Annual Grant Opportunity for Environmental Learning Projects in Maine (USA)
GrantID: 75503
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $1,500
Summary
Each year, a limited-time funding opportunity becomes available to support learning that takes place beyond the traditional classroom. This grant is specifically focused on enhancing nature-based educational experiences for youth, with a strong emphasis on inclusion, creativity, and community connection. Funding is intended to help educators and school communities create meaningful outdoor learning environments and experiences that reflect local culture, ecosystems, and student interests.
Open to applicants located in a Northeastern U.S. state, this opportunity supports individuals affiliated with public schools, as well as education-related groups or programs that work in collaboration with public institutions. While not open to the general public or private entities, this grant does make room for partnerships that involve educators and nonprofits working together to bring learning outdoors.
Grants of up to $1,500 are available per project, making it ideal for small-scale efforts with big local impact—like building or improving outdoor classrooms, organizing field trips focused on environmental exploration, installing or expanding school gardens, or creating inclusive outdoor activities for students of all abilities. Funds may also be used to help educators develop their teaching practices related to environmental literacy and outdoor instruction.
This funding opportunity is designed to remove barriers to access, especially in under-resourced or rural schools, and to ensure that all students, regardless of background or ability, can connect with the natural world around them. It also encourages the integration of local history and cultural education into outdoor settings.
Those working in Teachers and located in Maine may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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