Grant Opportunities for Teachers
Below are opportunities which may help fund Kids Making Sense kits for your classrooms.
Please reach out to hello@kidsmakingsense.org if you would like assistance or advice in applying for one of the opportunities below. We are happy to help! Also check out our free resource: A guide to finding environmental education funding opportunities
(Last updated: February 11, 2025)
Opportunities for California
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation - Environmental Science Resource Grants
The Environmental Science Resource Grant Program is to enhance environmental science curriculum through projects, supplies, and professional development. Grants of up to $1,000 are available for the school year and summer learning sessions to enhance environmental science curriculum through projects, supplies, and professional development for teachers.
Any TK-12 grade teacher working at a low-income (as determined by Title 1 status or percentage of students eligible for Free and Reduced-Price Lunch) public school in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Santa Clara, San Francisco or San Mateo County is eligible to apply.
Read more and apply here
Your Local Air District
Consider reaching out to your local, regional, or State air district to ask if opportunities exist to fund air quality education in your area.
To find your local air district in California, visit: here
Additional Opportunities
BrightSprout's Teacher Impact Grant
BrightSprout's Teacher Impact Grant annually awards funding to K–12 educators based in the United States who are currently working in a classroom setting. It is free to apply, and there are three award levels for the 2026 grant cycle: 1st place receives a $500 grant plus a lifetime premium membership; 2nd place receives a $200 grant plus a lifetime membership; and three finalists each receive a $100 grant and a one-year membership. You can read more about eligibility, instructions, and terms and conditions on the BrightSprout Teacher Impact Grant page.
The deadline to apply for the 2026 grant cycle is September 15, 2026.
https://brightsprout.com/teacher-grant
EPA Office of Environmental Education Grants
The U.S. EPA Office of Environmental Education administers grants annually through all EPA regions. These grants support work to expand environmental education and to provide people with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment promote environmental stewardship and awareness.
https://www.epa.gov/education/grants
Your Local Air District
Consider reaching out to your local, regional, or State air district to ask if opportunities exist to fund air quality education in your area!