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50 States for Good Sponsorship Program | Tom's of Maine
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Animals - Health - Environmental Justice
50 States for Good is a national initiative to support the goodness behind grassroots community projects and we need you to nominate and vote for your favorites.
Tom's of Maine will distribute up to a total of $150,000 in sponsorship funding in 2011, distributed as up to one (1) $50,000 sponsorship and five (5) $20,000 sponsorships.
This program provides sponsorship awards to nonprofit organizations with budgets less than $2 million throughout the United States to help carry out grassroots community projects. Eligible projects must have a positive impact on the community in one of the following areas:
Environmental Goodness
Healthy Human Goodness
Animal Goodness
Tom's of Maine and external partners will use objective criteria to narrow applications down to top fifty (50). Selection will be based on the following judging criteria:
a) # of Volunteers Mobilized
b) # of People Positively Impacted
c) Lasting Impact on Community
Tom's of Maine employees donate up to 5 percent of their paid time volunteering and the company donates 10 percent of profits back to the community.
Deadline: June 21
Visit http://tinyurl.com/2atnhv4 for more details or to apply online.
Web Site: http://tinyurl.com/2atnhv4
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Ag Literacy Grant Program | Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Agriculture - Food Chain
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) is a unique public/private partnership between the MAITC Foundation and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Grant funds are provided courtesy of the Foundation based on annual funding provided by Minnesota's agricultural community. For the 2012-13 school year we have budgeted $7,500 for teacher grants.
The maximum grant request is $400.
The goal of this grant program is to provide cash awards to K-12 practicing educators to encourage them to bring agriculture and food systems education "to life" by effectively integrating related content into their classroom or school. Non-formal education applications will also be considered contingent on available funds.
New applications are strongly encouraged in the areas of youth gardening, unique integration and innovation in the classroom, and field trip experiences. First time applicants will have priority for funding. Field trip experiences might include historical or modern working farms, agriculture industry tours, the MHS sites of Oliver Kelley Historic Farm and FarmAmerica or the Minnesota Zoo Farm, to name a few. We DO NOT pay a student entry fee to any site.
Two Application Deadlines:
October 1, 2012 and February 15, 2013
All grants will be evaluated by a Grant Review Committee. Please allow 2-3 weeks following each deadline for review and notification. Your grant project must be completed during the 2010-11 school year. A short-form final project summary must be completed. MAITC reserves the right to deny an application based on quality, content scope and subsequent student impact, and available dollars.
For more information visit http://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/grants/minigrant.aspx
Web Site: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/grants/minigrant.aspx
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Air & Waste Management Association - Upper Midwest Section
Resource type: Organization - Grant/Funding - Guide - Web Site
Topics: Air - Waste Management - Sustainability
The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for information exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 5,000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A&WMA promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society.
The Mission of A&WMA is to assist in the professional development and critical environmental decision-making of our members to benefit society. The Core Purpose of A&WMA is to improve environmental knowledge and decisions by providing a neutral forum for exchanging information.
The Upper Midwest Section of the A&WMA is one of 32 Sections and 100 Chapters worldwide. A&WMA's Sections and Chapters are local member units that provide members with environmental leadership, region-specific programming, and networking opportunities close to home.
Scholarships
A&WMA's Upper Midwest Section Student Scholarship Program provides financial support to qualifying college students to ensure adequate human resources and to improve knowledge and skills in the fields of air quality, sustainability, waste management, environmental management, policy and law. We offer both undergraduate and graduate student scholarships for the current academic year. The application process begins in September.
To learn more about our scholarship opportunities visit http://www.awma.org/Public/Students/Scholarships/Public/Scholarships.aspx?hkey=c307d14b-c9b8-4afc-b376-77d91a758095
Education Resources
A&WMA offers a variety of products and services to help meet the professional development and educational needs of environmental professionals, university students, grades K-12 students and teachers, and the general public. A&WMA publishes the Environmental Education Resource Guide (EERG) curriculum for grades K-12, the Understanding Air Quality outreach products, Information Booklets, Fact Sheets, and other materials.
The Association offers a series of conferences, workshops, webinars, and courses to keep members up-to-date on new developments in the profession. A&WMA's Annual Conference and Exhibition brings environmental professionals from around the world to hear technical papers on cutting-edge topics and to interact with exhibiting business and organizations demonstrating the latest environmental products and services. Through its programming, A&WMA strives to address top environmental issues, offer access to leading subject experts, and maintain a neutral forum for information exchange.
To learn more about our education resources visit
http://www.awma.org/Public/Education/Public/Education.aspx?hkey=6be70001-862e-43ca-a2eb-6777eafa5b83
For more information about the Air & Waste Management Association - Upper Midwest Section visit http://www.awma-ums.org/
Web Site: http://www.awma-ums.org/
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America's Great Outdoors: Connecting Youth to the Outdoors Grants | National Environment Education Foundation (NEEF)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Outdoor Recreation - Stewardship - Forests/Trees
The National Environment Education Foundation (NEEF) is launching the America's Great Outdoors: Connecting Youth to the Outdoors 2012 Grants. Through the grants, NEEF and its partners are catalyzing efforts to increase the number of youth who build a connection with public lands as places for recreating, learning and volunteering. Proposed projects should maximize hands-on outdoor engagement opportunities on public lands, focused on education, recreation, and environmental stewardship.
Applicant must:
Types of Projects
Proposed projects should maximize hands-on outdoor engagement opportunities on public lands, focused on three areas:
1. Education
Opportunities that provide quantifiable and meaningful conservation education outcomes that enhance environmental literacy, support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and use of the environment as a context for learning;
2. Recreation
Opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles, build outdoor recreation skills, and engage youth in active recreation (e.g. hiking, paddling, snowshoeing, hunting and fishing, wildlife watching, geo-caching etc.);
3. Environmental Stewardship
Opportunities that provide quantifiable and meaningful conservation outcomes (native fish focused stream restoration, species focused landscape restoration, invasive species removal, native plant restoration, wildlife surveys/assessments, project monitoring, trail restoration, etc.).
Objectives and Criteria for Grant Selection
Applications will be reviewed based on the following Objectives and Criteria for Grant Selection. Successful applications will achieve the following objectives:
Approximately $243,000 in funding is available to support grant awards in the range of $2,500 to $20,000.
Applications Due: September 19, 2012
For more information visit http://www.neefusa.org/grants/connecting_youth/details.htm
Web Site: http://www.neefusa.org/grants/connecting_youth/details.htm
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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Innovative High School Science Teacher Awards | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Science - Teaching
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Leadership in Science Education Prize for High School Teachers recognizes high school science teachers for the development and implementation of innovative methods for teaching and encouraging the next generation of scientists.
With a generous donation from AAAS member, Dr. Edith D. Neimark, high school science department chairs and administrators are urged to nominate qualified science teachers to receive the AAAS Leadership in Science Education Prize for High School Science Teachers. Once nominated, the teacher must complete and submit to the Nominator an application to be considered for the prize. The Nominator is responsible for e-mailing or mailing the completed package to AAAS by the deadline date .
Objective
This annual prize recognizes a high school science teacher who has contributed significantly to the AAAS goal of advancing science education by developing and implementing an innovative and demonstrably effective strategy, activity, or program.
Entries must be able to demonstrate the results of an inventive teaching strategy designed to encourage a diverse range of students to become motivated, successful learners of the ideas and skills that are critical to science literacy.
Qualifications for Prize Candidates
The teacher must be currently employed as a science instructor in a public or private school for grades 9-12 in the United States or its territories. Science teachers must be nominated by an administrator within their school (e.g., a principal), their district (e.g., the science curriculum specialist), or their state (e.g., the state science supervisor) who is in a position to know the nominee's work and to assess the extent of its impact on others. Self-nominations are not permitted.
The Prize
The recipient will receive a monetary gift in the amount of $1,000 to support the development and continuation of the strategy, activity, or program. This award will be conveyed in June each year for use during the school year that follows. The winner will be notified by AAAS, and an announcement will be displayed on the AAAS Web site and printed in Science magazine. In addition, the winner will receive a complimentary one-year institutional subscription to Science magazine.
The winner will be selected by a panel of judges made up of representatives from AAAS staff in Education and Human Resources, Project 2061, Office of Public Programs and the National Science Teachers Association.
Deadline
Applications for the 2011 AAAS Leadership in Science Education Prize must be received no later than 27 May 2011.
For more information and for the nomination form visit http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/hs_scied_leadership/
Web Site: http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/hs_scied_leadership/
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American Honda Foundation grants | American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Education
Grants of $20,000 to $75,000 are provided in the fields of youth education and science education to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and others for programs that benefit youth and scientific educational institutions.
Mission Statement
Help meet the needs of American society in the areas of youth and scientific education by awarding grants to nonprofits, while strategically assisting communities in deriving long-term benefits.
Guidelines
The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. We support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. When considering the American Honda Foundation as a potential funding source, please note the following:
Eligible Organizations:
Nonprofit charitable organizations classified as a 501(c) (3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service, or a public school district, private/public elementary and secondary schools as listed by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). In addition, qualifying organizations must have a minimum of two years of audited financial statements.
Geographic Scope:
National
Funding Priority:
Youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training and literacy.
Our grant-making schedule is as follows:
Annual deadlines for submission are February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.
For more information visit http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
Web Site: http://corporate.honda.com/
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American Public Health Association (APHA)'s Get Ready Scholarship | American Public Health Association (APHA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Health - Hazardous Waste - Health
To raise awareness about emergency preparedness, APHA offers the Get Ready Scholarship. The scholarship is a component of APHA's Get Ready campaign, which works to help Americans prepare themselves, their families and their communities for all disasters and hazards, including pandemic flu, infectious disease, natural disasters and other emergencies.
Six scholarships of $500 each will be awarded:
Winning students will also receive a free one-year membership in APHA.
The Get Ready Scholarship is open to:
a) U.S. high school seniors graduating in the spring who plan to further their education at a college, university or certified trade school in the summer or fall of the same year;
b) Currently enrolled U.S. college or university students who will be continuing their studies at the undergraduate or graduate level in the summer or fall of the same year;
c) Currently enrolled U.S. college or university graduate students who will be continuing their studies at the graduate level in the summer or fall of the same year.
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Scholarship applicants should write an essay using one of the following questions, based on their current year of study:
1) High school seniors
How would you convince your classmates to prepare for emergencies? Choose a specific emergency (hurricane, flu outbreak, flood or earthquake). Then write a plan for increasing student preparedness for that emergency that you would present to your school administrator. (Length: 350-500 words).
2) Undergraduate college students
A recent report, "Ready or Not? Protecting the Public from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism," found that most states are not adequately prepared for public health emergencies. Read the report and identify a state that interests you. Write an opinion piece to the governor of that state outlining steps that should be taken to improve the state's preparedness. Click here to download the full PDF of the report http://healthyamericans.org/assets/files/TFAH2012ReadyorNot10.pdf (Length: 500-750 words).
3) Graduate college students
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that health care workers receive influenza vaccinations each flu season, as it helps protect them, their families and their patients against the flu. Despite the recommendation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that only 66.9 percent of health workers received their flu vaccinations during the 2011-2012 flu season. Outline specific actions that could be taken to improve the percentage of health care workers that receive the flu shot each season. (Length: 500-750 words)
SELECTION PROCESS
The Get Ready campaign judging panel will read essays and select scholarship winners. Winners will be selected annually in April and will be notified via e-mail. The winners' names and essay excerpts may be published on the Get Ready website or via other APHA communication outlets.
SUBMISSION LIMITS
Entries will be limited to the first 300 submissions in each education level (300 high school submissions, 300 undergraduate submissions and 300 graduate submissions). Once the limit has been reached in a respective level, that level will be closed for submissions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For questions about the scholarship, e-mail Charlene Bright or call 202-777-2491 or go to http://www.getreadyforflu.org/new_pg_scholarship.htm.
(Note: Do not send your entry to this e-mail address. Scholarship entries sent to Charlene's e-mail address may be disqualified.)
Web Site: http://www.getreadyforflu.org/new_pg_scholarship.htm
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Archery In The Schools Program and Equipment Grants | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Resource type: Program - Grant/Funding - Course/Workshop
Topics: Outdoor Recreation
Archery in the Schools is a partnership to promote the physical education curriculum entitled "On Target for Life." As part of a national effort, Archery in the Schools is a collaborative undertaking between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and local schools to establish two-week archery units in Minnesota schools.
The Olympic-style target archery program has a core content that covers archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement. Before teaching the course, instructors must undergo the National Archery Association Level 1 archery training program and be certified instructors.
Students shoot bulls-eye targets placed in front of an arrow resistant net in their school gymnasium. Equipment is state of the art, designed for safety, and fits everyone.
The Minnesota DNR Archery in the Schools program introduces Minnesota students to archery by providing schools with the best equipment, training, and curriculum available at the lowest possible price. It is part of the National Archery in the Schools program (NASP) http://www.nasparchery.com
How it works
Teachers receive training and their school participates in an archery education program designed by NASP. Schools use either existing archery equipment or purchase new archery equipment packages at a discounted price. Financial assistance for equipment packages may be available from the DNR or other organizations.
Equipment package
The equipment's retail value is nearly $5,000, but is available to participating schools and non-profits for $3,100, shipping included. Download an order form at http://genesisbow.com/forms/
Curriculum
Archery standards-based unit of study guides at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/epr/archery/index.html
Financial assistance
The DNR will periodically provide financial assistance to schools or non-profit organizations providing equipment to schools through a competitive grant program. Schools will be required to provide $1,600, and the DNR will fund the rest.
If grant requests exceed available funds, a committee of state archery interests chaired by the DNR Archery in the Schools project coordinator will award grants on a competitive basis. Priorities for the committee will include:
Annual Grant Deadline is May 1st
For more information, contact:
Kraig Kiger
Minnesota DNR Shooting Sports Programs
1201 Hwy 2 East
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
tel. 218-999-7949
fax. 218-327-4263
kraig.kiger@state.mn.us
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/epr/archery/index.html
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/fish_wildlife/outreach/nasp/nasp_info.pdf
Web Site: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/epr/archery/index.html
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Bank of the West Community Grants | Bank of the West
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Economics - Education
The mission of Bank of the West's Charitable Investments Program is to help meet the needs of the communities we serve by supporting nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving quality of life, particularly for low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. We are also proud to sponsor events that enhance the vitality of our neighborhoods, celebrate our community's success and support local charities.
Investment requests are granted based on the nonprofit organization's ability to meet the Bank's charitable giving criteria, as well as availability of charitable funds. Although there are more deserving charitable organizations in all of our communities than the Bank is able to support, the Charitable Investments Program makes every effort to assist as many qualifying nonprofit organizations as possible.
Grants are made in the categories of Community and Economic Development and Education and Job Training.
Bank of the West accepts charitable investment applications for program support and event sponsorship year-round. We strongly recommend you submit event sponsorship requests 90 days prior to the event date.
To view the list of Minnesota Counties specified in the Geographic Area served visit:
https://www.bankofthewest.com/about-us/community-support/charitable-investments.html
For more information contact:
Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota & Wisconsin
Alec Gorynski
Phone:(402) 918-5468
Email:alec.gorynski@bankofthewest.com
Web Site: https://www.bankofthewest.com/about-us/community-support.html
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Blandin Foundation Community Grants | Blandin Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Leadership - Culture - Sustainability
Blandin Foundation partners with community-focused organizations throughout rural Minnesota, especially in the Grand Rapids area, to build healthy rural communities. In addition to addressing public policy issues, providing scholarships, conducting leadership development programs and providing technical assistance, the Foundation supports these partnerships through grants of money generated by the trust of Charles K. Blandin.
Since Mr. Blandin's first grant of $600 for a community park in 1943, the Blandin Foundation has approved 5,600 grants totalling $336 million.
To be eligible for Blandin Foundation grants, organizations must be located in Minnesota, be a 501(c)3 organization or unit of government, and propose projects that align with the Foundation's mission and focus areas of:
Grant proposals greater than $50,000 should be received by:
Prior to completing a full grant proposal, it is best to submit a simple letter of inquiry, providing a short description of your project idea.
For a list of the current focus areas or for more details, visit http://www.blandinfoundation.org/grants/
Web Site: http://www.blandinfoundation.org/grants/
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Bob the Bunny's Cartoon competition | Volvo Adventure
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Art - Environmental Studies
Sponsored by Volvo Adventure in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Bob the Bunny's Cartoon competition is for youth ages 10 to 12 years old. To enter, you form a team of 1 to 3 members, identify a local environmental issue and create an A4 cartoon strip illustrating the issue and actions that you might take to solve it.
The winning team will be sent to the annual Volvo Adventure final.
Deadline for submissions: February 28.
For more information and to register visit http://www.volvoadventure.org
Web Site: http://www.volvoadventure.org
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Bodie McDowell Scholarship | Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Art - Wildlife
Outdoor Writers Association of America Inc. (OWAA) sponsors a Bodie McDowell Scholarship program for tomorrow's communicators. OWAA is interested in rewarding outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who are working toward careers in outdoor writing, radio and television, wildlife photography, art, lecturing or video and film making. Ideal candidates are talented communicators with outdoor interests who want to become professionals in the outdoor communications field.
Judges look for applicants with talent, promise and firsthand outdoor knowledge. Applications are rated on clarity, organization and originality. Grade-point average is also considered.
Scholarship awardees receive a complimentary one-year student membership in OWAA.
Application Deadline: annually March 1st
Awards
Bodie McDowell scholarship awards are usually given annually to three or more students. Awards can range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Criteria
Career goals in outdoor communications, examples of work and letters of recommendation. Academic achievement is considered but is not among the top three selection criteria.
Students
Recipients must be students of outdoor communications fields including print, photography, film, art or broadcasting. Open to eligible students in two categories:
1. Undergraduate students entering junior or senior years of study
2. Graduate students
School
Scholarship program open to all college students, undergraduates in their Junior or Senior year of study and graduate level, from all communications and journalism disciplines and all schools.
