The Gray Family Foundation's mission is to support environmental education that connects K-12 youth with the natural and built environments, fostering outdoor experiences and climate education. The foundation aims to inspire formal and informal educational settings to integrate environmental learning, prioritizing programs that serve or benefit primarily K-8 students in Oregon.
The Environmental Education Program by the Gray Family Foundation focuses on promoting and enhancing environmental education and outdoor experiences for K-12, especially K-8 students within Oregon. The grant supports organizations aiming to integrate land-based, environmental, or climate education in various educational contexts, including during the school day, through distance or virtual learning, and in out-of-school settings that engage families and youth. For 2023, adjustments continue to allow for a broader scope of eligible proposals, including general operating support for aligned programs and a new opportunity for regional collaborative applications, emphasizing partnerships that leverage resources to provide high-quality environmental or outdoor learning experiences.