Ohio EPA (Office of Environmental Education)
Ohio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF) mini and general grants
Ohio EPA grants for environmental education: $500 to $5,000 mini grants and larger general grants. Schools, nonprofits and private companies can apply; next cycle January 2027.
- Amount
- Mini grants $500 to $5,000; general grants up to $50,000
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Yes, a for-profit school can apply
- Deadline
- Next round not posted
- Who this fits
- Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opSchools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and even private companies can apply, so private schools, microschools and nonprofit co-ops all fit.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Ohio only
- Last checked
- Oct 28, 2026on dam.assets.ohio.gov
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Exact January 2027 dates
- Whether the general-grant cap is still $50,000 for 2027
What to do now
- Step 1: Read the OEEF General Grant Guidelines
- Step 2: Plan an environmental education project with a 10 percent or larger match
- Step 3: Submit a letter of intent before the January 2027 deadline
- Step 4: Send the full application if your letter is approved
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Schools and universities, outdoor education facilities, nature centers, and zoos”
For environmental education projects for pre-K to university students and teachers, the public or regulated groups. A letter of intent comes first. Minimum 10 percent match (more scores better). Seed money for new or growing projects, not ongoing costs; one application per cycle, one grant at a time or per 12 months, and no more than three grants in five years. School projects must show alignment with Ohio Learning Standards. The $50,000 general-grant cap is from the June 2025 guidelines; check the 2027 call. Religion: not stated. Paid to: the organization.
- Ohio-based school, nonprofit, company or public body
- Environmental education project
- Letter of intent before full application
- At least 10 percent match
- School projects aligned with Ohio Learning Standards
Timing
Next cycle January 2027 (Ohio EPA SFY27 agenda: deadlines in July 2026 and January 2027). Exact January 2027 letter-of-intent and application dates are not posted yet (the guidelines table shows the January 2026 dates, Jan 9 and Jan 16).