Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Grants!

Please check out these great new opportunities for funding!


Classroom Earth 2010 National High School Challenge

This one provides grants up to $4,000 to help support innovative projects to incorporate environmental education into ALL subject areas. Teachers from all subject areas are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is Monday February 22, 2010.

For complete details please go to http://classroomearth.org/challenge/2010

“Get Ur Good On” Grant

Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) is partnering with Youth Service America to create this grant. Students are eligible for $500 grants to support various projects. Grant applications are due by February 22, 2010. Please visit http://www.cybergrants.com/ysa/goodongrants/quiz for complete details

Horace Mann Scholarship for Educators

Looking to continue your education? If you are a K-12 teacher with at least 2 years experience you may qualify for a scholarship between $500 and $5,000. Please visit https://www.horacemann.com/resources/scholarships/default.aspx for all details.

Friday, January 22, 2010

GRANT

Competitive Grants


Legacy provides environmental education grants annually through the Competitive Grants Program. Funds for this program are allocated specifically to assist with helping to create environmentally responsible citizens through education. Any non-profit Alabama organization planning a community based environmental program is encouraged to apply. Competitive grants are available for up to $10,000.


Download the application

Deadline: April 30, 2010

Mini-Grants


The Environmental Education Mini-Grant program provides funding for hands-on environmental education programs to communities in Alabama. Mini-grants assist Alabama citizens with local environmental projects. Although teachers make up the majority of applicants, any non-profit organization wishing to pursue a community-based environmental project in Alabama is encouraged to apply. Applicants may apply for up to $2,500.


http://www.legacyenved.org/pdf/2011%20Mini-Grant%20Application.pdf

Download the application

Deadline: April 30, 2010

Earth Month Sponsorships

The Earth Month Sponsorship program is designed to assist communities, organizations and schools by providing funding for the educational components of their programs. These programs must center around Earth Month or Earth Day, celebrated during April. The Earth Month Sponsorships are available up to $300 or up to $500 if matching funds are available.







Download the application

Deadline: February 26, 2010













Scholarships



Legacy's Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to Alabama students who are pursuing environmentally related careers. Students who are of at least junior standing are encouraged to apply. If you are planning to make a difference in Alabama's environment when you complete your studies, don't miss this chance to secure financial assistance for tuition and books. Undergraduate students are eligible for up to $1,500 and graduate students are eligible for up to $2,000.

Download the application

Deadline: May 7, 2010

http://www.legacyenved.org/pdf/2011%20Competitive%20Grant%20Application.pdf