According to the PA.GOV website, the following entities are eligible to apply for Environmental Education Grants:
“2026 Environmental Education Grants Program Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Public schools and school districts (PreK-12), including intermediate units and charter schools
- Incorporated private schools (under limited circumstances, private religious schools may be exempted from the incorporation requirement)
- Incorporated conservation and education organizations and institutions
- Universities and colleges
- County conservation districts
- Incorporated nonprofit organizations
- Businesses (must be registered to do business in PA)
Ineligible Applicants
- Entities that do not appear on th list of Eligible Applicants cannot receive 2026 Environmental Education Program funds. Ineligible applicants such as municipalities are encouraged to partner with an eligible applicant to deliver environmental education programs.”
To learn more and apply, visit the PA.GOV website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/residents/environmental-education/environmental-education-grants#accordion-1eabe392ad-item-ede251a99b
