2026-2027 Funding Opportunities

MAEOE is thrilled to offer the following mini-grants and stipend opportunities, which are funded through the Maryland State Department of Education under the Maryland Green Schools Act of 2019. Mini-grant and stipend application deadlines vary and are reviewed on a rolling basis until all funds have been allocated, so apply now! Costs associated with these grants must be paid by the school/organization first and will be reimbursed after a final report is submitted. Our goal at MAEOE is to ensure that funding is distributed equitably across the state. In the 2026-2027 school year, we will prioritize Title 1 schools as well as teachers, schools, and organizations that have not previously received funding. If needed a waitlist may be implemented for applicants from counties with a high volume of grant submissions, allowing us to broaden access and support a more diverse range of recipients.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO APPLY FOR A MINI-GRANT and/or STIPEND

  1. Click on the green links below and REVIEW THE PDF VERSION of the grant application prior to starting. There are requirements that must be completed in order to submit an application.

    • Teacher Stipend for Leading a Green Team |Opening September 14, 2026|: Funds to support teachers or other school staff who lead a Green Team at their school. Open to teachers or other school staff at any public or private Maryland school leading a youth Green Team. One stipend per school. $300 Stipend.
    • Student Action Grant |Opening September 14, 2026|: Funds to support student action projects that exemplify students’ voices and have an environmental focus. Open to any public or private Maryland school, or organization supporting a Maryland school. One grant per school/organization. Up to $2,000.
    • Teacher Professional Development Grant |Opening September 14, 2026|: Funds to support organizations offering PD opportunities for educators in Maryland that aim to build teacher capacity and comfort in leading environmentally focused lessons, projects, and field experiences. Open to any Maryland organization developing and facilitating environmental education PD for formal and non-formal educators. One grant per organization. Up to $2,500.
    • Transportation Grant |Opening September 14, 2026|: Funds to support transportation to and from environmentally-focused field experiences or other relevant events. Open to any public or private Maryland school, or organization supporting a Maryland school. One grant per school/organization. Up to $1,000.
      • Youth Summit Transportation Grant |Opening March 8, 2027|: Funds for transportation to the Youth Summit at Sandy Point State Park in May 20th, 2027. Open to any public or private Maryland school, or organization supporting a Maryland school. One grant per school/organization. Up to $800.

  2. Review the MAEOE 2026-2027 Funding Opportunities Slideshow PDF. Reviewing the slideshow is a requirement for applying for funds. View it here!

  3. Go to the dropdown menu below, then select the application you want to complete. All applications must be submitted through the SurveyMonkey links below.

  4. If you need assistance completing your mini-grant and/or stipend application, please sign up for a virtual Grant Application Assistance Office Hour with the Grants Administrator. Sign up here!