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Environmental Education Grants Program

Environmental ProtectionCloses Nov 13, 2026(23 days left)Up to $65,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a Pennsylvania state grant for environmental education projects, paying up to $65,000 on a reimbursement basis with a required match. It fits schools, conservation and education nonprofits, universities, conservation districts, and PA-registered businesses that run education programs. If your business has nothing to do with environmental education, do not bother applying.

Best for
K-12 public schools and districts, Conservation and education nonprofits, Universities and colleges, County conservation districts
Not for
Businesses outside Pennsylvania, Organizations with no environmental education component, Retail, finance, or real estate businesses
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
78
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education)
74
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Closes in 23 days
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $65,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
November 13, 2026. The listing was posted October 5, 2026, and the grant cycle is annual.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Up to $65,000. Funds are provided on a reimbursement basis, and matching is required: Grow and Impact Grants require a match of at least 20% of the requested amount, while Seed Grants require a match in any amount, with 20% encouraged.
Who can apply for this grant?
Public schools and districts (K-12, including Intermediate Units and Charter Schools), incorporated private schools, incorporated conservation and education organizations, universities and colleges, county conservation districts, incorporated nonprofits, and businesses registered to conduct business in Pennsylvania.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Incorporated nonprofit organizations and incorporated conservation and education organizations are eligible.

Summary

The Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program welcomes applications for the development of innovative formal and non-formal education projects that: 1) Address grant program priorities; 2) Provide opportunities to expand the public’s understanding of Pennsylv...

About this grant

The Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program welcomes applications for the development of innovative formal and non-formal education projects that: 1) Address grant program priorities; 2) Provide opportunities to expand the public’s understanding of Pennsylvania’s environmental issues; and 3) Develop skills required to make informed decisions and take responsible action on behalf of the environment. Funds are provided on a reimbursement basis.

Funding type: Grant Award: up to $65,000 Matching: Grow and Impact Grants require a match of at least 20% of the requested amount. Seed Grants require match in any amount, but 20% match is encouraged. Grant cycle: Annual Funding source: State Deadline: 2026-11-13 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types: School; Other Legal Entity; Business; Nonprofit

Who may apply: Public schools and school districts (K-12) (includes Intermediate Units and Charter Schools); Incorporated private schools (under limited circumstances private religious schools may be exempted from the incorporation requirement); Incorporated conservation and education organizations and institutions; Universities and colleges; County conservation districts; Incorporated nonprofit organizations'; Businesses (must be registered to conduct business in Pennsylvania.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

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