• Clif Bar Family Foundation — Deadline: February 1st, 2022, June 1, 2022 and October 1, 2022
  Provide small grants to groups that demonstrate strong community ties and operate at the community level and promote positive change through both the projects and their implementation process.
  https://cliffamilyfoundation.org/grants-program

• The Pollination Project –– No deadlines; May apply any time!
  The Pollination Project offers a grant every day to individuals with a plan to make a positive difference in their community. Environmental projects are encouraged. They have given out a grant every day since 2013. https://thepollinationproject.org/pre-screen-quiz/

• Extreme Terrain’s Clean Trail Initiative Program — No deadlines!
  This program will provide eligible groups the opportunity to apply for a grant to fund their next trail improvement related project which could range from trail clean-up, trail restoration, trail expansion, to name a few. Environmental groups and organizations as well as publicly and privately owned off-road trails are all invited to apply for the grant. Along with the grant, ExtremeTerrain will provide industrial strength trash bags for collection of any debris. ​For more information and to apply: https://www.extremeterrain.com/clean-trail-initiative-program.html

• Bass Pro Shops Grants — No deadline/ Rolling Support
  Support conserving wildlife and habitat, connecting new audiences to the outdoors, and strengthening communities in the Missouri Ozarks. https://about.basspro.com/community/support/

• MDC Community Conservation Grants — Grant applications available in July, evaluated quarterly.
  Practices eligible for funding must promote urban habitat and include land management activities necessary for habitat restoration, native plant establishment, terrestrial and aquatic habitat enhancement, exotic species control, and staff training for natural landscape management. Applications from schools and school districts must identify a full-time staff member as project manager. The maximum request for grant awards is $50,000.00.
  https://mdc.mo.gov/community-conservation/community-conservation-funding-opportunities

• Urban  Conservation Cost-share Program — Available in July, evaluated quarterly.
  Promotes sustainable development practices and the establishment of natural resource conservation practices in urban and developing areas. https://mdc.mo.gov/community-conservation/community-conservation-funding-opportunities 

• National Forest Foundation Matching Awards Program — Deadlines: January 12, June 22, 2022
  The National Forest Foundation (NFF) Matching Awards Program (MAP) provides funding for results-oriented on-the-ground projects that enhance forest health and outdoor experiences on National Forests and Grasslands. https://www.nationalforests.org/grant-programs/map

Kansas City Region

• KC Water Quality Small Grant Opportunity. MARC, on behalf of the Water Quality Public Education Committee annually requests proposals from individuals and community groups to implement educational activities, events or projects designed to promote actions that will improve water quality in the Kansas City area. The Committee wants to continue its focus on educating citizens about stormwater as a primary source of water pollution and about actions that individuals can take to reduce the amount of polluted stormwater that enters our lakes, rivers and streams. http://www.marc.org/Environment/Water-Resources/Water-Quality-Grants/Overview

• Shumaker Family Foundation. Funding for social justice, education, and environmental justice projects in the Kansas City region, generally in the $10,000 to $40,000 range. http://shumakerfamilyfoundation.org/

• Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.Find a variety of donor-advised funds serving the Kansas City region. https://www.growyourgiving.org/grant/

Central Missouri

• Community Foundation of Central Missouri Two community impact awards of $5000 will be granted to two mid-MO organizations. Deadline in August. https://www.cfcmfoundation.org/partners/granting

Southwest Missouri

• Community Foundation of the Ozarks, pathway to a variety of grants
  https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfozarksgrants

• Youth Service America – http://ysa.org/grants/

• Do Something–https://www.dosomething.org/campaigns– lots of campaign ideas for students to try out

• Clif Bar Family Foundation — Applications due: February 1st, 2022, June 1, 2022 and October 1, 2022.  Provide small grants to groups that demonstrate strong community ties and operate at the community level and promote positive change through both the projects and their implementation process.  https://cliffamilyfoundation.org/grants-program

