NEA Foundation-Nickelodeon Big Help Grants
The NEA Foundation-Nickelodeon Big Help Grants are available in the form of Student Achievement grants to K-8 public school educators. The Big Help Grants program is dedicated to work that addresses four key concerns: environmental awareness, health and wellness, students' right to a quality public education, and active community involvement. Proposals for work that advances low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, and other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. Practicing U.S. public school teachers, public school education support professionals, and faculty and staff members at public institutions of higher education may apply. The maximum grant amount is $5,000. Deadlines are February 1, June 1, and October 15 each year. For more information and to apply, please see the NEA Foundation-Nickelodeon Big Help Grants website.
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers The American Association of Physics Teachers (AATP) offers scholarships for future high school physics teachers. This scholarship is supported by an endowment funded by Barbara Lotze. To apply you must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Also, you must be a U.S. citizen attending a U.S. school. Recipients of the award will receive a stipend up to $2,000. The scholarship can be granted to the awarded for up to four years.Deadline: Applications are accepted year round, but must be received by December 1 to be reviewed.
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), is proud to announce the 2011-2012 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators. This program recognizesoutstanding K-12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for learning for their students.
Two teachers from each U.S. EPA region will be selected to receive the award. Recipients will receive a commemorative plaque and an award of $2000, to be used to further their professional development in environmental education. Additionally, the local education agency employing each teacher will receive an award of $2000 to further the recipient's environmental educational activities and programs. The U.S. EPA and CEQ will announce the inaugural award winners in the spring of 2012.
For more information on eligibility requirements and selection criteria or to submit an online application, visit the Web site. The application deadline is December 30, 2011.
365: Chemistry for Life Contest The American Chemical Society (ACS) is offering students, teachers, and others the chance to win cash cards and an iPad, iPod Touch, and iPod Nano in a contest to fill in empty dates in its IYC-365 online calendar. Called the "365: Chemistry for Life Contest," it is part of ACS' celebration of the International Year of Chemistry. Entries should consist of the name of a chemistry-related person, place, innovation or everyday item with a 300-400 word description of the entry. Entries accepted for use in the calendar will be eligible for a monthly drawing for a $50 Visa card, and a December drawing for the iPad, iPod Touch, and iPod Nano. Visit the 365: Chemistry for Life Contest Web site for more information.Deadline: Ongoing throughout 2011.
NACD International Year of Forests Poster Contest
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is collaborating with the U.S. Forest Service and PLT for this year's NACD Stewardship Program that has a special forestry theme to coincide with 2011 International Year of Forests. NACD has organized a poster contest "Forests for People: More Than You Can Imagine!" The contest is open to public, private, or home school students, and has five grade level categories: K-1, grades 2-3; grades 4-6; grades 7-9; and grades 10-12. To enter the contest start by finding your local conservation district. Follow the rules and due dates set by the local NACD organizers. The contest begins at the district level, advances to the state level, and finally state winners will be entered into a national contest. Only posters judged at the local and state level are eligible for the national contest. National winners are recognized each year at NACD's annual meeting. The top two posters in each category of the national contest will receive monetary prizes. First place winners will receive $100 and second place winners will receive $75. For more information please visit NACD's poster contest headquarters, and contact your local NACD district to get started. In addition, visit NACD's "Forestry Education Resources" Web page for additional education materials to teach about the importance of forests in our everyday life. Deadline: Varies from state to state
Toshiba Grants
There are two grant programs through the Toshiba America Foundation; the first is for grades k-5, and the second is through grades 6-12. These grants are awarded to teachers based on their ability to engage students in challenging topics in science and math. The deadline for the first program is October 1st each year, and the second is (check toshiba website).
Grants for Student Response Systems
The Student Response System is a hand-held remote control that allows students to provide immediate feedback during classes. These remotes are connected to computers, allowing the teachers to view students' answers to questions. These response systems provide a more interactive learning environment and extensive benefits to both the students and the teachers. The system costs about $1400 each, but luckily for teachers, a South Carolina based company is offering up to $1000 in grants for this system.
Renewable Schools Grant
Your school may be eligible for a free energy program funded by the State of Michigan! Qualifying schools receive an energy audit conducted by independent, licensed engineers- a $10,000 value. Upon completion, the team will assist in making an Energy Action Plan for your school, and offer a $5,000 cash matching grant towards the first $10,000 in energy efficiency improvements. In addition, participating schools receive an energy-focused Curriculum Support Guide and Teacher Professional Development, as well as a free Laboratory Kit for students. To learn more and submit your school's application, please visit the link provided above or contact Michigan Energy Works at info@EnergyWorksMichigan.org
Jenny's Heroes Community Grant Program
Talk show host and philanthropist Jenny Jones will donate an additional $1 million to continue her community grant program, providing 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 fund raising is often found difficult or lacking. Deadline: Open.
Grants for School & Youth Gardens
The National Gardening Association works with sponsoring companies and organizations, providing in-kind grants to projects that actively engage kids in the garden and improve the quality of life within their communities. Interested schools or organizations must plan to garden with at least 15 kids, between the ages of 3 and 18 (Mantis Award open to non-youth individuals). Please refer to individual grants for further details and requirements. Deadline: Visit website for details
Seeds for Education Grants
This Grant Program gives small monetary grants to schools for the purpose of establishing outdoor learning centers. Grant recipients are those which most successfully reflect the Wild Ones mission to educate and share information about the benefits of using native plants in landscaping and promoting biodiversity and sound practices.
The deadline to apply is November 15.
Please visit the website for details.
Captain Planet Foundation Grants
The Captain Planet Foundation is accepting applications for funding projects that help students better grasp environmental issues. Projects must promote understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on activities, involve students ages 6 to 18, promote interaction and cooperation within a group, help young people develop planning and problem-solving skills, include adult supervision, and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation. Deadlines (annually): March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31
National Education Association Student Achievement Grants
The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Applications may be submitted at any time, and educators of students from Pre K through college are invited to apply.
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.
Classroom Materials Donation Forum
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. 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..
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.
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.
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, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Various Ongoing Grants Available.
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.
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
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