Cultivating an Environmentally Responsible Public

We are the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)

NEEF is the nation’s leading organization in lifelong environmental learning, creating opportunities for people of all ages to experience and learn about the environment in ways that improve their lives and the health of the planet.

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Registration for National Public Lands Day 2024 Volunteer Events is Now Open

Registration is now officially open for volunteer events at the 31st annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD)...

Heat Waves, Heat Islands, and Your Health

With about 80% of the US population living in cities, millions are at an increased vulnerability to heat waves...

When Pets and the Environment Don't Mix

From extreme weather to toxic plants and foods, learn how to protect all your furry, scaly, and feathered...

What Sets Us Apart

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
DE&I is at the core of our approach, ensuring that all people have access to learn from our shared natural resources.
 
 
 
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Partners
We build effective private-public partnerships that advance environmental education on our public lands.
 

MEET OUR PARTNERS

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Our Impact
NEEF raises $3 for every dollar of funding we receive from the National Environmental Education Act.
 

SEE THE NUMBERS

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Grant Support
We offer a variety of grants to help organizations improve the environment and engage their communities.
 

NEEF GRANTS

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Who We Are

Congressionally chartered in 1990 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to complement the work of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is a non-partisan, non-advocacy organization working to make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant, and connected to people’s daily lives.

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News

The 2024 Biodiversity Conservation Grant Empowers Communities to Support Their Native Pollinators

NEEF is pleased to announce the awardees for the 2024 Biodiversity Conservation Grant: Enhancing Pollinator...

NEEF Announces 2024-2025 Awardees of Bureau of Land Management Greening STEM Grant

NEEF is proud to announce the awardees of the 2024-2025 Bureau of Land Management Greening STEM Grant.

Registration for National Public Lands Day 2024 Volunteer Events is Now Open

Registration is now officially open for volunteer events at the 31st annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD)...

Events

Inspiring Environmental Connection in Youth through Outdoor Exploration and Service

This webinar is designed to equip volunteer coordinators and nonprofit organizations with the tools to host...

National Public Lands Day 2024

National Public Lands Day, happening annually on the fourth Saturday in September, fosters a strong connection...