• The Pollination Project– No deadlines!  The Pollination Project offers a grant every day to individuals with a plan to make a positive difference in their community. Environmental projects are encouraged. They have given out a grant every day since 2013. https://thepollinationproject.org/pre-screen-quiz/
• 2023 Youth Garden Grant – Application due Oct. 17- Dec. 2, 2022.  Since 1982, the Youth Garden Grant has supported school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for students and their communities. In 2023, fifty programs will receive award packages consisting of a cash prize and a variety of gardening tools and supplies.  https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/

• ExtremeTerrain’s Clean Trail Initiative Program — No deadlines!  This program will provide eligible groups the opportunity to apply for a grant to fund their next trail improvement related project which could range from trail clean-up, trail restoration, trail expansion, to name a few. Environmental groups and organizations as well as publicly and privately owned off-road trails are all invited to apply for the grant. Along with the grant, ExtremeTerrain will provide industrial strength trash bags for collection of any debris. ​For more information and to apply: https://www.extremeterrain.com/clean-trail-initiative-program.html

• The Lawrence Foundation — Applications due: April 30 and Oct. 31.  This private family foundation was founded in 2000 and has since awarded over $4.5 million to charitable organizations around the US. Their funding priorities focus on projects that are related to the environment, human services and disaster relief. Guideline can be found here https://thelawrencefoundation.org/application-process Application: https://thelawrencefoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant

• Fund for Wild Nature — Applications due: May 1 and Oct. 1.  The Fund provides small grants for North American campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with particular emphasis on actions designed to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. https://fundwildnature.org/proposal-dates-guidelines/https://fundwildnature.org/proposal-dates-guidelines/ 

• Missouri Botanical Garden Youth Fellowship Program. The Missouri Botanical Garden Youth Fellowship Program recognizes the top high school seniors in the St. Louis region for their work as environmental stewards. Recipients will participate in a competitive fellowship program with like-minded peers and receive a $500 scholarship for higher education. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/learn-discover/students-teachers/teen-programs/missouri-botanical-garden-youth-fellowship-program.aspx

• Shaw Institute for Field Training. SIFT is an informal field-based education program for high school students. Applicants apply during the spring of their sophomore year. Current students attend from schools in the following Missouri counties: Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis and St. Louis City. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/shaw-nature-reserve/learn-discover-at-shaw-nature-reserve/summer-opportunities.aspx#3355

• Teacher Wish Lists– supported by folks who provide school supplies, make your list and get your school and parents on board – http://www.teacherlists.com
• Adopt a Classroom – partners donors with teachers – http://www.adoptaclassroom.org/index.aspx
• Donors Chose -connects teachers in high-need communities with donors who want to help. www.donorschose.org

• National Gardening Association Grants – http://www.kidsgardening.org/grants.asp
• KC SciencePioneers Grant Website – http://www.sciencepioneers.org/teachers/grants
• North American Association for EE Resources – https://naaee.org/eepro/opportunities
• Fund for Teachers – http://www.fundforteachers.org/
• Missouri Grant Watch https://missouri.grantwatch.com/

Past the deadline–double-check if one is a great fit, as deadline can change from year to year

• 2022 Water Quality Small Grant Application – Deadline for application is May 31, 2022 at 4 pm.
  http://city.kcmo.org/kc/ads/default.aspx
  Search “All categories” and select project: 2022 Water Quality Small Grant Application RFP
  Click on the Attachments button.
  Click on Download to view the PDF of the Small Grants Application.

  KC Water has posted the Water Quality Small Grant Application (WQSG) on our city website. KC Water can provide funding to nonprofits in promoting clean water education to help fund projects and activities related to water quality education, protection, and improvement within the city limits of Kansas City, Missouri. Educational outreach projects and activities can take any shape as long as they promote clean water messages
  

