Environmental Education Grants
Forecasted
The Environmental Education Grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection fund innovative educational projects to boost environmental literacy and stewardship across Pennsylvania.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Seed: up to $5,000 | Grow: $5,001–$30,000 | Impact: $30,001–$65,000 | 1-year project period, reimbursement basis
Summary: Supports hands-on environmental education, teacher training, and community conservation projects to enhance environmental literacy across Pennsylvania.
Key Information: Match required for Grow/Impact grants; partnerships required for higher tiers; reimbursement only.
Description
The Environmental Education Grants Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), funds innovative projects that enhance environmental literacy and stewardship among youth and adults throughout Pennsylvania. Established by the Environmental Education Act of 1993, the program supports a broad range of formal and non-formal education initiatives, including hands-on learning experiences, teacher professional development, and community conservation projects. Emphasis is placed on topics such as land use, air quality, water, climate change, and environmental justice, with the goal of fostering informed decision-making and encouraging responsible action for the environment.