For more information and to apply visit http://owaa.org/programs/scholarships-fellowships/bodie-mcdowell-scholarship/
Web Site: http://owaa.org/programs/scholarships-fellowships/bodie-mcdowell-scholarship/
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Brower Youth Awards | Earth Island Institute
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Leadership - Environmental Justice
The Brower Youth Awards recognize people ages 13 to 22 living in North America who have shown outstanding leadership on a project with positive environmental and social impact.
Earth Island Institute established the Brower Youth Awards in 2000 to honor our founder and legendary environmental activist, David R. Brower and to call forth a new generation of leaders. This award manifests the Earth Island Institute's abiding commitment to growing environmental leadership.
Our annual Brower Youth Awards honor six young people for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and social justice advocacy. Each winner is awarded $3000 and brought to the San Francisco Bay Area for the award week and a camping trip. The Brower Youth Awards not only promote the accomplishments of these young leaders but also invest in their continued success by providing ongoing access to resources, mentors, and opportunities to develop their leadership skills through Earth Island Institute's New Leaders Initiative.
Deadline to submit application is May 13, 2013.
For more information, or to apply, visit http://broweryouthawards.org/.
Web Site: http://broweryouthawards.org
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Bush Fellowship Program | Bush Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Leadership - Sustainability
The Bush Fellowship is an opportunity for individuals to increase their capacity for and improve their practice of leadership while working with others to solve tough problems in their communities. A Bush Fellowship is a two-year commitment. Fellowship funds are paid out in equal monthly installments, and funding ranges from $30,000 to $80,000.
The Bush Fellowship Program is based on four core principles:
Who should apply for a Bush Fellowship?
References:
In addition to the written application, each applicant is required to obtain three written references. The job of the reference writers is to help the applicant make his/her case for a Bush Fellowship.
Deadlines:
Applicants can choose between three deadlines to apply for a Bush Fellowship. While there are three deadlines during the year, an applicant can only apply for one of them. Each deadline has a corresponding required start date, so applicants should keep both in mind when making their plans.
Application deadlines for 2013 are January 18th, March 22nd, and May 24th
About the Bush Foundation
Our mission is to be a catalyst for the courageous leadership necessary to create sustainable solutions to tough public problems and ensure community vitality. The Foundation was established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Bush and his wife, Edyth, and today works in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geographic area.
For more information contact:
Bush Foundation
332 Minnesota Street, Suite East-900
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
651-227-0891 Tel
651-297-6485 Fax
info@bushfoundation.org
http://www.bushfoundation.org/
http://www.bushfoundation.org/solutions/building-leadership-capacity/bush_fellowship
Web Site: http://www.bushfoundation.org/solutions/building-leadership-capacity/bush_fellowship
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Capitol Region Watershed District Grants | Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Water - Lake - Rivers - Wetlands
Capitol Region Watershed District Grants support organizations who share in its mission to protect, manage, and improve the water resources of the District. Eligible clean water projects include, but are not limited to, education programs and materials, organizing projects, workshops, events, rain gardens and pervious pavement.
All grantees are required to track and report general information about program participation. Priority will be given to applicants who propose to also measure program impacts/benefits. This may include the measurement of residents meaningful actions taken, knowledge increase or changes in water quality protection behavior.
$50,000 is available for grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000. Groups within CRWD eligible to receive a grant include nonprofit organizations, District Planning Councils, neighborhood groups, schools, local government units, businesses and faith groups.
Grants Timeline:
Applications due on February 15th
Application materials and a list of past recipients can be found on our website at http://www.capitolregionwd.org/our-work/grants/ or call our office at 651-644-8888.
Capitol Region Watershed District
1410 Energy Park Dr., Suite 4
St. Paul, MN 55108
Ph: 651-644-8888
Fax: 651-644-8894
www.capitolregionwd.org
Web Site: http://www.capitolregionwd.org/our-work/grants/2013-crwd-partner-grants/
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Captain Planet Foundation Grants
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Studies
Deadlines (annually): February 28 and September 30
The Captain Planet Foundation primarily makes grants to U.S.-based schools and organizations with an annual operating budget of less than $3 million.
Grants are made for activities that conform to the mission of the Captain Planet Foundation which is to: promote and support high-quality educational programs that enable children and youth to understand and appreciate our world through learning experiences that engage them in active, hands-on projects to improve the environment in their schools and communities.
Grants from the Captain Planet Foundation are intended to:
Preferential consideration is given to requests seeking seed funding of $500 or less and to applicants who have secured at least 50 percent matching or in-kind funding for their projects. (Projects with matching funds or in-kind support are given priority because external funding is a good indicator of the potential for long-term sustainability of the activities.)
Captain Planet Foundation will on occasion consider grants up to $2,500. In the event a request exceeds $500, Captain Planet Foundation may choose to fund a portion of the project budget that best fits within the foundation guidelines or contact an applicant for further discussion.
The Captain Planet Foundation will fund as many projects as its annual resources allow.
The Captain Planet Foundation is an offshoot of the popular Captain Planet cartoon series created by TBS, Inc in 1990 and intended to entertain children while teaching them the importance of environmental responsibility. Captain Planet broke new ground by successfully merging children's educational programming and entertainment programming. The Captain Planet Foundation parted from TBS, Inc. in 2001 and is now operating as a 501c3 nonprofit public charity.
Web Site: http://captainplanetfoundation.org/apply-for-grants/
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Challenge Grants | National Fish And Wildlife Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Conservation - Habitat - Wildlife - Fish
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has funds available for projects that: address priority actions promoting fish and wildlife conservation and the habitats on which they depend; work proactively to involve other conservation and community interests.
Since NFWF offers a variety of funding opportunities, applications and deadlines range throughout the year. For a comprehensive list of grants and scholarships, visit the NFWF grants homepage at http://www.nfwf.org/pages/grants/home.aspx
Web Site: http://www.nfwf.org/Pages/default.aspx
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Christopher Columbus Awards | Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Science - Mathematics - Engineering - Environmental Sciences
The Christopher Columbus Awards is a national, community-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program for middle school students. The program challenges the students to work in teams of three to four, with an adult coach to identify a problem in their community and apply the scientific method to create an innovative solution to that problem.
Eight finalist teams and their coaches will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World to attend National Championship Week and compete for valuable U.S. Savings Bonds and the $25,000 Columbus Foundation Community Grant, plus a $200 development grant to further refine their idea.
Deadline: annually in February
For more information visit http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com
The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation is an independent Federal government agency created by Congress in 1992 to encourage and support research, study and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind.
Web Site: http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com
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Classroom Earth Professional Development Grants | National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Teaching - Education - Curriculum
Environmental education benefits students - increasing their understanding of how earth's resources and natural systems work, familiarizing them with our relationship to wildlife, offering opportunities for hands-on activities and inquiry-based learning and providing practical information. In order for students to receive meaningful environmental education, it is critical that their teachers have the necessary skills and knowledge.
It is essential that an environmental educator not only understands environmental concepts and issues, but is familiar with the best practices for integrating these concepts into his/her established curriculum. Whether a teacher focuses on science, math or social studies, environmental education can provide experiences that link the curriculum to their local environment.
Interested in enhancing your understanding of the living world and learning to teach about wildlife conservation in your subject area?
Classroom Earth is supporting middle and high school teachers around the country who want to make wildlife conservation part of their curriculum. Classroom Earth's Professional Development Grants will award recipients with one six-week online course offered by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Participating teachers will be better equipped to bring wildlife conservation education into the classroom, facilitate scientific learning and to connect students with their natural surroundings. The Classroom Earth grant opportunity will also support teachers to earn graduate level credit.
Deadline is February 1
To apply, visit http://www.classroomearth.org/grants?field_classroom_earth_value=1
Looking for classroom resources on wildlife conservation topics? Check out Classroom Earth's Wildlife Conservation page (http://www.classroomearth.org/resources/archive?term_node_tid_depth=178&tid=162&tid_1=All&tid_2=All&tid_3=&=Search) for lesson plans, curricula, professional development opportunities, news, fact sheets, funding opportunities, videos and more!
Web Site: http://www.classroomearth.org/
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Community POWER Grants | Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board (SWMCB)
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Recycling - Source Reduction - Sustainability - Waste Prevention
Community organizations and schools interested in waste reduction and recycling are encouraged to apply for the Community POWER--Partners on Waste Education and Reduction--grants.
We are looking for applicants to propose new and innovative ways to educate and actively engage residents to recycle and reuse more, reduce waste and toxicity, compost yard and food waste, and plan green events.
Two types of grants available in 2013:
Mini Grant Program
Mini-Grants of up to $5,000 are available for education and train-the-trainer projects using the Community Education Toolkit or other existing Rethink Recycling or county materials. These grants are open to environmental organizations as long as the primary mission or goal is NOT waste reduction.
Past Community POWER recipients that have received two grants ARE eligible to receive a mini-grant. Grantees are required to attend the orientation meeting and to submit a final report when project is complete.
Traditional Grant Program
Traditional Grants of up to $12,000 are available for comprehensive projects involving development of curriculum or materials, adapting existing toolkit and/or county materials for new audiences, and a broad outreach or program development and/or train-the-trainer. These grants are NOT open to environmental organizations.
Past Community POWER recipients that have received two grants are NOT eligible to receive a traditional grant. Grantees are required to attend one orientation and one training meeting and to submit a progress report and a final report at the end of the grant period.
The Community POWER Grant Program funds waste reduction projects for community groups such as neighborhood organizations, schools, churches, senior citizen groups, youth organizations, and civic groups to reach individuals who are not currently aware of waste reduction practices. Grantee staff and volunteers receive training on waste issues, free written materials, and money to complete a project that they design.
Non-profit organizations and schools are eligible to apply.
Deadline to apply: April 15, 2013.
Apply online at http://www.rethinkrecycling.com/grants.
Contact Laurie Gustafson at 651-252-1487 or CommunityPOWER@RethinkRecycling.com with questions.
About the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board (SWMCB)
The Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board (SWMCB) launched its first education outreach campaign in 2003 to help citizens living in the six-county Twin Cities metro area (the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington) understand the urgent need to make environmentally responsible purchasing and disposal decisions in their daily lives. By giving citizens the information needed to make these decisions, we can reverse the ever-growing waste stream and protect the environmental health of the six-county Twin Cities metro area. The SWMCB was formed in 1990 to increase the efficiency and environmental effectiveness of the region's solid waste management system.
Web Site: http://www.rethinkrecycling.com/grants
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Connecting Kids to Conservation: A resource to help you plan conservation projects with youth | National Park Service and University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Resource type: Guide - Web Site - Grant/Funding
Topics: Conservation - Outdoor Recreation - Service Learning
When young people are substantially and actively involved in shaping the future, they are empowered to be the next generation of stewards for the natural world and they understand the importance of their role in preserving it. Learn how to involve youth in the conservation of our natural resources through community planning, environmental education, service learning, outdoor recreation, restoration projects and more!
The National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Public Lands Institute created this site to serve as a tool for planning professionals and educators to better engage young people in stewardship of natural resources and in conservation and recreation planning.
For more information, or resources to funding strategies, visit http://kidstoconservation.org/
Web Site: http://kidstoconservation.org/
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Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) Grant Program | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Forests/Trees - Prairies - Water - Stewardship
$4.6 million dollars is available the 2013 Conservation Partners Legacy Grant program, and the online request for proposals is open and ready for applications. Grants will be awarded to projects that restore, enhance or protect Minnesota's prairies, forests and wetlands.
The grant process is open to local, state and national non-profit organizations and governmental entities that want to complete conservation work that benefits habitat for fish, game and wildlife on public or permanently protected lands in Minnesota. Three grant funding opportunities are available this year:
Applicants will have the opportunity to choose which grant cycle fits their projects the best. ECP grants, for instance, cannot be used for acquisition or work on private land. The O25K and U25K grant cycles allow projects with both of those criteria. Find specific information within the Request for Proposals and access to applications on the grant cycles' respective webpages or by clicking here for the O25/U25K grant cycle or here for the ECP grant cycle.
During the first three years of the program, 140 grants totaling $10.3 million have been awarded for conservation projects.
The Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) program is funded through the Outdoor Heritage Fund, which is part of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment passed by Minnesota voters in 2008.
See the CPL website at www.mndnr.gov/grants/habitat/cpl for more information.
Web Site: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/habitat/cpl/index.html
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Craig Tufts Environmental Education Scholarship Award | Family Summits, Inc. and National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Outdoor Recreation - Education
The family of Craig Tufts, Family Summits, Inc. and National Wildlife Federation offer the Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship Award, which is given to a young person between the ages of 8 and 18 to attend a week-long, summer outdoor educational adventure camp with a parent or guardian.
Award Details:
The Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Craig Tufts, chief naturalist of National Wildlife Federation. Each year the Fund grants an award to one youth to attend a Family Nature Summit. The Fund provides travel, room and board and program fees for the award winner and an accompanying parent or guardian.
How to Apply:
Applicant will submit an original essay that addresses the following:
Each essay MUST:
Applications may be submitted via
Email: tuftsaward@nwf.org
Fax: 703-438-6468
Mail: Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship Award c/o National Wildlife Federation
11100 Wildlife Center Drive
Reston, VA 20190
Applications must be received by March 29, 2013, for consideration.
For more information visit http://www.familynaturesummits.org/scholarships/craig-tufts
Web Site: http://www.familynaturesummits.org/
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Do Something Seed Grants | DoSomething.org
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Leadership - Environmental Sciences
Are you working to start a community action project or program? Are you looking for funding to take your already successful project or organization to the next level? We give out a $500 Do Something Seed Grant every week to help young people just like YOU!
These grants can be used towards project ideas and programs that are just getting started, or to jump-start your program and realize your ideas for the first time. These grants can also be used towards projects that are already developed and sustainable, towards the next steps of your project, or to help your organization look to expand your project and grow your impact.
Grant Details:
How much?: $500
How many are you giving out?: One a week!
Deadline: None! Apply now! You will be notified whether or not you have won within 2-3 months after submission.
For more information visit http://www.dosomething.org/grants/seedgrants
Web Site: http://www.dosomething.org/
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DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Science - Environmental Sciences
The DuPont Challenge calls on students in grades 7 through 12 to research, think critically, and write a science essay that provides innovative ideas on our most pressing global challenges, or demonstrates an application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to our daily lives.
The DuPont Challenge, North America's premier science essay competition, encourages you to delve deep into your interests in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and express yourself with creativity and purpose. We live in a growing world that faces new challenges each day, and we want YOU to share your ideas.
Essays must be between 700 to 1,000 words in length, include a list of research sources, and fall under the designated annual categories.
Who Is Eligible?
Student Awards
With nearly 10,000 essays that are submitted each year, to be named in the top four or honorable mention is truly a feat worthy of recognition. That's why we reward prizes that total $100,000, including U.S. Savings Bonds for all our winners and a special awards trip to Orlando, FL, for the top two students in each division, to be joined by a parent and sponsoring teacher. As part of the awards trip, you can expect V.I.P. treatment, recognition, plenty of fun, and maybe even a few other surprises. (Monetary prizes range from a $200 US Savings Bond to a $5000 US Savings Bond.)
For more information go to http://thechallenge.dupont.com/
Annual submission deadline is in January
Web Site: http://thechallenge.dupont.com
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Earthwatch Research Expedition Fellowships | Earthwatch Education Program
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Course/Workshop - Field Trip/Tour - Teacher Training
Topics: Agriculture
Earthwatch offers full-time K-12 educators unique opportunities to participate in field research expeditions throughout the world. Educators work side by side with renowned field scientists on one of 150 research projects to study such things as exotic birds in Alaska, wild goats in Crete, the rainforests of Borneo, and the health of women and their infants in Zimbabwe.
Applications must be accompanied by a $35 Earthwatch membership fee. Applicants who are already members may apply for fellowships at no cost.
Web Site: http://www.earthwatch.org
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EcoStar Grants
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Education - Pollution Prevention - Energy - Conservation
Environmental stewardship is one of Constellation Energy's foundational values. The EcoStar Grant program was launched in January 2010 to support environmental projects in five stewardship categories: pollution prevention, education and outreach, energy efficiency, conservation and community activism. Past EcoStar Awards have supported 240 projects in 22 states, ranging from urban gardens and wetland restoration projects to innovative programs promoting energy efficiency and improved air quality, among many others. These grants represent another step that we are taking to link our employees with the communities in which they live and work.
Award Criteria
1. Organization must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit, with a Board of Directors
2. Grant range up to $5,000 each
Note: Grant funds limited to maximum of 20 percent administration and office expenses, i.e.) salaries, phone and postage
3. Applicants much include a project budget indicating how grant dollars will be spent
4. The project must be geographically located in an area that Constellation Energy does business
5. Employee engagement is preferred but not required
6. Applicants who have previously received a grant may re-apply under the following the criteria:
Environmental Focus Areas
Project should fit at least one of five environmental focus areas:
Pollution Prevention
Education
Energy Efficiency
Conservation
Community Activism
Before beginning, please review the applicant instructions and the FAQ. These can be found, along with the application at http://www.constellation.com/community/pages/eco-star-grants.aspx.
Application deadline: March 1 (annually). Awards will be announced on or before Earth Day (April 22)
Web Site: http://www.constellation.com/pages/default.aspx
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EE Grants on EE-Linked
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Environmental Studies - Conservation - Education - Stewardship
EE-Linked is a national environmental education website that provides grant resources offering: 1) strategy and techniques to develop funding for environmental education programs; 2) information on education-related grants that may be applicable to environmental education.
For more invormation, and listed grant resources, visit: http://eelinked.naaee.net/n/eelinked/topics/Grants-amp-Opportunities
Web Site: http://eelinked.naaee.net/
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Environmental Education Grants Program
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Education
The Environmental Education Grants Program provides funding to support projects that increase public's awareness about environmental issues and provide them with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment. This grant program accepts proposals from educational institutions, public agencies, and non-profit organizations. The Environmental Education Grants Program provides financial support for projects which design, demonstrate, or disseminate environmental education practices, methods or techniques. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit: http://www2.epa.gov/education/environmental-education-ee-grants
Web Site: http://www.epa.gov/
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Environmental Excellence Awards | SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Education - Stewardship
Since 1993, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has recognized the outstanding efforts of students and teachers across the country who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment. The "SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards" provides the opportunity to nominate a formal or informal youth or adult who has demonstrated successes to motivate others to help protect and preserve our environment.
