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September 2010
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In celebration of PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month each November, National PTA offers PTA Healthy Lifestyles Grants of up to $1,000 to local PTAs. Only local PTAs in good standing are eligible to apply. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. EDT, September 10, 2010.
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The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation is accepting applications from public schools and libraries in the U.S. and its protectorates for program or event minigrants of $500 each. Applications must be postmarked by September 15, 2010.
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The Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation invites K-12 teachers to apply for grants up to $1,500 to develop or implement environmental curricula that integrate hands-on ecology exercises into the classroom. One-page pre-proposals are due September 20, 2010.
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Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. The Kids In Need Foundation helps to engage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource — our nation's teachers. Grants range from $100-$500 each. Applications are due September 30, 2010.
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The Target Field Trip Grants program will award U.S. educators grants of up to $700 each to fund a field trip for their students. Applications must be submitted electronically by September 30, 2010.
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The Wisconsin Retired Educators' Association (WREA) Foundation Challenge Award Program will fund five regional awards of $2,000 each for innovative educational programs in Wisconsin's public schools. This award is for existing public middle school programs (grades 6-8) implemented in the 2008-2009 or 2009-2010 school years. Applications due by September 30, 2010.
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October 2010
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The Subaru Healthy Sprouts Award recognizes and supports youth gardening programs focused on teaching about our environment, nutrition, and hunger issues in the United States. To be eligible, your school or organization must plan to garden in 2011 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. Applications are due by October 1, 2010.
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Two $15,000 grants will be awarded to people or organizations committed to bettering the health of their communities through nutrition-driven initiatives including garden projects. Application deadline is October 4, 2010.
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The Lowe’s Toolbox for Education awards $2,000 to $5,000 to non-profit public schools for projects that encourage parent involvement and build a stronger community. The Lowe's Toolbox for Education accepts only the first 1,500 applications per grant period. The deadline is October 15, 2010.
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Grants of $1,000 each will be awarded to young people ages 5-25, teachers, and service-learning coordinators to implement service-learning projects for National Youth Service Day in April 2010. The application deadline is October 15, 2010.
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Wild Ones is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the use of natural landscaping with native plant species as an ecologically better alternative to traditional landscaping practices. Wild Ones Seeds for Education program offers small grants to schools, nature centers, and other educational not-for-profits to landscape with native plants. Applications due October 15 of each year.
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UnitedHealth HEROES is a service-learning, health literacy initiative designed to encourage young people ages 5-25 to create and implement local, hands-on programs to fight childhood obesity. Deadline is October 22, 2010.
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The Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports a wide range of organizations that improve the quality of life in communities where Georgia-Pacific operates. The Foundation awards grants in the following areas: educational efforts, community enrichment, environmental programs, and entrepreneurship initiatives. Applications are due October 31, 2010.
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The CVS Caremark Community Grants program awards funds to nonprofit organizations with programs for children with disabilities, public schools that promote a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs, and initiatives that give greater access to physical movement and play. Qualifying organizations are eligible for grants of up to $5,000. Applications due October 31, 2010.
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November 2010
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The National Gardening Association will award 100 grants valued at either $500 or $1,000 to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. Apply by November 1, 2010.
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The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is announcing its People's Garden School Pilot Program grant competition. Public and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply. One grantee will be selected to develop and run community gardens at eligible high poverty schools with the goal of teaching students about agriculture production practices, diet and nutrition. The deadline to apply is November 8, 2010.
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) will provide up to $4,000 for projects that apply geometry to art, literature, music, architecture, nature or other relevant area. PreK-8 teachers (with current individual or school NCTM membership) are eliglible to apply. Applications due November 12, 2010.
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The Coleopterists Society, an international organization of professionals and hobbyists interested in the study of beetles, has established a program to recognize young people in grades 7-12 studying beetles. Applications due November 15, 2010.
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December 2010
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Project Learning Tree trained educators who are also registered for PollinatorLIVE: A Distance Learning Adventure are eligible to apply for up to $500 to create a pollinator garden in their school yard or community. Students must be involved in the planning and implementation of the project. The deadline to apply is December 3, 2010.
