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Following are several funding sources targeted to environmental education. Look for other EE funding sources on the state and regional EE resources pages. You can also do a keyword search on all of these sites by following the grant search link.
Contest runs from September 4, 2007 to April 30, 2008
The NAAEE has teamed up with QuantumShift.tv to launch the 'Be the Change, Share the Story! School Video Contest. The contest is challenging 5,000 teams of students at schools across the US and Canada to make a difference and tell the world. Teams pick a social or environmental project and create two short videos about their project. The first video tells how the team plans to make a difference, and the follow up video shows the team in action, making a difference! Students, viewers, and celebrity judges can log on and vote for their favorite videos. The top teams in each age group will win $50,000 in cash and prizes for their schools. Quantum Shift.tv wants to empower kids to Be the Change, and Share the Story." If you have an NAAEE project that you're already working on, this might be a great addition to your project. Click here for NAAEE student project ideas >> Click here for NAAEE teacher resources >> For more information on the contest: The URL is: http://www.quantumshift.tv/schools
Deadline: December 31, 2008
The Captain Planet Foundation is accepting applications for funding projects that help students better grasp environmental issues. Projects must promote understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on activities, involve students ages 6 to 18, promote interaction and cooperation within a group, help young people develop planning and problem-solving skills, include adult supervision, and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation. The URL is: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/grants.html
Deadline: December 21, 2006
The U.S. EPA is looking for cutting-edge technology that could protect the environment while growing the economy through it's People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) program. The agency plans to award up to $1.25 million in grants that enable teams of college students to research, develop, and design scientific and technical solutions to sustainability challenges that protect the environment while achieving continued economic prosperity. The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/P3
Deadline: April 22, 2006
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings scholarship program for undergraduates studying oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs. The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
Deadline: October 31, 2006
The Equator Prize recognizes five community-based projects that demonstrate extraordinary achievement in reducing poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the equatorial belt. Prize winners receive international recognition, an opportunity to help shape international policy and practice, and $30,000 each. The URL is: http://www.undp.org/equatorinitiative/equatorprize...
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) sets aside 5% of the pollution fines and penalties collected annually to stimulate environmental education in Pennsylvania. This allocation established a grants program that funds sound EE projects.
The URL is: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/enved/Envi...
Ohio Sea Grant, based at Ohio State University, funds education, research, and outreach activities to enhance the use, development, and wise management of Lake Erie and other Great Lakes resources. It is affiliated with Stone Laboratory which offers courses to teachers, college students and high school students through classroom, laboratory, and field studies at Gibraltar Island on Lake Erie.
The URL is: http://www.sg.ohio-state.edu/
The Cottonwood Foundation offers small grants to local community organizations (including school-based groups) that use volunteer energies to protect the environment and promote cultural diversity. Cottonwood is interested primarily in funding that makes a difference for local community empowerment.
The URL is: http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/
Deadline: March 3, 2006
Rockwell Collins' environmental initiative, the Green Communities Program, is designed to help fund grassroots environmental projects in the communities in which Rockwell Collins operates. The URL is: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/about/community/gre...
CAC will initially administer up to $5 million, donated by Con Edison, to implement clean air strategies for selected community-based projects in New York City.
The URL is: http://www.cleanaircommunities.org
A community service project sponsored by the Elm Research Institute. The mission of ERI is to restore elms to cities and towns, while simultaneously helping to raise funds for organizations such as Boy Scouts and other non-profit volunteer groups.
The URL is: http://www.libertyelm.com/
The EPA's National Center for Environmental Research awards grants to fund environmental research. Such offers are available to academic institutions and students as well as small businesses.
The URL is: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/
Here you will find ecosystems monitoring programs, PLAN-IT, and Illinois clean lakes programs and grant opportunities.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.il.us/orep/c2000/index.htm
Through the Foundation's three Funds, the Hudson River Fund, the Hudson River Improvement Fund and the New York City Environmental Fund, the foundation awards grants and fellowships.
The URL is: http://hudsonriver.org/
Deadline: March 3, 2006
The 2006 scholarship program will offer 80 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 for sophomore and junior undergraduate students who are demonstrating commitment to careers related to the environment; or to tribal public policy or health care and are Native American or Alaska Native. The URL is: http://www.udall.gov/scholarship/default.asp
Deadline: April 1, 2006
The Wild Gift is a 17-month wilderness experience for five students and young professionals, ages 18 to 30. The most important requirement is a record of accomplishment that reflects leadership talent. The URL is: http://www.wildgift.org/apply.htm
Preliminary proposals deadline: May 8, 2006
Full proposals deadline: July 10, 2006 The National Storytelling Network annual award for Applied Storytelling, a grant of $5,000 for a storytelling project that is service-oriented, based in a community or organization, and replicable in other places and situations. The URL is: http://www.storynet.org/grant/brimstone/index.htm
To provide leadership in the development of learning opportunities that empower Wisconsin citizens with the knowledge and skills needed to make wise environmental decisions and take responsible actions in their personal lives, workplaces and communities.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/weeb
Deadline: March 2, 2009
The American Museum of Natural History's Young Naturalist Awards program is a science-based competition inviting students (grades 7-12) to plan and conduct their own scientific investigations. The project will include questions, hypotheses, and trips into the field to gather data. Students will then write about their investigations in essays that include artwork and/or photographs that help illustrate their findings. Teachers can use this program to incorporate science curriculum into their classroom. Learn more by visiting the Web site. The URL is: http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalist...
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper, and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine outdoor classroom grant program to help schools improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. Grants up to $2,000 will be awarded to at least 100 schools and grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. Proposals are reviewed three times a year.
The URL is: http://www.Lowes.com/outdoorclassroom
Deadline: June 30, 2005
Grant program is a collaboration of the Northern Forest Center, the North East State Foresters Association (NEFA) and the USDA Forest Service. This competitive grant program is for community-based or local projects in 2005, promoting diverse and sustainable economies built upon a well-managed forested landscape. The URL is: http://www.wpd-llc.com/nfc/grant_app_intro.html
Deadline: January 31, 2006
The Volvo Adventure International competition is an award for young people (ages 10-16) working in groups of 2-5 people who are engaged in local environmental projects, supporting EE efforts in schools and local communities. The URL is: http://www.volvoadventure.org/site/locationchoice....
"The Foundation awards funds to projects benefitting conservation education, habitat protection and restoration, and natural resource management. Federal and private funds are provided to the Foundation and awarded as challenge grants to on-the-ground conservation projects. The term 'challenge grant' indicates that the seed funds must be matched with additional funding, thereby multiplying
The URL is: http://www.nfwf.org/programs/programs.htm
For water, lake and watershed education educational field trips and activities. Also for seminars and workshops. ($500 maximum)
The URL is: http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/conservation-2000...
Session I, June 11-18, 2006 ~ West Cornwall, Connecticut
Session II, September 8-15, 2006 ~ Washington, D.C. Application Deadline: April 25, 2005 Call for applications for the 2006 Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellowships Program. Every year the Program selects up to 20 mid-career academic environmental scientists in North America to participate in two week training that includes modules on effective communication with policy makers, the media, industry, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The URL is: http://www.leopoldleadership.org/content/index.jsp
Deadline: November 1, Annually American Farmland Trust 2003 Steward of the Land Award, honoring farmers and ranchers who positively contribute to the environment by protecting and conserving farmland.
