2026 Environmental Education Funding Opportunity
Who can apply: Mission-aligned organizations providing K-8 environmental education in Oregon. Eligible applicants include schools, districts, colleges, tribal entities, government agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Oregon. Requests must align with program priorities (experiential outdoor learning, youth stewardship, integrated curricula, educator support) and may include allowable costs (staff time, training, curriculum development, field experiences, scholarships/stipends, admin/overhead). Ineligible: capital campaigns/site improvements/land acquisition, pre-award purchases, deficit reduction, annual fund appeals, endowments, religious activities, grants/loans to individuals.
Deadline: Initial conversations may be scheduled beginning Jan 1, 2026. Applications reviewed quarterly on Jan 23, Apr 3, Jul 10, and Oct 2. Grant award notifications: Early March, End of May, End of August, Mid November.