Links to Awards and Contests
Do Something.org
Website: http://www.dosomething.org/programs
With general grants of $500 every week that carry rolling deadlines, or disaster grants of $500 every week that carry ongoing deadlines, Dosomething.org asks, "Want to make change but lack the funds? We have tons of grants just for you, see them all."
New England BioLabs Foundation
Website: http://www.nebf.org/guiding_principles.html
The sponsor provides support for programs targeted to environmental issues. Grants typically range from $500 to $10,000 with an average o$7,000. Deadlines: March 1st and September 1st. Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?65140 Program Number: 65140. Email: kellett@nebf.org
North American Association for Environmental Education
Website: http://eelink.net/pages/Grants+-+General+Information
This website is a repository of general grant opportunities. You can make multi-site grant searches, environmental education specific grants, higher education awards and grants, and award and grant programs for K-12 students.
High School Environmental Center - United States Environmental Protection Agency
Website: http://www.epa.gov/highschool
A website for high school students to explore and learn about their environment and ways to protect it. The site contains easy-to-find and easy-to-understand about air and water issues, waste and recycling, conservation, health and safety, ecosystems, and community environmental conditions. It also links interested students to internship and scholarship opportunities, environmental careers, and community involvement projects.
Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation - A Non Profit Private Foundation Dedicated to the Development of Environmental Curricula
Website: http://www.mgaef.org
"The Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation was founded in April 1996 to continue the work of Melinda Gray Ardia. Melinda Ardia, a middle school science teacher in Newark,NY and a biologist and environmental activist, died in an automobile accident in January 1996. Melinda's dedication, creativtiy and enthusiasm inspired her family and colleagues to create the Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation to continue her work...Our mission is to support educators in developing environmental curricula that integrate field activities and classroom teaching and that incorporate basic ecological principles and problem solving."
Youth Venture - Building a Global Movement of Young Changemakers
Website: http://www.genv.net
"Youth Venture provides seed money grants of up to $1,000 new youth-created, youth-led, sustainable ventures that benefit the community. Youth ages 12-20 who want to start a new ongoing environmental club or organization can get guidance on how to plan, organize, and launch their venture, along with funds for start-up expenses. Visit the website to get information and start the application process."