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National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) Grants is a grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation that funds environmental education and community-based stewardship projects across the United States.
Grants of $1,000 to $10,000 support projects that connect people to public lands and nature through hands-on learning and service, expand participation in environmental stewardship, and strengthen community connections to the environment. NEEF administers multiple grant programs through partnerships with funders including Toyota Motor North America, with specific eligibility criteria outlined per program.
No unsolicited proposals are accepted. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; requirements vary by individual grant opportunity.
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Let's Do Great Work Together NEEF administers grant programs that support environmental education and community-based environmental work across the United States. Through partnerships with funders and community organizations, we help bring learning, stewardship, and engagement opportunities to communities nationwide.
Our grant programs support projects that connect people to learning and public lands through hands-on environmental action. This work expands participation, strengthens community connections, and supports positive outcomes for both people and the environment. Funding opportunities vary by partner and program, with specific eligibility requirements outlined in each individual grant opportunity.
Environmental education and youth engagement Community service and stewardship projects Conservation and biodiversity efforts Access to nature and outdoor experiences Projects that support learning, well-being, and healthy connections to the environment Number of states/territories funded Total Funds Awarded since 1995 Grants Awarded since 1995 There are no open grants at this time.
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Diversifying the future STEM workforce while building a youth conservation ethic Developing employee engagement campaigns to meet CSR and ESG goals Fostering a sense of stewardship through education and engagement on America's public lands Offering a variety of grants to help organizations fulfill their mission to educate and improve the environment Providing resources and training for health professionals and caregivers to address environmental impacts on health Creating memorable experiences to motivate individual commitments to positive action for the environment CONNECT TO THE ENVIRONMENT Help us make the environment accessible, relevant, and connected to people's daily lives to inspire empathy and connection to the natural world.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the U.S.; eligibility criteria and guidelines vary by individual grant program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) Grants is funded by National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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