The URL is: http://www.farmland.org/steward/index.htm
Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Educational Services Section, 524 S. Second Street, Room 530, Springfield, IL 62701-1787
Attention: Project WILD Action Grant Program, Phone 217-524-4126 Due September 15 The URL is: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Education/classrm/gra...
$30,000/year for three consecutive years of full-time doctoral study at Univ of Alberta. Field of Study: Emotional benefits of natural environments, within any academic department. Eligibility: Female students under the age of 30, Citizenship unrestricted. Application forms available September, 2006.
The URL is: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/aleksiuk/homepag...
"A K-12-based program that promotes systemic reform of science and mathematics education for all students. The USP includes programmatic components that seek to foster partnerships between urban school districts and 2/4 yr colleges and universities and embed research on educational practice and learning." Nat'l Science Foundation Grant (00-34) app. Deadline: March 31, annually.
The URL is: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2000/nsf0034/nsf0034.htm
Designed to act as a clearinghouse for teachers and students to obtain local EE classroom and fieldtrip opportunites, curriculum ideas and resources as well as links to other EE pages on the Internet. Includes information on EE jobs and grants. Requires password.
The URL is: http://seeh.spl.org/
Deadline: May 1, 2006
aWorldConnected 2006 essay contest topic is "Education in Developing Countries" and is open to full time students or anyone 25 years of age or younger. The URL is: http://www.aworldconnected.org/subcategory.php/311...
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Experiential, Environmental Educator Training Program. Participants in the fellowship spend nine months developing teaching, interpretive, and public relations techniques, plus many other skills related to residential environmental education. Applications are accepted year-round and kept on an active waiting list for one year.
The URL is: http://www.eagle-bluff.org/pages/naturalist_page.h...
Information on the Foundation's environmental education grantmaking programs open to schools and organizations (deadline 3/31 annually), samples from the upper elementary curriculum "ViewFinders," teacher workshop info and ordering forms.
The URL is: http://www.dunnfoundation.org/educate.htm
Project Learning Tree (PLT) funds grant requests from teachers ranging from $200 to $1000 to implement environmental community action and service learning projects.
The URL is: http://www.plt.org/greenworks/grantinfo.cfm
Deadline: April 3, 2006
The Hitachi Foundation Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community recognizes ten high school seniors from around the United States, who have displayed exemplary service and community involvement. The URL is: http://www.hitachifoundation.org/yoshiyama/index.h...
Oracle Corporate Giving Program grants for medical research, endangered animal protection, environmental protection, and K-12 math, science, and technology education.
The URL is: http://www.oracle.com/corporate/giving/community/i...
The mission of the Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation is to promote, protect, and preserve the marine environment. This has been accomplished by providing fellowships to outstanding individuals from around the world who are exemplary leaders and active problem-solvers supporting healthy ocean ecosystems.
The URL is: http://www.pewmarine.org/
Funding sources are sorted into academic, foundation, and government sources as well as fellowships and scholarships. Provided by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN).
The URL is: http://www.great-lakes.net/infocenter/news/funding...
"The Joyce Foundation supports efforts to protect the natural environment of the Great Lakes..." Program funding ares include education and the environment. Applications are reviewed in March, July and December.
The URL is: http://www.joycefdn.org/
"NSTA Reports" has updated information on professional opportunities and summer opportunities for teachers. Also includes information on grants and resources for science teachers and students.
The URL is: http://www.nsta.org/reports/
"Established in 1994 to provide financial assistance to eligible community groups (i.e., community-based/grassroots organizations, churches, schools, other non-profit organizations, local governments, tribal governments that are working on or plan to carry out projects to address environmental justice issues." Application information in PDF.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice...
Find grants and funding for environmental education, conservation, ecology and natural resource projects.
The URL is: http://www.conservationgrants.com/education.htm
Proposals are reviewed two times a year and must be received by May 1 and November 1.
As part of its focus on Education & Public Outreach, the Bullitt Foundation invites proposals from nonprofit organizations that serve Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, western Montana (including the Rocky Mountain range), and coastal Alaska from Cook Inlet to the Canadian border. The URL is: http://www.bullitt.org/
Leadership program for the study of Biology or Environmental Science to Science teachers grades 6-12 all expenses paid. Online application.
The URL is: http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/
The Environmental Protection Agency awards $2-3 million annually, as small grants (<$25,000, administered regionally) and large grants (up to $250,000, administered in Washinton, DC). Solicitation notice and a fact sheet on EPA grants are available in PDF format.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
Application Deadlines: January 8, February 8, and March 8, 2005
K-12 teachers and environmental educators can win a $1000 scholarship to travel to the Amazon and work with scientists in one of the most diverse environments in the world. The Amazon Rainforest Workshop for Educators, scheduled July 5-14, 2005, is a professional development opportunity for teachers to experience a 1/4 mile canopy walkway and visit the indigenous people who call the rainforest ecosystem their home. Academic credit is available. Simple application form is available online. For information on this and other programs in Belize or Student Amazon Workshops, call Dr. Frances Gatz at 1-800-669-6806, email fgatz@earthlink.net, , or visit the website http://www.travel2learn.com. The URL is: http://www.travel2learn.com/grants.htm
The Wisconsin Coastal Management Program's mission is to protect, restore and enhance Wisconsin's Lake Michigan and Lake Superior coastal resources. Grants available for educational programs; information on Great Lakes resources; links to other resources.
The URL is: http://www.doa.state.wi.us/dhir/boir/coastal/
Deadline: April 9, 2005
K-12 teachers worldwide are invited to apply for grants of $1000 to develop or implement environmental curricula that integrates hands-on ecology exercises into the classroom. Curricula that encourage the integration of multiple disciplines (such as integrating art and science), and which include cooperative work with multiple school districts will be given special consideration. The URL is: http://www.mgaef.org/
This is a directory of foundations that give environmental grants. Also the membership directory for the Environmental Grantmakers Association. Published annually in the spring.
The URL is: http://www.environmentalgrants.com/
"The priority of the Foundation is to help young people, primarily in grades kindergarten through 12 reach their highest potential so that they can be engaged citizens and eventually productive members of the workforce. Six priorities underscore the Foundation's programs," including developing and supporting teachers, and inspiring excellence in science.
The URL is: http://www.lucent.com/news/foundation/home.html
Small monetary grants to schools, nature centers, or other educational organizations whose efforts best reflect the message of creating natural landscapes using native plants such as a prairie, woodland or wetland.
The URL is: http://www.for-wild.org/seedmony.htm
The Grant Program sponsored by EPA’s Office of Environmental Education supports environmental education projects that enhance the public’s awareness, knowledge, and skills to make informed decisions that affect environmental quality. Since 1992, EPA has received between $2 and $3 million in grant funding per year and has awarded about 2,500 grants.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants/index.html
The Chesapeake Bay Trust invites Maryland non-profit organizations, environmental education centers, and public agencies working in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to submit proposals for programs that promote meaningful restoration, protection, and Chesapeake Bay experiences in Maryland schools. The Trust has targeted $400,000 for this grant program.