• TRIM (Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance) Grants — Deadlines: application due first Friday of June, 2021
  For government agencies, schools and non-profit organizations, $1000 to $10,000 to fund up to 60% of a project. Workshops to help with projects scheduled around the state. https://mdc.mo.gov/community-conservation/community-conservation-funding-opportunities 
• 2021 Eddie Bauer One Outside Film Grant — Deadline: April 18, 2021
  The 2021 Eddie Bauer One Outside Film Grant will award up to six $10,000 film grants for outdoor filmmakers who identify as part of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. In addition to financial support and promotion of the films across Eddie Bauer channels, we aim to partner with filmmakers to tell stories that help all people feel invited, accepted, and validated in their full range of outdoor experiences. https://www.eddiebauer.com/campaign/one-outside-film-grant
• Clean Tech Competition 2019 Challenge: Solving Climate Change – Deadline: April 23, 2021
  Finalists win prizes of $1,000 to $10,000. The Clean Tech Competition is a unique, worldwide research and design challenge for pre-college youth. The program encourages scientific understanding of real-world issues and the integration of environmentally responsible energy sources. https://www.cleantechcompetition.org

• MO Department of Natural Resources Scrap Tire Material Grants — Deadline: April 30, 2021
  Picnic tables and benches from recycled tires and plastic are eligible projects. There are two scrap tire surface material grant offerings being made for the cost and delivery of scrap tire surface material. One is for Playground projects and one is for Non-Playground projects, maximum grants $40,000 and $50,000 respectively. SWMD will provide a letter of recommendation, reach out to MEEA if you need assistance connecting with SWMD. No match required.
  https://dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/tires/tirefinassistance.htm

• Carton2Garden Contest – Deadline: April 1, 2020
  Contest challenging students to repurpose milk and juice cartons for use in your school garden. Fifteen prizes will be awarded, ranging in value from $1000 to $5000. https://carton2garden.com/contest-details/spring-2019-2020-contest/

• Living Standard and Center for Green Schools Storytelling Youth Scholarship – Deadline: April 12, 2020
  Scholarships to students who submit videos on how they are making a positive impact in their schools and communities by leading on sustainability. First place will earn $2,500 and second place will earn $1,000 to pursue post-high school education. https://livingstandard.org/living-standard-and-center-for-green-schools-storytelling-scholarship/

• Frontier Technology Equipment Grants – Deadline: May 15, 2020
  Three awards of $1000 for K-12 teachers to purchase tech equipment to teach social responsibility. https://internet.frontier.com/resources/education/teacher-grant/

• Earth Island Institute Brower Youth Awards – Deadline: May 1, 2020
  Young people ages 13-22 living in North America who have shown outstanding leadership on a project with positive environmental and social impact. $3000, a professionally produced short film about their work, and a trip to the San Francisco Bay area. For conservation, preservation or restoration. http://www.broweryouthawards.org/apply/

• Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Training – Deadline May 1, 2020
  $10,000, Presidential citation and a paid trip for two to Washington D. C. For a highly qualified K-6 grade math or science teacher who has demonstrated outstanding teaching. Recipients must be employed full time by a school or district and must have at least 5 years of teaching experience. https://www.paemst.org

• National Weather Association Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants. – Deadline: June 9, 2020.
  $750 grant for teachers, program directors, school district supervisors and other individuals or groups proposing to improve the education of K–12 students in meteorology may submit an application. Grants can be used to purchase scientific materials and/or equipment, begin new school and/or community science outreach and education, enhance and/or expand existing meteorology/scienc education programs, attend accredited courses, workshops and/or conference related to meteorology. http://app.smarterselect.com/programs/65628-National-Weather-Association

• TRIM (Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance) Grants – Deadlines: application due first Friday of June, 2020.
  For government agencies, schools and non-profit organizations, $1000 to $10,000 to fund up to 60% of a project. Workshops to help with projects scheduled around the state. https://mdc.mo.gov/property/community-conservation/community-conservation-funding-opportunities/tree-resource

• MO Conservation Leadership Corps. – Deadline: July 10, 2020
  HS Juniors to College must have demonstrated achievement in organized conservation activities through school projects, environmental clubs, 4-H, FFA, Quail Academy, Conservation Honors, Environthon, Stream Team, Scouting, etc. No matter their chosen careers, lawyer, doctor, accountant, engineer, journalist, etc., the CLC participants are prepared to personally influence policy and actions that will contribute to the conservation of Missouri’s natural resources. http://www.confedmo.org/clc/

