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Grant
Opportunities
PA
Department of Environmental Protection - Environmental Education
Grants
Mini-grants to purchase resources, materials, equipment, and/or
transportation to and/or entrance fees relating to hands-on education
in the following topics: sustainable energy, air quality, watersheds,
and some other topics. Up to $1500.00. Also mini-grants available
to support training for teachers on the same topics.
Water
Resources Education Network - List of several grant opportunities
Ranging from grants to be used for three primary categories that
include operating expenses, organizational promotion and outreach,
or a restoration project to grants to help schools, universities,
nonprofit organizations and county conservation districts develop
projects to increase environmental literacy among Pennsylvania's
students.
Toyota
Tapestry - Grants for Science Teachers
other information: http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/
Toyota Tapestry is the largest K-12 science teacher grant program
in the nation, providing 50 grants of up to $10,000 each to K-12
science teachers, as well as a minimum of 20 mini-grants of up to
$2,500 each for projects smaller in scope. These grants are awarded
for creative, innovative classroom projects in the fields of environmental
education, physical science, and literacy and science education.
National
Science Teachers Association -
List of Several Grant opportunities; includes a list of sites with
grant writing tips
Melinda
Gray Arcadia Environmental Foundation
The Foundation supports curricula that empower and encourage students
to become involved in solving environmental and social problems
as informed decision makers through the emphasis and application
of basic ecological principles.
Pennsylvania
Center for Environmental Education
Long list of environmental education grants
Rohm
and Haas Responsible Neighbor Program
Primarily supports educational programs in K-12 math and science,
which focus on environmental issues. Educational enrichment activities
in math, science, and technology; during and after school hours
are encouraged. Grants are made for program, projects, and general
operating purposes and typically range from $250 to $10,000.
Toshiba
America Foundation
The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to contribute to the
quality of science and mathematics education in U.S. communities
by investing in projects designed by classroom teachers to improve
science and mathematics education for students in grades K thru
12. Grants in two categories: under $5,000 and over $5,000.
Captain
Planet Foundation
The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) is to support
hands-on environmental projects for youth in grades K-12. Our objective
is to encourage innovative activities that empower children around
the world to work individually and collectively as environmental
stewards. Through ongoing education, we believe that children can
play a vital role in preserving our precious natural resources for
future generations. Grants ranging from $250 to $2500.
National
Geographic Education Foundation
Our grantmaking targets large-scale issues, such as improving the
stature of geography in the curriculum, ensuring federal funding
for geography education programs, and improving public awareness
of the importance of geographic literacy. We also support innovations
that directly affect children's education, such as providing their
teachers with professional development and engaging kids in experiential,
hands-on learning. Awards valued up to $5,000 avaliable.
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