Funding for educators
Our goal is to make ocean-water-climate learning accessible to all, so we’ve put together a list of grants to support educators to get our kits! We try to update this page regularly, but please review the requirements and deadlines through the links to make sure you qualify.
Now accepting applications!
As proud partners of Blue Schools Canada led by the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition, we’re thrilled to share their Experiential Learning Grant Program, supporting hands-on learning in ocean and freshwater ecosystems. This grant empowers educators with resources for field excursions, community science, and more—you can use it to get a Water Rangers tools to bring water literacy to your classroom!
| Grant | Requirements | Deadline | Amount |
| HCTF Go Grants | BC schools | September and February 1 | Up to $600 |
| LEAP grants | BC high schools | September 1 | Up to $5,000 |
| Learning for a Sustainable Future | Funding for Canadian K-12 students and teachers to engage their school and community in sustainability Action Projects. This includes any action that is student-led and contributes to the sustainability of your school or community—the only limit is your students’ imagination! | Fall 2024 | Up to $500 |
| Wildlife Habitat Canada Community Conservation Action Program Grant | Projects that Connect Canadians with nature, engage youth in consevation, or provide conservation programming. Open to Canadian non-profit organizations, educational institutions, indigenous organizations, local organizations. | October 4, 2024 | $1000-$10,000 |
| WWF Wild for Schools Program | Middle and high schools fostering environmental leadership through hands-on/digital practices, campaigns, and events related to nature, climate change impact, and healthy ecosystems. | Yearly cycle, applications reopen fall 2024 | Not specified |
| Blue Schools Canada Experiential Learning Grant | Funding for schools to offset costs of experiential activities related to ocean-water-climate learning in Canada. Must be an active Blue Schools member (join here!) | Yearly cycle, applications reopen fall 2024 | Up to $500 |
| Jane Goodall Foundation A.P.E Fund | Funds high-needs Roots & Shoots projects in Biodiversity loss, Environmental Inequity, and Climate Change. Must be a Roots & Shoots member (learn more). | Applications reopen November 2024 | up to $1000 |
| TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant | Eligible organizations: registered Canadian charities, educational institutions, municipalities, and indigenous groups. Environmental initiatives with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. | January and July 15 | No limit |
| The McLean Foundation | Registered charities | Ongoing for letters of intent | Not specified |
| RBC | Registered charities | Ongoing | Not specified |
Here are some other platforms that also provide a list of grant funding opportunities:
Eco Schools Canada Eco-Funding Opportunities for Schools
Learn71 Outdoor Learning Grants (BC and Canada)
TeacherGeek Canadian Grant Funding Opportunities
Society for Ecological Restoration Funding Opportunities by province