fundraising

the green flag school program for environmental leadership

*The Center for Health, Environment and Justice does in no way endorse any coorporation listed herein. The grant information is provided explicately for the interest of participating schools. Please send additional grant information to the Green Flag coordinator.

grants

Organization

 

Contact Information and Interest Area

 

Deadline for Proposal

Captain Planet Foundation

 

Provides up to $500 awards for projects that promote an understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on involvement, and help young people develop planning and problem skills.

 

March 31

July 30

Septemer 30

December 31

Home Depot Center

 

 

Request must be received no later than 6 weeks prior to event date

 

Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program

 

For organizations involved in work that reduces the risk and use of pesticides. The types of projects that will be considered include education, demonstration, outreach, risk reduction, measurement/monitoring, risk mitigation, and technology transfer.

 

January 31

Toshiba America Foundation

Provides grants supporting projects designed to teach science and increase awareness of the environment.

 

Kindergarden - 6th : October, 1

Grades 7 - 12, Grants Over 5,000: October 1 and February 1

For Grants under 5,000: year round

 

Toyota TAPESTRY Grants

 

For Teachers c/o National Science Teachers Association. Available to K-12 science teachers proposing innovative projects.

 

January 19

The University of Louisville

 

Funding for environmental education programs and projects in the Southeast

 

 

 

California Office of Environmental Education

 

Funding for School programs divided out by topic area and grade level

Varies depending on grade level and topic are

Wal-Mart Foundation

 

Supports environmental efforts and education through scholarship and mini grants of about $500

 

Varies

Environmental Education Grant Program

 

Supports environmental education projects that enhance the public’s awareness, knowledge, and skills to help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality.  75% of the grants are under $15,000, but some exceed that amount.

 

November 15th

EPA Grants for teachers

 

Links to various funding opportunities, plus a grant writing tutorial

 

 

 

environmental fundraisers

Collecting used inkjet cartridges and cell phones

Selling environmentally friendly house and garden sprays

Selling energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs

Selling environmentally friendly gardening tools, trees, and composting resources

Collecting recycled clothing

Collecting used inkjet cartridges

Collecting empty Kool-Aid Jammer or CapriSun drink pouches

Selling environment-themed t-shirts, stickers, mugs, buttons, etc.

 

fundraising resources

Provides links to environmental fundraising projects

Selling candy bars, cookie dough, bumper stickers, candles, etc.

Selling coupons and discount cards for local businesses

Selling coupon books for local businesses

Selling magazines, chocolate, and other products