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The Herb Society of America's mission is to promote the knowledge, use and delight of herbs through educational programs, research, and sharing the experience of its members with the community. Each year, the society anticipates funding one or two grants for a total of $5,000. Applications due December 31, 2010.
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The Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation seeks to support programs that help children, families, animals and the environment. The grants range between $1,000 and $10,000, with the average grant being $2,500. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2010.
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The Walmart Foundation is proud to support charitable organizations that are important to our customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. Through its Walmart Store and Sam’s Club Giving Programs, Walmart Stores and Sam’s Clubs can recommend grants beginning at $250 to local charitable organizations. Applications are accepted February 1 through December 31, 2010.
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January 2011
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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Youth & Youth Educator Grants are intended to provide opportunities for youth in the North Central Region to learn more about Sustainable Agriculture: farming and ranching that is ecologically sound, profitable, and socially responsible. Please note that 21st Century Farming involves growing food and fiber and can include market gardens and urban agriculture. The deadline for the grant proposals is Friday, January 14, 2011.
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Ongoing
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ING Foundation awards grants of $2,500 to $100,000+ to non-profit organizations. The Foundation focuses grant-making on four primary areas including Financial Literacy, Children’s Education, Diversity, and Environmental Sustainability. Grant requests are reviewed quarterly.
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Kinder Morgan Foundation supports non profit youth programs that focus on education, the arts, and the environment. Grants are between $1,000 and $5,000. Application deadlines are the 10th of every other month beginning in January.
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The MeadWestvaco Foundation seeks to provide leadership for advancing research, education and public dialogue on public policy issues of special interest, such as the economy, regulation and environmental stewardship. Proposals for grants are accepted throughout the year. Grants range from $250 to $10,000.
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The Pepsi Refresh Project is looking for people, businesses, and non-profits with ideas that will have a positive impact. Grants range from $5,000 - $250,000. Up to 1000 applicatons will be accepted each month.
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WaysToHelp.org invites teens in the U.S. to apply for grants to fund their community service ideas across any one of 16 issue areas, including the environment. Grant requests are reviewed and responded to on a monthly basis. Grants are awarded in amounts up to $500.
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Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) grants fund the projects, ideas and materials teachers need to innovate in their math and science classrooms. TAF is interested in funding projects designed by teachers or small teams of teachers for use in their own schools. TAF uses two applications one for grades K-5 and one for 6-12, each with its own due date.
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The Wisconsin Division of the Izaak Walton League has developed a program to encourage and assist K-12 school classes and organizations to carry out environmental and conservation activities. They will provide up to $200/project in funding for worthwhile projects.
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The Jenny Jones Foundation is looking for “heroes.” U.S. citizens age 18 or older who want to help their community can send the Foundation their ideas and a request for financial assistance (up to $25,000). The Foundation will only consider applications from every-day citizens with a personal desire to improve their communities.
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The Fund for Wild Nature provides "small grants to small groups who get things done." The Fund provides money for campaigns (including development of citizen science endeavors) to save and restore native species, biological diversity, and wild ecosystems. Most grants awarded in the past ranged from $1000 - $3000.
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The Captain Planet Foundation provides grants of up to $2,500 to school and community groups to support hands-on environmental projects. Proposals may be submitted any time during the year, however, they will only be reviewed the last day of March, June, September, and December.
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The Best Buy Consumer Electronics Recycling grants are designed to help provide more environmentally responsible electronics recycling opportunities for consumers across the country. Online applications are accepted year-round. Notification should come one to two months after an application is submitted.
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The National Geographic Society's Young Explorers Grant offers opportunities to those between the ages of 18 and 25 to pursue research, exploration, and conservation-related projects consistent with National Geographic's existing grant programs, including the Committee for Research and Exploration, the Expeditions Council, and the Conservation Trust. The grant program accepts applications throughout the year.
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Waste Management recognizes that healthy, thriving communities depend on involved citizens, organizations and corporate partners for momentum. They lend their support and services to programs related to environmental education, the environment, and the community. Applications are accepted year-round.