• Classroom Technology Grants from Frontier Internet – Deadline: August 3, 2020.
  Looking for a new way to make learning engaging? Eligible K-12 teachers may apply to win $1,000 to use toward the purchase of technology equipment for your students. The contest is open to K-12 teachers who’ve implemented lessons about social responsibility while conducting class remotely. https://internet.frontier.com/resources/education/teacher-grant/

• Clark Fund – Chichester DuPont Foundation – Deadline Letter of Inquiry – August 1, Application – September 1, 2020.
  $15,000 to $30,000 neighborhood. 501 (c) (3) organizations anywhere within the boundary of the U.S. with particular emphasis on programs concerned with the environment, education, health care and social services and to which the Foundation’s giving will play a pivotal role. http://www.chichesterdupont.org

• Youth Opportunity: Missouri Botanical Garden Youth Fellowship – Deadline: September 11, 2020
  Fellowship recognizes the top high school seniors in the St. Louis region for their work as environmental stewards. Recipients will participate in a competitive fellowship program with like-minded peers and receive a $500 scholarship for higher education. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/learn-discover/students-teachers/teen-programs/missouri-botanical-garden-youth-fellowship-program.aspx

• American Chemical Society ChemClub Community Activities Grants. – Deadline: Sept. 30, 2020
  Up to $300 for chartered ChemClubs, $500 if they partner with ACS Local Sections. Examples of activities include science demonstrations at a local elementary or middle school, recycling program for your community, tutoring programs for chemistry students. http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/grants/chemclub-community-grant.html

• DNR Photo Contest – Deadline: October 1, 2020
  Categories: Natural Resources, Unique Places, People Enjoying Missouri’s Outdoors http://dnr.mo.gov/photocontest/index.html

• Target Field Trip Grants – As of Sept. 22 it says to check back in 2021
  Up to $700. It’s become increasingly difficult for schools to fund learning opportunities outside the classroom. To help them out, we launched Target Field Trip™ grants in 2007. Since then, we’ve made it possible for millions of students to go on a field trip. https://corporate.target.com/corporate-responsibility/grants/field-trip-grants

