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Asthma Peak Week Is Coming: How to Stay Healthy This Fall

The third week of September is Asthma Peak Week due to a seasonal uptick in asthma triggers. Learn how to keep...

Want to Increase Community Engagement with Your Public Lands Site? Try Forest Bathing

Studies have shown spending time in nature benefits mental and physical health. Try incorporating forest...

Preparing High School and College Students for a Career in Environmental Science

Your children might already have their eye on an environmental science career in areas such as sustainability...

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Helping Veterans Build New Lives Through the Power of Nature

NEEF and the US Forest Service grants help connect veterans with nature so they can heal, transition back to civilian life, and find jobs.

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Reviving Pearl Harbor's Royal Legacy on National Public Lands Day

Read the incredible story of how NEEF and the DoD Legacy program united the Navy and native Hawaiians in restoring a cherished royal fishpond in Pearl Harbor.

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How to Write Grants: Understanding NEEF’s Grant Application Process

Learn about NEEF’s environmental and health grant application process, such as what to include and what to leave out when writing a successful grant.

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How One NEEF Grant Kickstarted an Idaho Student’s STEM Career

Abella Cathey's journey from One Stone School to Boise State University showcases the power of hands-on Greening STEM experiences.

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Trail Access Project Conquers New Terrain with NEEF Grant

Thanks to a grant from NEEF, the Trail Access Project has expanded its Adaptive Hiking Program to help people with physical disabilities access public lands

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How Olmsted Parks Conservancy Protects Biodiversity by Tackling Invasive Species

NEEF grantee Olmsted Parks Conservancy is installing a pollinator meadow in Chickasaw Park to improve biodiversity and protect against invasive plant species in

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Want to Write Better Grants? Become a Grant Reviewer

In this article, we share how becoming a grant reviewer can give you the edge you need to write more successful grant proposals.

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7 Tips for Writing an Effective Grant Proposal

What makes a successful grant? Tips to help nonprofits and community organizations improve their environmental education and conservation grant applications for

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NEEF Announces Awardees for 2022-2023 Forest Service Greening STEM Grant

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is proud to announce the awardees of the 2022-2023 Forest Service Greening STEM Grant.

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NEEF Announces 2022-2023 Awardees of NPS-21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Greening STEM Grant

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is proud to announce the awardees of this year's NPS-21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)