Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program - Sabbaticals for Long-Time Activists of Color
The Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program is committed to advancing progressive social change by helping to sustain long-time activists (more than 10 years) of color. The program honors those who have devoted their lives to helping their communities organize for racial, social, economic, and environmental justice, and provides resources for these organizers to take sabbaticals for reflection and renewal. Fellows receive a $25,000 award to take sabbaticals of three months or more. Deadline: TBD in 2008

Classroom Earth National High School Challenge- It is important to integrating environmental issues and education into the curriculum to increase student awareness and knowledge. This begins with the teachers and the National Environmental Education Foundation, in partnership with the Weather Channel, are helping make this possible. 25 teachers will be eligible for $5,000 to $10,000 in grant funding for introducing environmental themes into their courses.

Teacher grants available from the National Environmental  Education Foundation.  To help provide teachers around the country with support for their innovative work to bring environmental education into the classroom, the National Environmental Education Foundation is launching the Classroom Earth National High School Challenge -- an

opportunity for up to 25 teachers to secure as much as $5,000 to $10,000 in funding to bring innovative environmental themes into their coursework. Visit www.neefusa.org/programs/ce_grant.htm     to learn more and to download the application.  

GM Live Green Teachers Grants
General Motors is encouraging educators to think green and stimulate their classrooms into proposing innovative and progressive ideas. Educators that propose ideas that further environmental sustainability will be eligible for this stipend. GM is offering $1000 grants to the premium 40 applicants and their classrooms. That funding is to be used toward furthering and enhancing the project that the educator had proposed. This is a great opportunity for classrooms to become involved in transforming the world as we know it to a much greener place to be. 
Deadline: May 15, 2008  

Hach Scientific Foundation High School Chemistry Teachers Grant
The Hach Scientific Foundation has appropriated funding toward improving and advancing the classroom experiences of high school students. The foundation has set out to grant selected high school chemistry educators with the chance of obtaining scholarships of up to $1,500 to assist with classroom objectives. Within a year of a granted proposal the educator is asked to submit a photo and accompanied statement of how this grant has facilitated classroom activity.

Deadline: May 31, 2008

  2008

All Roads Grant Project: The National Geographic All Roads Seed Grant Program offers grants to indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture filmmakers creating films using first-person storytelling to highlight their lives and communities. Grants awarded up to a maximum of $10,000 each. Deadline: Quarterly

Facing the Change: Citizens Respond to Global Warming

Everyone is effected by the changes of Global Warming and Dr. Steven Palos is encouraging those who feel driven by this issue to submit there opinions for an upcoming book. Holmes is looking to find individuals that are able to articulate their emotions on the changing world conditions. Those interested are encouraged to submit their proposals to him for a chance to be featured in his upcoming text. Deadline: May 1, 2008 .

Envision 2050: Is the future nature?  

Do you think that tomorrow's cities need to think green in their development? This contest sponsored by Envision 2050 challenges all students grades 6-12 to think outside the box to propose ideas for the future. Through integrating green thinking into the future of urban landscapes these students will be encouraged to consider alternatives to future city development. Students should submit their proposals in a poster format either online or by mail. Winners of this competition will be rewarded with 30 day excursions into Wyoming's wilderness as well as other hands on environmental experiences. This is a great opportunity for aspiring environmentalist to show their ideas on how to shape the future.

Deadline: May 15, 2008

NEA Learning and Leadership Grants- The National Education Association is awarding grants of $2,000 to individuals for professional development experiences. The NEA is also awarding grants of $5,000 to groups for collegial study including, but not limited to, action research and mentoring experiences. Recipients are expected to discuss the new learning with colleagues.  Deadline: June 1, 2008

Build an Outdoor Classroom at Your School Grants
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper, and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine outdoor classroom grant program to help schools improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. Grants up to $2,000 will be awarded to at least 100 schools and grants for  up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects.  Applications accepted throughout the year.

Teachers looking for materials for classroom activities need look no further than DonorsChoose.org. This website offers a unique opportunity for individuals to donate to the education and enrichment of young children across the country. The website is designed so that teachers are able to petition for any relevant material they may need but are currently unable to obtain. Teachers simply ask for specific materials that they desire for a particular project, and members of the community donate funds toward these proposals. Find out more information through visiting www.donorschoose.org. Deadline: Requests accepted throughout the year

Cyber-Sierra's Conservation Grants Center
Find grants and funding for environmental education, conservation, ecology and natural resource projects.   Applications accepted throughout the year.

Environmental Education Foundation
Gives information on environmental education programs and various grants are available. Applications accepted throughout the year.

Environmental Education Grant Program
Information is available for grants concerning environmental education.  Funding is available through a variety of grants. Applications accepted throughout the year.

Environmental Grantmakers Association
The EGA is a voluntary association of foundations and giving programs concerned with the protection of the natural environment. Various Ongoing Grants Available.

Environmental Grantmaking Foundations
This is a directory of foundations that give environmental grants. Also provided is the membership directory for the Environmental Grantmakers Association. Published annually in the spring.  Various Ongoing Grants Available

Environmental Research and Education Foundation Grants
Provide grants for waste industry research and education, as well as scholarships for environmental scientists. Various Ongoing Grants Available.

