[Oregon Community Foundation](https://oregoncf.org)

January 23, 2026 | April 3, 2026 | July 10, 2026 | October 2, 2026

$5,000–$20,000 per award; $100,000 total distributed annually across 4–5 organizations

Supports programs that enhance K-12 environmental education and increase outdoor experiences for youth in Oregon.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity supports programs that stimulate or promote environmental education in K-12 environments, with a particular emphasis on increasing outdoor experiences for youth across Oregon. The program aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the environment by funding educational initiatives that engage students with the natural world, especially through hands-on, experiential learning outside the classroom. The grant encourages diverse, high-quality programming that integrates outdoor and environmental curricula in both formal and informal educational settings. --- ## Due Dates - January 23, 2026: Quarterly application review deadline - April 3, 2026: Quarterly application review deadline - July 10, 2026: Quarterly application review deadline - October 2, 2026: Quarterly application review deadline Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and considered in the next quarterly review cycle. --- ## Funding Amount - Total annual funding: $100,000 distributed among 4–5 organizations - Typical award size: $5,000–$20,000 per grant - Possible mix of 4–5 smaller grants and up to two larger grants per cycle --- ## Eligibility - Mission-aligned organizations providing K-8 environmental education programming in Oregon - Eligible applicants include: - Schools and school districts - Colleges - Tribal entities - Government agencies - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Oregon communities - Programs must use the outdoors as an educational tool and demonstrate benefit to diverse youth populations --- ## Application Process 1. **Initial Contact:** Schedule a conversation with the Gray Family Foundation’s Senior Program Officer before applying. 2. **Staff Approval:** Receive approval from the Senior Program Officer to proceed. 3. **Application Submission:** Submit applications via the Oregon Community Foundation’s online portal ([register here](https://ocf.iphiview.com/ocf/login/tabid/444/default.aspx)). 4. **Required Materials:** Prepare an organization overview, project summary, narrative, project and organizational budgets, audited financials, and letters of support (if applicable). 5. **Review Timeline:** Applications are reviewed quarterly; notifications are sent in early March, end of May, end of August, and mid-November. --- ## Additional Information - Funding covers staff time, educator training, curriculum development, program implementation, scholarships/stipends, and administrative costs. - The grant does **not** fund capital campaigns, land acquisition, activities outside program priorities, religious activities, deficit funding, or grants to individuals. - Programs should demonstrate increased diversity and preparedness among youth and educators for environmental learning and stewardship. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & RFP (Gray Family Foundation)](https://grayff.org/grants/environmental-education/) - [Apply via Oregon Community Foundation Portal](https://ocf.iphiview.com/ocf/login/tabid/444/default.aspx) - [Gray Family Foundation Contact Page](https://www.grayff.org/contact-us) - [Oregon Community Foundation Grant Page](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/gray-family-foundation-environmental-education-program) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |----------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Oregon Community Foundation| [info@oregoncf.org](mailto:info@oregoncf.org) | (503) 227-6846 | 1221 SW Yamhill St., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205 | | Gray Family Foundation | [grants@grayff.org](mailto:grants@grayff.org) | | 1221 SW Yamhill St., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205 |

Gray Family Foundation Environmental Education

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