One environmental leader will be chosen each year to win $10,000 and an all expense-paid trip to the National Science Teachers Association Conference.
This is an awards program, not a grant. Project applicants should be able to demonstrate significant accomplishments that have occurred prior to the submission deadline.
For information on how to nominate an individual, visit http://seaworldparks.com/en/SeaWorld_Teachers/Environmental-Excellence-Awards or call toll-free 1-877-792-4332.
Deadline: March 15, 2013
Web Site: http://seaworldparks.com/SeaWorld_Teachers/
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Environmental Literacy Grants for Formal K-12 Education | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Water - Weather - Stewardship - Climatology
The goal of this funding opportunity from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the US Department of Commerce is to support K-12 education projects that advance inquiry-based Earth System Science learning and stewardship directly tied to the school curriculum, with a particular interest in increasing climate literacy.
To address this goal, this solicitation will support service-learning and professional development projects related to NOAA's mission in the areas of ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, weather, climate sciences and stewardship. A successful project will catalyze change in K-12 education at the state, regional and national level through development of new programs and/or revision of existing programs to improve the environmental literacy of K-12 teachers and their students.
The target audiences for this funding opportunity are K-12 students, pre- and in-service teachers, and providers of pre-service teacher education and in-service teacher professional development. There is a special interest in projects that address reaching groups traditionally underserved and/or underrepresented in Earth System science.
Applications are due in March.
For more information, visit http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/grants/elg.html
Web Site: http://www.noaa.gov/
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Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) Grants
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Waste Management - Research - Education
The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF), a private, grant-making institution, whose mission is to support solid waste research and education initiatives, is inviting researchers to submit proposals on educational projects or solid waste management issues contained in EREF's Strategic Research Plan. Grants range from $15,000 to over $500,000 with an average amount of $100,000.
The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) addresses its mission on a national and international scale.
Our research grants program is led by a Research Council, a body of volunteers consisting of technical experts in industry, academia and consulting. The work of the Council is guided by a long-range strategic plan with the goal to achieve greater sustainability, good environmental stewardship, higher process efficiency and increased knowledge.
Council recommended projects are reviewed by our Board's Projects Committee for a final review and funding allocation. Non-research oriented projects are reviewed and recommended to the Projects Committee by technical staff.
Annual Deadlines: January 5 and July 15
For more information visit http://www.erefdn.org/index.php/grants
Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF)
3301 Benson Drive, Suite 301
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
P: 919.861.6876
F: 919.861.6878
foundation@erefdn.org
http://www.erefdn.org/
Web Site: http://erefdn.org/
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EPA Fellowships For Greater Research Opportunities for Undergraduates in Environmental Studies | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Studies
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships program, is offering undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study.
The GRO program enhances and supports quality environmental education for undergraduates, and thereby encourages them to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level, and pursue careers in environmentally-related fields, such as biology, health, the social sciences, and engineering. The actual amount awarded per year will vary depending on the amount of tuition and fees and the number of months the stipend is required. This fellowship is intended to help defray costs associated with environmentally-oriented study leading to a bachelor's degree.
Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer of their junior year. The fellowship provides up to $20,700 per academic year of support and $8,600 of support for a three-month summer internship.
Award Information:
Anticipated Type of Award: Fellowship
Estimated Number of Awards: Approximately 40 awards
Anticipated Funding Amount: Approximately $2,000,000 for all awards
Potential Funding per Fellowship: Up to a total of $50,000 over a two-year period. Fellows will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for a paid summer internship at an EPA facility between their junior and senior years. Cost sharing is not required.
Application Deadline: early December
For more information and to apply visit http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2013/2013_gro_undergrad.html
Web Site: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2013/2013_gro_undergrad.html
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Every Day Capacity Building Grants | National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and Toyota
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Stewardship - Land
Helping our Public Lands by helping their Friends
Our nation's public lands need our support every day. With stretched budgets and limited staff, land managers at federal, state, city and local public lands need all the help they can get. That help comes from volunteers, often in the form of "Friends Groups" who partner with local parks and green spaces to support, promote and help maintain public lands.
These volunteer organizations, while dedicated and passionate, are often underfunded and understaffed. The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), with generous support from Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., seeks to strengthen these organizations and unleash their potential to serve their public lands. NEEF's Every Day Grants will strengthen the stewardship of public lands by strengthening Friends Groups through funding for organizational capacity building.
If a Friend Group can better engage the public, it can attract more volunteers. If it can attract more volunteers, it has a larger base of individuals to ask for support. If it can gain more support, it can do more volunteer events.
Twenty-five Every Day Grants of up to $5,000 each will be awarded to those groups who make the best case for how the funds will build their capacity to better serve the lands they love.
Grant Deadlines:
Every Day Capacity Building applications are accepted year-round. Applications that are submitted between November 1 and April 30 will be reviewed and grants awarded in the summer. Applications that are submitted between May 1 and October 30 will be reviewed and grants awarded in late winter.
Every Day Capacity Building Grant Proposals Due:
For more information visit http://publiclandseveryday.org/grants/every-day-capacity-building-grants
Web Site: http://www.neefusa.org/grants/every_day_grants.htm
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Financial Assistance Opportunities - Grants and Loans | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Sustainable Development - Education - Waste Management - Source Reduction
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has various opportunities available for receiving grants and other financial assistance for environmental projects in Minnesota.
The Environmental Assistance Grant Program is typically MPCA's mechanism for environmental education funding. The Minnesota Legislature established the EA grant program to provide financial assistance for the development of environmentally sustainable practices in Minnesota through voluntary partnerships and goal-oriented, economically driven approaches to pollution prevention and resource conservation.
The Environmental Assistance Grant Program consists of a competitive, two-stage application process used to identify and assist projects that will be most beneficial in furthering the Agency's mission of working with Minnesotans to protect, conserve, and improve our environment and enhance our quality of life, particularly within the focus areas identified each fiscal year.
For assistance or more information about the Environmental Assistance Grant Program, contact Mary Baker at 651-296-6300 or 1-800-657-3864 or mary.baker@state.mn.us or visit http://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants/eagrants.html.
For more information about the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's financial assistance opportunities, visit http://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants/index.html.
Web Site: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/grants/index.html
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Fulbright Scholar Program for US Faculty and Professionals | Council for International Exchange of Scholars
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Research - Environmental Sciences
The Fulbright Scholar Program offers 69 awards in lecturing, research, or combined lecturing/research in environmental science, including four Fulbright Distinguished Chairs, the African Regional Research Program, and the Middle East and North Africa Regional Research Program. Even better, faculty and professionals in environmental science also can apply for one of the 144 "All Discipline" awards open to all fields.
The Fulbright Program, the U.S. Government's flagship international exchange program, is designed to "increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries." With this goal as a starting point, the Fulbright Program has provided almost 300,000 participants-chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential - with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.
The Fulbright Program is an important element of our country's bilateral relationships in which the U.S. and foreign governments jointly set priorities. In addition to an annual Congressional appropriation, partner governments, corporations, foundations and academic institutions provide direct and indirect support. The various Fulbright Programs operate in more than 155 countries worldwide and has provided approximately 294,000 participants with the opportunity to exchange ideas, study, teach, and conduct research in each others' countries.
The Program was established by Congress in 1946 under legislation introduced by then-Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas. It is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, which works with private non-profit organizations in the United States and with U.S. embassies and binational Fulbright Commissions abroad to administer the Program. Policy guidelines are established by the Presidentially-appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, which also selects the recipients of Fulbright awards.
Application deadline: August 1
For more information, visit http://www.cies.org
Council for International Exchange of Scholars
1400 K Street NW, Suite 700
Washington DC 20005
Phone: 202.686.4029
Fax: 202.686.3442
E-mail: scholars@iie.org
http://www.cies.org
Web Site: http://www.cies.org/
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Funding Resources for Educators | National Environmental Education Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Education - Conservation - Environmental Sciences
The National Environmental Education Foundation provides a comprehensive list of funding resources for educators. Each resource has an abstract and link to the corresponding award. Grants and awards are organized by application deadlines throughout the year. Over 50 resources are provided!
To view this list of funding resources, visit http://eeweek.org/resources/funding.htm?searched=application&highlight=ajaxSearc
Web Site: http://eeweek.org/resources/funding.htm?searched=application&highlight=ajaxSearc
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Funds For Environmental Advertising Campaigns | Temper of the Times Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Conservation - Wildlife - Ecosystems - Communications
The Temper of the Times Foundation promotes the use of marketing concepts to increase environmental awareness. Grants to non-profit organizations are typically between $5,000 and $15,000 and are awarded to projects that will lead to measurable outcomes for wildland ecosystem conservation and restoration in the United States.
Temper of the Times Foundation provides funds only to nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) public charities by the Internal Revenue Service. The Foundation does not provide grants to individuals, for-profit organizations, or government agencies.
Grants are typically between $5,000 and $15,000 and are awarded to projects that increase awareness about wildland ecosystem conservation and restoration in the United States. Grants may be used to fund the production of print, radio, or television ads, to pay for advertising space or airtime, or to produce or distribute pamphlets, books, videos, or press packets. Because grants are for wildland ecosystem advertising campaigns, not for general organizational support, they may not be used to cover costs associated with the production of organization newsletters, membership campaigns, or for staff salaries. In addition, the Foundation cannot fund lobbying efforts or candidates for political office.
Letters of inquiry may be submitted prior to application but are not required.
Application deadline: December 14, 2012
For more information visit http://www.temperfund.org
Web Site: http://www.temperfund.org/
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Gannett Foundation Community Action Grants | The Gannett Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Education - Human Communities - Conservation - Culture
Through Community Action Grants, the Gannett Foundation seeks to support local groups involved in the following areas: education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation, and cultural enrichment. Average grants range from $1,000 - $5,000.
The Gannett Foundation supports local organizations that are in communities served by Gannett Co., Inc. In Minnesota, organizations in the Minneapolis and St. Cloud areas are eligible to apply.
Deadline: February 15 and August 15 (dependent upon location)
For other eligible locations, or to apply please visit http://www.gannettfoundation.org/guidelines.htm
About the Gannett Foundation
The Gannett Foundation is a corporate foundation sponsored by Gannett Co., Inc. Through its Community Grant Program, Gannett Foundation supports non-profit activities in the communities in which Gannett does business. Through its other programs, the Foundation invests in the future of the media industry, encourages employee giving, reacts to natural and other disasters, and contributes to a variety of charitable causes.
Web Site: http://www.gannettfoundation.org/guidelines.htm
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Grant Provides Funding to Support Transportation Costs for Field Trips to Three Rivers Park District Education Centers | Allison Neaton, Three Rivers Park District
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Field Trip/Tour
Topics: Education
The Three Rivers Park District Foundation received a Yellow Bus Fund grant from the Donald Weesner Foundation to fund field trips for school-aged children from public and private schools and school-age youth serving organizations to Three Rivers Park District.
Transportation assistance can be used to travel to any Three Rivers Park District location where outdoor education programs are taught. Including:
Each location has a unique focus and several programs available. You can look up information about any Three Rivers Park District location on the web at www.ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org.
Web Site: http://www.ThreeRiversParks.org
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Grant Wrangler
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Art - History - Science - Mathematics
Nimble Press offers Grant Wrangler, a free grant listing service that makes it easier for teachers, librarians, and parents to find funding in the following areas: arts, history, mathematics, science, technology, and more. Grant Wrangler also helps grant-giving organizations to more effectively promote their grants and awards to teachers and schools across America.
The Grant Wrangler bulletin is a bi-weekly emial update on the latest K-12 teacher and school grants. These bulletins offer a listing of current grant opportunities for schools and teachers. Visit the Grant Wrangler website for more information.
Web Site: http://www.grantwrangler.com
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Grants for Gardens | Annie's Homegrown, Inc.
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Garden
Our goal? A garden in every school. Gardens are places for kids to connect to real food, to explore new flavors and to talk about where our food comes from. For many years, Annie's has offered Grants for Gardens donations to schools and other educational programs that help put children in direct contact with growing real food. Our Grants for Gardens awards can be used to buy gardening tools, seeds or other needed supplies.
We offer two types of grants:
Getting Started: Funds for Your New Program ($500)
Get $500 to start a brand-new school garden program. Use these funds for anything from classroom seeds in a cup to garden beds. There's no need to have an existing garden!
Digging Deeper: Funds for Your Existing Program ($1500)
Receive $1,500 to deepen your school garden program. What does your garden need? Let Annie's help out! You must have an existing school garden to choose this entry type.
We've seen firsthand how a garden can change a child's life, so we choose to actively help create and sustain school gardens by giving grants and providing practical resources for parents and teachers. We also partner with like-minded organizations like Farm2School and FoodCorps.
How to apply: Fill out the online application at http://www.annies.com/school-gardens/grants-for-gardens/grant-application/
We open our application process annually in the spring with the deadline set for mid-winter. The 2013 deadline is May 31st.
For updated information on application deadlines, or to sign up for our newsletter, visit http://www.annies.com/school-gardens/grants-for-gardens/
Web Site: http://www.annies.com/
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Grants for Non-Profit Grassroots Organizations | Ben and Jerry's Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Justice - Human Communities - Stewardship - Sustainability
The Ben & Jerry's Foundation offers grants to non-profit, grassroots organizing groups that are working towards progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems through constituent-led organizing and activist strategies.
We offer grant awards of up to $20,000 for a one-year cycle. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) non-profit grassroots organizations in the United States typically with budgets under $500,000, or organizations that have a sponsoring agency with this status.
Deadline: Letters of Interest must be submitted July-September for proposal consideration in the 1st Quarter Grant Cycle, and January-March for consideration in the 3rd Quarter Grant Cycle.
To view annual deadlines or for more information, visit http://www.benandjerrysfoundation.org/the-grassroots-organizing-for-social-change-program.html.
Web Site: http://www.benandjerrysfoundation.org/home.html
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Grants for School and Youth Gardens | National Gardening Association (NGA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Garden - Stewardship - Health
The National Gardening Association (NGA), founded in 1973, is a nonprofit leader in plant-based education. We serve a national audience with timely materials designed to foster an appreciation for gardening.
Our programs and initiatives highlight the opportunities for plant-based education in schools, communities, and backyards across the country. We serve as a bridge to connect people to gardening in five core fields: plant-based education, health and wellness, environmental stewardship, community development, and responsible home gardening.
Educators and youth leaders have always provided the National Gardening Association (NGA) with meaningful and inspiring anecdotal accounts of how gardening boosts kids' interest in school and learning, improves their attitudes about eating healthful foods and caring for the environment, helps them develop social skills and self-esteem, and gives them a feeling of community spirit.
NGA's grant and award programs are funded by generous corporations and foundations that share NGA's vision of a greener future and belief in the powerful impact gardening programs can have on the mental, physical, and psychological health of individuals. Beginning with 50 Youth Garden Grants in 1982, NGA has delivered 9,310 grants and awards worth approximately $3.7 million, reaching an estimated 1.4 million young gardeners.
Winning one grant does not disqualify you from winning another within the same year, so please apply to all that are appropriate for your program! We offer the following grants:
To stay informed on grant and award announcements and deadlines, sign up for NGA's Kids Garden News - a free monthly e-newsletter featuring thematic articles and activities, links to educational resources, and announcements of upcoming grants.
For more information visit http://www.kidsgardening.org/grants.asp
Web Site: http://www.kidsgardening.org/
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Grants for Water Quality Projects | Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Water - Rivers - Pollution Prevention - Stewardship
Water pollution comes from many different sources, including our every day activities. How we care for our yards and grounds, wash and maintain our cars, and even dispose of pet waste can contribute to water pollution in the Mississippi River. The hard surfaces of our driveways, sidewalks, and pathways increase the amount of stormwater entering the stormdrains. There are many choices we can make to reduce these harmful impacts on water quality.
Become a partner organization with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) by applying for a Stewardship Fund grant to work together to improve water quality in the MWMO. The MWMO includes parts of Minneapolis, Saint Paul, the City of Saint Anthony Village, Lauderdale, Columbia Heights, Fridley, and all of Hilltop.
Stewardship Fund Program Goals
The intent of the Stewardship Program is to extend the MWMO's ability to protect and improve water quality and natural resources through partnerships with organizations that create and increase local capacity to manage water and natural resources, demonstrate practices and methods to improve water and natural resources, and build community understanding, knowledge and participation in the stewardship of water and natural resources.
Projects funded through the Stewardship Fund Program should achieve the following:
1) Improve water and natural resources
Projects may reduce pollution (both point and non-point source) entering surface and groundwater, prevent flooding, lessen the effects of drought, increase the capacity of the watershed to store water, and/or restore or maintain habitat and native plant communities.
2) Build community understanding, knowledge, and stewardship of water and natural resources
Projects should educate and engage people in the watershed regarding watershed issues, resulting in awareness and changed behaviors. Organizations receiving grants will increase their capacity to lead and promote water quality efforts.
$250,000 is available annually through three types of grants:
For annual grant deadlines, visit http://www.mwmo.org/stewardshipfund.html.
For questions or more information, please contact the MWMO's Grant Specialist at SFgrants@mwmo.org, or (612) 465-8780, ext. 206.
Web Site: http://www.mwmo.org/stewardshipfund.html
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Green Partners Environmental Education Program | Hennepin County Environmental Services
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Program
Topics: Stewardship - Waste Prevention - Sustainability - Education
Educate, engage, act and collaborate for the environment
www.hennepin.us/greenpartners
The Green Partners Program supports organizations to actively educate and empower Hennepin County residents to make positive environmental changes in their daily lives by:
Eligible organizations include non-profit organizations, community and youth groups, multicultural organizations, congregations, private and public schools, and park districts. The Green Partners Program consists of three groups with varying levels of support and requirements.
Seed Group: Receive free field trip transportation and activity supplies.
Root Group: Receive up to $8,000 to implement a project based on existing resources.
Branch Group: Receive up to $15,000 to implement an innovative project.
Request for Proposals
Root and Branch RFPs are offered in Spring and Fall (proposal deadlines are in May and November).
