April 2008
The following is a list of possible grant funders for environmental projects for schools and environmental groups. Please note this is not an exhaustive list.
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For environmental grants
http://www.fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_environment.jhtml
Project Learning Tree® (PLT), the environmental education program of the American Forest Foundation, is now accepting applications for GreenWorks! grants to help fund “learning-by-doing” environmental neighborhood improvement projects that partner PLT educators and their students with local businesses or community organizations. Grants up to $5,000 are available; the first round of proposals are due in late April
View at: http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/31_41_44.html
California Instructional School Garden
Eligible Applicants: local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria: ONLY school districts, county offices of education and charter schools (direct-funded only may apply, locally funded charter schools must apply through their school district) may apply for the non-competitive grants on behalf of school sites. School site personnel must coordinate with their school district, charter school, or county office of education to apply for funding.
Funding Description: The California Instructional School Garden Program promotes, creates, and supports instructional school gardens. The program makes available two different non-competitive grants to support garden-based education. Equipment and Supplies Grants and Professional Development Grants are available to eligible California public schools.
View at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=961
Though a complicated application, this is one of the best funding opportunities for schools in the Monterey Bay Area. Electronic Application due in October
http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/news/bwet/howtoapply.html
Great opportunity!!! Due in late fall http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/plate/plgrant.html
California Releaf:
Funding for community-based groups throughout California for tree-planting projects on public land. Grant recipients will have until the fall to complete their planting project. The guidelines and application are available online at www.californiareleaf.org. To request a hard copy, please contact the grant coordinator at info@californiareleaf.org or (530) 757-7332.
Mission: Create and sustain California school gardens
A great listing of many grant sources for gardens.
http://www.wga.com/public/active/documentLibrary/downloadFile.php?id=291
Gives funding in the range of $300 for purchasing tools for conservation work. Applications due in spring of each year.
http://www.chuckhaugenconservationfund.org/
The foundation focuses its funding on committed, grass roots organizations that rely strongly on volunteer efforts and where foundation support will make a significant difference. Cottonwood Foundation awards grants in the $500 to $1,000 range to grassroots organizations in the United States and internationally.
http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/
For people who have taken PLT workshops. Will be due in March 2007
http://www.plt.org/greenworks/grantinfo.cfm
Local Salinas Foundation that gives to ag education
http://www.hardenfoundation.org/
http://corporate.homedepot.com/wps/portal/Grants
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html
Large grants—frequently matching funds needed.
Managing PG&E funds in CA
http://www.nfwf.org/
One school garden in area of each store
http://www.osh.com/Cultures/en-US/EventsPromotions/OSHSchoolGardenProgram.htm
Patagonia:
Grants in the range of $5,000
http://www.patagonia.com/enviro/enviro_grants.shtml
Organic Farms/Schools
http://www.stonyfield.com/EarthActions/givingProfits/request_funds.cfm
Great for school gardens. Up to $1500 Due June http://www.wga.com/public/active/documentLibrary/downloadFile.php?id=291
Deadline to Apply: Junehttp://www.calepa.ca.gov/Awards/GEELA/
This award program recognizes individuals, organizations and businesses that
have demonstrated exceptional leadership that made notable, voluntary
contributions in conserving California's precious resources, protecting and
enhancing California's environment and building public-private partnerships.
Deadline to Apply: June 1, 2006 Check to see if doing this in 2007
http://www.nfwf.org/programs/tnol.cfm
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation invite applications from
organizations seeking to start or expand the Nature of Learning program in
their communities. Grants to be awarded on a competitive basis of up to
$4,000 to support start-up expenses associated with new programs, and grants
of up to $3,000 to provide continued support to existing Nature of Learning
programs.
Deadline to Apply: June 2007
http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/guid.htm
The Braitmayer Foundation offers grants of up to $35,000 for K-12 education
projects throughout the United States. Of particular interest are
school-reform initiatives and professional development opportunities for
teachers.
Deadline to Apply: June 2007
http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/
Grants sponsored by Olympus America Inc. and Tool Factory Inc. are available
for K-12 educators who demonstrate creative use of digital cameras and
software. Each grant recipient will win $3,500 in prized, which include
digital cameras, software, and a $500 cash award.
Deadlines: June 30, September 30, December 31
Captain Planet Foundation awards are between $500 and $2,500 for schools and
nonprofit organizations that develop innovative environmental projects for
youth that promote cooperation, planning, and problem-solving skills.
http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/appProcess.html
Stewardship Council:
Youth benefit greatly from compelling and consistent outdoor experiences, whether in urban or wilderness areas. The outdoors uniquely transforms individuals through personal, social, and academic growth. Unfortunately, the most needy — poor and underserved youth — have the least access to these life-changing experiences. By supporting the efforts of community parks and youth development programs, as well as incubating new efforts in communities most in need, the Stewardship Council aims to make a difference in the lives of young Californians and help build the future stewards of our state. Due dates Spring 2008 for various amounts of funding from $5000-$200,000
View at: http://www.stewardshipcouncil.org/youth_investment/index.htm
http://www.groundwater.org/aw/edithabout.html
Award to recognize educators who understand the importance of groundwater,
motivate others to protect groundwater, and lead by personal example. Anyone
actively involved with the implementation and delivery of groundwater
education programs is eligible.
http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants_apply.html - step2
Tips for Developing Successful Grant Applications
tips provided here are helpful hints for organizations that submit
applications for environmental education grants awarded by EPA.
http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/granttips.html
http://charitychannel.com/enewsletters/gfr/index.asp
CharityChannel is a resource that connects you to your nonprofit colleagues
across town, across the country, and around the world.
http://charitychannel.com/
Kidsgardening.org Helping Young Minds to Grow
http://kidsgardening.com/grants.asp
A great on-line source of support for school gardens
California Environmental Education Community
http://www.creec.org/
The California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network is an educational project supported by the California Department of Education in collaboration with state, regional and local partners. The CREEC Network is the best source for Environmental Education resources in California. Has a listing of upcoming funding.
