Environmental Education Grants
Environmental Education Grants support educators and community organizations in funding environmental learning for Pennsylvania youth and adults to build environmental literacy and responsible action.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: November 13, 2026 (2027 application deadline) | November 14, 2025 (2026 application deadline, past) | October 5, 2026 (2027 round opens) | October 13, 2026 (Applicant webinar)
Funding Amounts: Seed: up to $5,000; Grow: $5,001–$30,000; Impact: $30,001–$65,000; project period July 1, 2027–June 30, 2028
Summary: Supports formal and non-formal environmental education that builds environmental literacy and responsible action among Pennsylvania youth and adults.
Key Information: Funding is reimbursement-based, and every award requires cash and/or in-kind match.
Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administers this program to support innovative formal and non-formal environmental education across Pennsylvania. Funded activities include hands-on student programs, teacher training workshops, and community conservation projects for adults. Projects should expand public understanding of Pennsylvania’s environmental issues and develop the skills needed for informed decisions and responsible environmental action.
For the 2027 round, projects must address land use, air quality, water, and/or climate change. These priorities encompass contamination and remediation, air pollution and health, watershed protection, and practical climate resilience solutions. The program also emphasizes meaningful engagement in Environmental Justice areas, with local needs, community input, and relationships with trusted organizations or leaders shaping project design and implementation.
