Gray Family Foundation Environmental Education
Supports K-12 programs in Oregon that promote environmental education and outdoor experiences for youth through hands-on, nature-based learning.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates: January 23, 2026 | April 3, 2026 | July 10, 2026 | October 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$20,000 per award; $100,000 total distributed annually across 4–5 organizations
Summary: Supports programs that enhance K-12 environmental education and increase outdoor experiences for youth in Oregon.
Key Information: 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.
