NAAEE Global E-STEM Awards 2025 (Up to $50,000), The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is inviting applications for the 2025 Global E-STEM Awards, offering funding of up to $50,000 USD to organizations around the world. These prestigious awards recognize and support excellence and innovation in E-STEM education, empowering young people aged 11 to 22 to drive environmental solutions through science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
NAAEE Global E-STEM Awards 2025 (Up to $50,000)
What is E-STEM?
E-STEM education combines STEM learning with real-world environmental challenges, encouraging students to apply interdisciplinary knowledge to solve pressing global issues such as:
- Conservation and biodiversity protection
- Energy efficiency and renewable solutions
- Sustainable transportation and infrastructure
This approach not only builds critical STEM skills but also fosters environmental literacy and action among youth.
Award Benefits
Selected awardees will receive:
- Grants up to $50,000 USD to support E-STEM programming
- Global recognition via NAAEE and Pratt & Whitney platforms
- Professional development and peer learning opportunities
- Access to a global network of educators, nonprofits, and environmental leaders
Expectations for Awardees
Organizations that receive the award must:
- Attend a 1-hour virtual orientation in late 2025 or early 2026
- Submit midterm and final reports evaluating outcomes such as environmental literacy, STEM skills, and student engagement
- Share updates and insights through blogs, social media, or presentations
- Participate in quarterly engagement opportunities with NAAEE, Pratt & Whitney, and fellow grantees
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a school, academic institution, university, or a nonprofit/NGO with legal status equivalent to 501(c)(3) in their country
- Have no restrictions or sanctions under U.S. or applicable laws
- Possess a working bank account that can receive USD electronic funds
- Demonstrate administrative and fiscal stability
- Have an existing or proposed E-STEM program for youth aged 11–22
- Be able to implement the program between December 2025 and October 2026
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online via Submittable by July 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time.
Note: Applications must be submitted in English only.
🔗 Visit the official program page for full details
If your organization is committed to educating and empowering the next generation of environmental leaders through E-STEM, this is a funding opportunity you don’t want to miss. Apply now and help shape a more sustainable future!
