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| Introduction |
The Funding Opportunities page provides information on grants and other sources of funding for energy and environmental education projects. Check back periodically for new sources. Please send information about funding opportunities for energy or environmental education projects to energy@uwsp.edu.
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) |
The Department of Public Instruction offers an
opportunity for school districts to submit an application for the
2009-2011 Stem Grants. These competitive grants are designed to increase
innovation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs
targeted to under-represented students. The availability and amount of
funds will be determined through the state biennial process. The
existing two-year grant program was funded at $61,500 per year. These
grants are in accordance with Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 115.28
(46).
http://dpi.wi.gov/cte/stemhome.html
| Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) |
The Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) was created by
1989 Act 299, becoming law in 1990. One of the Board's responsibilities is
to award grants for the development, dissemination, and implementation of
environmental education programs.
Since 1990, the WEEB's annual competitive environmental education grant program has provided more than $2.6 million to PK-12 schools, non-profit organizations, divisions of municipal, state and tribal governments, public colleges and universities, and other institutions committed to enhancing the environmental literacy of Wisconsin citizens.
To go directly to the Environmental Education Grant Program Guidelines and Application procedures, visit www.uwsp.edu/cnr/weeb/grant-program/index.htm.
| Bright Idea Fundraiser |
KEEP collaborates with the ENERGY STAR® Program at Focus on Energy to help support our Bright Idea Fundraiser. Between 16 and 67 organizations have participated in the fundraiser each year since the pilot. Each year, students sell thousands of energy efficient light bulbs to community members. Community members save energy and money by installing compact fluorescent light bulbs in their homes and students earn $2 for every bulb they sell. Energy efficient bulbs help reduce air pollution emissions from power plants; therefore, the fundraiser also helps the environment. The Focus on Energy rebate for the bulbs is sent to the student groups who collect the money to fund school projects and trips.
Learn more about and sign up for the Bright Idea Fundraiser.
| Wisconsin Focus on Energy |
Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program is ready to share the cost of installing or investigating renewable energy systems with you through financial incentives and grants. Their goal is to increase the number of renewable energy systems at work across Wisconsin.
To learn more about residential and business incentives, go to Renewable Energy Incentives and Grants.
To be eligible for these incentives and grants, your home, business, or organization must purchase electricity or natural gas from a Wisconsin utility participating in the Focus on Energy Program. Eligibility information is available on the Web site at focusonenergy.com or by calling the Information Center at 800.762.7077.
| DonorsChoose.org |
DonorsChoose.org is a simple way to provide students in need with resources that our public schools often lack. At this not-for-profit Web site, teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals choose projects to fund. When you visit DonorsChoose.org, click on 'Viewing All States' to choose Wisconsin.
| Lowe's, International Paper, and National Geographic |
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and the International Paper Foundation, and National Geographic Explorer classroom magazine have announced an Outdoor Classroom Grant Program to fund outdoor learning environments for K-12 public schools around the United States.
Outdoor classrooms provide students with the hands-on opportunity to learn about natural resources through science education. Ranging from flower, vegetable, and butterfly gardens to small ponds, nature trails, or bird sanctuaries, outdoor classrooms can vary in complexity based on a school's available resources. More elaborate outdoor learning environments may include a laboratory for testing water and soil quality, a greenhouse, wetlands, an arboretum, or a shelter.
This school year, the Outdoor Classroom Grant Program will award grants up to $2,000 to at least one hundred schools. In some cases, grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. The grants can be used to build a new outdoor classroom or to enhance a current outdoor classroom at the school.
The program only considers outdoor classroom proposals. All K-12 public schools in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico) are welcome to apply.
Grants will be reviewed three times a year. Go to http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=115900024 to learn more.
| Captain Planet Foundation |
The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youths. Its objective is to encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Through environmental education, they believe that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation for the world in which they live.
Eligible projects must:
- Promote understanding of environmental issues
- Focus on hands-on involvement
- Involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school)
- Promote interaction and cooperation within the group
- Help young people develop planning and problem solving skills
- Include adult supervision
- Commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation (specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded)
All applicant organizations or
sponsoring agencies must be exempt from federal taxation under the
Internal Revenue Code Section 501, in order to be eligible for funding
(this includes most schools and non-profit organizations).
Generally, the range of grants awarded by the Foundation is $250 -
$2,500. Deadlines for submitting grant applications are March 31,
June 30, September 30, and December 31.
www.captainplanetfdn.org/aboutUs.html
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
Each year, the EPA's Environmental Education Program awards grants to state agencies, non-profit groups, schools and universities, and tribal organizations to support environmental education (EE) programs and projects. To learn more about the this grant program visit the Environmental Education Grants Program.
The EPA also provides grant opportunities for various projects in Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin). Visit the Region 5 Web site to learn more. (This information is not a substitute for each listed program's Federal Register or Solicitation Notice and regional guidance. For other funding information, visit www.epa.gov/ogd.)
| Toyota TAPESTRY |
Over the past ten years, the Toyota TAPESTRY grant program, sponsored
by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and administered by the National
Science Teachers Association, has awarded 393 grants totaling nearly $4
million to teachers in the United States. For
application information and to learn more about the program, call
800.807.9852
The 2009 grant application will be available August 18.
| The Joyce Foundation |
The mission of the Joyce Foundation is to support efforts to protect the natural environment of the Great Lakes, to reduce poverty and violence in the region, and to ensure that its people have access to good schools, decent jobs, and a diverse and thriving culture. They focus their grant making on initiatives that promise to have an impact on the Great Lakes region, specifically the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. This year's Environment program area has a new focus: promoting more efficient use of energy and increased reliance on cleaner energy sources. The Education program area has special opportunities for the Milwaukee area public schools.
| The Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation |
The areas of interest for the Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation (IAP) are the arts, education, environment and social programs. They fund projects that show evidence that the creator thinks "outside the box". The quality, innovation, thoughtfulness and effectiveness of a project are of great importance. This Foundation is gives grants across the U.S., however, it gives preference to projects within Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. Applications for US based grants are reviewed quarterly in September, December, March and June.
| American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) |
The AIAA Foundation's Classroom Grant program is designed specifically for use by AIAA Educator Associates. Becoming an AIAA Educator Associate is FREE and gives you access to all the benefits AIAA has to offer you and your students. If you are a K-12 teacher interested in the development or application of science, mathematics, and technology within your educational curriculum, you may qualify for a grant of up to $200 per individual request to supplement your learning program. Each school is limited to up to $1,000 per calendar year. Grants can be used for classroom demonstration kits, classroom science supplies, or other materials to enhance the teaching-and learning-of science, mathematics, and related technology.
| Stonyfield Farm's Profits for the Planet |
Profits for the Planet (PFP) puts Stonyfield Farm's guiding principle of corporate social responsibility into action. Each year, 10% of the company's profits are given to efforts that help protect and restore the environment. By directing financial support to those programs that affect positive and meaningful change, PFP embodies the spirit of the company's environmental and educational missions. Projects which meet the following criteria will receive the highest priority for funding:
- Protect and restore the planet
- Generate measurable results, i.e. natural resources saved, people educated
- Promote Stonyfield Farm via sampling opportunities, collateral, media relations.
Stonyfield Farm strives to achieve both a healthy financial and social/environmental bottom line in all of our endeavors and we employs the same "win-win" approach to corporate philanthropy. Be it via financial awards or newsletter mention, the goal is to build mutual support between Stonyfield Farm and each PFP recipient. In addition to funds, Stonyfield Farm often donates product to organizations.
http://www.stonyfield.com/AboutUs/ProfitsForThePlanetProgram.cfm
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