Mini Grants for Outdoor Learning offer up to $1,500 to public schools and teachers to support outdoor learning and environmental education projects.
Donor Name: Maine Environmental Education Association
State: Maine
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/17/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Most commonly, this funding is used to buy gear and/or supplies needed to support outdoor learning activities. This funding can also be used for professional learning to advance your outdoor learning teaching skills, collaborating with a community partner organization on a nature-based project, supporting Wabanaki Studies projects, and/or adaptive gear that supports ALL kids having access to outdoor learning in your school.
Eligibility Criteria
Maine Public (Pre-K-12) teachers and schools, preference will be given to schools with high need (determined using a combination of the most recent Maine DOE % Eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch data and self reporting from applicants) and schools that have not received mini grant funding in the past. Projects that demonstrate collaboration will also be prioritized.
For more information, visit Maine Environmental Education Association.