• Innovate to Mitigate Challenge Initial – Deadline: October 13, 2020
  Students brainstorm a project focus, inspired by the latest scientific innovations featured on the project website. All participant groups submit an abstract and receive feedback to improve and resubmit an expanded abstract. ALL participants then select one of these ideas to investigate, after which they submit a 3-minute video and a short research paper. Students have a chance to win prize money and earn recognition from peers, community and experts. https://external-wiki.terc.edu/display/innovate2
• Budding Botanist – Deadline: October 30, 2020
  Award to support programs teaching environmental stewardship through the preservation of plant species and biodiversity. $1000 grants and $200 in supplies. https://kidsgardening.org/2021-budding-botanist-grant/
• State Farm’s Good Neighbor Citizenship ® Company Grants – September 1 through October 31, 2020
  K-12 public education funding directed toward: Teacher Development, Service-Learning, Education Reform/Systemic Improvement. https://www.statefarm.com/about-us/community-involvement/community-grants/good-neighbor-citizenship-grants
• Annie’s Garden Grants – Deadline: November 2nd 2020
  Grants for edible gardens that can be accessed by kids. https://www.annies.com/grants-for-gardens/
• International Compost Awareness Week Poster Contest – Deadline: November 2, 2020.
  $500 for the overall winner. This year’s participants are encouraged to submit a design that reflects the theme “Grow, Eat…COMPOST…Repeat ” . Categories: Junior (3rd – 7th), Senior (8th-12th), College/Adult. http://compostfoundation.org/ICAW-Poster-Contest
• MEEA Environmental Educator Grants – Deadline: November 15 2020
  This grant is open to any Professional MEEA member, whether a formal or non-formal educator, except for members of the board. MEEA will award six grants of $250 each to purchase materials or supplies for advancing environmental or sustainability education. Awards will be made to the recipient’s school or organization. http://www.meea.org/meea-grant.html
• Mid Missouri Solid Waste Management District (MMSWMD) – Deadline: for large grants up to $100K November 27, 2020
  Grant for recycling, composting, waste diversion and waste reduction projects, open to any applicant wishing to pursue projects that reduce the amount of waste going into landfills be that with equipment, facility improvements, education, research, or market development. https://www.mmswmd.org/district-grant-application-guide-and-forms/
• Excellence in Summer Learning Award  – Deadline: November 30, 2020
  Up to $10,000 for the winner, valuable feedback on programs for all participants, and increased visibility of your program. https://www.summerlearning.org/summer-learning-awards/
• Donald Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant – Deadline: December 1, 2020
  $300 for 10 classrooms, grades 3 through 6. https://www.herbsociety.org/explore/grants-scholarships/grant-details.html
• Community Action Grants – Deadline: December 1, 2020
  Grants to women, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations, local organizations. Grants must have direct public impact, special consideration to projects focused on K-12 and community college girls’ and women’s achievements in science, technology, engineering or math. https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/community-action/
• The Renewal Bee Grant, Whole Kids Foundation – Deadline: December 15, 2020
  The Bee Grant program allows for schools and non-profit organizations to receive support for educational bee hives, so students can observe bees up close and learn about the vital role these pollinators play in our food system. https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/honey-bee-hive-grant
• NSTA’s Shell Science Lab Makeover – Deadline: December 17, 2020
  The annual Shell Science Lab Challenge Competition recognizes outstanding middle and high school programs for their exemplary approaches to science lab instruction utilizing limited school and laboratory resources. The Challenge will showcase the work of teachers, representing their schools, who submit innovative, replicable strategies to deliver quality lab experiences with limited equipment/resources, and award teachers/schools with additional tools, resources, and rich professional development opportunities needed to support high-quality science teaching and strengthen their existing capabilities. Recognition includes a lab makeover support package valued at $20,000. https://www.nsta.org/awards-and-recognition-program
• Food Too Good To Waste Project Challenge  – Deadline: December 18, 2020, projects due April 9, 2021
  Kansas City Regional students, grades 4-12 engage in a project related to food systems. Cash prizes for winning schools. https://foodtoogoodtowaste.com/challenge
• Coca-Cola/KAB Public Space Recycling Bin Grant Program  – Deadline December 30, 2019 (no 2020 deadline info yet)
  Local governments, non-profit organizations, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and other community groups. The 2017 program is expected to award up to 3,000 recycling bins for locations such as streetscapes and playgrounds, athletic fields, fairs and festivals, and college campuses. https://kab.org/grants/coca-cola/
• Youth Opportunity: EPA’s Harmful Algal Bloom Video Contest for High Schoolers – Deadline Jan 3, 2020
  High school students will create a video (no more than two minutes in length) that teaches people how to spot harmful algal blooms and how to be safe around them. https://www.epa.gov/innovation/harmful-algal-bloom-video-challenge
• American Chemical Society Professional Development Grant – Deadline: January 4, 2020
  Up to $1,500. For High School Chemistry educators in the U.S. or a U.S. Territory School. For conference or workshop registration fees, travel expenses, tuition and education expenses for new/upcoming courses, books and online instructional resources. http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/hachprograms/acs-hach-professional-development-grant.html
• Back to School Plastic Challenge – Deadline: January 10, 2020
  Students. Post your story online with the hashtag #CleanSeas and send an email to cleanseas@un.org. https://www.tide-turners.org/AboutUS
• Teach Earth Fellowship – Deadline: January 10, 2020
  A Teach Earth Fellowship includes the full cost of your assigned expedition, including meals, accommodations, and on-site transportation. Fellows also receive a travel award grant to offset out-of-pocket travel expenses to and from the expedition site. Travel award value varies by project location. http://earthwatch.org/education/teacher-fellowships/teach-earth-united-states