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Grants for Independent school districts - Environment

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World of Wonder School Gardens Grants
$250
Northshore Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $250 to public schools and local community organizations for creating and expanding school garden projects that promote environmental and nutritional education.

Education
Independent school districts
Richard A. Shaw Fund Grant
$3,500
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to public schools and nonprofit organizations in the Omaha area for programs focused on history, natural sciences, outdoor education, and equine therapy.

Education
Independent school districts
Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund Grants
$10,000
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in specific West Virginia counties to support creative educational programs that engage children in the arts and the natural world.

Arts
Independent school districts
Carton Recycling Grant Program for Schools
$5,000
Carton Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to K-12 schools in the U.S. and Canada to establish or improve their carton recycling programs, promoting sustainability and student engagement in recycling efforts.

Education
Independent school districts
Learning Links Grant Program
$1,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This program provides mini grants to public school teachers for innovative, hands-on learning projects that engage students and enhance their educational experience.

Environment
Independent school districts
2025 Pacific Northwest Bay Watershed Education and Training
$150,000
US Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2025

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports K-12 schools and organizations in Washington and Oregon to create hands-on environmental education projects that promote climate resilience and incorporate Indigenous Knowledge.

Environment
Independent school districts
Fiscal Year 2025 NOAA Delaware Bay B-WET Funding Program
$75,000
US Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for K-12 schools, nonprofits, and local governments in the Delaware Bay watershed to implement hands-on environmental education programs that promote student engagement and community involvement.

Education
Independent school districts
AZGFD Heritage K-12 Small Grant Program
$3,000
Arizona Game and Fish Department
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This program provides up to $3,000 to Arizona K-12 teachers for wildlife education projects in their classrooms, promoting hands-on learning and professional development.

Education
Independent school districts
2025 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant
$1,500
KidsGardening
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in the U.S. to create or improve youth gardens and greenspaces in underserved areas, engaging at least 15 young participants.

Income Security and Social Services
Independent school districts
Impact100 Grants for Non-profit Organizations in New Jersey
$100,000
Impact100 Garden State
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2025

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This grant provides $100,000 to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey for new or expanded initiatives that demonstrate measurable community impact and sustainability.

Arts
Independent school districts
2025-2027 Emerging Leader Fellowship
Contact for amount
Stoneleigh Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This fellowship provides early-career professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area with funding and support to work on projects that drive systemic change in youth justice, child welfare, education, and health.

Youth
Independent school districts
Central Minnesota Special Needs Grant
$10,000
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Central Minnesota to deliver essential services and equipment for individuals with complex intellectual and physical disabilities.

Science and Technology
Independent school districts
2024 Economic Development Match Grant
$1,000,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

The Economic Development Match Grant is designed to bring other funders together, and to support economic development projects within Woodbury County that need potentially higher levels of funding and collaboration. Donor Name: Missouri River Historical Development State: Iowa County: Woodbury County (IA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The project submitted must align with at least one of MRHD’s four economic development focus areas: creation and retention of jobs,Β  development of a critical job force,Β  new project or service having a substantial impact on the community, andΒ  improved quality of life and community development project.Β  To be considered, proposals must: be sustainable after the allowable grant period and not require additional grants to maintain over the long term, The project outcomes should be clearly stated, measurable and if applicable, have a sound evaluation process.Β  be a demonstrated priority by the community (supporting evidence is required), This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways. Examples include survey results, studies or reports, and letters of support from stakeholders, government officials and community leaders.Β  exhibit an intention to be made available to citizens of Woodbury County. Proposals should demonstrate the lasting impact to the community and how the project will impact economic development in Woodbury County and/or the target population. leverage private, public and/or community resources and maximize collaboration with stakeholders throughout the community. Projects should demonstrate an effort to utilize local resources and community partners. include a project budget with line-item detail for expenditures and income. The project budget should be clearly laid out and supported by quotes, bids, or other documentation. It must also include evidence of the match, or how that support is attainable within required time to complete the project. be complete and concise. Proposals should include available images and marketing materials of the completed project along with their detailed description. Funding Information In total, $1,000,000 is available for the FY24 grant cycle. Maximum Award: $250,000 up to $1,000,000. Eligibility CriteriaΒ  Applications will only be accepted from educational entities, local governments, and tax-exempt organizations whose principal place of business and project areΒ in Woodbury County, IA.Β  Β  Tax-Exempt Organizations may only submit one (1) application per funding opportunity, whereas Local Governments and Educational Entities may submit more than one (1) application per funding opportunity as β€œindividual units” within these organizations are considered separate and may each submit one (1) application per funding opportunity. Each funding request must be for a distinctly different project or a distinctly different phase of a larger, multi-phase project. For more information, visit MRHD.

