Cultivating an Environmentally Responsible Public

We are the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)

NEEF is the nation’s leading organization in lifelong environmental learning, creating opportunities for people of all ages to experience and learn about the environment in ways that improve their lives and the health of the planet.

At a Glance: Trending Topics

NEEF Appoints Sara Espinoza as President and CEO

NEEF is proud to announce the appointment of Sara Espinoza as its next president and CEO. Espinoza brings more...

The Increasing Demand and Decreasing Supply of Water

The demand for water is expected to increase while supplies decrease due to a growing population and climate...

Addressing Common Asthma Myths

Over 25 million people in the US have asthma, and it's the leading chronic disease in children. We tackle some...

What Sets Us Apart

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

DE&I is at the core of our approach, ensuring that all people have access to learn from our shared natural resources.

OUR DE&I Values

Partners

We build effective private-public partnerships that advance environmental education on our public lands.

MEET OUR PARTNERS

Our Impact

NEEF raises $3 for every dollar of funding we receive from the National Environmental Education Act.

SEE THE NUMBERS

Grant Support

We offer a variety of grants to help organizations improve the environment and engage their communities.

NEEF GRANTS

Who We Are

Congressionally chartered in 1990 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to complement the work of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is a non-partisan, non-advocacy organization working to make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant, and connected to people’s daily lives.

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EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

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K-12 Education

Diversifying the future STEM workforce while building a youth conservation ethic

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Employee Engagement

Developing employee engagement campaigns to meet CSR and ESG goals

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Conservation

Fostering a sense of stewardship through education and engagement on America's public lands

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Grants

Offering a variety of grants to help organizations fulfill their mission to educate and improve the environment

HEALTH

Providing resources and training for health professionals to address environmental impacts on health

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Public campaigns

Creating memorable experiences to motivate individual commitments to positive action for the environment

Stories

Addressing Common Asthma Myths

Over 25 million people in the US have asthma, and it's the leading chronic disease in children. We tackle some...

The Increasing Demand and Decreasing Supply of Water

The demand for water is expected to increase while supplies decrease due to a growing population and climate...

Air Pollution, Mental Health, and America’s Aging Population

Air quality affects health in many ways. New research explores the connection between air pollution, cognitive...

Cultivating an Environmentally Responsible Public

We are the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)

At a Glance: Trending Topics

NEEF Appoints Sara Espinoza as President and CEO

The Increasing Demand and Decreasing Supply of Water

Addressing Common Asthma Myths

What Sets Us Apart

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

Stories

Addressing Common Asthma Myths

The Increasing Demand and Decreasing Supply of Water

Air Pollution, Mental Health, and America’s Aging Population

News

NEEF Appoints Sara Espinoza as President and CEO

Introducing the New NEEFusa.org

New Accessibility Grant Puts Disability Community in the Driver’s Seat