Funding search · environmental education · Massachusetts
Who funds environmental education work in Massachusetts
15 funders have a record of paying for environmental education work by Massachusetts recipients: 58 grants totaling $2.6M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are National Grid Foundation ($172,000), North American Association for Environmental Educa ($176,826) and The Plourde Family Charitable Trust ($16,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Massachusetts recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $30,000 to EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE — teach earth - preparing bostons teachers to thrive in science & environmental education
North American Association for Environmental EducaWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $176,826 · through 2024Largest: $87,461 to SALEM SOUND 2000 INC DBA SALEM SOUND COASTWATCH — environmental education projects
Largest: $2,000 to ECOTARIUM — program support for environmental education center
Largest: $25,000 to IPSWICH RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION — expanding irwa environmental education programs
Largest: $10,000 to NEW ENGLAND WILDLIFE CENTER — environmental education
Largest: $100,000 to ENVIRONMENTAL LEAGUE OF MASSACHUSETTS INC — environmental education
League of Conservation Voters EducationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $427,800 · through 2024Largest: $205,000 to ENVIRONMENTAL LEAGUE OF MASSACHUSETTS INC — environmental education, engagement, and/or capacity building
Largest: $2,000 to SEA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION — funding for field-based undergraduate environmental education at sea
Largest: $30,000 to APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB — managing trails in appalachian region, scientific research, environmental education programs
Largest: $10,000 to SAVE THE HARBORSAVE THE BAY — environmental education programs
League of Conservation VotersWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $942,000 · through 2023Largest: $612,000 to ENVIRONMENTAL LEAGUE OF MASSACHUSETTS ACTION FUND INC — environmental education, capacity building, and advocacy
Largest: $150,000 to CATHLEEN STONE ISLAND OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL — cathleen stone island environmental education programs: building a pathway to stem and green jobs for boston youth
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