Grants & Awards
Grants, Scholarships, Contests & Awards
Send us your opportunities at info@e3washington.org.
Need an ongoing grant opportunity resource? Check out Washington State’s Recreation and Conservation Office.
Nature Vision is now recruiting for multiple Board Members!
Nature Vision is a 501c3 environmental education nonprofit organization founded in 2003. Their mission is to foster appreciation and stewardship of our environment by educating and connecting our community to the world around us. Nature Vision serves over 70,000 PreK-12th grade students annually. For more information, please visit their Board Page at https://naturevision.org/board.
They are currently seeking additional board members with specific expertise in finance and accounting, law and policy, fundraising, social justice, and cultural competency.
For more information, please see their website. Email Board President Julie Nelson at nvboard@naturevision.org and Ginny Sanchez Ballard at gsanchez@naturevision.org with questions.
Grant to Improve Park/Trail
RCO is accepting applications for grants to build parks, trails, ball fields and boat moorage, as well as to conserve wildlife habitat and working farms and forests.
These grants are the largest source of state funding for many of Washington’s outdoor recreation experiences, and one of the few sources of state funding for conserving working farms and forests. This is the only opportunity to apply for these grants until 2026.
Grant applications are due May 1. More information about the grants is available RCO’s website
Register Today for EPA’s Grant Webinar Series
EPA is hosting a series of three webinars for assistance agreement (grant) applicants and recipients. During each webinar, EPA staff will review key aspects of EPA’s grants processes and requirements, and you will have the opportunity to submit questions. You must register in advance for each webinar using the links provided below.
Competition Process
Tuesday, March 26, 2024: 1:00-2:00pm ET
This webinar intends to help grant applicants learn how to find and successfully apply for competitive EPA grants. EPA will also provide an overview of the competition process from application through evaluation and selection. Register here.
Procurement, Subawards, and Participant Support Costs
Wednesday, March 27, 2024: 11:30-12:30pm ET
This training will cover procurement regulations and requirements. Specific topics include: best practices for contracts, consultants, equipment, and supply purchases; review of subawards (grant awards provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient); and participant support costs (payments to individuals who participate in grant activities but are not employees of the grant recipient). Register here.
New EPA Davis-Bacon Grant Term and Condition
Thursday, March 28, 2024: 12:30-1:30pm ET
This training will discuss EPA’s new Davis-Bacon Term and Condition that is required for certain programs that involve construction activities. Register here.
The Washington US-ED Green Ribbon Schools Funding
The nation’s top honor for Environmental and Sustainability Education and green school efforts – apply now! Learn more and apply here. Schools and districts are recognized for their progress in
1) Reducing environmental impact and cost;
2) Improving the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff; and
3) Providing effective environmental and sustainability education.
Contact Elizabeth.Schmitz@k12.wa.us for more information.
The Outdoor Education for All program grants for School Districts administered by OSPI.
This portion of SSHB 2078 supports allocation-based grants for schools, tribal schools, school districts, and Educational Service Districts to develop or support outdoor educational experiences. Outdoor education programs should be aligned with the Washington State content learning standards and the development of social and emotional learning skills. Programs are encouraged to review the Since Time Immemorial Curriculum developed by the Office of Native Education at OSPI and infuse traditional ecological knowledge into the field experiences for students.
Grant awards will be up to $5,000-$40,000/project. Funding is to support student populations that meet the eligibility criteria.
Only school districts are eligible to apply for either grant.
Biden-Harris Administration Makes $500 Million Available to Fund School Buses that Reduce Pollution, Save Money, and Protect Health
Second rebate competition from President’s Investing in America Agenda builds on nearly $1 billion investment that will put thousands of clean school buses on the road
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of at least $500 million in funding from the Clean School Bus rebate competition that is transforming school bus fleets across America and protecting children from air pollution. This second round of funding will build on the previous nearly $1 billion investment to further improve air quality in and around schools, reduce greenhouse gas pollution fueling the climate crisis, and help accelerate America’s leadership in developing the clean vehicles of the future.
“Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, more students, teachers, and staff are breathing easier this school year as brand-new clean school buses are hitting the road in communities across America,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “We’ve seen incredible demand for this program from school districts that want to benefit from the transition to cleaner school buses, leading to cost savings for districts, better air quality, and less pollution. We’re committed to building on this work and continuing to accelerate the transition of America’s school bus fleet.”
Children's Health Grants and Funding Opportunities
EPA issues competitive funding announcements for projects and programs relating to improving children’s health where they live, learn and play.
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction:
Nominations Now Open for Educator Award Programs
If you know someone who should be recognized, now is the time to nominate!
Teacher of the Year: Open to any certificated teacher who spends at least 50% of their time with students in a classroom setting. Deadline to nominate: March 1
Classified School Employee of the Year: Open to any public school classified employee working in a non-executive management position. Deadline to nominate: March 1
History Teacher of the Year: Open to K-12 teachers of American history (including state and local history) with at least 3 years of teaching experience. Deadline to nominate: April 30
Nominations open soon for Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year.
Climate Education Pathways Grant
The Climate Education Pathways project is a collaboration between BSCS Science Learning, Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
We are developing curriculum materials and professional development with the best approaches to student and teacher learning in mind.
Teacher-collaborators will field test a 6-8 week digital high school science unit about climate and biology developed for the NGSS. Teachers will be supported in localizing the unit for their students and community.
Teachers who are a part of the field test have the opportunity to be paid up to $2,700 over the course of 1.5 years (January 2023-May 2024).
Learn more and apply here.
Seed Grants
Grant Size: $500 - $1,000
The Seed grant program is geared towards groups launching new projects or starting to significantly change the direction of an existing project. Most often, groups have been working on the project less than a year and usually don't yet have much direct experience with implementing the idea.
Seed grants prioritize support for community groups who represent a broad range of voices in their community and who are not being reached by other funders. The Grassroots Fund interprets the word 'environment' broadly and provides funding for a wide range of activities.
Deadline: rolling - you can apply for a Seed grant any time of year. A final decision generally takes 4 to 6 weeks and you can expect to hear from staff to schedule a follow-up call in about 2 weeks from the date you submit an application.
Clean School Bus Funding
The EPA is offering funding for the Clean School Bus Program. Program goals are to:
Maximize number of clean and zero-emission school buses funded through program
Prioritize school bus replacements in areas that have been historically underserved
Offer multiple funding opportunities and programs throughout the five year timeline
The program will evolve over time based on lessons learned and stakeholder feedback
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