Grants for Independent school districts - Environment
Explore 18 grant opportunities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 MRHDβs 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 βindividual unitsβ 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.
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 schoolβs 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 werenβt 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 arenβt eligible. Schools that previously received a Building Healthy Communities program arenβt eligible. For more information, visit BCBSM.
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).
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.
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].
Application Deadline
May 17, 2024
Date Added
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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 programβs dedicated webpage.