The URL is: http://www.chesapeakebaytrust.org
A grant program which funds projects of national significance that contribute to high-quality professional development activities. A publication of the EETAP Resource Library. In pdf format.
The URL is: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~eetap/pdf/info7.pdf
Deadline: July 14, 2006
Award to recognize educators who understand the importance of groundwater, motivate others to protect groundwater, and lead by personal example. Anyone actively involved with the implementation and delivery of groundwater education programs is eligible. The URL is: http://www.groundwater.org/aw/edithabout.html
Deadline: January 31, 2009
In collaboration with the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the Volvo Adventure Award rewards young people creating their own environmental projects. There are two competitions for the 2009 awards. The Adventure Award is for youth, ages 13-16, working in groups of two to five, that are actively involved in devising and managing the project. The second competition is the Great Big Bob the Bunny Cartoon contest for youth under the age of 13, to create a cartoon picture using Bob the bunny. The URL is: http://www.volvoadventure.org
Application Deadline: October 1, 2004
The ELP Fellowship provides intensive leadership and skills training with opportunities for mentoring, project seed money, and technical support. Ultimately, the goal of ELP is to nurture a new generation of environmental leadership that is characterized by diversity, innovative thinking, coalition building, and effective communications. The URL is: http://www.elpnet.org/fellowship.html
Quarterly Application Deadlines: December 31; March 31; June 30; September 30
Adobe Systems awards one-time grants for one year general operating and program support ranging from $5,000-$20,000. Focus areas include Creativity in Education and Commitment to Community. Eligible nonprofit organizations and schools must be located in one of the following areas: San Jose/Silicon Valley and San Francisco, California; Seattle/King County, Washington; and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The URL is: http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/commg...
The Fund for Wild Nature provides grants to support groups involved in advocacy, litigation, public policy action for preservation and restoration of native species, rivers and public lands. 2005 deadlines are 2/28, 6/10, and 11/4.
The URL is: http://fundwildnature.org/
Deadline: May 31, 2005
Entergy Corporation sixth annual Environmental Stewardship Grant program. The program provides support to community-based projects that protect, enhance or preserve the environment. Grants are available up to $25,000, but typically range between $5,000 and $10,000. The URL is: http://www.entergy.com/Corp/she/grant.asp
Letters of Intent Due: August 29, 2008
NASA is soliciting proposals for Global Climate Change Education. NASA's goal for this effort is to improve the quality of global climate change and Earth system science education at the elementary, secondary, and undergraduate levels. Each funded proposal is expected to take advantage of NASA's unique contributions in climate science to enhance students' academic experiences and/or to improve educators' abilities to engage and stimulate their students. The URL is: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/...
Deadline: November 15, 2008
AIP is a private charitable foundation supporting the environment and the arts and will be accepting applications for community-based projects in the areas of arts, education, environment or a combination of the three focus areas. The URL is: http://www.aipfoundation.org/Pages/Guidelines%20Pa...
Scholarship Application Deadline: December 16, 2005
The Environmental Education & Training Partnership (EETAP) has a limited number of scholarships available to EE leaders interested in taking the online "Applied EE Program" (February 20 – May 5) or "Fundamentals of EE" (February 6 – April 21) courses. The qualifications for and amount of each scholarship are different for the two courses. The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/rwilke/eetap/#Scholarsh...
STAR Preliminary Application Deadline: November 2, 2006
GRO Preliminary Application Deadline: November 16, 2006 EPA is now accepting applications from students for the 2007 Science to Achieve Results (STAR) and Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) graduate fellowship programs. Up to 80 graduate awards and up to 15 undergraduate awards will be made. The URL is: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/fellow/
Deadline: February 28, 2009
Action For Nature's International Young Eco-Hero Awards will be offered again this year to recognize significant and ongoing individual environmental accomplishment in the 8 to 16 year age range. Visit the Web site to read about the outstanding winners of the 2008 awards, download the application form, and view the guidelines. The URL is: http://www.actionfornature.org/
Deadline: December 31, 2008
The annual PEYA program honors a wide variety of environmental projects developed by young individuals to promote environmental awareness and encourage positive community involvement. The URL is: http://epa.gov/enviroed/peya/index.html
Deadline: September 30, 2005
Grant opportunity from GreenWorks! for Project Learning Tree (PLT) trained educators to implement community action and service-learning projects from $50 to $1000. Projects should address an environmental issue and involve students from pre-school to high school in hands-on community action. Visit the website for guideline details. The URL is: http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_21.html
Deadline: September 2, 2005
Grants to students under age 18, who identify problems in their community and then develop a plan to "Do Something" to make a difference. Grants of $500 are awarded to fund these community projects. The URL is: http://www.dosomething.org/
Letters of Interest Deadline: June 30, 2008
The Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ocean Fund supports efforts to restore and maintain a healthy marine environment, minimize the impact of human activity on this environment, and promote awareness of ocean and coastal issues and respect for marine life. The program seeks projects that will have a clear benefit to local communities and/or will support regional or national nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to help ensure the survival of a species or preserve coastal or marine habitat. Grant amounts average between $25,000 and $50,000 each, though there is no predetermined maximum. Grants are made for one calendar year only. The URL is: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/ourCompany/environme...
Applications online in November.
Amgen Foundation award program recognizing excellent K-12 science teachers. Winners receive a $5,000 award and their schools receive a $5,000 award to further science-related education. To be eligible, nominees must be full-time, K-12 classroom science teachers with at least three years' experience teaching science in grades K–12, and must be located in CA, CO KY, MA, RI, WA, or Puerto Rico. The URL is: http://www.amgen.com/citizenship/aaste.html
Candidates may be nominated by April 15 or October 15.
Each year, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) selects one educator to receive the ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA). The award, including $10,000 and a profile in Educational Leadership magazine, seeks to recognize a teacher under the age of 40 who demonstrates excellence in his or her profession. Criteria include a positive impact on students, creativity in the classroom, and leadership in his or her school or district. For more information, visit www.ascd.org and follow the OYEA link under "ASCD Community." The URL is: http://www.ascd.org
Awarded through a competitive application process, the Earthwatch Educator Fellowship Awards are considered based on geographic region, financial need, and the benefits that would result from participating in an expedition. Elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators of any discipline are eligible to apply. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
The URL is: http://www.earthwatch.org/education/educator/apply...
Each year, Humane Society Youth acknowledges excellence and achievement in several areas of humane education with the following award programs:
KIND Kid Award recognizes children in grades K-6 who have made a positive difference for animals. National KIND Teacher Award recognizes a Pre-K-12 teacher who effectively incorporates humane and environmental education into his or her curriculum. KIND Children's Book Award honors an outstanding children's book with a humane focus on animals or the environment. Humane Teen of the Year Award recognizes a teenager who has made a significant contribution to animal protection, such as direct work on behalf of animals, aiding in the passage of humane legislation, or educating others to be kind to animals. Humane Society Youth Club Award honors a K-12 youth club that has made a significant contribution to animal protection. The URL is: http://www.humanesocietyyouth.org/awards/default.a...
