Florida · Private / Regional Grant

Florida Environmental Education Foundation

The Florida Environmental Education Foundation (FEEF) funds environmental education programs across Florida, supporting classroom projects, outdoor learning experiences, and teacher development in environmental and sustainability science.

Funding

$500–$5,000

Eligibility

Florida K-12 schools and teachers

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

Environmental Science / STEM

Deadline

Annual (spring)

Type

Private / Regional Grant

About This Grant

The Florida Environmental Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting environmental literacy across Florida's K-12 schools. FEEF provides grants directly to Florida teachers and schools for projects that bring environmental learning to life — from outdoor classroom gardens to water quality monitoring programs using technology tools.

FEEF grants are accessible to classroom teachers, making them one of the more direct funding pathways for individual Florida educators who want to add environmental science or outdoor learning to their CS or STEM programs. Projects that integrate technology — like using microcontrollers to monitor plant growth, weather, or water quality — are especially compelling given the environmental science focus.

Florida's unique ecosystems — the Everglades, coral reefs, springs, and coastal wetlands — provide rich context for environmental education. FEEF values programs that connect students to Florida's natural environment, build conservation awareness, and develop the next generation of environmental stewards.

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Eligibility

Florida K-12 teachers and schools (public, private, and charter eligible)
Projects must have a clear environmental education focus
Programs should connect students to Florida's natural environments or ecological systems
Individual teacher classroom grants are accepted (unlike most other funders)

Allowable Uses

Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
CS and AI literacy curriculum
Teacher professional development
Outdoor learning equipment, environmental monitoring tools, and field experience costs

Forward Education Products for This Grant

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MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — Hands-on AI literacy curriculum covering machine learning concepts for K-12 classrooms.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based learning kit connecting coding skills to real-world community challenges.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Advanced robotics and engineering challenges for deeper CS exploration.

Keep in Mind

FEEF is one of the few funders that accepts individual teacher applications — if you're a Florida teacher, this is a direct path to classroom project funding.
Connect your technology project to a real Florida environmental question: water quality, weather patterns, species monitoring, or ecosystem health.
Document your environmental outcomes alongside STEM learning outcomes — FEEF wants to see both.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can individual classroom teachers apply to FEEF?

Yes! FEEF is one of the rare funders that accepts applications directly from K-12 teachers, not just schools or nonprofits.

What's the maximum grant amount?

FEEF classroom grants typically range from $500 to $5,000. While smaller than some funders, the direct accessibility makes them valuable for individual teachers.

Does the program need to be primarily environmental science?

Environmental education should be a primary focus. CS or technology projects that clearly serve environmental learning goals are eligible.

Can private school teachers apply?

Yes. FEEF funds public, private, and charter school educators across Florida.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for qualifying applications. Reach out before you apply.