deadline: October 15
These grant programs allow for schools and non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada to receive support for educational beehives and bee programming so students can observe bees up close and learn about the vital role these pollinators play in our food system. Complete Details: wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/honey-bee-hive-grant
EPA Environmental Education Grant
Deadline: December 5
Under the Environmental Education Grants Program, EPA seeks grant applications 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. Since 1992, EPA has distributed between $2 and $3.5 million in grant funding per year, supporting more than 3,800 grants. Complete details: epa.gov/education/grants
Youth Garden Grants
Deadline: December 15
The National Gardening Association will be awarding Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. For this grant cycle, 100 grants are available. Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities and inter-generational groups throughout the U.S. are eligible. Applicants must plan to garden with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. Previous winners may reapply, but must wait one year and must have significantly expanded their garden programs. Complete details: kidsgardening.org/garden-grants/
NOAA Environmental Literacy Program
Deadline: November 1 (Pre-Application)
Working at national, regional, and local levels, our funded projects educate and inspire people to use Earth systems science to improve ecosystem stewardship and increase resilience to environmental hazards. This competitive funding opportunity’s goal is for communities to have sufficient collective environmental literacy to take actions that build resilience to extreme weather and climate change in ways that contribute to community health, social cohesion, and socio-economic equity. Complete details: noaa.gov/office-education/elp/grants
ALDI - Smart Kids Program
Deadline: December 15
Through ALDI Smart Kids, we partner with organizations that make a positive impact on our kids' health and well-being, food insecurity and diversity, equity and inclusion programs. So whether your mission is to support kids through education, arts, athletics or any other program that inspires them to be active and healthy, we say kudos to you and encourage you to apply for support from the ALDI Smart Kids program. Complete details: corporate.aldi.us/en/corporate-responsibility/aldi-smart-kids/
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™
Deadline: December 31
The goals of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ are to: Elevate youth into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental cleanup and conservation projects, Empower young people to rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities, and Improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife through education, activism, and action. To become an official Apprentice Ecologist and be considered for a scholarship: Conduct your own environmental stewardship project, take a few digital photos of your project in action, Write an essay about your project and what it meant to you, and register and upload your favorite project photo along with your essay. Complete details: wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist.php **Student Opportunity**