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.

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New NEEF President and CEO Sara Espinoza in dark blue t-shirt at outdoor event
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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...

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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...

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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

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

MEET OUR PARTNERS

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

SEE THE NUMBERS

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

NEEF GRANTS

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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
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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

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Exploring the Intersectionality Between Environmental Justice and Pride Month

QueerBrownVegan’s Isaias Hernandez uses his social media platform for environmental education, showing the...

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Help Protect Ocean Ecosystems by Reducing Marine Debris

June 8 is World Oceans Day, a global call to action to protect the biodiversity and ecosystems that lie...

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Take a Hike with Your Kids on National Trails Day

National Trails Day is the first Saturday in June and provides the perfect opportunity to go hiking with your...

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New NEEF President and CEO Sara Espinoza in dark blue t-shirt at outdoor event
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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...

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Introducing the New NEEFusa.org

Take a quick tour of NEEF's new website, featuring resources, inspiring stories, and initiatives promoting...

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

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) Announces Awardees for 2022 Driving Mobility and...

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