Find the RFPs and application instructions online at www.hennepin.us/greenpartners.
Questions?
You are strongly encouraged to contact the program manager for any needed assistance such as feedback on project ideas, advice, and general help with the application. Email Patience Caso at patience.caso@co.hennepin.mn.us or call 612-348-9352 or visit http://www.hennepin.us/greenpartners.
Web Site: http://www.hennepin.us/greenpartners
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Green Thumb Challenge $5000 Award | Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Gardener's Supply Company
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Garden - Sustainability - Botany
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Gardener's Supply Company have teamed up to offer an exciting funding opportunity for youth garden projects nationwide. The organizations are calling on schools and youth groups to submit chronicles of their garden projects to win a $5,000 prize. The award is designed to support the continued sustainability of an exceptional youth garden program that has demonstrated success, and has impacted the lives of kids and their community.
To enter, Green Thumb Challenge participants must submit, via mail or email, the following:
1. A completed Grant Application
2. A completed Contest Disclaimer
3. At least one of the following, or a combination:
Who is eligible? Existing garden programs involving children currently in grades K-12, from schools and youth groups nationwide.
Grant Guidelines:
Deadline: September 30, 2013
Submit application materials to the following mailing address, or email:
Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Attn: Green Thumb Challenge Award
153 Washington St., 4th Floor
East Walpole, MA 02032
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
For more information, visit http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=712:5000-gef-grant&catid=139:contests
Note that by entering the competition, you have assigned copyright of your garden project materials to the organizers. Photographs, videos and other submitted media may be further utilized in exhibition, websites, posters, publications, etc.
Web Site: http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/index.php
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GreenWorks! Grant Program | Project Learning Tree (PLT)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Education - Environmental Sciences
GreenWorks! is PLT's service-learning program that engages PLT educators and their students with their local community in "learning-by-doing" school and neighborhood improvement projects. Project Learning Tree (PLT) awards GreenWorks! grants to schools and organizations across the country to involve students in community-based environmental projects.
Since 1992, PLT has helped fund nearly 1,000 GreenWorks! projects across the country. Elementary, middle, high school and college students are planting trees, designing native plant gardens, restoring streams and riparian habitats, constructing hiking trails, starting composting projects, and investigating alternative sources of energy, among other projects.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2012
About Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree is an award winning, multi-disciplinary environmental education program for educators and students in PreK-grade 12. For more information about PLT, see www.mndnr.gov/plt
For more information about the GreenWorks! grant, visit www.mndnr.gov/grants/plt.html or www.greenworks.org
Web Site: http://www.plt.org/greenworks
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Healthy Sprouts Award | National Gardening Association (NGA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Botany - Garden
Children today spend more time in the virtual world than the natural world. How can we expect the next generation to care for the environment if they feel disconnected from it and lack understanding about the impact of their actions on our health and food supply, both locally and globally? One solution: Get them in the garden!
Garden programs engage children by providing a dynamic environment where they can observe, discover, experiment, nurture, and learn. Through gardening activities, children develop respect for their environment and establish an important connection with nature.
Edible gardens in particular provide opportunities for youth to learn how to nurture and care for other living things while also learning how to care for themselves. They experience first-hand, the process of growing food and the skills needed to increase their access to fruits and vegetables. Edible gardens also provide opportunities to teach kids how to care for others in their community. What better way to create awareness about hunger than to have them actively involved in growing a garden, or part of a garden, to donate to a local food pantry.
The Subaru Healthy Sprouts Award recognizes and supports youth gardening programs focused on teaching about our environment, nutrition and hunger issues in the United States. Through winning programs, youth will learn the skills necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle compatible with environmental stewardship and gain an understanding of how their actions can positively impact the well-being of their community.
Award packages includes a $400 gift certificate to the Gardening with Kids catalog and online store, gardening supplies and educational materials.
Deadline: October 31, 2012
For more information on eligibility, or the application process, visit http://grants.kidsgardening.org/2012-subaru-healthy-sprouts-award
Web Site: http://www.kidsgardening.org/
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IKEA Community Support Funding | IKEA
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Climatology - Education - Environmental Studies
The IKEA vision globally is to "create a better everyday life for the many." At IKEA Twin Cities, we are dedicated to giving back to the local community while being regarded by our customers and coworkers as a socially responsible company. IKEA Twin Cities is proud to support select organizations in the following areas:
Social:
Environmental:
How do we choose our partners:
In order to maximize the positive impact that the program has on local communities, IKEA Twin Cities will focus on:
When evaluating proposals, we will consider the following priorities:
How to Apply:
If your organization fits within the guidelines, please follow the following steps:
1. Complete, in full, the Community Support Program application. Available at http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/img/local_store_info/twin_cities/110112_twincities_donationapp.pdf
2. Mail the application, along with supporting documents, to IKEA Twin Cities:
IKEA Twin Cities
Attn: Donations Request
8000 IKEA Way
Bloomington, MN 55425
Requests must include contact details, including street and email address, 501C-3 status letter, tax ID number, scope of the organization applying, and details about your initiative. Deadline is ongoing.
IKEA Twin Cities will only support organizations that operate in accordance with our non-discriminatory policy regarding race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or veteran status, ancestry, disability, medical condition, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Web Site: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/store/twin_cities
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Integrating Environmental and Outdoor Education into Grades 7-12 | Jeff Ledermann
Resource type: Teacher Training - Resource Person - Grant/Funding - Research
Topics: Education - Curriculum - Environmental Studies - Outdoor Recreation
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Coordinates Project to Support Environmental and Outdoor Education. With funding from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, beginning in 2011, MDE will be coordinating a project to integrate environmental education and outdoor education into the instruction of academic standards for students in grades 7-12.
As a result of the project, professional development and program incentive grants will be provided to help teachers use the environment and outdoors as a context for student learning. A competitive application process is planned for September 2011 in which teams of teachers from approximately six middle or high schools will be selected to participate.
The project is a recognition that outdoor experiences are critical to attitudes and behaviors that protect the environment and that environment-based learning boosts achievement. People that participate in nature-based outdoor activities as children are more likely to have attitudes favorable toward the environment and engage in behaviors that are protective of the environment (Wells and Lekies, 2006). Additionally, experience out-of-doors builds creativity, physical competence, social skills, environmental knowledge, confidence and problem-solving (Chawla, 2006). Students also demonstrate improved achievement when receiving school instruction that uses the environment as an integrating context for learning. Studies have shown that students scored as well or better on standardized measures in reading, math and language. This approach also has been shown to foster cooperative learning and civic responsibility (SEER, 2005).
For more information about the project or if you are looking for support in integrating environmental and outdoor education into your school, please contact Jeff Ledermann.
Web Site: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/Academic_Standards/EnvironOutdoorEduc/
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Intel Schools of Distinction Awards | Intel
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Sciences - Science - Mathematics
Every year, Intel honors U.S. schools demonstrating excellence in math and science education through innovative teaching and learning environments. To be considered as an Intel School of Distinction, schools must develop an environment and curricula that meet or exceed benchmarks put forth by national mathematics and science content standards.
Up to three schools at each level - elementary, middle, and high school - will be named as finalists in the math and science categories. These 18 schools will receive a cash grant of USD 5,000 from the Intel Foundation and a trip to Washington, D.C., for a four-member team from their school and district. Six winners will be selected from the finalists and receive a USD 10,000 cash grant. One of these winners will be selected as the "Star Innovator" and will receive a USD 25,000 grant. All five winning schools and the Star Innovator will also receive products and services from program sponsors.
Inspiring scientists and mathematicians of tomorrow
Successful math and science programs serve as models for schools across the country. By replicating proven programs, schools everywhere can reinvigorate their own mathematics and science programs to inspire the next generation of scientists and mathematicians.
Deadline: February 23
For more information and to apply visit http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/education/soda/index.htm
Web Site: http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/education/soda/index.htm
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International Fellowship Program for Forestry and Natural Resource Professionals | World Forest Institute (WFI)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Forests/Trees - Environmental Studies - Resource Management
Looking for a fresh perspective on forestry? Come experience the beauty of the famous forested landscape of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Make connections with the region's forest sector and learn the trends impacting this industry and community. This land has always been a landscape in constant motion. It is also where the shifting currents of globalization, trade, environmental concerns and land stewardship clash, producing many of forestry's iconic images: old-growth forests, spotted owls, spectacular fires, economic boom and bust cycles, forest fragmentation, and the new sustainability ethic. Come learn how these factors have impacted the people who depend on the forestry sector, and hear their stories of struggle, adaptation and survival. Because in spite of everything, Oregon is still America's timber basket.
The WFI Fellowship brings professionals in natural resources--such as foresters, environmental educators, land managers, NGO practioners and researchers--to conduct a practical research project at the World Forestry Center. In addition to their specific projects, Fellows participate in weekly field trips, interviews and site visits to Northwest forestry organizations, parks, universities, public and private timberlands, trade associations, mills, and corporations. The Fellowship is a unique opportunity to learn about sustainable forestry from the Pacific Northwest forestry sector, and to work with colleagues from around the world. Fellowships are open to any country, and there is a matching grant from the Harry A. Merlo Foundation.
The World Forest Institute (WFI) offers an International Fellowship Program for 6-12 months for forestry and natural resource professionals. Applications are accepted year-round.
Fellowship benefits include:
Why Portland, Oregon?
For details, or to apply, please visit: http://wfi.worldforestry.org/index/international-fellowship.html
WFI is a program of the World Forestry Center, which also operates a museum, event facilities, educational programs and demonstration tree farms. The World Forestry Center is an educational 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Web Site: http://wfi.worldforestry.org/
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Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Human Communities - Natural Sciences
The Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation funds innovative projects that foster connections between individuals, communities, the environment and the world at large. The foundation funds in a broad range of focus areas and is most interested in projects that require and/or inspire those directly benefiting from the project to give back to their communities both during the project and into the future. Grants range from $500 to $30,000 annually.
The Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation has a two phase application process. Phase I is a short online application. Phase II is a full written proposal. Phase I applications can be made throughout the year and may be updated by the applicant at anytime up until the application deadline (April 30). Those applicants advancing to Phase II must present a full written application within 30 days of being notified of their advancement to Phase II.
Deadline: April 30th (applicable for Phase I).
For more information, visit the Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation at http://www.iapfoundation.org/
Web Site: http://www.iapfoundation.org
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Jeffers Foundation | Chairman of the Board, Paul W. Oberg
Resource type: Organization - Web Site - Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Studies - Water - Air - Conservation
Jeffers Foundation was formed in March 2005 for the following purpose:
"... to provide for direct primary education and the development of primary education principles, models, and curricula aimed at teaching our young persons the value of wise stewardship of natural resources, the need to maintain a balance between population and the resources available to sustain and nourish it, and the means and methods which will ensure conservation and preservation of natural resources for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations." Jeffers Foundation is committed to use a certain percentage of its assets annually to support projects and activities which fulfill that purpose.
Web Site: http://www.jeffersfoundation.org/
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Jenny's Heroes Community Grant Program
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Leadership - Health - Safety
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.
Web Site: http://www.jennysheroes.com/
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John Maattala Recycling Bin Grant | Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Recycling
Each year, the Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) offers the John Maattala bin grants. John Maatala was a long time RAM member, an avid outdoors man and a committed professional in the field of recycling and solid waste. John passed away several years ago far too early. This grant honors his dedication and commitment to RAM.
Applications must be submitted by a RAM member to be eligible to receive bins through the grant.
For 2013, RAM is offering several types of recycling bins: Bottle bins, Rubbermaid Half Glutton bins, Paper Desk Side bins, collapsible Fling bins, and ClearStreamTM bins.
Application Deadline: May 17th
RAM also offers free downloadable recycling signs to enhance your recycling bins - visit http://recycleminnesota.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=15&Itemid=45 for more information.
For more information on the program visit http://recycleminnesota.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=11&Itemid=48 or contact the Recycling Association of Minnesota at ram@recycleminnesota.org or 952-473-0048.
Web Site: http://recycleminnesota.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=11&Itemid=48
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John Muir Conservation Award | John Muir Association
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Conservation - Education
The John Muir Association supports the National Park Service in sustaining the John Muir National Historic Site, a center for education, inspiration, and advocacy of the legacy of John Muir. In keeping with this mission, each year since 1978, the John Muir Association has honored those who continue John Muir's legacy of environmental preservation.
The John Muir Association invites you to nominate an individual, nonprofit organization, business, public agency or educational institutions for recognition. Self-nominations are accepted.
Award Categories:
Conservationist of the Year-For an individual(s) who has excelled in environmental protection, or made significant contributions to the advancement of conservation.
Environmental Education Conservation Award-For outstanding contribution by an individual(s) (professional or volunteer), business, organization or public agency to environmental education, whether in a classroom or otherwise.
Nonprofit or Public Agency Conservation Award-For outstanding achievement by a nonprofit organization or public agency that promotes environmental protection, or demonstrated significant achievement or leadership in the advancement of environmental protection or conservation.
Business Conservation Award-For outstanding achievement by a business (other than a nonprofit organization) that promotes environmental protection, or demonstrated significant achievement or leadership in the advancement of environmental protection or conservation.
Application deadline: December 31, 2012
For more information, visit http://www.johnmuirassociation.org/php/conserv-award-submitnom.php
Web Site: http://www.johnmuirassociation.org/index.php
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Kathy Kinzig Grant Program | Eco Education
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Leadership - Environmental Sciences
Kathy Kinzig cared deeply about protecting the environment and she inspired others to do the same. For over twelve years, Kathy worked as the Executive Director of Eco Education, dedicating her career to supporting teachers in the classroom so that they can empower and educate students to take ownership of their communities.
Kathy made a final generous gift to Eco Education in her will, and because of her belief that teachers' experiences and knowledge are key to inspiring students to do great things, she requested that money be used to set up a special fund to support the personal and professional growth of teachers. The funds Kathy bequeathed to Eco Education were combined with the memorial donations given in her name to create the Kathy Kinzig Grant.
The grant program provides funding for self-designed experiences to teachers who recognize the value of inquiry, the power of knowledge, and their ability to make a difference. Kathy's vision was for teachers to participate in activities that would allow them to have a "life altering experience," such as starting a school, climbing mountains, attending creative seminars for the environment, or engaging in an environmental justice movement in the community. Experiences come in many forms, but share the purpose of personal enrichment and increasing environmental knowledge.
Applications are accepted yearly and are due by February 13th.
Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support professional and personal learning in the field of environmental education. Teams of teachers are encouraged to apply.
For more information visit http://ecoeducation.org/kathy-kinzig-educator-grant-program/ or email KathyKinzigGrant@ecoeducation.org.
Web Site: http://ecoeducation.org/kathy-kinzig-educator-grant-program/
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Kids In Need Teacher Grants | Kids In Need Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Studies - Science - Mathematics - Education
Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding for innovative learning opportunities in their classrooms. Teacher Grant awards range from $100 to $500 each and are used to finance creative classroom projects. Typically, 300-600 grants are awarded each year. All certified K-12 teachers in the U.S. are eligible.
The applications are judged according to a rubric which emphasizes innovativeness and merit, clarity of objectives, replication feasibility, suitability of evaluation methods, and cost effectiveness. Project ideas are accepted in several subject areas including science, social studies, art, history, language, etc.
Applications are available online, annually from July 15 to September 30.
For more information and to apply, visit http://www.kinf.org/grants/.
The Kids In Need Foundation is a recognized 501(c)(3) charity founded in 1995. Contributions to Kids In Need are tax-deductible to the greatest extent allowed by law.
Web Site: http://www.kinf.org
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Kids Science Challenge
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Science - Waste Prevention - Animals - Environmental Sciences
The Kids' Science Challenge (KSC), the premiere elementary school science competition in the US, is a free, nationwide science competition for students in grades 3 through 6. Students submit experiments and problems for REAL scientists and engineers to solve. Then a panel of educators, scientists, and engineers judges the submissions.
The KSC engages kids to use their creativity to make connections and innovate on our current conceptions of how things work. By participating in the competition, engaging in KSC activities and following the experiences of the winners, all students learn more about the process of innovation and about how those curious "what if" questions are the foundation of scientific thinking.
The current topics are:
Zero Waste
Animal Smarts
Meals on Mars
or you can create your own idea
You can also play science games, watch videos, do fun activities and enter to win awesome prizes and trips on the KSC website - http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com/!
Prizes
A grand prize is given to a winning student (or team) in each of the science topics. The grand prize winner for each topic will win a trip to visit and work with a scientist or engineer to test their winning idea in a lab, workshop or research setting. There are also many cool runner-up prizes; such as science kits, science equipment and cool science toys.
The first 1,000 entrants receive a free Science Activity Kit with hands-on projects related to the three science topics
The KSC is funded primarily by the National Science Foundation but also receives support from other foundations and corporations.
Deadline: February 29, 2012
For more information visit http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com/
Web Site: http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com/
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Kodak American Greenways Grant Program | Eastman Kodak Company, The Conservation Fund and the National Geographic Society
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Outdoor Recreation
Do you know an organization that is working to create or improve a greenway, trail or waterway? Apply for a Kodak American Greenways Award grant, and your organization could receive up to $2,500 in grant funds and recognition that comes with selection by this prestigious national program.
Eastman Kodak Company, The Conservation Fund and the National Geographic Society team up each year to present the Kodak American Greenways Awards Program. One major element of the Program involves "seed" grant awards to organizations that are growing our nation's network of greenways, blueways, trails and natural areas.
Eligible projects could include activities such as green- or blueway or trail mapping, ecological assessments, surveying, conferences, and design; developing brochures, interpretative displays, audio-visual productions or public opinion surveys; building a foot bridge, signage or other physical improvement or addition to a green- or blueway; planning a bike path; and many other creative projects. In general, grants can be used for any appropriate expense needed to complete, expand or improve a greenway including planning, technical assistance, legal and other costs. However, grants will NOT be made for academic research, general institutional support, lobbying, or political activities.
The application deadline is June 15th. Most grants range from $500 to $1,000. The maximum grant is $2,500.
