Central Coast
Serving San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura & Kern Counties

Funding Opportunities

EPA Rachel Carson Contest- Deadline: June 10, 2009
The US EPA, along with the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Generations United, and the Rachel Carson Council, Inc., are sponsoring the 3rd Annual Rachel Carson intergenerational "Sense of Wonder" contest. Entries must involve an intergenerational team and describe how this project brought the team in touch with the natural world. This approach reflects Carson's desire to have adults share nature and discovery with children. Submissions are accepted in the categories of photography, essay, poetry, and dance. Contact: Enesta Jones, (202) 564-4355 x7873, or email jones.enesta@epa.gov
http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/index.htm

Stewardship Council Grants – due June 19, 2009
The Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council invites Northern and Central California non-profit organizations to apply for grants focused on getting youth outside.
As part of its Youth Investment Program, the Stewardship Council will grant between $2 million and $2.5 million in funding to parks and programs that connect underserved youth (ages 13 to 18) to the outdoors.
If you would like to apply for one of the following grants go to: http://www.stewardshipcouncil.org/youth_investment/rfps_and_applications.php?v=0

Catalyst Fund Round 2
Nurturing Small Grassroots Organizations
Program funding for under $15,000
Application deadline is June 19

Impact Fund Round 2
Sparking Innovation and Lowering Barriers
Program funding from $15,000 to $50,000
Application deadline is June 19
If you have any questions please contact:

Latoya Graham
lgraham@stewardshipcouncil.org
(650) 344-0972

High School Teachers Invited to Apply for Classroom Earth Professional Development Grants - Deadline: June 12, 2009
Twenty high school teachers working to improve the environmental literacy of their students will be awarded $1,500 to take two online graduate-level courses at the University of Wisconsin....
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=252600041


Save the Redwoods League Offers Education Grants - Deadline: June 30, 2009
Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded to projects working to increase redwood forest educational experiences for young people and adults, particularly if created, designed, and implemented by K-12 students.... http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=252700004


2009 Healthy Sprouts Awards Program Deadline: Oct. 17, 2009
The National Gardening Association (http://www.garden.org/) encourages the growth of health-focused youth garden programs through the Healthy Sprouts Awards The awards support school and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States. To be eligible for the 2009 Healthy Sprouts Awards, a school or organization must plan to garden in 2010 with at least fifteen children between the ages of 3 and 18. The selection of winners is based on the demonstrated relationship between the garden program and nutrition and hunger issues in the United States. In 2009, the program will present awards to twenty schools or organizations. Each recipient program will receive gardening supplies and resources, including gift certificates toward the purchase of gardening materials from Gardener's Suppl. The top five programs will each receive a certificate valued at $500; fifteen more programs will each receive a $200 gift certificate.
http://www.kidsgardening.com/healthysprouts.asp

Amateur Coastal Photography Competition - Due July 15, 2009
Entries are now being accepted for the annual Amateur Coastal Photography Competition sponsored by the California Coastal Commission and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.  Up to five color photos may be submitted depicting scenery of the California coast, native coastal wildlife, or people using the coast.  There is also a new humor category this year.
Entry is free and excellent donated prizes include two-night stays at Fairmont hotels and tickets aboard a Hornblower yacht cruise.  Postmark deadline is July 15, 2009.  For an entry form and full contest guidelines, see the photo contest link at www.coastforyou.org or call
(800) COAST-4U.

Coastal Stewardship Stories – July 1, 2009
The California Coastal Commission invites the public to submit personal stories of coastal stewardship in celebration of the 25th anniversary of California Coastal Cleanup Day, in conjunction with our Coastal Stewardship Pledge. If you have taken part in something (small or large) to care for our coast and ocean, please share your story and/or pictures in order to inspire others to take action in their daily lives. Your stories may be posted on the Coastal Commission website!
 
Submit your coastal stewardship story by July 1st for the chance to win a "Coast-Lover's Prize Package" (a framed Coastal Cleanup Day poster – either current or from our archives, a 2009 Coastal Cleanup Day T-Shirt, and several other surprises...). Make your submission by email to coast4u@coastal.ca.gov (please keep any photos to under 500 Kb in jpg format) or by postal mail to: Coastal Steward Stories, California Coastal Commission, 45 Fremont Street, Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94105
 
Be sure to include your phone number, mailing address, and email (if available) in order to be eligible for the contest. Submissions will be posted on the California Coastal Commission’s website (at CCC discretion) at www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/steward/stories.html.  A winner will be chosen by random drawing. The public will be invited to post comments on the stories once they are on the website. For ideas on how to be a Coastal Steward, check out the Coastal Stewardship Pledge at www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/steward/pledge_form.html (or click on the link at www.coastforyou.org).

Captain Planet Foundation Grants
Deadlines (annually): March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31
The Captain Planet Foundation is accepting applications for funding projects that help students better grasp environmental issues. Projects must promote understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on activities, involve students ages 6 to 18, promote interaction and cooperation within a group, help young people develop planning and problem-solving skills, include adult supervision, and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation.
http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org/Default.aspx?pid=3&;tab=apply

Green Ambassador’s Grant for High Schools
Environmental Charter High School in Los Angeles just got a grant from the State Charter School association to disseminate its environmental service learning program, Green Ambassadors, as well as some other aspects of its environmental curriculum (Earth Day activities, interdisciplinary projects, Senior Thesis). 

Right now they’re looking to identify 10 CA high schools that are interested in receiving curriculum materials and professional development support in one or more of these areas.  All costs are borne by the grant.   Please read the announcement for details.  http://greenambassadors.org/green_action_program/announcement.htm

Captain Planet Foundation Grants
Deadlines (annually): March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31
The Captain Planet Foundation is accepting applications for funding projects that help students better grasp environmental issues. Projects must promote understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on activities, involve students ages 6 to 18, promote interaction and cooperation within a group, help young people develop planning and problem-solving skills, include adult supervision, and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation.
http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org/Default.aspx?pid=3&;tab=apply

Outdoor Classroom Grant Program ~ Deadline: Rolling

Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper, and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine have partnered to create an outdoor classroom grant. The goal is to provide schools with additional resources to improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. All K–12 public schools in the United States are welcome to apply. Visit the Lowe's Web site: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&;p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html

Field Trip Grants through Target.com
https://targetfieldtripgrants.target.com/faq.php ;

Show Me the Money: Tips & Resources for Successful Grant Writing
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtml
Many educators have found that grants allow them to provide their students with educational experiences and materials their own districts cannot afford. Learn how they get those grants and how you can get one too. This article will provide you with advice on grant-writing.

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