The Revitalizing America's Schoolyards Act of 2026 authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to schools and nonprofits to transform outdoor school spaces into nature-based learning environments. These revitalized schoolyards would feature trees, plants, gardens, and natural play areas designed to improve student health and learning while supporting local ecosystems and climate resilience. The bill prioritizes schools serving low-income students and those vulnerable to extreme heat or flooding. Grants are structured in two phases over four years: schools first receive planning grants to develop design concepts, and successful applicants then receive implementation grants to build the projects, with individual awards capped at $1 million total. The bill reserves 5 percent of funds for tribal schools and requires grantees (except the poorest schools) to provide 20 percent matching funds from local sources. The authorization covers fiscal years 2027 through 2031, though the specific funding amount is left to Congress to determine through the appropriations process.
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