2026 Greening STEM Grant | $5,000 Grants for Schools in the United States
Schools and community partners in selected LyondellBasell communities can apply for the 2026–2027 Greening STEM Grant to support student-centered environmental education projects. Each selected project will receive a $5,000 grant.
Overview
The 2026–2027 Greening STEM Grant is an environmental education funding opportunity offered through the Environmental Education Initiative by Discovery Education, in partnership with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and LyondellBasell (LYB). The programme provides financial support for holistic STEM projects that focus on local environmental issues, citizen science, and student-directed investigations.
Each selected project will receive a $5,000 grant, with the programme anticipating $25,000 in total funding for the fall 2026 grant cycle to support five grants. Funded activities can include staff costs, travel, transportation, educational materials, measurement equipment, data analysis, and professional development.
Eligibility
The grant competition is open to public schools serving Grades 6–12 and their community partners located within specific targeted communities:
- Houston, Texas
- Corpus Christi–Victoria–Matagorda, Texas
- Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Edison, New Jersey
- Morris, Illinois
- Clinton, Iowa
- Cincinnati, Ohio
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their proposals through the NEEF online grants system. Returning applicants can use their existing account, while first-time applicants must create a new account.
Proposals should incorporate the Greening STEM design principles—place-based, three-dimensional, project-based, and community-based learning—and clearly demonstrate student participation in environmental investigation and data analysis.
Deadline
Applications are due by October 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.