What We Do

Grants

Helping organizations engage their community to improve the environment, increase diversity, and expand their work locally

Let's Do Great Work Together

NEEF mobilizes public and private funding to support community-based projects and respond to critical and emerging needs in K-12 education, conservation, and health. 

Grant Stats

53
Number of states/territories funded
$
13,700,000
Total Funds Awarded since 1995
1,000
Grants Awarded since 1995

Open Grants

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Application Submission

Please submit your proposal through online system by the deadline and review eligibility criteria and guidelines as they vary by grant program. Unfortunately, we cannot accept unsolicited proposals and cannot provide information on grants that are not currently open. 

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Grants FAQ

We answer frequently asked questions regarding the NEEF's grants, as well as a glossary to help define terms that you may see. 

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Recently Awarded Grants

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NEEF Announces 2023-2024 Awardees of NPS-21st CCLC Greening STEM Grant

Greening STEM grants deliver after-school learning opportunities to 21st Century Community Learning Centers on...

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NEEF Announces 2023-2024 Awardees of Bureau of Land Management Greening STEM Grant

Greening STEM grants from NEEF provide environmental education learning opportunities at Bureau of Land...

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NEEF Announces 2023-2024 Awardees of USDA Forest Service Greening STEM Grant

Greening STEM grants from NEEF provide environmental education learning opportunities on USDA Forest Service...

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2023 National Public Lands Day Department of Defense Awardees

In commemoration of National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the Department of Defense (DoD), through the Office of...

 

 

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Featured Grantee Outcomes

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Greening STEM Grants Connect Native American Youth with Opportunities in STEM

Thanks to two Greening STEM Grants from NEEF and the Bureau of Land Management, Resources for Indian Student...

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NPLD Champion Protects Endangered Species at Military Installations with Help from Volunteers

Allowing volunteers to be directly involved with real conservation biology creates a ripple effect that...

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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...

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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...

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Free or Low-Cost Resources for Nonprofits

As a new year begins, public land managers and nonprofit staff are busy planning programming, reaching out to...

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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...

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Project Budget Template

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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 and caregivers 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