EPA Funding Directory for Environmental Projects
"Funding Opportunities: A Directory of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Environmental Protection Assistance Programs" provides an extensive list of grants available from EPA, other federal agencies, state governments, and private foundations. Grants are organized by topic, with detailed descriptions and contact information for each grant. The document also provides links to online resources with more information.   Various Ongoing Grants Available.

Funding Opportunities (US Department of Education)
Grant and contract information from U.S. DOE, including departmental guidelines, regulations, and Federal Register grant related documents.  Various Ongoing Grants Available.

Funding Programs(Grades Pre-K - 12)
There are funds just waiting to be found. The website will tell you how to start looking for different grants that are available. Applications accepted throughout the year.

Earth Day Network's National Civic Education Project

The National Civic Education Project (NCEP) is Earth Day Network's grant program which supports urban high school teachers as they promote civic and environmental education in their schools. Through the NCEP, teachers and their students take civic action to improve the environmental health of their schools and communities. Deadline: Ongoing

The Grants and Fund Development Center-was established by the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) to assist in the procurement of additional funding for public education. Its mission is to help RESA provide innovative programs and services to schools in Wayne  County and to build the capacity of schools to use the grant-seeking process to obtain the supplementary funds needed to provide all Wayne County students with equitable access to quality educational programs.

Great Lake Basin Program for Erosion and Sediment Control Funding
Eligible applicants include units of state, county and municipal government; tribal authorities; watershed councils; soil and water conservation districts; academic institutions; environmental groups; and other non-federal public entities or nonprofit organizations in the United States. Applications only accepted electronically. For more information, contact Tom Crane attcrane@glc.org or 734-665-9135. Deadline: Varies.

Great Lakes Protection Fund
Funds projects that lead to tangible improvements in the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem, promote the interdependence of healthy ecological and economic systems, and are innovative, creative, and venturesome. Deadline: awarded quarterly (March, June, Sept., Dec.).

Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools (IAQ TFS) Awards Program
With three tiers of awards (Great Start, Leadership, and Excellence awards), EPA recognizes schools and districts at various stages of implementing proactive IAQ management programs. This system allows schools to receive recognition at each step as they proceed with implementing successful IAQ programs EPA is honored to present the 2005 IAQ TfS Awards Program that will recognize schools and school districts demonstrating a strong commitment to improving children's health and indoor air quality. Typical award recipients are those schools and school districts that  assume a leadership role, heighten overall public awareness of IAQ  issues, and encourage public support for programs aimed at improving children's health in our nation's schools.  To download an application form, visit EPA's IAQ TfS Awards Program Web site. Applications are accepted year-round.

Qwest for Education
Qwest for Education focuses on enriching the lives of children by supporting solid K-12 educational programs. The Foundation will consider programs that support innovative models to strengthen K-12 public school education, improvement of skills and leadership of educators, and effective use of technology to improve K-12 public school instruction.  Various Ongoing Grants Available.

Money for Teachers
Teachers are always looking for money to implement exciting projects. Corporations are often looking for a tax deduction. Use the list of sites below to access some of the money that's available.   Various Ongoing Grants Available.

Mott Foundation
The Mott Foundation facilitates effective planning, networking, organizing and communication among individuals and groups fighting for environmental, economic and social justice. Lists more than 400 people of color, grant opportunities, resource and legal groups from 40 states,  WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico, Canada  and Mexico .   Various Ongoing Grants Available.

Profits for the Planet Program
Stonyfield Farm's Profits for the Planet Program (PFP) provides funding to efforts that affect positive and meaningful change and have measurable outcomes. In addition to funds, Stonyfield Farm also donates product to organizations. Applications accepted throughout the year.

School Grants
Assists K-12 educators with the grant application process.

US Department of Education

This is a page that Lists Currently Open Grant Competitions through the US Department of Education.  Various Ongoing Grants Available

Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Opportunity
Five volunteer organizations have been awarded grants by the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) to assist the state of  Michigan in monitoring water quality.  These grants were awarded through the MiCorps Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program, which provides specialized training so that these volunteer groups would be able to obtain high-quality data on the state's water resources.  Some of the work these volunteer organizations will be doing include monitoring small water-dwelling organisms, such as worms or mollusks, which can be affected by change in water quality as well as providing food for fish and other higher organisms.  They also will be looking for traces of pollution by monitoring the water's chemistry.· The five volunteer organizations that will be taking place in this year's efforts include:

·Barry (County) Conservation District

· Clinton  River Watershed Council

·Glen Lake Association, Inc.

·Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council

·The Sierra Club
Young Explorers Grant
The National Geographic Society's Young Explorers Grants for 18-25 year-olds to pursue research, exploration, and conservation-related projects consistent with National Geographic's existing grant programs. Grants vary in amount ($2,000 to $5,000) depending on the significance of the project. Deadline: Open

Youth Venture
Youth Venture provides seed money grants of up to $1,000 for new youth-created, youth-led, sustainable ventures that benefit the community. Youth ages 12-20 who want to start a new ongoing environmental club or organization can get guidance on how to plan, organize, and launch their venture, along with funds for start-up expenses. Visit the website to get information and start the application process.  Applications accepted throughout the year

Lowe's Outdoor Classroom Grants
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 schools with additional resources to improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. All K-12 public schools in the United States  are welcome to apply. Applications accepted throughout the year.