For more information, see http://www.conservationfund.org/node/245
Web Site: http://www.conservationfund.org/node/245
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Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) | John Velin, Director
Resource type: Organization - Grant/Funding/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Education - Water - Wildlife - General Ecology
The function of the LCCMR (formerly LCMR) is to make funding recommendations to the legislature for natural resource projects primarily from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. These projects are to help protect and enhance Minnesota's natural resources.
The LCMR developed from a program initiated in 1963. Prior to June 1, 2006, over $525 million has been appropriated to approximately 1,214 projects recommended by LCMR to protect and enhance Minnesota's natural resources.
Web Site: http://www.lccmr.leg.mn
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Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grants | Lowe's
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Sustainability
Build stronger community spirit? Create a new school tradition? The ideas are endless. Whatever goals and dreams you have for your school, we can help you fulfill them!
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) knows how hard you work for your kids and your community and we're dedicated to helping your parent-teacher group achieve even more for your school. For more than 65 years, Lowe's has supported the communities we call home. At a time when schools and community groups are struggling to make ends meet, Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation recognizes that we must increase our focus on basic, one-time project needs.
Any individual non-profit public K-12 school or parent group associated with a non-profit public K-12 school is invited to apply for a grant. Parent groups that are applying (PTO, PTA, etc.) must have an independent tax ID # and official 501c(3) status from the IRS. If your group does not have 501c(3) status, please apply through your school. Pre-schools are not eligible.
Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant program is funded by the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, which has supported thousands of grassroots community and school projects in the communities where Lowe's does business.
Between $2,000 and $5,000 per school is available.
Deadlines: October and February
For more information, visit http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
Web Site: http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
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Make It Your Own Awards | The Case Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Sociology
This grants program challenges people from all walks of life to discuss what matters most to them, decide what kind of community they want, and take action together. Several thousand inspired individuals have applied, and we'll announce the Top 100 next month. In the meantime, check out our resources to help you take action right now.
The Make It Your Own Awards are a direct response to research showing that many people feel disconnected from public leaders and institutions and don't believe they have the power to make a lasting difference in their community.
But you do have the power to transform your community - you just need the resources to back up your ideas. So, The Case Foundation is giving cash, tools, and recognition to everyday people who come together to create a vision and work toward the common good.
For more information on how it works, who can apply, the guidelines, etc. and to check out our full list of giveaways and grants, visit http://www.casefoundation.org/make-it-your-own/awards.
Web Site: http://www.casefoundation.org/make-it-your-own/awards
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Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Grant
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Curriculum - Education - Environmental Sciences
Our mission is to support educators in developing environmental curricula that integrate field activities and classroom teaching, and incorporate basic ecological principles and problem solving.
To facilitate learning and student empowerment, environmental curricula should be holistic and strive to synthesize multiple levels of learning (facts, concepts, principles), often including experiential integrated learning and problem solving. We believe the strongest curricula are founded on basic scientific principles, including hypothesis testing and experimental design. A solid foundation of ecology promotes thoughtful and appropriate analysis and understanding of the natural world. Controversial issues should be presented objectively stressing the development of individual student opinions.
In summary, the Foundation supports curricula that empower and encourage students to become involved in solving environmental and social problems as informed decision makers through the emphasis and application of basic ecological principles. The Foundation seeks to facilitate the development and implementation of holistic environmental curricula that incorporate basic ecological principles and field environmental activities within a primary or secondary school setting. Accordingly, the Foundation is interested in contributing to the development, implementation and/or field testing of curricula that are consistent with the mission of the Foundation.
For more information, or to apply, visit http://www.mgaef.org/grants.htm.
Annual Application Deadline in September
Web Site: http://www.mgaef.org/index.html
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Mini-Grants Available to Celebrate Urban Birds | Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Birds - Outdoor Recreation
Celebrate Urban Birds at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology invites organizations and educators to apply for mini-grants to help fund neighborhood events in communities everywhere. Celebrate Urban Birds is a free year-round project that collects information from everyday people about 16 species of birds. Participants spend 10 minutes watching birds in their neighborhood and report their observations online at www.CelebrateUrbanBirds.org. This information helps scientists better understand how birds survive in cities and make use of green spaces, including parks and gardens.
Mini-grants average $100-$500
What is a Celebrate Urban Birds neighborhood event or project?
Neighborhood events or projects feature activities involving birds, community service, art, greening, and science. Participants must collect citizen science data. Celebrate Urban Birds mini-grants could be used to support a bird-activity day at a local museum, afterschool, library, or community center, or fund art and gardening activities at your club, business, school, senior center, or neighborhood. We want to hear your ideas!
Why hold a Celebrate Urban Birds event?
Connecting the arts, music, dance, and gardening with birds and science leads people into deeper observation of nature, helps them enjoy the magic inherent in birds, and reduces stress. Connecting with nature in YOUR city is good for birds AND good for your neighborhood!
Mini-grant winners will:
To apply for a mini-grant, please visit http://celebrateurbanbirds.org/community/minigrants/articles-tab/.
Application deadline is December 15
Organizations working with underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply. No experience with birds required.
For more information, please contact Celebrate Urban Birds: urbanbirds@cornell.edu, 607-254-2455.
Web Site: www.celebrateurbanbirds.org
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Minnesota Council on Foundations Grants Link
Resource type: Web Site - Grant/Funding
Topics: Human Communities - Education - Stewardship
The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) provides a comprehensive list of Minnesota's private and community foundations, as well as corporate grantmakers and public grantmaking charities. While not every Minnesota funder maintains a presence on the web, an increasing number of foundations and corporations do provide information about their grant programs. Some provide detailed grant guidelines and application forms, or even the ability to submit a preapplication online. MCF's web site, http://www.mcf.org, is an excellent fundraising resource, containing a wide range of helpful information.
For the list of grant opportunities, visit http://www.mcf.org/mcf/links/mn_grant.htm.
Web Site: http://www.mcf.org/
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Mom on a Mission Award | Healthy Child Healthy World
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Leadership - Stewardship
Honoring special and inspiring American women dedicated to creating healthier and happier environments for children and families. No one can do everything. Everyone can do something.
Healthy Child Healthy World's Mom on a Mission Award was introduced for the first time in 2009. Every year we accept nominations highlighting moms from all over the nation who are making a difference.
Our judging criteria:
We are seeking a heart-lifting, true story that both moves and inspires us by sharing a mother's work to create healthier environments for children and families.
Who is eligible:
Any exceptional mother over the age of 18 that is a legal resident of the United States and District of Columbia. Employees of Healthy Child Healthy World, Inc., Unreal, Inc., Walgreen Co., and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, production and promotion agencies, as well as their immediate family members are not eligible.
How to enter:
Nominate an individual by visiting http://healthychild.org/mission to complete the official contest entry form. Submissions must include a picture of the nominee along with a 250 word essay that describes why the nominee should be chosen as the Mom on a Mission.
Nomination period runs from January 1 to August 15
For more information visit http://healthychild.org/get-involved/mom-on-a-mission/
Web Site: http://hchw.vermilion.com/
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National Conservation Poster Contest | National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Stewardship
The annual National Conservation Poster Contest provides kindergarten through twelfth grade students an opportunity to convey their thoughts about soil, water and related natural resource issues through art. It also highlights the educational outreach efforts of conservation districts and their state conservation associations, auxiliaries and agencies.
The poster contest theme follows the annual Stewardship theme. The contest is co-sponsored by the National Association of Conservation Districts and the NACD Auxiliary. Each year, the poster contest starts at the district level.
Individuals and teachers with questions regarding district contests should contact their local district. To locate your local district search the state directory, available through the link listed below. Local district winners advance to the state level. For questions regarding state competitions, districts should contact their state association. Finally, state winners advance to the National Contest. National winners are recognized each year at the NACD Annual Meeting.
First place winners will receive $100 and second place winners will receive $75.
Deadline: December 1
Please Note: Check your state poster contest sponsoring group to determine deadline and theme topic and correct poster size. Each state coordinates their own contest. Posters must follow your state's guidelines to be eligible for the national contest.
Questions? Contact Susan Schultz, NACD's Stewardship and Education Coordinator, at stewardship@nacdnet.org or visit http://www.nacdnet.org/education/contests/poster
Web Site: http://www.nacdnet.org/education/contests/poster
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National Education Association (NEA) Foundation Grants | The NEA Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Education
At the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation, we support new ideas and practices to strengthen teaching and learning. Our goal is to fund and share successful strategies to educate and prepare children for bright and rewarding futures.
We have learned that the best teaching methods come from our greatest assets, educators. That is why we have awarded more than 4,000 individual grants totaling over $8.5 million to help public school teachers and other educational professionals improve student achievement.
There are two primary grant categories open to public education professionals: Learning & Leadership Grants and Student Achievement Grants. Applications for both can be completed online.
Learning & Leadership Grants:
Learning & Leadership Grants provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and to lead their colleagues in professional growth. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study.
Student Achievement Grants:
Student Achievement Grants provide $2,000 and $5,000 awards to improve the academic achievement of students by engaging in critical thinking and problem solving methods to deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.
Annual application deadlines for both of these grants are: February 1, June 1, and October 15
For more information, or to apply, visit http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/grants-to-educators/.
Web Site: http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/grants-to-educators/
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National Wildlife Federation
Resource type: Organization - Grant/Funding - Curriculum - Web Site
Topics: Conservation - Wildlife - Habitat - Education
The National Wildlife Federation is America's largest conservation organization. We work with more than 4 million members, partners and supporters in communities across the country to protect and restore wildlife habitat, confront global warming and connect with nature.
Families connected to the outdoors raise healthier kids and inspire a life-long appreciation of wildlife and nature. To further support this appreciation, National Wildlife Federation has created several programs and events designed to make the benefits of the outdoors easier to experience. In addition, National Wildlife Federation advocates for public policies on the federal, state and local level that increase outdoor recreation opportunities for children.
Education Policy:
Keeping science in schools and getting students outside to explore, learn and play are important for our children's future. Environmental education, physical education and the overall health and well-being of students improve through outdoor time and experiential or hands-on learning. NWF is working at the Federal and State levels to keep nature, the outdoors and our children's health at the center of policy reform and change. Learn more about our federal, state and local campaigns to connect children to nature through public policy at http://www.nwf.org/What-We-Do/Kids-and-Nature/Policy.aspx.
Funding Resources:
The National Wildlife Federation's Alaska Youth for Environmental Action (AYEA) program offers a list of scholarship resources. Please refer to the AYEA website at http://ayea.org/scholarships/#natscholarships.
Lesson Plans:
The lesson plans presented here are a sampling from NWF's collection of over 1,000 lesson plans designed to introduce students to life science, ecology, wildlife biology, scientific identification and observation. All lesson plans are aligned to the National Science Education Standards. Check back regularly! We will be continually adding to our online library of resources for educators, beginning with the addition of lesson plans from our NatureScope series. To view NWF's lesson plans visit http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Be-Out-There/Educators/Lesson-Plans.aspx.
Web Site: http://www.nwf.org
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Nickelodeon's The Big Help Grant Program | Nickelodeon
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Stewardship - Sustainability
"Million Dollars for a Million Moves"
Nickelodeon will award $1M in grants to schools and community organizations enabling kids around the country to achieve the goal of a million acts of help. The Big Help Grant Program will support projects that inspire kids to (1) take care of the environment; (2) lead active, healthy lives; (3) engage in community service; or (4) improve their educational experience.
Judging Criteria
Creativity
Feasibility
Educational experience
Direct impact on kids and/or their school, club, or community
Short- and long-term projected outcomes
Project efficiency
Through 2012, eligible schools and community-based organizations can apply for one of two funding opportunities:
1. A $2,500 grant
2. A $5,000 matching grant. To request $5,000, an applicant must provide a dollar-to-dollar match ($10,000-plus total project budget).
Verification/documentation/proof of match the from another sponsor or funding source will need to be submitted in the application. Adults complete the application available on this site. Kids include essays and/or artwork explaining why this project is important to them and their school, club, after-school program, or community. Funds must be used to support the proposed project outlined in the application.
Who Is Eligible?
Elementary schools and middle schools grades K-9 (public and private not-for-profit) and after-school community-based organizations with 501(c)(3) status serving kids age 5-15. Nickelodeon's The Big Help Grant Program is committed to reaching the broadest and most diverse group of funding candidates possible. We encourage applications from urban, rural, and suburban areas, and from small and large community-based organizations serving all ethnicities.
Application deadline: December 31
For more information visit http://pro-social.nick.com/grant-application/
Web Site: http://pro-social.nick.com/grant-application/
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NOAA's Undergraduate Scholarship Program | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Sciences - Science - Mathematics - Engineering
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering scholarships to students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, or technology, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; and computer and information sciences.
The goal of the Undergraduate Scholars Program is to increase the number of students who undertake course work and graduate with degrees in targeted academic fields integral to NOAA's mission. This program targets students who have completed their sophomore year, attending minority serving institutions (MSIs), and have recently declared, or about to declare a major in atmospheric, oceanic, or environmental disciplines that support these sciences.
Annual application deadline is mid-February
For more information visit http://www.epp.noaa.gov/ssp_undergrad_page.html
Web Site: http://www.epp.noaa.gov/ssp_undergrad_page.html
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NSTA New Science Teacher Academy Professional Development Scholarship | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and Amgen Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Course/Workshop
Topics: Science - Leadership
The NSTA New Science Teacher Academy, cofounded by the Amgen Foundation, is a professional development initiative created to help promote quality science teaching, enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence, and improve teacher content knowledge.
According to a 2003 study by Richard Ingersoll, nearly 50 percent of beginning teachers leave their jobs in the first five years. The NSTA New Science Teacher Academy endeavors to use mentoring and other professional development resources to support science teachers during the often challenging, initial teaching years and to help them stay in the profession.
The New Science Teacher Academy is one of NSTA's premier programs providing professional development and mentoring to second- and third-year secondary science teachers.
The Academy is a cost-free program that offers consistent, online professional development activities along with face-to-face experiences. It provides each teacher with a year-long, discipline-specific mentor, web-based content development courses and other resources, membership in the NSTA, and an opportunity to attend the National Conference on Science Education. The Academy has supported hundreds of teachers nationwide and this exciting opportunity is waiting for you.
Application Deadline: annually in August
For more information and an application, visit www.nsta.org/academy
Web Site: http://www.nsta.org/academy/
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One Percent for the Planet
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Sustainability - Environmental Health - Environmental Justice - Water
One Percent for the Planet is about businesses recognizing that industry and ecology are inherently connected. It's about realizing the positive effects of connecting businesses, consumers and nonprofits through philanthropy. And it's about understanding that the true cost of doing business can be mitigated by a simple pledge to the planet.
Since 2002, One Percent for the Planet has inspired members of the business community to contribute 1 percent of sales to environmental groups around the world. In return, this growing alliance of companies is given the opportunity not only to see their self-worth rise, but their net worth climb as well.
But where does that money go? Directly to the environmental nonprofits we've researched and approved. Currently, there are over 3,300 of these groups that we have okayed to receive donations from member companies. We've researched them all to ensure credibility and alignment with our environmental criteria. Our work ensures that those organizations supported by 1 percent for the Planet members are bona fide environmental groups, with clear objectives and a track record of effective environmental initiatives.
Every one of the eligible nonprofits is listed in our database and on our web site. These groups work at local, regional, national or international levels, on all sorts of environmental causes, on behalf of all of us. With continued support, their efforts can, and will, make a difference while encouraging prospective members to join our growing alliance of businesses. In the end, it's the planet that truly profits.
Prior to inclusion in our database, we review all non-profit organizations to ensure their work supports our objectives. Once approved, non-profit partners are profiled on our website and become eligible to receive funds from any 1 percent member company.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Your organization has an active 501c3 designation from the IRS in the USA or the international equivalent charitable status. All supporting documentation must be in the name of your non-profit.
2. Your organization's work, as a whole, is focused on issues of sustainability (see application for more details - Environmental Education is one of their Areas of Focus).
Please note:
1. If your organization has a fiscal sponsor, information from your sponsor will be required to complete your application.
2. Although we applaud organizations that are "greening their operations", this alone won't make you eligible to receive funds.
3. Experiential organizations must have a strong environmental education and/ or advocacy component to meet our eligibility requirements.
To download our Non-Profit Partner application go to http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/nonprofits/get_approved.php.
For more information, visit http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/
Web Site: http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/
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Outdoor Classroom Grant Program | Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Education
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine have partnered to create an outdoor classroom grant program to provide K-12 schools with additional resources to improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom.
This school year, the program will award grants up to $2,000 to at least 100 schools. Grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. The grants can be used to build a new outdoor classroom or to enhance a current outdoor classroom at the school.
This program is now being managed through the Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant program. To apply for a grant online, go to http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/.
To learn more and to apply, go to Lowe's Outdoor Classroom website at http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html.
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation
Founded in 1957, the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) has a long and proud history of contributing to grassroots community projects. In 2006, LCEF awarded more than $15 million to diverse organizations and schools across the United States where Lowe's operates stores and distribution centers. The Foundation's primary philanthropic focus areas include K-12 public schools and non-profit, community-based organizations.
Web Site: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html
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Outdoor Nation Grants | Outdoor Nation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Nation grants program accepts applications from individuals between the ages of 18 and 28 who are interested in connecting other young people with America's natural and cultural heritage through outdoor experiences.
Outdoor Nation recognizes that sometimes the smallest grant can make the largest difference. The Outdoor Nation Grants opportunity is awarding $2,500 to bring innovative ideas to life. This grant is intended to support the goals of the America's Great Outdoors (AGO) initiative, launched by President Obama in early 2011 and designed to allow youth to tackle some of the many challenges facing young people today, from a population's disconnect with the outdoors to a community's overall declining health. These community based, youth led initiatives will leverage existing programs and resources including the National Park Service.
About Outdoor Nation:
The Outdoor Foundation works with organizations to develop, manage and evaluate customized grant programs. Through Outdoor Nation, the Outdoor Foundation and its partners provide seed grants to young leaders as well as organizations that are working to get youth outside. From starting an outdoor club, to organizing a service project, to filming an outdoor documentary, Outdoor Nation is investing in the most innovative, youth-inspired ideas that make a lasting difference.
