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.

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.

Greenways—corridors of protected public and private lands—link recreational, cultural and natural features and provide multiple public benefits. They provide paths for people and wildlife; protect forests, wetlands and grasslands; and improve the quality of life for everyone.

Public school educators are eligible to apply for individual grants worth up to $5,000 for the development and implementation of ideas, techniques and approaches for teaching "green" concepts.

The America the Beautiful Fund offers grants for free seeds to groups striving to beautify our world through gardening. Use seeds for a school garden, restoration project or schoolyard habitat. Grants of 100 to 1,000 seed packets are offered on a basis of availability and need.

Photo: Uwe H. Friese

As a way to encourage the growth of health-focused youth gardens, the National Gardening Association recognizes outstanding programs via the Healthy Sprouts Awards, sponsored by Gardener's Supply Company. To be eligible, your school or organization must plan to garden with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18.

The National Gardening Association works with sponsoring companies and organizations to provide in-kind grants to projects that actively engage kids in the garden and improve the quality of life for their communities. To be eligible for these awards your school or organization must plan to garden with at least 15 kids between the ages of 3 and 18.

Are you taking initiatives to reduce your school's carbon footprint? How would you like an extra $500 to achieve your goal? The Earth Day Network is offering grants from $500 to $3,500 to help schools achieve positive change through education, service, policy and action. 2010 deadlines have not been announced.