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Recently Awarded Grants
2024 National Public Lands Day Department of Defense Awards
See the grantees for the 2024 Department of Defense National Public Lands Day Grants.
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.
Featured Grantee Outcomes
Reviving Pearl Harbor's Royal Legacy on National Public Lands Day
Read the incredible story of how NEEF and DoD Legacy program united the Navy and native Hawaiians in restoring...
Revisiting Teaneck Creek: Lessons Learned for Lasting Collaboration in Greening STEM
Lessons learned from a collaborative Greening STEM partnership between Teaneck Creek Conservancy, New Jersey...
Bay Area Nonprofit Drives Accessibility on Public Lands Thanks to NEEF Grant
Toyota-NEEF's Driving Mobility and Accessibility on Public Lands Grant funds Access to Nature, led by Bonnie...
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7 Tips for Writing an Effective Grant Proposal
What makes a successful grant? Tips to help nonprofits and community organizations improve their environmental...
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