Workforce Development
Independent school districts
Engaging Middle Schools Program
Contact for amount
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

The Building Healthy Communities: Middle School Program is available to schools serving students in 5th, 6th or 7th grade. Donor Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan State: Michigan County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The program recognizes that Michigan schools, students and staff continue to need physical, mental, and emotional health support. This program is helping meet these needs by encouraging a whole-child approach to health, while recognizing the unique needs of every school community across the state. This includes a variety of instructional options that meet the needs of both in-person and virtual learning environments, as well as a flexible implementation model that allows your school to prioritize investments in areas of need such as mental health, self-care and physical activity resources. Building Healthy Communities: Engaging Middle Schools through Project Healthy Schools partners with schools to champion a sustainable culture of wellness throughout the school’s community. Through education, policy and environmental change, this program tailors health and wellness initiatives to the unique needs of each school. Healthy habits start young, and this program helps establish the knowledge and behaviors needed for a healthy lifestyle that lasts a lifetime. The goals of the program are for students to: Eat more fruits and vegetables Choose less sugary food and beverages Eat less fast and fatty food Be active every day Spend less entertainment time in front of screens. Eligibility CriteriaΒ  Public, charter or private nonprofit schools in Michigan are eligible. Building Healthy Communities is available to all Michigan schools regardless of their: Free and reduced-price school meals percentage Geographic location Schools taking part in other healthy eating, nutrition education, physical activity or physical education programs are eligible. Schools that applied in prior years but weren’t selected are encouraged to apply again. Middle schools must serve students in the fifth, sixth or seventh grade to be eligible. Schools that already have Project Healthy Schools aren’t eligible. Schools that previously received a Building Healthy Communities program aren’t eligible. For more information, visit BCBSM.

Health
Independent school districts
Public ​School Environmental ​​​Repairs Program
$10,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

May 12, 2024

The Public School Environmental Repairs Program was established by Act 33 of 2023 to support public schools with remediating and/or abating environmental hazards in a school building or school buildings. This includes, but is not limited to, addressing lead in water sources and paint, asbestos, and mold. Eliminating lead and asbestos along with other environmental contaminants in schools lowers cumulative exposure throughout childhood, leads to better cognitive and overall health outcomes for children, and increases the likelihood of academic and career success. The program was established under Article XXVI-L of the Public School Code and is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Program grant funding received by a school district may not be included when calculating the amount to be paid to a charter school under section 1725-A of the School Code (24 P.S. Β§ 17-1725-A).

Environment
Independent school districts
2024-25 Outdoor School Funding Program
Contact for amount
Oregon State University Extension Service
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2024

Date Added

May 8, 2024

The OSU Extension Service Outdoor School provides funding for outdoor educational programs in Oregon that last between three to six days during the school year. Eligible programs must be educational experiences occurring during school hours and cater to Oregon students, typically in 5th or 6th grade. The funding supports programs aiming to enhance outdoor learning, and may include additional support such as indirect cost reimbursements if reports are submitted by certain deadlines. The program stresses the importance of including all students and provides alternatives for those who opt-out, ensuring inclusive access to outdoor education.

Education
Independent school districts
Annual First Class Grant Program for Teachers
$1,000
First County Bank
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Nov 28, 2023

The Annual FirstClass Grant Program for Teachers is a grant opportunity for K-5 public school teachers in the towns of Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, Fairfield, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, and Bridgeport. The program aims to support creative educational programs that have a broad impact on an entire class or grade. Eligible programs include nature-based, astronomy, financial literacy, conservation, and environmentally focused initiatives. Requests for books, magazine subscriptions, school trips, and electronics are not eligible. The maximum grant amount is $1,000. Applications are accepted from September 1st to October 31st each year and require authorization from the school principal. For more information and to access the application form, please contact 203.462.4858 or email [email protected].

Education
Independent school districts
Electric School Bus Grant Program
$15,000,000
New Jersey Deparment of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

May 17, 2024

Date Added

Unknown

New Jersey's Electric School Bus Grant Program aims to transition the state's school bus fleets to electric power, reducing the reliance on fossil fuel-powered buses that constitute over 99% of the 21,700 registered school buses. This initiative seeks to improve the health of students and residents in communities by funding electric school bus implementation. Eligible applicants include school districts that own buses and school bus contractors working with schools, focusing on promoting equity across different regions and prioritizing applications from Overburdened Communities. The program provides $15 million annually for three years, with application details and more information available through provided webinars and the program’s dedicated webpage.

Education
Independent school districts