The Environmental Education Program provides support to organizations that offer outdoor environmental education experiences for youth. We focus funding on programs serving middle and high school-age students who live in Pierce, Kitsap, Thurston, Jefferson, Mason, and South King Counties.
662
Grants Total
$19.6M
In Support
FOCUS AREAS
Investing in Tomorrow
Inspire Leadership
We believe in learning by doing and seek to inspire youth through vibrant outdoor experiences, helping them become the environmental champions of tomorrow.
Experiential Learning
Providing youth with the tools to become educated stewards of their local ecosystem, we support the connection between environment, community and lifelong learning.
Educator Support
We support teacher learning, professional development, curriculum building and capacity so those educating our youth are equipped and empowered to grow the next generation of leaders.
As a land trust, we believe the best way to ensure the future protection and stewardship of ecologically valuable is to connect kids with nature. With the support of The Russell Family Foundation, Great Peninsula Conservancy has been able to get thousands of students who need nature the most outside and exploring their identities as conservation and science leaders!
Nathan Daniel, Great Peninsula Conservancy
How to Apply
The foundation has three grantmaking programs. To learn more about each of our programs, please use the drop-down menu below.
The Environmental Education Program provides support to organizations that offer outdoor environmental education experiences for youth. We focus funding on programs serving middle and high school-age students who live in Pierce, Kitsap, Thurston, Jefferson, Mason, and South King Counties. You can learn more about our program here.
- South King County region contains Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton, Tukwila, SeaTac, White Center/Boulevard Park, and Vashon Island.
The Environmental Education Program operates on an invitation-only basis for grant requests. We proactively identify and engage with potential recipients whose goals align with our mission, enabling us to maintain a focused and strategic approach to our philanthropic endeavors. By ensuring the effective utilization of our resources, we aim to make a meaningful impact. We appreciate your understanding and invite you to explore our website to learn more about our foundation and the projects we support. For additional assistance in locating prospective funders, we recommend visiting Candid, a non-profit organization offering useful tools.
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