Deadline: November 15, 2006
The Whale Tail Grants Program supports programs that teach California’s children and the general public to value and take action to improve the health of the state’s marine and coastal resources. Applicants may request any amount up to $50,000, and 25-50% of the funding will be allocated in small grants under $10,000. The URL is: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/plate/plgrant.h...
Deadline: November 15, 2005
For one outstanding k–12 classroom science teacher who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and community through exemplary science teaching. Award includes $10,000 and an all-expense paid trip to attend NSTA's National Convention. Two semi-finalists will receive all-expense-paid trips to the convention. The URL is: http://www.nsta.org/shell
Deadline: February 25, 2006.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game invites Alaska students in grades 3-6 to participate in the annual Alaska Water Education Poster Contest. The 2005-06 theme is: "Water Flowing Through Our Lives." Winning entrants and their sponsoring schools receive cash prizes. When schedules have permitted, the Governor of Alaska has participated in award ceremonies to personally congratulate the student winners. The URL is: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/instflow/...
Deadline: April 3, 2006
The 2006 John Ball Zoological Society Wildlife Conservation Fund Grants program awards grants of up to $2,500 each to individuals or organizations involved in conservation of wildlife, improvements in animal welfare at zoos and aquariums, and conservation education programs. The URL is: http://www.johnballzoosociety.org
Youth Service America and Capital One are offering grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service learning projects in low/moderate income communities. Applicants must be located in the metro Washington, DC area.
The URL is: http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm#nowavail...
Deadline: October 25, 2006
The Do Something BRICK Awards honors 6 outstanding leaders age 18 and under and 3 outstanding leaders age 19-25 who develop projects to improve their community. Winners in "18 yrs. & under" category receive a $5,000 scholarship and a $5,000 grant; winners in the "19-25" category each receive a $10,000 grant. Online application only. The URL is: http://www.dosomething.org/awards/brick/index.php
Deadline: February 2, 2009
The Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence (AASTE) annual awards program recognizes extraordinary contributions by K-12 educators across the U.S. and Canada. Selection of winners will be based on: creativity and effectiveness of teaching methods; plans for the use of grant money to improve science education resources in their schools; and submission of a science lesson plan showcasing innovative methods in the classroom. The URL is: http://www.amgen.com/citizenship/aaste.html
Deadline: June 16, 2006
The National Geographic Foundation gives grants of up to $5,000 each to help K-12 educators make a greater impact in their classroom, school, district, and/or community through innovative geography education projects. The URL is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/teache...
Applications for grants under $5,000 are accepted year-round. Check the Web site for grades K-6 and 7-12 application rules.
Deadline for grants over $5,000: February 1st or August 1st The Toshiba America Foundation encourages teacher-led, K-12 classroom-based programs, projects, and activities that have the potential to improve classroom experiences in science, mathematics, and technology. The URL is: http://www.toshiba.com/taf/apply.html
Nomination Deadline: July 14, 2006
The Vern Haverstick Groundwater Hero Award showcases groundwater protection activities by the unsung, yet heroic, efforts of community residents. The goals of this award are to thank the individual for groundwater service, spread the word about groundwater, and inspire groundwater leadership in others. Any member of the public is eligible for this award. The URL is: http://www.groundwater.org/aw/vernbiographies.html
Nomination Deadline: July 14th
The Groundwater Foundation has established the Youth Award for Excellence and Leadership in Groundwater created to recognize any student age 12-17 that gives time, energy, and knowledge to promote the protection of groundwater in his/her community. The URL is: http://www.groundwater.org/aw/youthabout.html
Required pre-proposals due: November 29, 2006
Full proposals due: March 21, 2007 K-12 Environmental Literacy Grants For environmental literacy projects in support of K-12 education. Funded projects will have a duration of one and five years and will promote changes in K-12 education to expand the amount of earth system science taught in the classroom and improve student learning of the subject. NOAA Environmental Literacy Free-Choice Learning Grants For environmental literacy projects in support of free-choice learning. Funded projects will have a duration of one and five years and will create new, or capitalize on existing, networks of institutions, agencies and /or organizations to provide common messages about key concepts in earth system science. The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/funding_opps.html
Nomination Deadline: July 14, 2006
The Groundwater Educator Award was established to recognize groundwater educators who understand the importance of groundwater, motivate others to protect groundwater, and lead by personal example. Anyone actively involved with the implementation and delivery of groundwater education programs is eligible for this award. The URL is: http://www.groundwater.org/aw/edithabout.html
Upcoming grant opportunities, professional
development and training, and other offers for educators. Focused on Outdoor/Environmental Education in California, from AEOE, the Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. The URL is: http://aeoe.org/resources/opportunities.html
Deadline: November 15, 2008
The California Coastal Commission’s Whale Tail Grants Program is now accepting proposals for coastal and marine education projects. This program funds projects encouraging people to value and take action to improve the health of California’s coast, marine life, or watersheds that connect with the coast. Educational coastal habitat restoration and beach maintenance projects are also eligible. Emphasis is on reaching underserved students and members of the public. Applicants may request up to $50,000, and 25-50% of the funding will be allocated in small grants below $10,000. $404,000 will be distributed. Nonprofits, schools, and government agencies may apply. For full guidelines and an application, see the Web site or call (800) Coast-4U. The URL is: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/plate/plgrant.h...
Deadline: March 2, 2009
Presented by the American Museum of Natural History and sponsored by Alcoa Foundation, the Young Naturalist Awards, an inquiry-based research competition, invites students in grades 7-12 to conduct research in the natural world. Students investigate questions they have in the areas of ecology, biology, Earth science, and astronomy and present their findings in an essay. Winners (two from each grade) receive cash awards and an all-expense paid trip to New York City to attend the awards ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History. The URL is: http://www.amnh.org/yna
Deadline: February 9, 2007
Up to $29,000 available to each student for studies and internships! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is accepting applications for a scholarship program in honor of retired South Carolina senator Ernest F. Hollings, who promoted ocean and atmospheric study and research throughout his career. The 2007 NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program will provide approximately 100 college undergraduates up to $29,000 to further their academic studies related to NOAA science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities; and to offer a related summer internship designed to provide "hands-on" multi-disciplinary training. Contact: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
Deadine: March 1, 2009
The sustainable living online community, JustDoOne.org, is calling for sustainable living personal green solutions in short YouTube-style video format. Entries will be shared online, and the best video entry, as judged by an expert panel, will win $5,000. The URL is: http://www.justdoone.org/
Deadline: November 30, 2006
Awards for US high school students who have organized and led a project that has impacted people in poor countries, or raised awareness about global poverty in their own communities, judged on the basis of innovation, cooperation, leadership, inspiration, and impact. Honorees are awarded $5,000 for college or a charitable cause of their choice. The URL is: https://netaidregister.dreamhosters.com/
Letters of Inquiry are reviewed twice per year during two periods: February 1st - March 1st and August 1st - September 1st.
