Grants and Funding Opportunities

The 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.

NEA's Green Across America grants of up to $1,000 are available to help you implement your innovative education program, activity, lesson, or event to excite students about going green, caring for the earth, and creating a sustainable future.

Classroom Earth supports teachers around the country who want to make environmental education part of their curriculum. Classroom Earth's 2010 Professional Development Grants enable applicants to take two online courses, creating a strong foundation in environmental education.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment recognizes the outstanding efforts of K-12 students and teachers across the country who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment. The SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards provide school and community groups with a monetary award, national recognition and fun at one of their parks.

Pepsi accepts 1000 ideas every month for projects that have a positive impact on the community. People vote for which project they like the most and the top projects receive funding. There are up to 32 awardees a month with funding of up to $250,000.

The State Farm Youth Advisory Board funds service-learning projects between $25,000 and $100,000 that address environmental issues. Examples of projects include building a school greenhouse and developing a water pollution community education program. Visit the Web site to view other project examples. 2010 deadlines have not been announced.

The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program provides grants to educational organizations to establish outdoor learning centers.

This funding opportunity awards up to $5,000 for a student-led, service-learning project. Applications must be trained in Project Learning Tree (PLT), engage at least one community partner and acquire 50 percent in matching funds. Through this grant, PLT hopes to engage students in making a significant difference in their community.