Ohio Environmental Education Fund
Ohio Environmental Education Fund supports students, teachers, the public, and the regulated community through environmental education that builds knowledge and skills for informed, responsible action.
Funder: Ohio EPA
Due Dates: January 8, 2027 (January LOI) | January 15, 2027 (January application) | July 8, 2027 (July LOI) | July 15, 2027 (July application)
Funding Amounts: Mini grants: $500–$5,000 for 12 months; general grants: published ranges differ ($5,000–$25,000 or $500–$50,000), for 24 months
Summary: Supports environmental education in Ohio that builds environmental knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and informed, responsible action.
Key Information: Projects must use objective, scientifically sound information rather than advocate a particular viewpoint or course of action.
Description
The Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF), administered by the Director of Ohio EPA, supports environmental education within Ohio. Created by the General Assembly in 1990, it funds innovative projects serving the general public, the regulated community, and preschool-through-university students and teachers. Projects build awareness and understanding of environmental issues while strengthening the skills needed to weigh different sides of an issue, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
Supported activities include teacher workshops, exhibits, classroom activities, field trips, public education campaigns, and student or citizen water-quality monitoring. The State Fiscal Year 2027 agenda emphasizes environmental career exploration for K–12 students and education addressing Ohio’s environmental priorities, including habitat restoration, air and water quality, environmental emergency preparedness, and environmental health.