Starbucks Giving Voice Grant funds programs for youth that integrate literacy with personal and civic action in the communities where they live. Grants range from $5,000-$20,000. The URL is: http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/grantinfo.asp
Deadline: September 1, 2006
Youth Service America and the Civil Society Institute grant opportunity for young people (ages 15-25) to implement a service-learning project about climate change that engages both their community and candidates running for election in November 2006. Projects should be youth-led, and must take place between October 1 and November 30, 2006. The URL is: http://www.ysa.org/awards/
Deadlines: February 1, June 1, and October 15, 2009
The Learning & Leadership Grants provide opportunities for educators to engage in high-quality professional development. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. The Student Achievement Grants provide grants of $5,000 to help students improve academic achievement by engaging in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The URL is: http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm
Deadline: January 18, 2007
Toyota Tapestry Grants are administered by NSTA and are available to K-12 teachers of science. 2006 awards include 50 grants of up to $10,000 each and 20 mini-grants of $2,500 each. The URL is: http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/
Deadline: October 2, 2006
The Siemens Foundation Competition in Math, Science, and Advanced Placement, provides nearly $2 million in college scholarships and awards each year for talented high school students in the United States. The URL is: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/competition/
Notice of Intent Deadline: August 29, 2008
Full Proposals due: October 24, 2008 The NASA Global Climate Change Education project is designed to improve the quality of global climate change and Earth system science education at the elementary, secondary, and undergraduate levels. Funded proposals are expected to take advantage of NASA's unique contributions in climate science to enhance students' academic experiences and/or to improve educators' abilities to engage and stimulate their students. The URL is: http://www.nspires.nasaprs.com
Deadline: March 9, 2007
Youth Service America and the Civil Society Institute opportunity offers $500 to young people in the U.S. between the ages of 15-25 and to organizations that engage youth ages 15-25. Applicants are expected to develop and implement a service-learning project about climate change that engages their community, policy-makers, and candidates running for election in 2007 and 2008. Projects must take place between May 1 and October 31, 2007. Application Materials: http://www.ysa.org/awards/ The URL is: http://redwhiteandgreen.org/
Deadline: March 9, 2007
This grant program brings community groups together to provide environmental education and training through projects that restore wetlands and streams. The program provides challenge grants, technical support, and opportunities for information exchange to enable community-based restoration projects. Funding average is $10,000 per project. The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/restore/5star/02f...
Deadline: April 6, 2009
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies Thacher Scholars Award will be given to students, (grades 9-12) demonstrating the best use of geospatial tools or data to study a problem related to Earth's environment. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place students and gift cards will be awarded to their teachers. The URL is: http://www.strategies.org/education/index.aspx?sub...
Nominations Deadline: March 16, 2007
The McGraw Hill Companies are accepting nominations for the 20th annual Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education. Three prizes of $25,000 each will be awarded to those individuals whose accomplishments in and contributions to education in each category – policy makers, higher education, and school-based personnel – clearly have an impact today. The theme for this year’s prize is global awareness in U.S. education. The URL is: http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/prize/nomination_calend...
Deadline: May 1, 2007
Turnaround Management Association (TMA) is accepting entries for the 2007 Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Awards Program. This award will honor three to five teachers who have changed the outcome of students' lives and the communities in which they live with $5,000 cash stipend and travel expenses to the annual TMA Conference. The URL is: http://www.turnaround.org/about/awards.asp
Deadline: April 30, 2007
This service learning grant program "GreenWorks!" from Project Learning Tree® (PLT) will help fund neighborhood environmental improvement projects that partner PLT educators and their students with local businesses or community organizations. Grants up to $5,000 are available. The URL is: http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_18.html
Deadline: April 30, 2007
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes seeks nominations for its 2007 awards. The Barron Prize honors young people ages 8 to 18 who have shown leadership and courage in public service to people and our planet. Each year, ten national winners each receive $2,000 to support their service work or higher education. Half of each year¹s winners are chosen for their work to protect the environment. The URL is: http://www.barronprize.org/
Deadline: March 28, 2007, 5 p.m. PDT
The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announces Round II of the Natural Science, Wildlife and Environmental Education (EE Partnership) Grant Program. Only official non-profit (IRS 501 c) organizations may apply, must be partnered with at least one Washington State public school, and must show a 50:50 match of cash revenue or in-kind contributions. Round II Grants total $125,000 with grant minimums of $20,000 and maximums of $30,000. Grant applications must be posted online: The URL is: http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/Environmen...
Deadline: July 30, 2007
In partnership with the Albert I. Pierce Foundation, NAAEE has established a photography contest in conjunction with the upcoming NAAEE annual conference at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on November 14-17, 2007. NAAEE seeks photos that will inspire people to achieve environmental excellence. The winning photos will show how the visual arts can create a kinesthetic and emotional connection to the Earth. The photography contest is one element of a larger effort by NAAEE to re-invigorate the use of arts and culture in the EE field. The URL is: http://www.naaee.org/conference/2007-our-world-pho...
Deadline: April 15, 2007
International Paper in partnership with the Conservation Fund annual awards honor the conservation accomplishments of two individuals. The Conservation Partnership Award recognizes an individual who has achieved significant results in the protection of habitat through a cooperative relationship with a business or company. The Environmental Education Award honors an educator who has developed an innovative approach to environmental education. Each Award is accompanied by an unrestricted $10,000 grant. Only accepting online submissions. The URL is: http://www.conservationfund.org/?article=2331
Proposal Submission Period: October 10-24, 2008
The Staples Foundation for Learning provides funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. Applicant organizations must have nonprofit tax-exempt classification under 501(c)(3)and align with the Staples Foundation for Learning's mission and give focus on job skills and education. The URL is: http://www.staplesfoundation.org/
Deadline: May 1, 2007
The Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program will recognize outstanding teaching and instructional creativity in U.S. public schools that serve economically disadvantaged students. Grants will be targeted at selected geographic areas and grade levels, at several funding levels. Applicants must be public school teachers or paraprofessionals working with students in grades one through 12, where at least 50 percent of the school's student population is eligible for the free or reduced school lunch program. The URL is: http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/features/fundamental...
Deadline: June 1, 2007
Gardener's Supply award program to honor individuals who are improving the world through gardening. Nominations are invited in the categories of education, feeding the hungry, restoration, and urban renewal. Nomination forms available on the Web site. The URL is: http://www.gardeners.com/Garden-Crusader-Awards/de...
Deadline: April 27, 2007
Is there a feature you've always wanted to see incorporated into a recycling container? What about a new-style container for your on-campus recycling program? Busch Systems is inviting participation in the design of a new product line. Winner will be award $1000 toward their recycling program. Contact: Design Contest Panelists Ted Boothe (ted@buschsystems.com) or Serena Brooks (serena@buschsystems.com) The URL is: http://www.buschsystems.com/designcontest.html
Deadline: May 7, 2007
The National Storytelling Network is currently receiving proposals for the fourth annual Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling, a grant of $5000 for a project to be completed in calendar year 2008. Taking its name from "brimstone" -the elusive element medieval alchemists believed would transform base metals into gold -this award focuses on the transformational properties of storytelling, and aims to increase understanding of the ways storytelling can promote change in individuals and communities. The URL is: http://www.storynet.org/Programs/Grants
Deadline: May 3, 2007
The 2007 Canon National Parks Science Scholars competition is a collaboration among Canon, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the US National Park Service. The program will award eight $80,000 scholarships to Ph.D. students throughout the Americas to conduct research critical to conserving the national parks of the region. The URL is: http://www.nature.nps.gov/canonscholarships/
Deadline April 30, 2007
Win a $10,000 lease on a Lexus Hybrid and $10,000! Lexus and the Sundance Channel are presenting a contest called “What’s the Big Idea?” To enter, submit a one-minute short film with your idea to improve the environment. The URL is: http://www.sundancechannel.com/thegreen#/bigIdeasC...
