A Curated Review of Prospective Grant Opportunities to Fund Agents of Discovery
The entities on this list are not affiliated with Agents of Discovery. This list is intended as an external resource for location managers to access information that is already publicly available. Agents of Discovery does not guarantee the availability of these grants, the accuracy of this information, or that your party will be eligible to apply. For accurate, up-to-date information on each grant, please refer to the respective organization’s website.
Nationwide
NSF — STEM K-12 Program
What this funds: Research and development projects that advance STEM teaching and learning in K–12 settings. Supports curriculum development, technology-integrated learning, and innovative tools, including those using AI and emerging technologies. Open to nonprofits, universities, museums, and other educational institutions.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
EPA — Environmental Education (EE) Grants
EPA | Environmental Education Grants ↗
What this funds: Environmental education projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Open to nonprofits, schools, educational agencies, or other eligible educational entities.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
IMLS — Inspire Grants for Small Museums
What this funds: Project-based efforts that support small museums in serving the public through educational programs, exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship. Open to museums and similar institutions delivering informal learning experiences to diverse public audiences across the U.S.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation ↗
What this funds: Open to a broad range of nonprofit programs, including environmental and wildlife protection, youth education and skills training, schools, museums, and community-based organizations.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
NFL Foundation — Club Community Grants
What this funds: Community initiatives led by NFL clubs in their local markets, including youth health and fitness, social justice, education, and community engagement programs.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
TD Charitable Foundation — Regional Grants
What this funds: Nonprofit institutions supporting TD communities through financial security, the environment, health and healthcare, community connection, events, arts and culture, and related community initiatives.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
California
WHALE TAIL® Grants — California Coastal Commission
California Coastal Commission | WHALE TAIL® ↗
What this funds: Environmental education and stewardship initiatives serving audiences in California. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, school districts, and government entities.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
California Water Service Group — Community Giving
Cal Water | Community Giving ↗
What this funds: Programs that benefit communities in Cal Water service areas, with a focus on underserved communities and initiatives with measurable community impact.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
Valley Water (Santa Clara) — Mini-Grant Program
Santa Clara Valley Water | Mini-Grant Program ↗
What this funds: Small projects serving Santa Clara County residents. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community groups operating within Santa Clara County, with projects focused on safe drinking water, water conservation, flood protection, and environmental stewardship.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
Edison International — Grants to Make a Difference
Edison International | Giving Back ↗
What this funds: Programs that benefit communities served by Edison in Southern California. Focus areas include education, the environment, public safety and emergency preparedness, and civic engagement, with an emphasis on underserved groups and communities.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation — Program Grants
Los Angeles Dodgers | Dodgers Foundation ↗
What this funds: Multiple grant options for Los Angeles County nonprofits working in sports, education, literacy, and health initiatives with a focus on youth development and community impact.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
Colorado
Colorado Parks & Wildlife — Outdoor Equity Grant Program
Colorado Parks & Wildlife | Outdoor Equity Grant ↗
What this funds: Organizations and projects that improve access, representation, meaningful participation, and quality outdoor experiences for youth and their families in Colorado. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, for-profits, schools and school districts, federally recognized Tribes, and local governments.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
Puget Sound / Pacific Northwest
NOAA — Pacific Northwest B-WET Program
What this funds: K–12 environmental education projects in Oregon and Washington that engage students and teachers in outdoor, locally relevant watershed learning. Supports meaningful watershed educational experiences and teacher professional development.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
Washington D.C. / Mid-Atlantic
Chesapeake Bay Trust — Environmental Education Grant Program
CB Trust | Environmental Education Grant ↗
What this funds: Environmental literacy initiatives and programs in Maryland that educate students on ways to protect and restore their local environments.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
Dominion Energy — Environmental Stewardship Grants
Dominion Energy | Environmental Stewardship Grants ↗
What this funds: Nonprofits and small businesses focused on human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality. The Foundation also supports social justice initiatives that advance equity of opportunity and foster diversity and inclusion.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
Other Resources
U.S. Nonprofit Grant Tracker
What this funds: Visit this U.S. Nonprofit Grant Tracker for more information on the above and other applicable and available grants.
Last verified: 24/06/2026
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