For more information visit http://www.outdoornation.org/grants
Web Site: http://www.outdoornation.org/grants
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Patagonia Environmental Grant Program | Patagonia
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: - Habitat - International Studies - Water
Patagonia funds only environmental work. We are most interested in making grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. Because we believe that true change will occur only through a strong grassroots movement, our funding focuses on organizations that build a strong base of citizen support.
We support small, grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect our environment. We help local groups working to protect local habitat, and think the individual battles to protect a specific stand of forest, stretch of river or indigenous wild species are the most effective in raising more complicated issues - particularly those of biodiversity and ecosystem protection - in the public mind. We look for innovative groups that produce measurable results, and we like to support efforts that force the government to abide by its own - our own - laws. Your efforts should be quantifiable, with specific goals, objectives and action plans, and should include measures for evaluating success. Because we're a privately held company, we have the freedom to fund groups off the beaten track, and that's where we believe our small grants are most effective.
Typical grants range from $3,000 to $12,000. We accept one proposal per group, per year.
We fund work that:
We do not fund:
Proposal deadlines:
-April 30 (all applications received in April will receive a response by the end of August)
-August 31 (all applications received in August will receive a response by the end of January)
For more information, or to find out if your work fits within our guidelines, visit http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=2942.
Web Site: http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=2942
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Patagonia World Trout Grant Guidelines | Patagonia
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Fish - Habitat - Conservation
In 1999, on a trip to Yellowstone, James Prosek and Patagonia owner Yvon Chouinard met. Hearing the stories of James' efforts to catch various trout around the world, and the dramatic challenges these fish are facing, Yvon was motivated to help.
The World Trout Initiative's mission is simple: To identify the individuals and groups that protect native fish, to tell their story and to support their conservation efforts by placing money into their hands. By telling a compelling story and providing the angler and interested parties with a call to action, we felt we could make something happen.
The World Trout Initiative funds only groups and efforts working to restore and protect wild, self-sustainable trout, salmon, and other fish species within their native range. This includes both indigenous fresh and salt water fish. We believe that the best way to accomplish this over the long-term is by ensuring that populations have high quality habitat and adequate stream flows, can migrate between habitats without human intervention, are not negatively impacted by hatchery and aquaculture operations, have protection from harmful non-native species and disease, and are not over-harvested.
We look for innovative groups that produce measurable results and work on long term solutions to root causes of the problem. Your efforts should be quantifiable, with specific goals, objectives, and action plans, and should include measures for evaluating success. Because we are a privately held company, we have the freedom to fund groups off the beaten path that base solutions on sound science.
Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $15,000.
We fund work that:
We do not fund work that:
To find more information, take the quiz to see if you qualify, or to apply, visit http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=33354.
Web Site: http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=32942
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Paul Newman charitable grants | Newman's Own
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Education - Environmental Health - Human Communities - Eco-systems
The packaged whole foods business Newman's Own, that "started as a joke and got out of control," has given over $100 million in grants to non-profit organizations since 1982. Paul Newman donates all profits, after taxes, from the sale of his products for educational and charitable purposes.
Grants are awarded annually to a wide range of 501c3 non-profit organizations. Eligible categories include: children and youth, health, education, elderly, environment, the arts, handicapped, literacy, substance abuse education, and programs for the needy including housing and food. Proposals must be received by September 1 each year, but earlier submissions in each calendar year are encouraged. Grants are awarded by December 31st year. Grant guidelines are minimal (for example, no maximum grant size is stated) and a simple application form is at the web site above.
Web Site: http://www.newmansown.com/5b1_grants.html
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PBS Teachers Innovation Awards | PBS Teachers
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Teaching - Science - Mathematics - Art
From math and science to music and the arts, inventive thinking continuously fuels, inspires, and engages young minds. PBS is recognizing such teachers with the PBS Teachers Innovation Awards.
For the 2011 Awards, we want to know how you innovate and how you use PBS resources to support innovation. All entries will require video and should show a demonstration of innovation with students (inside or outside of a classroom) or an innovative project that was the result of an instructional activity you conducted and should clearly demonstrate how a PBS resource was used or modified to enhance the lesson or project.
Our panel of judges will select 48 PBS Teachers Innovators as winners. The top TWELVE winners, one from each of 12 subject/grade groupings, will participate in a week long "Innovation Immersion Experience" at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan from July 31 - August 5, 2011 plus receive a SMART Slate wireless slate and a FREE PBS TeacherLine professional development course. THIRTY-SIX teachers will win a bag chock-full of PBS goodies!
All winners will be invited to partner with PBS and local public television stations as leaders in classroom innovation.
The deadline for the PBS Teachers Innovation Awards is in December. Find out more and enter at http://www.pbs.org/teachers/innovators/.
About PBS Teachers
PBS Teachers is PBS' national web destination for high-quality preK-12 educational resources. Here you'll find classroom materials suitable for a wide range of subjects and grade levels. We provide thousands of lesson plans, teaching activities, on-demand video assets, and interactive games and simulations. These resources are correlated to state and national educational standards and are tied to PBS' award-winning on-air and online programming like NOVA, Nature, Cyberchase, Between the Lions and more.
Web Site: http://www.pbs.org/teachers/innovators/
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President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Sciences - Leadership
The PEYA program promotes awareness of our nation's natural resources and encourages positive community involvement. Since 1971, the President of the United States has joined with EPA to recognize young people across the U.S. for protecting our nation's air, water, land, and ecology. It is one of the most important ways EPA and the Administration demonstrate commitment to environmental stewardship efforts created and conducted by our nation's young people.
One outstanding project from each region is selected for national recognition. Projects are developed by young individuals, school classes (K-12), summer camps, and youth organizations to promote environmental stewardship. Thousands of young people from all 50 states and the U.S. territories have submitted projects to EPA for consideration. Winning projects in the past have covered a wide range of subject areas, including:
Evaluation results consistently demonstrate that the experience is frequently a life-changing event for many of the young people and sponsors who attend.
Each PEYA applicant receives a signed certificate from the President of the United States. One outstanding project from each EPA region will win a trip to Washington, D.C.
The deadline for submitting an application is December 31st of each year.
For more information and to apply visit: http://www.epa.gov/peya/
Web Site: http://www.epa.gov/peya/
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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) | The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Science - Mathematics
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Enacted by Congress in 1983, this program authorizes the President to bestow up to 108 awards each year. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; Department of Defense Schools; and the U.S. territories as a group (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The teachers are recognized for their contributions to teaching and learning and their ability to help students make progress in mathematics and science.
In addition to honoring individual achievement, the goal of the award program is to exemplify the highest standards of mathematics and science teaching. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.
Recipients of the award receive the following:
Awards alternate each year between elementary and secondary teachers. For example, the 2012 Awards will honor math and science teachers working in grades K-6 and the 2013 Awards will honor grades 7-12 teachers.
Nomination Deadline April 1, 2013, or Application Deadline May 1, 2013
The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
For more information visit http://www.paemst.org
Web Site: http://www.paemst.org
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Project Orange Thumb Grant Program | Fiskars
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Stewardship - Sustainability
Started in 2003, Project Orange Thumb is a grant program that provides community garden groups with the tools and materials they need to reach their goals for neighborhood beautification and horticulture education.
During our inaugural year, we partnered with the Chicago Park District and the Garfield park Conservatory Alliance to provide tools, materials and support to three community gardens in Chicago.
Marking our 7th successful year in 2009, Project Orange Thumb has provided over 100 community groups with over $200,000 to create and develop their own special community gardens. These included projects geared toward community involvement, neighborhood beautification, sustainable agriculture and/or horticultural education.
Community garden groups, as well as schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, etc. are encouraged to apply.
Ten winners will receive $5,000 in cash and tools to help support their goals of neighborhood beautification and horticulture education, and one applicant will receive a complete garden makeover.
For more information visit http://www2.fiskars.com/Activities/Project-Orange-Thumb/Grant-and-Garden-Makeover-Application
Web Site: http://www2.fiskars.com/Activities/Project-Orange-Thumb/Grant-and-Garden-Makeover-Application
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Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Wildlife
In 2007, the world celebrated the 100th anniversary of Rachel Carson's life. She was an American biologist who cared deeply about the natural world around her. In The Sense of Wonder, Ms. Carson wrote "There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the assurance that dawn comes after the night and spring after the winter." And it is also important to remember how nature can serve as a source of strength, as she noted with the comment from the book, that, "Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts."
To honor this amazing woman, the EPA, Generations United, the Legacy Project, The Dance Exchange and the Rachel Carson Council, Inc., are sponsoring the Annual Rachel Carson Intergenerational photo, essay, poetry, songwriting and dance contest "that best expresses the Sense of Wonder that you feel for the sea, the night sky, forests, birds, wildlife, and all that is beautiful to your eyes." We want you to share this love of nature with a child and others around you. When we teach our eyes and ears and senses to focus on the wonders of nature, we open ourselves to the wonders around us.
Submissions are due annually in June.
The finalists will be selected by a panel of judges and winners will be posted on the EPA's website.
For more information please see: www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/index.htm
Sponsored by:
US EPA, Generations United, the Legacy Project, the Rachel Carson Council, Inc. and the Dance Exchange
Web Site: http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/index.htm
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Real World Design Challenge
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Science - Mathematics - Environmental Sciences
The Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) is an annual competition that provides high school students, grades 9-12, the opportunity to work on real world engineering challenges in a team environment. Each year, student teams will be asked to address a challenge that confronts our nation's leading industries.
The Real World Design Challenge focuses on increasing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. Every teacher that participates in the RWDC gets $1 million in professional engineering software along with training, curriculum materials, and access to mentors. Teams of 3-7 high school students use these resources to solve an engineering challenge that is currently faced by industry.
Students first compete in a state level Governor's Cup. The team with the best design in each state gets an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC to compete in the national finals.
The RWDC began in 2008 through a partnership between industry, government, academia, and non-profit. The partners were committed to bringing a program to schools that brought professional engineering resources into the classroom, was free to participate in, and could scale to every school in the United States. The partners brought together $263 million in resources and began working with governors to build an infrastructure of states to scale across the United States. The first year, ten states participated. And we have added states every year.
Note: In 2009-2010 Minnesota's Hutchinson High School was awarded Third Place for "Hutch Innovations".
State Team Registration Deadline: November 19, 2010
Web Site: http://www.realworlddesignchallenge.org
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Recycling Bin Grants | Coca-Cola and Keep America Beautiful (KAB)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Recycling
The Coca-Cola and Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Recycling Bin Grant Program supports recycling in communities and on college and university campuses by providing bins to selected grant recipients for the collection of beverage container recyclables. Grants will be provided to a limited number of applicants who can demonstrate how their proposals will lead to sustainable recycling opportunities.
This year the bin grant program is broken up into two categories:
Public Space Bin Grants
The Public Space bin grant program is open to non-profit organizations, government agencies, schools and religious organizations.
Collegiate Bin Grants
The collegiate bin grant program is open to degree granting colleges and universities.
Successful applicants will be notified by Keep America Beautiful on or before April 22 to offer guidance, confirm their needs and solidify bin selection. Suppliers will deliver bins directly to the recipients throughout the summer.
Proposals for both grant offerings will be accepted online through March 4th.
For more information and to apply visit http://bingrant.org
Web Site: http://bingrant.org
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Reuben Youngerberg Memorial Biodiesel Essay Scholarship | American Lung Association of Minnesota
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Air - Energy
The American Lung Association in Minnesota and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council sponsor the Reuben Youngerberg Memorial Biodiesel Essay Contest to provide an opportunity for students to gain an understanding of the benefits of using cleaner burning, renewable fuels like biodiesel.
The Reuben Youngerberg Memorial Biodiesel Scholarship is open to any Minnesota high school senior and offers a $1,000 1st place and $500 2nd place award to the winners of an essay contest about biodiesel, a cleaner-burning alternative fuel produced and used in Minnesota. Rules and an online entry form can be found at www.cleanairchoice.org.
The scholarships are given in memory of the late father of Mike Youngerberg, senior director of field services for the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. Reuben Youngerberg owned a farm in Blue Earth County, where he held a number of board positions in local agriculture organizations.
The scholarship is administered by the American Lung Association in Minnesota, which recognizes biodiesel as a 'clean air choice' fuel that reduces emissions.
The scholarship is sponsored by the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, with additional support from the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, National Biodiesel Board, MEG Corp, and Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
Contact:
Robert Moffitt
Robert.Moffitt@LungMN.org
FAX: (651) 227-5459
http://www.cleanairchoice.org/fuels/scholarship2013.cfm
Annual Deadline: April 5th
Web Site: http://www.cleanairchoice.org/fuels/scholarship2013.cfm
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RGK Foundation Grants for Education, Community, and Medicine/Health
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Teaching - Science - Mathematics - Human Communities
RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of Education, Community, and Medicine/Health.
The Foundation's primary interests within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science and reading), integrating technology into curriculum, teacher development, literacy, and higher education.
Within Community, the Foundation supports a broad range of human services, community improvement, abuse prevention, and youth development programs. Human service programs of particular interest to the Foundation include children and family services, early childhood development, and parenting education. The Foundation supports a variety of Community Improvement programs including those that enhance non-profit management and promote philanthropy and voluntarism. Youth development programs supported by the Foundation typically include after-school educational enrichment programs that supplement and enhance formal education systems to increase the chances for successful outcomes in school and life. The Foundation is also interested in programs that attract female and minority students into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology.
The Foundation's current interests in the area of Medicine/Health include programs that promote the health and well-being of children, programs that promote access to health services, and Foundation-initiated programs focusing on ALS.
Although there are no geographic restrictions to the Foundation's grantmaking program, the Foundation no longer accepts unsolicited requests for international agencies or programs. While the Foundation occasionally awards grants for operating expenses, capital campaigns, endowments, and international projects, such grants are infrequent and usually initiated by the Foundation. Multiyear grants are rare; most grants are awarded for a one-year period.
Eligibility
Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations certified as tax exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a). Hospitals, educational institutions, and governmental institutions meeting these requirements are eligible to apply. Organizations that have completed and filed Form 1023 but not yet received an IRS determination letter are not eligible to apply. The Foundation does not make grants or loans to individuals.
More information, including descriptions of grants previously awarded and application instructions at http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php#programs
Web Site: http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php#programs
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Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award | National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Education
The Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award is given annually to an outstanding middle or high school teacher who successfully integrates environmental education into their curriculum and engages students in interdisciplinary solutions to environmental challenges. The award recognizes an educator who can serve as an inspiration and model for others.
The 2012 Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award will go to a high school teacher, which includes grades 9-12. Because middle and high school teachers may face different challenges in their teaching on the environment, the award alternates between middle and high school teachers each year.
The Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award winner will receive $5,000 and two merit winners will receive $750 each.
A visionary, Richard C. Bartlett (1935-2011) inspired environmental educators nationwide. He believed that education is critical to preserving the natural world for future generations. His commitment to conservation and environmental education spanned over four decades. The Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award, made possible through the generous support of Baxter Healthcare Corporation, was established with an original grant from Toyota Motor Sales USA to distinguish the teachers who best represent Dick Bartlett's passion for and leadership in environmental education.
Nominations for the Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award are due June 8, 2012
For more information visit http://www.neefusa.org/bartlettaward.htm
Web Site: http://www.neefusa.org/bartlettaward.htm
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Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow Education Contest | Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Science - Mathematics - Engineering
Your school can win a part of $1,000,000 in technology
At Samsung we're dedicated to helping children share the wonder of life, learning, and our planet. This Fall, Samsung is giving public schools nationwide the opportunity to share the wonder of Samsung technology.
Samsung and its partners are asking public school teachers in grades 6-12 to participate in its contest which will address a key academic challenge in our country: to increase the pursuit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. With Samsung and schools joining together, we're looking to foster interest in these subjects among students and illustrate the practical impact applying these subjects can have.
Overview:
1. Fill out a short application describing how you'd apply this contest in your classroom.
2. If chosen, receive a technology kit to help you create a video showing us how STEM can help the environment in your community.
3. 12 schools will win technology grants worth at least $70,000
4. 5 of those schools will win $100,000 technology grants.
5. Those five winners will be honored at an awards ceremony.
Application deadline is in October.
For more information and to apply, visit https://pages.samsung.com/us/sft/home.htm
Web Site: https://pages.samsung.com/us/sft/home.htm
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Schoolyard Garden Grants | Karen Oberhauser
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Education - Garden - Teaching - General Ecology
With generous funding from supporters of the Monarchs in the Classroom program, schoolyard garden grants are available to K-12 teachers. Garden funding can be used to create a new schoolyard garden, or enhance an existing garden, or to better use an existing garden through the use of garden supplies and curriculum. The goal of these grants is to increase student connections to the natural world through direct observation and learning opportunities in schoolyard gardens. In addition to the funding, recipients will be matched with a Master Gardener for reference and support throughout the project.
There are two forms of the grant, Request A and B. Request A is for teachers in the Metro area and offers a pre-scribed native garden that includes the plants and mulch. In addition money is available for teachers to purchase specific gardening tools and curriculum they need. All plants will be available for pick-up at the University of Minnesota around the first week of May. Request B is for teachers who are able to design their own garden, want to enhance an existing garden or want to better use their garden through the purchase of equipment or curriculum. This proposal invites you to use your creativity and knowledge about gardening to tailor the request for your specific needs.
Grant applications are available at http://www.monarchlab.org/see/gardengrants/Default.aspx
Read through both requests, A and B, to determine which is best for your school.
Applications are due the first week of December.
Web Site: http://www.monarchlab.org/see/gardengrants/Default.aspx
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SeaWorld & Busch Garden's Conservation Fund
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Animals - Habitat - Conservation - Research
The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund works with hundreds of organizations, both big and small, around the world. All of these groups share a common goal - protecting animals, people and places. Aiming to achieve long-term conservation success, we support projects that are:
The power of partnership. It's at work every day with efforts around the world supported by our Fund. We support projects in 4 key categories:
Application Deadline: December 1
About the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
A non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund supports wildlife research, habitat protection, animal rescue and conservation education in the U.S. and more than 60 countries. Since its inception, the Fund has awarded more than $9 million, including animal crisis grants that provide rapid response and much-needed funding to animals and habitats in peril due to either natural or human-caused events and catastrophes. 100 percent of the donations the Fund receives go to support these efforts.