Deadline: June 15, 2007
Entries for this photo, essay, and poetry contest must be a joint project involving a person under age 18 and a person age 50 or older. Sponsored by the EPA Aging Initiative, Generations United, and the Rachel Carson Council, Inc. The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonde...
Deadline: November 30, 2007
Seaworld/Busch Gardens/Fuji Film Environmental Excellence Awards program rewards K-12 students & community groups working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve their local environment. The URL is: http://www.seaworld.org/conservation-matters/eea/a...
Application Deadline: June 15, 2007
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grants for organizations seeking to start or expand the Nature of Learning program in their communities. Grants awarded support start-up expenses associated with new programs, and provide continued support to existing Nature of Learning programs. http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Search&template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=5237 The URL is: http://www.nfwf.org/programs/tnol.cfm
Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2007
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) announces the creation of the Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award to honor an outstanding educator who has successfully integrated environmental education into his or her daily education programs. The winner will be awarded $5,000 for his or her continued work in environmental education. The URL is: http://www.neefusa.org/bartlett/index.htm
Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2007
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) announces the creation of the Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award to honor an outstanding educator who has successfully integrated environmental education into his or her daily education programs. The winner will be awarded $5,000 for their continued work in environmental education. The URL is: http://www.neefusa.org/bartlett/index.htm
Deadline: November 2, 2007
The Fund for Wild Nature provides money for campaigns to save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including advocacy, litigation, public policy work, development of citizen science, and similar endeavors. The URL is: http://www.fundwildnature.org/
Deadline: August 15, 2007
The Union Pacific Foundation accepts grant applications from nonprofit organizations based in communities served by Union Pacific Railroad. The Foundation is looking for one-time programs that build the nonprofit organization's capacity, increase their impact, and enable them to operate more effectively in order to benefit the entire community. Visit the Union Pacific Web site for program guidelines, restrictions, and online application. The URL is: http://www.up.com/found/grants.shtml
Deadline: August 1, 2007
The 2007 US Airways Education Foundation Community Education Grant Program will award grants of up to $5,000 each to nonprofit organizations with educational programs that respond to the special needs of disadvantaged or disabled individuals; teach or enhance social responsibility; facilitate parental and/or community involvement; and enhance academic achievement. The URL is: http://www.usairways.com/awa/content/aboutus/corpo...
Deadline: August 13, 2007
The Youth Service America-Youth Venture Program is accepting applications from young people across the U.S. who are interested in starting their own sustainable social ventures. Ventures must be youth-led and designed to be a lasting, sustainable asset to the community. The URL is: http://ysa.org/AwardsGrants/tabid/58/Default.aspx#...
Deadline: November 15, 2007
This American Management Association (AMA) and Leader to Leader Institute scholarship program is intended to assist social sector nonprofit organizations in developing strong leadership. Funding for 75 scholarships will be administered by the Leader to Leader Institute. Press Release: http://press.amanet.org/press-releases/119/american-management-association-and-leader-to-leader-institute-announce-new-scholarship-program-for-employees-in-nonprofit-and-social-sectors/ The URL is: http://leadertoleader.org/
Approximately 20-25 residential fellowships are awarded annually to individuals with outstanding project proposals in a broad range of the social sciences and humanities on national and/or international issues.
The URL is: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=F...
Apply online by: October 19, 2008
The Weather Channel's Forecast Earth is inviting high school students to apply to be part of the Forecast Earth Summit, December 5-7, 2008, in Washington DC. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors during the 2008-09 school year are eligible and must submit a 200-word essay outlining what they personally are doing to combat climate change, along with contact information, and a photo. The URL is: https://www.forecastearthsummit.org/
Deadline: January 20, 2009
Planet Connect is a new online network for high school students to learn about the environment, green college, and career options, from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) in partnership with The Weather Channel. Planet Connect is seeking creative ideas to fix local environmental problems and will award 25 students (ages 14-19) $1,000 each, to support their ideas and provide them with local environmental internships. The URL is: http://www.Planet-Connect.org
Deadline: Open
The National Geographic Society's Young Explorers Grants for 18-25 year-olds to pursue research, exploration, and conservation-related projects consistent with National Geographic's existing grant programs. Grants vary in amount ($2,000 to $5,000) depending on the significance of the project. The URL is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/yeg/
Deadline: September 17, 2007
Youth Service America is accepting applications from U.S. and Canadian organizations wishing to serve as Lead Agencies for Global Youth Service Day 2008. Lead Agencies are organizations that increase the scope, visibility, and sustainability of Global Youth Service Day by leading city, regional, or statewide service projects and receive a $2,000 planning grant. Sponsored by the State Farm Companies Foundation. The URL is: http://ysa.org/GYSD/LeadAgency/tabid/177/Default.a...
Deadline: September 7, 2007
The Wolcott Family Foundation focuses its funding in the areas of social change and environmental stewardship, with emphasis on supporting grassroots organizations for which a small grant can make a real contribution. Requests will be considered for either general support or specific project support. Grants are for one year and will generally range from $1,000 to $7,500 each. The URL is: http://www.wolffoundation.org/
Deadline: September 30, 2007
This General Mills Hamburger Helper grant program is a nationwide initiative to help local groups make a difference in their own community. Applicants should submit an essay of 250 words or less describing how the grant would help their community project. All requests for funding must be sponsored by a municipal or civic organization or a public school. Awards will range from $500 to $15,000 each. The URL is: http://www.myhometownhelper.com/
Deadline: September 30, 2007
Through this Best Buy award program, $3.5 million in total awards will be presented to more than 1500 schools in the United States. The purpose of the Best Buy Teach Award program is to reward K-12 schools for the successful interactive programs they have launched using available technology. The URL is: http://www.bestbuy.com/teach
Conservation project applications accepted at any time. Research project proposals are due July 31st, annually.
The FishAmerica Foundation, the American Sportfishing Association's conservation and research arm, provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada for conservation and research projects designed to enhance fish populations, restore fish habitat, improve water quality, and advance fisheries research. The average conservation grant is $7,500 and average research grant is $15,000. The URL is: http://www.fishamerica.org/grants/
Deadline: August 30, 2007
The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America have announced grants of up to $500 each to support youth-led (ages 5-14) service projects. Projects can address themes such as the environment, disaster relief, public health and awareness, community education, hunger, literacy, or any issue that youth identify as a community need. The URL is: http://ysa.org/AwardsGrants/DisneyMinnieGrant20072...
