
Scholarship, Grants, & Opportunities
for Youth Changemakers
National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) Grants
Varies
Deadline:

To be eligible for NEEF grants, organizations must have been actively serving public lands for at least two years, regardless of when they received formal 501(c)(3) status. Groups operating under a fiscal agent can apply and must submit financial documents from that agent. Partnerships with both public and private entities are acceptable, as long as the land is publicly accessible, and applicants should provide a partnership letter from the agency most aligned with their mission.
Age:NA
Eligibility:
Opportunity or Amount:
$1,000 to $150,000
Illinois EPA Environmental Education Grants
Varies - October & November
Deadline:

To be eligible for an environmental education grant, applicants must be a U.S.-based organization such as a local or state education/environmental agency, college or university, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, noncommercial educational broadcaster, or a recognized Tribal education agency. The majority of their educational activities must occur within the U.S., its territories, or in collaboration with Canada or Mexico.
Age: NA
Eligibility:
Opportunity or Amount:
$1,000,000 and anticipate distributing this amount across thirty-three (33) to fifty (50) awards.
GEM Fellowship Program
November 14, 2025
Deadline:

To be eligible for the GEM Fellowship, applicants must be seniors or graduates of accredited engineering or computer science programs with a minimum GPA of 2.8. They must agree to complete two summer internships with a sponsoring GEM Employer. Fellowship benefits include full tuition and fees at a GEM Member University and a stipend, with additional funding and internship opportunities for Employer Fellows.
Age:undergraduate senior, and graduate student
Eligibility:
Opportunity or Amount:
Varies
Price
* Disclaimer This scholarship information is subject to change. While our team works to keep the database accurate, we recommend verifying all details on the official scholarship website.*