For more information visit http://www.swbg-conservationfund.org/grantInfoA.htm
Web Site: http://www.swbg-conservationfund.org/grantInfoA.htm
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Seeds for Education (SFE) Fund | Wild Ones Natural Landscapers, Ltd.
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Landscape - Horticulture - Wilderness
For years Wild Ones members and chapters have worked with schools and nature centers to plant and maintain natural landscapes in these centers of learning. In 1996, the Wild Ones Board of Directors started the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education (SFE) Fund to further foster such projects.
Wild Ones is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the use of natural landscaping with native plant species as an ecologically better alternative to traditional landscaping practices. Founded in the late 1970's, Wild Ones has members in 43 states and 5 provinces of Canada and more than 40 chapters. Wild Ones publishes the Wild Ones Journal and its chapters sponsor seminars and field trips, and rescue native plants from destruction brought about by the development of roads and buildings. Lorrie Otto, the inspirational leader for Wild Ones, is widely acknowledged as the heart and soul of the Natural Landscape Movement. It is an honor to provide these awards in a program that carries her name.
Eligible Applicants
Schools, nature centers and other non-profit and not-for-profit places of learning including houses of worship with a site available for this stewardship project may apply for an SFE grant annually.
Eligible Projects
Project goals should focus on the enhancement and development of an appreciation for nature using native plants. Projects must emphasize involvement of students and volunteers and increase the educational value of the site. Creativity in design is encouraged, but must show complete and thoughtful planning. The use of and teaching about native plants and the native plant community is mandatory, and they must be appropriate to the local ecoregion and the site conditions (soil, water, sunlight). For further information on selection of local ecotype, go to Wild Ones native landscaping webpages. The project leader should be knowledgeable and committed.
Examples of appropriate projects are:
Eligible Costs
Funds will be provided only for the purchase of native plants and seed.
Web Site: http://www.for-wild.org/sfecvr.html
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Spirit of Innovation Awards | Conrad Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Science - Education
The Conrad Foundation's Spirit of Innovation Challenge invites high school students and their coaches (teachers, parents) to Get Their Genius On during its annual competition. Using science, technology, engineering and math skills, teams develop innovative products to help solve global and local problems while supporting global sustainability. As part of the program, the Conrad Challenge matches participants with world-renowned scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs as mentors to assist with advanced academic and business principles.
Student teams compete for awards and recognition, including a chance to attend the annual Innovation Summit where they will present their products and vie for seed grants, patent support and commercial opportunities.
Teams can be made up of students between 13-18 years old from different schools, states and even countries. Create a global team through our new members' forum.
Past Program Categories have included:
Aerospace Exploration - Design an innovative product for use in aerospace exploration
Clean Energy - Design an innovative product using Clean energy to improve everyday life.
Cyber Security - Create an innovative technology to improve online cyber-security
Registration opens in August and closes in late October.
Web Site: http://www.conradawards.com
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STEMester of Service Grants | Youth Service America (YSA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Service Learning - Environmental Studies - Environmental Sciences
STEMester of Service Grants support middle school educators in STEM subject areas in engaging their students in a Semester of Service.
Funded by Learn and Serve America, a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, STEMester of Service incorporates YSA's semester-long service-learning framework to engage educators and students in addressing critical environmental and disaster preparedness needs and connecting them to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) curricula, specifically science and technology, in order to increase student academic achievement.
YSA is seeking middle schools with large populations of disadvantaged youth; STEM schools must be located in one of the 19 states with highest dropout rates (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wyoming). Afterschool programs with strong academic connections that engage middle school students are also welcome to apply.
The $5,000 grant (that includes travel and training at YSA's Youth Service Institute in Philadelphia in October) supports teachers and afterschool program facilitators as they engage local partners and guide students in addressing local needs through planning and implementing sustainable service projects that launch on Martin Luther King, Jr Day of Service (January 16, 2012) and culminate on Global Youth Service Day (April 20-22, 2012).
Deadline: August 8
For more information visit http://www.ysa.org/grants/stemester
Web Site: http://www.ysa.org/grants/stemester
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Take Me Fishing Grants | Outdoor Nation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Fish - Outdoor Recreation
The Take Me Fishing Awards of $2,500 or less are designed to give young individuals the resources and funding needed to bring their innovation ideas to life. This award opportunity supports pioneering projects and initiatives that are youth-developed that result in increased fishing participation. Projects should reinforce the idea that recreational fishing is one of the first and most important ways in which young Americans are introduced to the outdoors.
Through Outdoor Nation, the Outdoor Foundation and its partners provide seed grants to young leaders as well as organizations that are working to get youth outside. From starting an outdoor club, to organizing a service project, to filming an outdoor documentary, Outdoor Nation is investing in the most innovative, youth-inspired ideas that make a lasting difference.
The Outdoor Foundation works with organizations to develop, manage and evaluate customized grant programs.
Outdoor Nation is a national initiative of the Outdoor Foundation launched in 2010 that empowers young people to champion the outdoors - as athletes, artists, advocates and ambassadors.
Deadline: November 1
For more information visit http://www.outdoornation.org/grants
Web Site: http://www.outdoornation.org/grants
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Target Field Trip Grants | Target Corporation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Education
Since launching the Target Field Trip Grants program in 2007, Target has awarded $9.76 million in grants, providing 1.2 million students in all 50 states with the opportunity to experience learning outside the classroom and enhance their studies in the arts, math, science and social studies.
If teachers and administrators in your area are struggling to fund visits to your museum, Target Corporation can help. AAM President Ford W. Bell and Target officials recently collaborated to spread the word on the company's expanded field trip grants program.
All educators, teachers and principals wishing to plan a field trip for students are eligible to apply, including previous grant recipients. Applicants must provide brief descriptions (no more than 2,000 words) of the field trip and its benefits, as well as a breakdown of expenses. Funds may be used to cover field trip-related costs such as transportation, ticket fees, resource materials and supplies. Other criteria for selection of grant recipients include the field trip's tie-in to the school's curriculum and the number of students who will be involved.
Both teachers and museums can take advantage of this opportunity.
Target Field Trips grant applications are accepted:
August 1 through September 30
Web Site: http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-002537
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Teachers at Sea program | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Field Trip/Tour - Research
Topics: Water - Education - Research
Are you an educator interested in gaining first-hand research experience on an ocean research ship? Explore the opportunities offered by the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Teacher at Sea program.
The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Teacher at Sea program is to give teachers a clearer insight into our ocean planet, a greater understanding of maritime work and studies, and to increase the environmental literacy by fostering an interdisciplinary research experience.
The program provides a unique environment for learning and teaching by sending kindergarten through college-level teachers to work under the tutelage of scientists and crew at sea aboard NOAA research and survey ships. Participants can expect to be at sea anywhere from one week to one month, with the average cruise lasting 12-14 days.
All necessary travel costs are paid for by the NOAA Teacher at Sea Program. While airfare is paid for up front by the government, all other costs are reimbursed, including transportation costs, hotel costs, and per diem allowance.
Application deadline is October 31st
For more information or to apply, visit http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov/
Web Site: http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov
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Thacher Environmental Research Contest | Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Research - Earth
From the massive Gulf oil spill to the continued decline of Arctic sea ice, satellites and other observing instruments have proved crucial in monitoring the many environmental changes -- both natural and human-induced -- occurring on global, regional and local scales.
The Thacher Environmental Research Contest, sponsored by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, challenges high school students (grades 9-12) to conduct innovative research on our changing planet using the latest geospatial tools and data, which in recent years have become increasingly accessible to the public.
Eligible geospatial tools and data include satellite remote sensing, aerial photography, geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS). The main focus of the project must be on the application of the geospatial tool(s) or data to study a problem related to Earth's environment.
Geospatial tools and data have numerous uses in science research, ranging from climate prediction to archaeology. They can be used to improve our understanding of Earth systems, including interactions within and among the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere. They also can be used to improve the quality of our lives by supporting weather prediction, natural hazards monitoring, agriculture, land-use planning, coastal management, transportation, public health, emergency response and other fields.
The Thacher Environmental Research Contest was founded in honor of former IGES board member Peter Thacher, who was a leader in promoting the use of satellite remote sensing. Thacher was former deputy executive director of the United Nations Environment Program, NASA advisor and, at the time of his death, president of the Earth Council Foundation/U.S.
Cash awards will be given to the top three projects: $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place. Teachers of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-place students/teams will receive a $200 Amazon.com gift card.
Entries due mid-April.
For more information visit http://strategies.org/education/student-contests/thacher-contest/
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Attention: Thacher Contest
1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22209
703-312-0823
ThacherContest@strategies.org
http://strategies.org/education/student-contests/thacher-contest/
Web Site: http://strategies.org/education/student-contests/thacher-contest/
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The Be Big Contest | Scholastic
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Leadership - Stewardship
Bring YOUR BIG Idea To Life! If you have a BIG Idea that demonstrates Clifford's BIG Ideas, let us know! The BE BIG Fund can help bring YOUR winning idea to life with the help of Scholastic, HandsOn Network and, of course, Clifford! Need inspiration? Go to our website and check out past contest winning ideas - they include several environmental projects!
Entries may be submitted by individuals or by team leaders. A "team" is any two or more people who consider themselves a team. Key elements in defining a team could include, but not be limited to: clubs, organizations, institutions, classrooms.
Selection of the Winners:
Sponsors will select one (1) grand prize winner and five (5) first place winners from among the eligible entries received. The submissions will be evaluated by a panel of representatives of the Sponsor and Administrator based on the following criteria:
The six (6) winners selected will be notified by telephone and/or mail on or about August 17th.
Winners will have the chance to bring their BIG Idea to life with a $5,000 community grant. Other prizes consist of five $1,000 first prize grants.
Deadline: June 23
For more information visit http://www.scholastic.com/cliffordbebig/contest/
Web Site: http://www.scholastic.com/cliffordbebig/contest/
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The Big Green Help: Grants and Educator Toolkit | Nickelodeon
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site - Guide
Topics: Green Living - Water - Recycling - Sustainability
The Big Green Help is a global kid-led initiative that provides information and tools to help explain climate change to kids, and educates and empowers kids to make a difference by connecting them to earth-friendly activities in their everyday lives.
Download The Big Green Help Green Team Toolkit (http://www.nickjr.com/teachers/assets/BGH_Toolkit_ID_7_pdf_3_10.pdf) packed with environmental resources and ideas for Earth Day, summer camp and back-to-school activities for your school, club, troop or community group.
Web Site: http://www.nickjr.com/teachers/assets/BGH_Toolkit_ID_7_pdf_3_10.pdf
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The Donald Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant | The Herb Society of America (HSA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Botany - Teaching
The Herb Society of America has established two herb garden grants for teachers in grades 3-6 to ensure that classroom teacher Donald Samull's tradition of using herbs with students will continue for years to come. Public and/or private 3-6 grade teachers with a minimum of 15 students may apply for an indoor or outdoor herb garden grant.
The Herb Society of America will award four (4) schools each year indoor window sill herb gardens. The classrooms selected will receive three (3) windowsill herb garden kits including pots, soil, seeds and educational materials to use in the classroom. The Herb Society of America will provide the educational materials.
The Herb Society of America will select five (5) schools/classrooms to receive $200 "Seed Money" to establish an outdoor herb garden. The funds may be used for supplies such as soil, plant trays, containers, child or youth sized tools, etc. The school may need to seek additional funding and support from other sources. The Herb Society of America will provide the educational materials and herb seeds.
The Herb Society of America (HSA) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that focuses on educating its members and the public on the cultivation of herbs and the study of their history and uses, both past and present. The motto of The Society, "For Use and For Delight," is taken from the 17th century herbalist, John Parkinson.
The Society maintains a library at its national headquarters, produces a variety of publications and educational programs, coordinates networking and learning opportunities, and awards grants to educators. Many HSA members create and / or maintain public herb gardens. In these gardens, visitors can see first-hand how to grow and use herbs.
Application deadline October 1
Web Site: http://herbsociety.org/resources/samull-grant.html
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The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Leadership - Sustainability - Stewardship
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true heroes - and inspirations to us all.
Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.
These young people reflect the great diversity of America. They are female and male, urban and rural, and from many backgrounds. Examples are Michaella, who organized a rodeo for disabled kids; Carter, who led the effort to conserve a local river; Ashley, who created a scholarship fund for African girls; Kyle, who organized a reading mentorship program; Joying, who cleaned up South Carolina's beaches; Ryan, who helped provide clean drinking water to more than 70 African villages; and Barbara, who created a successful oil recycling project in Texas.
The goal of the Barron Prize is to celebrate such heroic young people and to inspire others to do their part. Like the woman for whom the prize was named, Gloria Barron, these young people demonstrate the power of one person to make a difference to the world.
Deadline: April 30th
Web Site: http://www.barronprize.org
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The Green Awards
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Green Living - Leadership
The Green Awards program recognizes everyday people who are making a Giant difference in their communities and inspiring others to do the same. The Green Awards celebrate and reward individuals with smart green initiatives with a chance to win $25,000 to grow their ideas.
The Green Awards program will award funding for green ideas in the following categories: Green Civic Leader, Green Entrepreneur, Green Local Organizer, and Green Parent.
To Enter go online to https://thegreenawards.com/ between January 20th and March 6th to submit your environmental idea or initiative.
Deadline March 6th
Web Site: https://thegreenawards.com/
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The Heineman Foundation -- Seed Money for Start-Up Projects
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Water - Research - Environmental Studies
The Heineman Foundation is accepting applications for its seed money for start-up projects. The purpose of the seed money is to support development of programs related to the Heineman Foundation's areas of interest: workforce support for economically challenged women; environmental research to improve water quality; music appreciation in education and culture; research into prevention, education, and treatment of childhood illnesses; and youth support for opportunities to think, create, and communicate effectively.
Award amounts are about $20,000-$50,000 per year for 3-5 years. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Deadline: Rolling
Contact the Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation grant program directly for complete program information and program guidelines: http://www.heinemanfoundation.org/
Web Site: http://www.heinemanfoundation.org
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The Home Depot's Community Impact Grants | The Home Depot
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Health - Garden - Landscape
At The Home Depot, we understand the impact of hard work and sweat equity. We believe in the power of hands-on service- of rolling up our sleeves and getting dirty while working beside your neighbors to improve your community.
More importantly, we understand that volunteering to improve the physical health of your neighborhood by planting trees, developing green spaces and updating school facilities and community centers creates a healthier, more stable community where families can thrive.
We recognize that committed and motivated neighbors accomplish an enormous amount of important in work in communities across the country. That's why we support these efforts by lending a hand or a hammer, or a shovel, or flats of perennials.
Given the realities of the current housing market, we are also turning our attention to military veterans, and prioritizing projects that help them stay in their homes comfortably, such as home repair, modification and weatherization projects.
Community Impact Grants Program
Grants, up to $5,000, are available to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public schools, or tax-exempt public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their community. Grants are given in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services.
The Home Depot Foundation's Community Impact Grant Program will accept proposals for grants beginning February 6, 2012 through August 13, 2012.
Application Considerations
We receive many worthwhile requests and cannot accommodate all of them. More competitive grant proposals will specifically identify projects for veterans and will include housing repairs, modifications, and weatherization work.
Once grant applications are reviewed, all applicants will receive a written response within six weeks of receipt of a request. Please do not contact your local store or The Home Depot Customer Care helpline to inquire about the status of your application. Should you have any questions about this grant program please e-mail the Foundation at team_depot@homedepot.com.
Only proposals submitted through the online application process will be considered for funding. Donation requests submitted by mail, phone, or e-mail will not receive funding and will be directed to the online application process.
For more information and to apply visit https://corporate.homedepot.com/CorporateResponsibility/HDFoundation/Pages/ComImpactGrant.aspx
Web Site: https://corporate.homedepot.com/CorporateResponsibility/HDFoundation/Pages/ComImpactGrant.aspx
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The John Ball Zoo Society's Wildlife Conservation Fund | John Ball Zoological Society
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Animals - Habitat
The John Ball Zoo Society's Wildlife Conservation Fund was established in 1985 to promote understanding and enjoyment of rare, threatened and endangered animals and their habitats and to support zoological research that will directly benefit captive animal management. Many projects funded by the Wildlife Conservation Fund have been education based with an eye to helping communities learn about the wildlife around them.
Amounts are generally in the range of $500 to $2500 per award.
Annually, grants are given for one or more of the following purposes:
1. To enhance or assist wild animal preservation, native and exotic, threatened and endangered, and their habitat management.
2. To enhance or improve captive animal management including environmental design. Note: Grants are not awarded for exhibit development or graphics for AZA accredited zoos or zoo in North America.
3. To assist in the development of education programming in concert with the above purposes.
The annual deadline for applications is in early-March.
For more information and to apply visit http://www.johnballzoosociety.org/conservation.php
Web Site: http://www.johnballzoosociety.org/conservation.php
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The Laura Jane Musser Fund - Environmental Initiative Program
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Sustainability - Environmental Health
THE LAURA JANE MUSSER FUND was established by the estate of Laura Jane Musser of Little Falls, Minnesota to continue the personal philanthropy, which she practiced in her lifetime.
THE Fund assists public or not-for-profit entities to initiate or implement projects that enhance the ecological integrity of publicly owned open spaces, while encouraging compatible human activities.
The Fund's goal is to promote public use of open space that improves a community's quality of life and public health, while also ensuring the protection of healthy, viable and sustainable ecosystems by protecting or restoring habitat for a diversity of plant and animal species.
Grants of up to $35,000 may be made for programs in this program. The Musser Fund is likely to make a total of 4 to 6 grants in the Environmental Initiative this year.
ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING FUNDING MUST DEMONSTRATE:
THE MUSSER FUND WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF GRANTS:
LIMITS OF GEOGRAPHY:
Applications due annually in March
For more information visit http://www.musserfund.org/index.asp?page_seq=11
Web Site: http://www.musserfund.org/index.asp?page_seq=11
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The Nature of Learning Grant Program | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Teaching - Environmental Studies
The Nature of Learning start-up grants promote education and stewardship in the community. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation), in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), and National Wildlife Refuge Association, is pleased to solicit applications from organizations interested in initiating The Nature of Learning in their communities. The Nature of Learning is the FWS National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental education initiative that seeks to:
Schools or non-profit organizations, including "Friends" groups, cooperative and Interpretive Associations, Audubon Chapters, are eligible to apply for funding.
Start-Up grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to support initial expenses associated with new programs. Follow-Up grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded on a comprehensive basis to provide continued support to existing The Nature of Learning Programs.
For more information visit http://www.nfwf.org/Pages/natureoflearning/home.aspx
Web Site: http://www.nfwf.org/Pages/natureoflearning/home.aspx
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The Norman Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Environmental Health
Thomas Jefferson observed that "the ground of liberty is won by inches." The Norman Foundation seeks to help win some of those precious inches. We support efforts that strengthen the ability of communities to determine their own economic, environmental and social well-being, and that help people control those forces that affect their lives. These efforts may:
~ promote economic justice and development through community organizing;
~ work to prevent the disposal of toxics in communities, and to link environmental issues with economic and social justice;
~ promote civil rights by fighting discrimination and violence and working for equity. Our current priority for Civil Rights grantmaking is public education equity, with an emphasis on parent and youth organizing.
We will consider the following in evaluating grant proposals:
~ Does the project arise from the hopes and efforts of those whose survival, well-being and liberation are directly at stake?
~ Does it further ethnic, gender and other forms of equity?
~ Is it rooted in organized, practical undertakings?
~ Is it likely to achieve systemic change?
In pursuing systemic change, we would hope that:
~ the proposed action may serve as a model;
~ the spread of the model may create institutions that can survive on their own;
~ their establishment and success may generate beneficial adaptations by other political, social and economic institutions and structures.
The Foundation provides grants for general support, projects, and collaborative efforts. We also welcome innovative proposals designed to build the capacity of social change organizations working in our areas of interest. Priority is given to organizations with annual budgets of under $1 million.
Web Site: http://www.normanfdn.org
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The North Face Explore Fund | The North Face
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Outdoor Recreation
The North Face Explore Fund is a grant-giving program committed to supporting nonprofit, community organizations that break down the barriers to getting youth outdoors.
Our goal is to inspire and enable the next generation of explorers by funding non-profit organizations that are working to re-connect children with nature. We believe in the physical, emotional and social benefits of a healthy, active outdoor lifestyle, and that a strong connection with the outdoors will lead to greater support and protection of our natural landscapes.
The Explore Fund will support organizations that encourage youth outdoor participation, focusing primarily on creating more connections of children to nature, increasing access to both front & backcountry recreation, as well as providing education for both personal & environmental health. Grants will be given up to $2,500, and to maximize the impact of The Explore Fund, we limit our grants to those applications that comply with the following guidelines:
Annual application deadline is in early October
For more information visit http://www.explorefund.org/
Web Site: http://www.explorefund.org/
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The School Funding Center
Resource type: Web Site - Grant/Funding/Funding
Topics: Education
The School Funding Center offers a free publication, School Funding Newsletter, that helps schools find the grant money they need. It includes grant sources, how to apply, tips for getting money, etc. and more. Click our link to register your school: http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com
Get a Grant for Your School Today
More than 110,000 school grants are awarded to both individual U.S. campuses and entire districts each year. We monitor more than 4000 websites, newsletters, and other grant sources to give you The School Funding Center grant database-----the one central location where educators can find every federal, state, & foundation grant available to their schools. These grants are worth over $6.5 billion. Want your share? Don't bother subscribing to other newsletters or grant sources. Our newsletter is free (though there are additional products and services available for a fee), and we have every grant available to every school in our database.
The grants in our database are intended for educational institutions seeking grants, they are not designed for individuals seeking financial aid.
Our newsletter is free, and we allow free, limited, grant searches. The School Funding Center has everything you need to find grants, complete the application, and secure the grant money you need.
Web Site: http://www.schoolfundingcenter.info
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The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge | The Siemens Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding - Program
Topics: Sustainability - Leadership
The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education, and the National Science Teachers Association invite you to join the only Challenge of its kind that empowers students to create solutions to environmental problems in their own backyards, and to share their results with students nationwide. They'll learn. They'll take action. And their ideas may well end up changing the world.
As citizens and future stewards of our planet, today's students are in a unique position to become active agents of environmental change. The good news is that many of them are very interested in learning about and taking responsibility for their environment and their future.
Today's young people will inherit a world that's very different from the one their parents inherited. Climate change; polluted air, water and soil; endangered species; shrinking coastlines; and a rapidly increasing population are among the many issues that threaten our global environment.
The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge is the premier national environmental sustainability competition for grades K-12 students. Through project-based learning, students learn about science and conservation while creating solutions that impact their planet. Teams from across the country will be challenged to create sustainable, reproducible environmental improvements in their local communities.
Classes not only win big by learning how to make an environmental impact, but they can also win amazing prizes like $5,000 school grants, assemblies with Discovery Channel talent, green prize packs, and more!
Description, contest criteria, rules, suggested timelines, and prizes are all available on the contest website at http://wecanchange.com/.
Web Site: http://wecanchange.com/
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The Young Naturalist Awards | American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Science
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) sponsors the Young Naturalist Award, an research-based science competition for students in grades 7-12 to promote participation and communication in science. The Young Naturalist Awards program invites students to plan and perform scientific investigation, one that will include observations, questions, predictions, trips into the field to gather data, and analysis. The investigation is reported in an essay that includes tables, charts, or graphs and artwork or photographs that illustrates the findings.
Twelve cash awards, two for each grade level, will be awarded to the authors of the winning essays. Cash awards are as follows:
7th grade: $500
8th grade: $750
9th grade: $1,000
10th grade: $1,500
11th grade: $2,000
12th grade: $2,500
The deadline for application is March 1.
Rules and information are available on the AMNH website at http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/young-naturalist-awards.
Web Site: http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/young-naturalist-awards
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TogetherGreen Grants and Leadership Program | TogetherGreen
Resource type: Organization - Grant/Funding/Funding - Web Site
Topics: Leadership - Conservation - Green Living
What is TogetherGreen?
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. It's all about helping you get involved in creating a brighter, healthier future. It's a dynamic and innovative Audubon program that aims to provide inspiration, leadership and opportunities that inspire people everywhere to take action at home, in their communities and beyond to improve the health of our environment.
The TogetherGreen Innovation Grants will fund projects that engage diverse communities and contribute to measurable conservation outcomes. Finding innovative solutions to our environmental challenges is what the TogetherGreen Innovation Grants Program is all about. Each year, TogetherGreen grants will fund projects that:
Innovation Grants awards will go to organizations in the Audubon network and their partners who have the passion, commitment, and vision to achieve lasting conservation results.
TogetherGreen seeks to recognize and nurture individuals from all across the country who are contributing to environmental conservation and restoration. We do this through the Conservation Leadership Program and by recognizing and celebrating Heroes of Today. For more information about these programs visit http://www.togethergreen.org/People/Default.aspx.
Visit http://www.togethergreen.org/ for further details.
Web Site: http://www.togethergreen.org/
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Toshiba America Foundation Grants | Toshiba America, Inc.
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Mathematics - Science - Environmental Sciences
Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) grants support innovative projects designed by math and science teachers to make their classrooms more exciting and successful for students. Any K-12 teacher in a public or private school in the United States is eligible. Proposed projects must advance the teacher's science and math teaching units.
Grants are awarded in two categories: K-5 grants and 6-12 grants. K-5 teachers can receive up to $1,000 in grant money for their project.
Grade 6-12 grant requests of more than $5,000 are due August 1st. All other grade 6-12 requests are evaluated on a rolling basis.
Projects in the past have included biofuels research and water quality testing at a local lake.
The grant deadline for Grades 6-12 is August 1st and for Grades K-5 is October 1st.
For more information visit http://www.toshiba.com/taf/
Web Site: http://www.toshiba.com/taf/
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Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA, Inc.
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Sciences - Science
A partnership between Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association, the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program offers grants to K-12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in the school and/or school district.
Fifty $10,000 grants totaling $500,000 will be awarded. Applicants must either be an elementary teacher who teaches science in the classroom or a middle or high school science teacher, with a minimum of two years teaching experience. Individual science teachers or a team of up to five teachers can submit proposals.
To apply for funding, qualified teachers must write a Toyota TAPESTRY proposal according to the proposal requirements.
All proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
For more information about the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program or to learn how to apply, visit http://www.nsta.org/pd/tapestry/.
Web Site: http://www.nsta.org/pd/tapestry
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United States Environmental Protection Agency - Region 5
Resource type: Web Site - Organization - Grant/Funding
Topics: Education - Sustainable Development - Curriculum
The National Environmental Education Act of 1990 calls on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide national leadership to increase environmental literacy. The Act encourages partnerships and builds upon longstanding efforts conducted in the environmental education field by Federal and State agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and the private sector.
To implement the Act, EPA's Environmental Education Division in Washington, DC, along with support from environmental education coordinators in the 10 Regional EPA offices, has developed the following mission, goals, and programs.
Mission: To advance and support education efforts to develop an environmentally conscious and responsible public, and to inspire in all individuals a sense of personal responsibility for the care of the environment.
Goals:
1) Expand communication and partnerships
2) Educate youth to protect the environment
3) Promote the pursuit of environmental careers
4) Educate the adult public to increase environmental literacy
5) Educate across international boundaries
Web Site: http://www.epa.gov/region5/enved/
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US EPA Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Grants | United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Hazardous Waste - Stewardship - Source Reduction
CARE is a unique community-based, community-driven, multimedia demonstration program designed to help communities understand and reduce risks due to toxic pollutants and environmental concerns from all sources. The total estimated funding available under this competitive opportunity is approximately $2 million. The CARE grant program is very competitive. In the 2010 competition, 189 eligible proposals were received and 14 two-year projects were funded.
The goals of the CARE program are to:
Local, public non-profit institution/organizations, federally-recognized Indian tribal government, Native American organizations, private non-profit institution/organization, quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization both interstate and intrastate, local government, colleges, and universities are eligible to apply for CARE funds.
The US EPA anticipates awarding Level I cooperative agreements ranging in approximate value from $75,000 to a maximum value of $100,000; and Level II cooperative agreements ranging in approximate value from $150,000 to a maximum value of $300,000. (The difference between Level I and II is explained in the Request for Proposals.)
Applications are due annually in March.
For more information visit http://www.epa.gov/care/
Web Site: http://www.epa.gov/care/
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Volvo Adventure Competition
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Studies
Volvo Adventure - Supporting environmental education, practical projects and action. In partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
The Volvo Adventure Competition rewards young people creating their own environmental projects. 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.
To enter, perform an environmental project in your local community & submit the project via our online submission tool before the competition deadline, January 31, 2013.
Projects are judged and the best projects are selected for an all expenses paid trip to Göteborg, Sweden where they can win: 1st place = $10,000 USD, 2nd = $6,000 USD and 3rd = $4,000 USD.
For more information and to register visit http://www.volvoadventure.org
Web Site: http://www.volvoadventure.org
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Walmart Foundation Local Giving Program | Walmart Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Sustainability - Education
The Walmart Foundation supports programs and initiatives addressing education, workforce development, economic sustainability, and health and wellness. Through the Local Giving Program, Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and Logistics facilities can support the needs of their communities by providing Community Grants to local organizations.
Multiple awards ranging from $250-$5,000 are available for select applicants. Nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, church or faith based organizations, and government entities are eligible to apply.
The proposed use of the grant must fit within Walmart's focus areas:
The deadline for applying is December 1.
For more information or to apply, visit http://foundation.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving.
Web Site: http://foundation.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving
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Walmart Foundation State Giving Program | Walmart Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Sustainability - Education - Health
Through the State Giving Program, the Walmart Foundation supports organizations with programs that align with our mission to create opportunities so people can live better.
The minimum amount to apply for is $25,000, and grants awarded are generally less than $250,000.
The proposed use of the grant must fit within one of the Walmart Foundation's core giving areas: Hunger Relief & Healthy Eating, Sustainability, Women's Economic Empowerment, or Career Opportunity.
The State Giving Program has two application cycles per year. The first cycle runs January through March. The second funding cycle begins in June and ends in August.
For more information visit http://foundation.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/state-giving
Web Site: http://walmartstores.com/communitygiving/8168.aspx
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Ways to Help
Resource type: Web Site - Grant/Funding
Topics: Service Learning - Stewardship - Sustainability
WaysToHelp.org invites teens in the United States to apply for grants to fund their community service ideas across any one of 16 issue areas, including clean water, land preservation, global warming and recycling. Grant requests are reviewed and responded to on a monthly basis.
Become part of a growing number of socially aware people making a difference:
WaysToHelp.org was founded by a small group of people from eBay, JP Morgan Chase, McKinsey & Company, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, the Posse Foundation, Ronald McDonald Charities and Stanford University.
We exist to engage, inspire and enable high school students to make a positive difference in the world. We do this by making it easy for them to learn about, and take action against, 16 of today's most pressing social issues. At the highest level, we help teens engage in:
For more information visit http://waystohelp.org/
Web Site: http://waystohelp.org/
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Whole Kids Foundation's School Garden Grant Program | Whole Kids Foundation
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Food Chain - Conservation - Sustainability
The School Garden Grant Program is a collaboration between Whole Kids Foundation, Whole Foods Market and FoodCorps. The Whole Kids Foundation, in collaboration with Foodcorps, is providing School Garden Grants to teach kids to garden and learn about topics such as nutrition and health, sustainability and conservation, food systems, and community awareness.
Awards of $2,000 are available.
To be eligible for a garden grant, applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or nonprofit K-12 school that is developing or currently maintaining a school garden project that will help children engage with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Garden projects may be at any stage of development; planning, construction or operation. For cases in which an applicant facilitates garden projects in more than one school, multiple garden grants may be requested under a single application. In occasional cases, additional funds may be awarded for special projects. In selecting grant recipients, priority will be given to both limited-resource communities and to projects that demonstrate strong buy-in from stakeholders. There is a limit of one garden grant per school.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
For more information visit http://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/gardengrants.php
Web Site: http://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/gardengrants.php
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Xcel Energy Foundation Grants | Xcel Energy
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Environmental Studies - Education - Art - Sustainability
We work to build partnerships that improve the environment
Xcel Energy provides funding in four focus areas with separate application cycles for each area. Our operations have a unique connection to the environment, and the communities we serve count on us to produce energy responsibly, to reduce our impact and to conserve natural resources. We can do more to benefit the environment. Our Environmental Focus Area supports the following:
Environmental Education
Environmental Stewardship
Habitat and Park Projects: Partnership efforts between nonprofit entities and Xcel Energy that preserve, restore, conserve and improve wildlife habitat, open lands, wet lands, parks, trail systems or recreational areas.
Special Projects/Partnerships: Projects that improve the environment through neighborhood beautification or cleanup efforts and that provide volunteer opportunities for Xcel Energy employees and retirees.
Natural Resource Conservation: Projects that help protect natural resources, especially water, or build awareness for natural resource conservation, including interactive exhibits and displays at museums and other public facilities.
Eligibility
To maximize our efficiency and impact in the community, we are no longer accepting unsolicited proposals or Letters of Intent. If you received a grant from Xcel Energy in 2011 or 2012 and are eligible to apply for a new grant, the representative from your state will contact you with details about our revised application process and how to apply for funding in 2013. If you did not receive a grant from Xcel Energy in 2011 or 2012, visit http://www.xcelenergy.com/About_Us/Community/Foundation_Grants/Foundation_Environment_Focus_Area_Guidelines and fill out the Eligibility Quiz to see if you qualify.
2013 Application Deadlines
Xcel Energy provides funding in four focus areas with separate application cycles for each area. Organizations that are eligible to submit applications will be directed to the online application system. We do not accept applications via paper or email.
Application Deadline for the Environmental Focus Area is April 5, 2013
For more information visit http://www.xcelenergy.com/About_Us/Community/Foundation_Grants/Foundation_Environment_Focus_Area_Guidelines
Web Site: http://www.xcelenergy.com/About_Us/Community/Foundation_Grants
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Youth Garden Grants | National Gardening Association (NGA)
Resource type: Grant/Funding
Topics: Garden
The National Gardening Association is delighted to announce that The Home Depot Garden Club continues as the Youth Garden Grants (YGG) sponsor. In its 29-year history, the YGG program has helped more than 1.3 million youngsters by supporting youth gardening programs. Thanks to the generosity of The Home Depot Garden Club, 5 winners will receive gift cards valued at $1,000, and 95 winners will receive $500 gift cards, for the purchase of gardening materials and supplies specific to the needs of their program from their local Home Depot store.
Program Criteria
NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of these elements:
Who Should Apply
Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and inter-generational groups throughout the United States are eligible. Applicants must plan to garden with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18 years. Previous Youth Garden Grant winners who wish to reapply may do so, but must wait one year (e.g., if you won in 2011, you can apply again in 2013) and have significantly expanded their garden programs.
Grant Packages
For the 2013 grant cycle, 100 grants are available. All winning programs will receive curricula from NGA to complement the following packages:
Submission Process
Due Date: Applications must be submitted by December 3, 2012
Online Application
First, you need to register with www.kidsgardening.org. If you are already registered you can proceed to the application. (See our privacy policy if you have questions about how we use the information.) Photos are not required, however if you would like to include pictures of your program please be prepared to upload them in one of the following formats: JPEG, GIF, PNG, PDF.
Only online applications will be accepted, please do not send in printed applications.
Reporting Requirement
Grant awardees will be required to submit a year-end impact report (end of the garden season rather than the calendar year). Winning programs are asked to sign-up for the school garden registry. Programs that do not complete the final report will not be eligible to apply for future awards.
No purchase necessary. Purchase of a product does not improve your chances of receiving an award.
For more information visit http://grants.kidsgardening.org/2013-youth-garden-grant-award
Web Site: http://grants.kidsgardening.org/2013-youth-garden-grant-award
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