Nominations Deadline: January 15, 2008
The National Wetlands Awards Program honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the conservation and restoration of our nation’s wetlands in six categories: Education and Outreach, Science Research, Conservation and Restoration, Landowner Stewardship, State, Tribal and Local Program Development, and Wetland Community Leader. Nominate someone today! The URL is: http://www.nationalwetlandsawards.org
The National Civic Education Project (NCEP) is Earth Day Network's grant program which supports urban high school teachers as they promote civic and environmental education in their schools. Through the NCEP, teachers and their students take civic action to improve the environmental health of their schools and communities.
The URL is: http://www.earthday.net/programs/CEP_intro.aspx
Deadline: October 15, 2007
The Volvo for Life Awards is an annual search for and celebration of everyday heroes -- ordinary people who are making a positive difference in the lives of others. Three extra-ordinary citizens will receive a $100,000 charitable contribution to the charity of his or her choice, with one going on to receive the title "America's Greatest Hometown Hero." The URL is: http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/
Nomination Deadline: November 1, 2007
The Newton Marasco Foundation Green Earth Book Awards will be presented in three categories: Children’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Nonfiction. Awards in each of the three categories are $1,250 to the author and $1,250 to the illustrator. In addition, a $500 donation will be given to the environmental organization chosen by each winner and approved by the Newton Marasco Foundation. The URL is: http://www.newtonmarascofoundation.org/programs/a_...
Deadline: October 31, 2007
Less than two months are left until the deadline to apply for the President Environmental Youth Award (PEYA). All youth who apply have an excellent chance of winning; just ask last year's winners, the "Going Batty" girls from Oklahoma. Check out their story: The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/peya/peya2006.html#6
Deadline: November 1, 2007
The Target Field Trip Grant program will award grants to schools across the United States for field trips in the spring of 2008 such as museum, environmental, or science projects; artistic and cultural experiences; and civics or community service projects. Up to 1,600 grants of up to $1,000 each will be awarded in February 2008. The URL is: http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp...
Nominations accepted through January 31, 2009
The Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award is awarded annually by the National Environmental Education Foundation to an outstanding educator who has successfully integrated environmental education into his or her daily education programs. The award is given to a 5th-12th grade educator who can serve as an inspiration and model for others. A $5,000 cash award is provided for the recipient to continue their work in environmental education. Do you know a teacher who stands out among the rest? If so, please nominate him/her for the 2009 Richard C. Bartlett Award. The URL is: http://www.neefusa.org/bartlettaward.htm
Deadline: December 7, 2007
The California Coastal Commission’s Whale Tail Grants Program funds projects that encourage people to value and take action to improve the health of California’s coast, marine life, or watersheds that connect with the coast. Emphasis is on reaching underserved students and members of the public. The URL is: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/plate/plgrant.h...
The grant provides a free, one-year site license (2008/09 school year) for unlimited access to 35 Sylvan Dell eBooks, featuring flipviewer technology with selectable English and Spanish text and audio. Grants will be awarded to one elementary school per district and open to every district in the United States and Canada. Each science, math, or nature themed picturebook includes a "For Creative Minds" educational section. Teaching activities and interactive quizzes are available free online.
The URL is: http://www.sylvandellpublishing.com/ResourceGrant....
Deadline: January 15, 2008
The Environmental Law Institute's National Wetlands Awards are presented annually to individuals who have excelled in wetlands protection, restoration, and education. In addition to recognizing individuals for their outstanding contributions to wetlands, the awards provide an opportunity for awardees to meet other conservation leaders throughout the U.S. The URL is: http://www.nationalwetlandsawards.org/index.htm
Deadline: December 31, 2007
The annual Brick Awards honor young people (25 and under) in the U.S. and Canada for their community involvement. Nine Brick Award winners will receive a minimum of $10,000 in community grants and scholarships. One of the nine winners will be selected as a Golden Brick Award winner and receive a total of $100,000 in community grants to be paid directly to the nonprofit of the winner's choice. The URL is: http://www.dosomething.org/
Deadline: February 8, 2008
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is accepting Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program applications from students who will have official Junior status in Fall 2008. The Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship program is designed to increase undergraduate training and public understanding, recruit and prepare students for public service careers, and careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science, and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
This new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Student Opportunities Web site provides information about NOAA educational opportunities, scholarships, internships, and fellowships. The site also provides student opportunities by geographic location, underrepresented communities, and opportunities specific to students with disabilities.
The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/noaa_student_opps.html
For more than a decade, The Wallace Foundation for Educational Research has worked to expand learning and enrichment opportunities for all people. Efforts toward this goal have yielded important insights and lessons, and the website has been designed to make this knowledge more accessible to visitors. Browse the wide range of topics in the Knowledge Center. Check out the grant programs with focus on Arts Participation, Education Leadership, and Out-Of-School Learning.
The URL is: http://www.wallacefoundation.org
Deadline: January 17, 2008
The Stanford Center on Adolescence supports young scholars pursuing research related to youth purpose. Up to four awards of no more than $10,000 each will be given in 2008 and 2009 for dissertation, postdoctoral, and early faculty career research that sheds light on adolescent intention, involvement with beyond-the-self causes, and topics that lead to the development of purpose, function of purpose in a youth's life, and supports for and challenges to purpose. The URL is: http://www.stanford.edu/group/adolescent.ctr
Deadline: Quarterly
The National Geographic All Roads Seed Grant Program funds film projects by and about indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture filmmakers. The program seeks filmmakers who bring their lives and communities to light through first-person storytelling. Grants range up to a maximum of $10,000 each. The URL is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/allroads/
Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2008
Nominate an outstanding elementary school teacher (grades K-6) for the 2008 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (PAEMST). The National Science Foundation (NSF) administers the awards program on behalf of the White House and awards $10,000 to winners. The URL is: http://www.paemst.org/controllers/app.cfc?method=v...
Deadline: October 31, 2008
Project Learning Tree® (PLT) awarded 24 GreenWorks! grants to schools and organizations across the country to involve students in community-based environmental projects. GreenWorks! is PLT’s service-learning program that engages PLT educators and their students with their local community in "learning-by-doing" neighborhood improvement projects. Since 1992, PLT has distributed over $565,000 to fund 810 grant projects in communities across the country. Proposals for the Fall 2008 cycle of grants are due on October 31, 2008. Grants up to $5,000 are available. The URL is: http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/47_191_0.html
Deadline: March 14, 2008
The Rachel Carson Scholar program recognizes and honors high school juniors and seniors with a strong academic background, who are taking active roles in environmental stewardship in their community. The program is open to high school juniors and seniors throughout the state of Maryland as well as in Loudoun County, Virginia. Applications are evaluated on applicant involvement in environmental community-based activities, quality of a written essay, academic standing, and letters of recommendation. The URL is: http://www.newtonmarascofoundation.org/programs/rc...
