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The Washington State Legislature funded the Outdoor Learning Grants program with the goal to develop and support outdoor educational experiences for students in Washington public schools.
All children deserve access to outdoor spaces where they can learn, play, and grow, but access to outdoor educational opportunities is inequitable.
From reducing stress, to improving mental and physical health, outdoor-based learning helps youth thrive. Research shows that students who participate in outdoor educational activities are more likely to graduate, are better behaved in school, and have more relationships with peers, higher academic achievement, more critical thinking skills, and more direct experience of scientific concepts in the field. They also have better leadership and collaboration skills and a deeper engagement with learning, place, and community.
Typical Projects
To preserve and interpret Alaska's rich maritime heritage the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the State Libraries, Archives, and Museums (LAM) announce the launch of the Alaska Maritime Heritage Preservation Program. This program is designed to protect Alaska's maritime resources and advance public awareness of Alaska's nationally significant maritime properties, collections, traditional skills, and knowledge.
The Alaska Maritime Heritage Preservation Program will offer Alaskans two new grant opportunities for preservation and education projects.
Applicants for preservation grants can request from $15,000-$75,000 and applications for education grants can request from $10,000-$50,000.
Eligible projects must support the preservation, education, or interpretation of Alaska’s maritime heritage by addressing approved resource categories and demonstrating clear public benefit. Applications should reflect strong community value and alignment with program goals.
Projects must address one or more of the following resource categories:
Applications must also demonstrate:
Environmental education grants support programs that promote awareness, sustainability, and ecological literacy. These grants help nonprofits engage schools, communities, and policymakers to foster conservation, stewardship, and informed environmental action.
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How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Environmental Education grants?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Environmental education grants are available for organizations dedicated to environmental education and sustainability, including schools, universities, nonprofits, nature centers, museums, and government agencies. Many funders support K-12 programs, teacher training, outdoor education, and community/youth engagement initiatives, while others fund projects that connect science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education with real-world environmental challenges.
Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for environmental education, grant deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 26.5% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q4, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.
Environmental education grants aim to fund programs or projects that increase awareness of environmental issues, promote greener choices, and encourage conservation efforts. Specifc initiatives may teach people how to protect natural resources, get neighborhoods involved in community clean-ups, engage people in hands-on learning, or hold sustainability workshops.
Funding for environmental education grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $1,300,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $11,250, while the average grant awarded is $54,110. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Funding for environmental education grants comes from government agencies, corporate sustainability programs, and private foundations. Federal government funders include the US Department of the Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) and Americorps. The John Sage Foundation and the James E. Dutton Foundation are examples of private foundations involved in environmental education grants, along with corporate funders such as Sony, Outdoor Gear Exchange, and Chick FIl A.
To improve the chances of being awarded environmental education grants, applicants should:
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