Gray Family Foundation Environmental Education
Forecasted
Gray Family Foundation Environmental Education supports Oregon programs engaging K-8 youth in hands-on outdoor learning to build environmental understanding, stewardship, and problem-solving skills.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Quarterly review) | April 2027 (Quarterly review) | July 2027 (Quarterly review)
Funding Amounts: 2026 allocation: $100,000; stated award range $5,000–$20,000, with an alternative including two larger grants
Summary: Supports Oregon programs that engage K-8 youth in experiential outdoor learning and environmental education.
Key Information: Applicants must obtain Senior Program Officer approval before submitting an application.
Description
The Gray Family Foundation’s Environmental Education program, listed by Oregon Community Foundation, supports programs that directly engage K-8 youth in experiential outdoor learning. Its broader objective is to promote quality environmental education in formal and informal K-12 settings, increasing opportunities for young people to connect with and learn in the outdoors.
The program supports hands-on learning outside the classroom, youth stewardship of natural and built environments, and integration of outdoor, environmental, climate, and land-based education into K-8 curricula and activities. It emphasizes high-quality, structured programming developed with communities and educational opportunities that reflect the experiences, perspectives, and knowledge of diverse populations across Oregon.
