Quick Facts
FundingVaries by project
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineDecember 1, 2026 (check VEE website for current cycle)
FunderVirginia Environmental Endowment (Private Nonprofit)
The Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE) provides grants through its Virginia Program to support environmental education and stewardship projects. VEE funds projects that improve understanding of Virginia's natural environment and engage communities in conservation.
What This Grant Funds
VEE Virginia Program grants support environmental education programs, stewardship projects, citizen science initiatives, and research that benefits Virginia's environment. Projects can include classroom programs, field-based learning, and community engagement.
Who Is Eligible
- Nonprofit organizations in Virginia
- Virginia public schools and school divisions (through nonprofit partners)
- Projects must benefit Virginia's environment
- Priority for projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
How Forward Education Products Qualify
CHARGE Climate Sensor — environmental monitoring and citizen science for Virginia environmental education projects
Coding for Climate Kit — climate and environmental science curriculum for Virginia stewardship programs
Smart Hydroponics Kit — hands-on sustainability and ecology for Virginia environmental education
Keep in Mind: VEE prioritizes multi-year, systems-level projects over one-time purchases. Partner with a Virginia nonprofit if applying as a school. Show clear environmental benefit.
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