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The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation strategically donates orchards where the harvest will best serve communities for generations, at places such as community gardens, public schools, city/state parks, low-income neighborhoods, Native American reservations, international hunger relief sites, and animal sanctuaries. Fruit Tree 101 grants are only available to public schools. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Are you age 25 or under? Did you create a sustainable community action project, program or organization that you want to grow? Are you looking for funding to take your already successful project to the next level? DoSomething.org gives out a $500 Growth Grant every week to help young people just like you. Apply now. You will be notified whether or not you have won within 2-3 months after submission.
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The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation is dedicated to improving the communities it serves through support of public education, community improvement projects and home safety initiatives. Primary philanthropic areas are community improvement projects and public education (priority is given to K-12 public schools). Grants generally range from $5,000 to $25,000.
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The American Honda Foundation makes grants to K–12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and others for programs that benefit youth and scientific education. The average grant range is $20,000 to $60,000. Grants are awarded quarterly.
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Ittleson Foundation supports innovative pilot, model and demonstration projects that will help move individuals, communities, and organizations from environmental awareness to environmental activism by changing attitudes and behaviors. Initial letters of inquiry are due by April 1st or September 1st.
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The Love Your Veggies grant program awards ten grants of $15,000 each to elementary schools (grades K-6) across the United States annually. Each grant award supports an elementary school in developing a program offering fresh vegetables and fruits lasting through the school year. Check web site for application deadline each year.
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The Project AWARE Foundation is committed to the preservation of the aquatic environment and its resources throughout the world through education, advocacy, and action. The Foundation provides grants for the conservation of both marine and freshwater underwater environments, with a focus on coral reefs, shark protection, sustainable fisheries, ecotourism, shoreline cleanups, and aquatic education for children. Grants range up to US $10,000. The application deadlines are March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, annually.
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Global ReLeaf, a program of American Forests, is offering annual grants towards tree planting project for 2010. Global ReLeaf Forests funds reforestation projects on public lands -- managed by a local, state or federal organization -- or certain public-accessible projects meeting special criteria on private lands. Deadline for grant proposals is Jan. 15 and July 1 annually.
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The Gannett Foundation Community Action Grants support local groups involved in education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation, and cultural enrichment. Average grant ranges from $1,000 - $5,000. Deadlines are February 16 and August 17.
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Outdoor gear and clothing company Patagonia provides funding for environmental work and is most interested in making grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. If you are not applying to a retail store, applications must be submitted by April 30 or August 31 in order to be considered. Only one proposal from an organization will be considered per year.
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4imprint is accepting applications for its one-by-one charitable giving program. The online and catalog promotional products retailer will award $500 in-kind grants to charitable organizations in the United States or Canada. Applications are due two months before the requested donation is needed. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, employed by or be a member of the board of directors of a 501(c)(3) organization, school, registered Canadian charity, society, or religious organization.
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Annie's offers a limited number of small grants to community gardens, school gardens and other educational programs that connect children directly to gardening. These funds can be used to buy gardening tools, seeds or other needed supplies. To apply visit Annie's webpage and fill out the online grant form. Grant submission are accepted throughout the year.
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Need supplies for a classroom project? Use this site to make your request a reality. Teachers ask for classroom project materials. Donors choose a project to bring to life. Students learn and thank donors with photos and letters.
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The Ben & Jerry's Foundation offers competitive grants to not-for-profit, grassroots organizations throughout the United States which facilitate progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. Full grants range from $1,001 - $15,000 and throughout the year, the Ben & Jerry's Foundation may fund a small number of material grants for $1,000 or less. Letters of Interest may be submitted at any time and are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
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The International Paper Foundation supports non-profit organizations in the communities where their employees live and work. Grants are reviewed quarterly.
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Did you recently create a sustainable community action project, program or organization? Do you need $500 to further the growth and success of your program? If you answered, "YES!" you are eligible to apply for a Plum Youth Grant. Plum grants are given out weekly.
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