Pre-proposals are REQUIRED and are due February 20, 2008. Full proposals are due June 25, 2008
NOAA's Office of Education (OED) is requesting applications for one- to five-year environmental literacy projects promoting changes in K-12 education to expand the amount of Earth System Science taught in the classroom and improve student learning and application of that subject. The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/funding_opps.html
Letters of interest due: March 17, 2008
Grant funding available for non-environmental organizations and schools to conduct community-based waste reduction, toxicity reduction, and recycling projects! Community POWER (Partnerson Waste Education and Reduction) is a project of the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board that supports innovative, community-based approaches to waste reduction. $228,000 is available, supporting projects up to $12,000 each. The URL is: http://www.greenguardian.com/grants
Deadline: June 27, 2008
This new initiative of the National Audubon Society for environmental professionals is designed as a supplement to full-time jobs or research. The TogetherGreen Conservation Leadership Initiative is an opportunity for conservation leaders, established and emerging, to receive $10,000 to support a conservation project, to fund professional development and training opportunities, and to become part of a community of conservation fellows. Apply by June 27th. The URL is: http://www.togethergreen.org/People/Fellows.aspx
Deadline: June 30, 2008
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Blue Water Project Leadership Grants program is designed to foster a culture of water stewardship in Canada and abroad. The first phase of the project is a ten-year, $50 million grant program comprising three streams: Visionary, Leadership, and Community Action Grants. The first Visionary Grant was a $10 million commitment to the One Drop Foundation, established by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte. RBC Blue Water Project grants focus on two key areas: watershed protection and programs related to safe drinking water. Grants are available to support projects in Canada, the U.S., and 36 other countries where RBC operates and will range from $25,000 to $500,000 each, up to a total of $1.5 million. The URL is: http://www.rbc.com/bluewater
Deadline: May 1, 2008
The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) 2008 Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes teachers who have changed the lives of students and communities in which they live. The program, funded by the John Wm. Butler Foundation, provides $5,000 cash stipends to three to five public or private school teachers and travel and lodging expenses to TMA’s 2008 Annual Convention and 20th anniversary celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 27-29. The URL is: http://www.turnaround.org/about/awards.asp
Over the years, the National Science Foundation's Informal Science Education (ISE) grants have funded many innovative environmental education projects. The new ISE Program Solicitation for 2008 is now available. See Web site for details about the program and submission deadlines.
The URL is: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08547/nsf08547.htm...
Nomination Deadline: April 30, 2008
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes seeks nominations for its 2008 awards. The Barron Prize honors young people (ages 8-18) who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Each year, 10 national winners each receive $2,000 to support their service work or higher education. Half of each year's winners are chosen for their work to protect the environment. The URL is: http://www.barronprize.org/
Nomination Deadline: March 5, 2009
The Purpose Prize provides five awards of $100,000 each to people over the age of 60 who are working to address a major social problem in the U.S. or abroad. Self-nominations are accepted. The URL is: http://www.purposeprize.org/
Deadline has passed (November 1, 2007)
The Norman Foundation is accepting Letters of Inquiry from U.S. organizations for its Environmental Justice program. The foundation provides grants for general support, projects, and collaborative efforts and welcomes innovative proposals designed to build the capacity of social change organizations working in its areas of interest. The URL is: http://www.normanfdn.org/
Deadline: June 1, 2008
These National Education Association (NEA) grants fund professional development experiences for individuals and fund groups for their collegial study. All professional development must improve practice, curriculum, and student achievement. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups. The URL is: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Lea...
Application Deadline: April 16, 2008
Grants are available for an environmental education program that promotes locally relevant, experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Funded projects provide meaningful watershed educational experiences for students, related professional development for teachers, and helps to support regional education and environmental priorities in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/BWET/
Deadline: June 16, 2008
This US EPA Aging Initiative, Generations United, and Rachel Carson Council Inc., contest is seeking submissions on the theme of one of Rachel Carson's books The Sense of Wonder. Entries must be intergenerational involving a team of persons related or unrelated and describe the project and how this project brought the team in touch with the natural world. This intergenerational approach reflects Carson's desire to have adults share nature and discovery with children. Contact: Shakeba Carter-Jenkins, 202-564-4355, or carter-jenkins.shakeba@epa.gov The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonde...
Deadline May 15, 2008
Brower Youth Awards seeks outstanding youth leaders, ages 13-22, with the power and bold vision to create environmental change. Each year, the BYA recognizes six young leaders with a $3,000 cash prize and a trip to California for an awards ceremony. Selections are based on outstanding environmental and environmental justice achievements. The URL is: http://www.broweryouthawards.org
The "Grants and Scholarships" page highlights the
2008 grant opportunities available through the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Included is a link to an online grant application. The URL is: http://lnt.org/programs/grants.php
Deadline: Open
Talk show host and philanthropist Jenny Jones will donate an additional $1 million to continue her community grant program proving grants of up to $25,000 each to fund projects that promise long-term community benefits. The program's focus is primarily in communities where fundraising can be difficult. The URL is: http://www.jennysheroes.com/
Tree Canada facilitates funding from environmentally-conscious companies, such as Shell Canada, GAP, Telus, and Home Hardware, for the Greening Canada's Schoolgrounds program. Selected schools receive educational information, technical advice, and financial support up to $5,000 towards the transformation of their school grounds into environmentally enriched learning landscapes.
The URL is: http://www.treecanada.ca/programs/school/
Deadline: June 20, 2008
To help provide teachers around the country with support for their innovative work to bring EE into the classroom, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is launching this opportunity for up to 25 teachers to secure as much as $5,000 to $10,000 in funding to bring innovative environmental themes into their coursework. The URL is: http://www.neefusa.org/programs/ce_grant.htm
Submissions accepted through May 20, 2008
What changes would you like to see in the United States and how should we get it done? Submit videos of your ideas in song, speech, comedy, poetry, or any type of visual expression. Cash prizes offered in various categories. The URL is: http://www.turnaroundvideocontest.com/
TogetherGreen is a new National Audubon Society program with support from Toyota, to build conservation leadership, engage people in conservation action, and achieve lasting conservation results. The TogetherGreen Innovation Grants will fund projects that engage diverse communities and contribute to measurable conservation outcomes. The Conservation Leadership Program invests in leaders who are committed to empowering others and to creating positive environmental change in their communities and organizations.
The URL is: http://www.togethergreen.org/
Deadline: February 17, 2009
The 2009 Intel Schools of Distinction Program awards schools that exemplify the best of the best and serve as role models to other schools across the nation. The URL is: http://www.schoolsofdistinction.com/
Deadline: June 15, 2008
The Live Green Teacher Grant program is a Discovery Education program presented by General Motors. Middle school teachers are challenged to identify an issue or problem, create a plan to address it, and integrate the topic into classroom teaching for furthering environmental and energy sustainability. Forty teachers will receive $1,000 grants for the most forward-thinking ideas and also will receive an online professional development program and a digital camera to document and share the experience. The URL is: http://livegreen.discoveryeducation.com/
Deadline: June 30, 2008
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award will recognize an outstanding teacher who has successfully integrated EE into his or her daily education programs and who can serve as an inspiration and model for other educators. A $5,000 cash award will be provided to this outstanding teacher for continued work in environmental education. The URL is: http://www.neefusa.org/bartlettaward.htm
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