2025 Legacy Environmental Education Grant

Legacy, Inc., Partners in Environmental Education, is offering its 2025 Environmental Education Grant Program to support environmental education projects across Alabama. Legacy’s mission is to be a leader in providing science-based environmental information, education, and training while cultivating a legacy of environmental stewardship for future generations in Alabama. Through this grant program, Legacy aims to assist public and private nonprofit organizations in developing projects that foster environmentally responsible citizens through education. The Environmental Education Grant Program offers funding of up to $2,500 per project. Proposals requesting more than this amount will not be considered. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofit organizations based in Alabama. All applicants must provide proof of tax-exempt status through an Internal Revenue Service determination letter indicating specific IRS qualification. Public schools are exempt from this requirement, as their tax-exempt status is recognized through their school system. Organizations without IRS qualification must partner with a qualified nonprofit organization willing to manage grant funds on their behalf. Grant applications are due no later than midnight Central Time on Friday, March 14, 2025. Applications must be submitted as a complete form with no additional attachments, except for the required IRS determination letter. Award notifications will be sent via email to Project Directors on April 7, 2025, with grant contracts beginning on April 18, 2025, and concluding on December 31, 2025. Funds will be distributed quarterly upon submission of receipts. A Final Report will be required by February 27, 2026, and failure to submit the report will result in termination of the grant and disqualification from future opportunities. Legacy evaluates applications using criteria focused on feasibility and sustainability, audience reach, scope of work, project schedule, budget effectivenes