EPA 910-B-08-001 Alaska United States Region to Idaho Environmental Protection 1200 Sixth Avenue Oregon Agency Seattle WA 98101 Washington Public Environmental Resource Center January 2008 &EB!\ Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Note: This publication is provided by the EPA as a service to the education community. The information is provided as a convenience of the user. The Standards of Ethical Conduct do not permit the U.S. EPA to endorse any private sector organization, product, or service. The U.S. EPA does not exercise any control over the information you may find through these organizations ------- Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Table of Contents Alaska Conservation Foundation Funds Only for Conservation Projects in Alaska Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation, Ltd. Environmental Curriculum Development Grants Boise State University Directory of Watershed Funding Resources Bonneville Environmental Foundation Renewable Energy Program Grants Watershed Program Grants The Brainerd Foundation Endangered Ecosystems Grants The Bullitt Foundation Environmental Grants Non-Profit Organizations in the Pacific Northwest The Burning Foundation Environmental Program Grants Captain Planet Foundation Funds for Environmental Projects for Children and Youths City of Portland - Environmental Services Community Watershed Stewardship Grants Program City of Seattle - Dept. of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Funds City of Tacoma Environmental Services Make a Splash Environmental Grant Program Consumer Aerosol Products Council CAPCO Science Class Challenge Diack Ecology Education Program Ecological Studies Grants The Educational Foundation of America Environment Grants ------- Environmental Concern Inc. Wetland-Related Scholarships - Students, Government Regulatory Personnel, Educators Environmental Research & Science Foundation Solid Waste Management Grant Policies and Guidelines EPA Headquarters Environmental Justice Grants EPA Office of Water Catalog of Federal Funding Source for Watershed Protection EPA Region 10 Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest EPA Environmental Education Grant Program EPA Region al Geographic Initiative (RGI) Grants EPA's New "Still More Great" Grants Book Wetlands Program Development Grants The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation Pacific Northwest Community-based Project Fundings FishAmerica Foundation FishAmerica Foundation Fund Fund for Wild Nature Funds for Action-oriented Nature Projects General Mills, Inc. My Hometown Helper Fundings Grants Alert.com Funding Opportunities Grants.gov Search for federal grant programs Idaho Forest Products Commission The Idaho Forest: Grants for Teachers William C. Kenney Foundation Fundings to Protect, Preserve and Restore Watersheds in the West 2 ------- King County Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Habitat Matching Grant Program Grant Exchange Natural Resource Stewardship Network: Youth in Forestry Grants The Rural Community Partnership Grants Waterworks The Kind County Water Quality Block Grant Fund Wild Places for City Spaces: the Urban Reforestation and Habitat Restoration Grant Fund King County Solid Waste Division Elementary School Green Team Mini-Grants Hazards on the Homefront Mini-Grants Kitsap County Public Works Kitsap County Watershed Mini-Grants for Education/Enhancement Projects Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation Environmental Protection / Conservation Grants Laird Norton Endowment Foundation Sustainable Watershed Management Funding Lowe's Foundation Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Grants Outdoor Classroom Grant Program Charlotte Martin Foundation Wildlife and Habitat Preservation Grants Metro Parks & Greenspaces Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants Program Mid-Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group Partnerships and Matching Funds for Salmon Enhancement and Preservation Leo Model Foundation Environmental Grants Available The Mountaineers Foundation Environmental Grants National Association for Humane and Environmental Education NAHEE National KIND Teacher Award 3 ------- National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants Program Marine Debris Grants Program Native Plant Conservation Initiative Pulling Together Initiative The Nature of Learning Grants Program National Fish & Wildlife Foundation - Pacific Northwest Region Community Salmon Fund - Washington King County Community Salmon Fund Pierce County Community Salmon Fund National Forest Foundation Matching Awards Program (MAP) National Gardening Association 2008 Mantis Award Program 2008 Youth Garden Grants Program Grants for School and Youth Gardens Healthy Sprouts Award Hooked on Hydroponics Awards Nimble Net Grant Wrangler - Find Funding for K-12 Schools NOAA Restoration Center Funding Opportunities in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Northwest Fund for the Environment Washington Natural Resources Funding NSTA/Toyota TAPESTRY Grants Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Teachers The Oregon Community Foundation Oregon Historic Trails Fund Oregon Sea Grant Oregon Sea Grant Funding Opportunities Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board OWEB Education and Outreach Grants OWEB Small Grant Program Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! Grants 4 ------- Puget Sound Partnership Funding Opportunities from Other Organizations The Red Lodge Clearinghouse Searchable Databases for Environmental Fundings Resources for Global Sustainability, Inc. Environmental Grantmaking Foundations Directory Restore America's Estuaries Restoration Project Funding The Russell Family Foundation Environmental Sustainability Grants The Seattle Foundation Local Environmental Funding Seattle Public Utilities Grant Central Station SeaWorld / Busch Gardens / Fuji Film Environmental Excellence Awards Snohomish County PUD Energy and Water Mini-Grants to Teachers in Snohomish County Social Justice Fund Northwest Environmental Grants SOLV Grants through 'Make It Right' Program Sustainable Seattle Youth Sustainability Education - Choose to Change Workshops Target Foundation Target Field Trip Grants U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Grants-at-a Glance U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Alaska Coastal Program Alaska Coastal Conservation Grants 2008 Technical Assistance 5 ------- Washington Department of Ecology Environmental Education Website - Grant Opportunities Terry Husseman Sustainable Schools Awards Washington Foundation for the Environment Student Environmental Stewardship Award Program Washington Foundation for the Environmental Education Grants Washington Native Plant Society The Society's Education Grants Washington's Native Plant Stewardship Program Whole Systems Foundation Environment / Living Sustainably on the Earth Grants Wilberforce Foundation Funding for Natural Habitat Protection Wild Ones Natural Landscapers, Ltd. The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund 6 ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Alaska Conservation Foundation T|t|e: Funds Onlv for Conservation Projects in Alaska Description: Grants and Awards ACF's core function is to raise and distribute funds to the most effective conservation organizations addressing the most critical conservation efforts in the state. Through strategic grantmaking, ACF strengthens those organizations, protects Alaska's magnificent wild places, and supports healthy communities. ACF's Awards Program honors individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to Alaska conservation through leadership, the arts, education, and community involvement. Paying tribute to such dedication and hard work is crucial—it allows their accomplishments to be celebrated within and beyond the conservation community, and it serves to remind tomorrow's conservation leaders that such efforts can bring about powerful and positive change. Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: See website: http://www.akcf.org/_pages/grants_amp_awards.php Alaska Conservation Foundation Laurie Adams 441 West 5th Avenue, Suite 402 Anchorage, AK, 99501-2340 907-276-1917 907-274-4145 acfinfo@akcf.org http://www.akcf.org/ Alaska Conservation Foundation is a community foundation for the environment that receives and awards grants throughout the state to: • Protect the integrity of Alaska's ecosystems, • Promote sustainable livelihoods for Alaska's communities and people. I ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation, Ltd. Title- Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Environmental Curriculum Development Grants , MELINDA GRAY ARDIA ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION A Hm hWi) JMvate Dedicated to the Dfivlopmeot oi Hdirtk Environment*] Carrktila Currently, we have three main environmental education programs: 1. Environmental Curriculum Development Grants 2. Field Experiences for School Students 3. SUNY-ESF Environmental Interpretation Scholarship Completed Application Must Be Postmarked by SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 Go to website for descriptions: http://www.mgaef.org/Programs.htm Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation, Ltd. P.O. Box 621 Skaneateles, NY, 13152 info@mgaef.org http://www.mgaef.org/ 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. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Boise State University Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Directory of Watershed Funding Resources About the Directory Communities across the country face a range of complex funding challenges as they attempt to meet the demands of environmental protection. The Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at Boise State University assists local communities in finding creative funding solutions to support their own plans for environmental protection. As part of this effort, the EFC provides watershed stakeholders with the funding information they need to make decisions and protect their resource. There is a tremendous volume of information available for funding watershed restoration. However, finding and sorting through this information can be a daunting task. In an effort to address this need, the EFC has created an on-line, searchable database for watershed restoration funding. The database includes information on funding programs available for federal, state (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska), private, and other funding sources. Users can query the information in a variety of ways including agency sponsor, keyword, or by a detailed search. At the end of a query, a brief description of each matching program will be displayed. When a specific program is selected, a detailed page of that program will be displayed and can be printed. See website: http://efc.boisestate.edu/watershed/ Boise State University Bill Jarocki 1910 University Drive Boise, ID, 83725-1936 208-426-1567 http://www.boisestate.edu/ The mission of the Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at Boise State University is to provide help to those facing the "how to pay" challenges of environmental protection. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Bonneville Environmental Foundation Title Renewable Energy Program Grants Description: Renewable Projects - Introduction The nature of the project determines the specific application and funding process that you will need to go through. Projects fall into one of three categories: For projects located in areas served by Cowlitz PUD, please consult the Cowlitz Guide to the Application Process. For projects located in areas served by Puget Sound Energy, please consult the PSE Guide to the Application Process. For school projects located in areas served by Idaho Power, please consult the Idaho Power Solar 4R Schools page. For all other projects located in areas served by Idaho Power, please consult the Guide to the Application Process. For home solar projects we have developed the Solar Starters Coop. For school solar projects we have developed the Solar 4R Schools program. For all other projects, please consult the Guide to the Application Process. Our renewable energy See website for details: http://www.b-e-f.org/grants/renew_intro.shtm Contact: Bonneville Environmental Foundation Foundation Office Address: 133 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 410 Portland, OR, 97204 Phone: 503-248-1905 Fax: 503-248-1908 E-Mail lnformation@B-E-F.org URL: http://www.bonenvfdn.org/ Description: The Bonneville Environmental Foundation is a charitable and nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to encouraging and funding projects that develop and/or apply clean, environmentally preferred renewable power and acquire, maintain, preserve, restore and/or sustain fish and wildlife habitat within the Pacific Northwest. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Bonneville Environmental Foundation Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Watershed Program Grants BEF awards grants to develop and implement long-term, comprehensive, and science-based watershed restoration and monitoring programs. Where a comprehensive Model Watershed approach is clearly demonstrated, the Foundation may elect to provide long-term funding and/or technical assistance to: A) Complete scientific watershed-biological assessments and fill critical data gaps; B) Identify and prioritize critical restoration needs and develop and institute a comprehensive restoration strategy; C) Develop, support, and implement a 10-year watershed monitoring and evaluation program The following types of organizations are eligible for BEF's long-term Model Watershed support: — Newly created watershed groups that demonstrate strong community engagement and a clear desire to develop and implement a long-term and science-based restoration and monitoring approach; and — Well-established watershed restoration programs that demonstrate strong community engagement and commit to maintain or initiate a long-term and science-based restoration and monitoring approach. Eligibility Any private person, organization, tribe, or local government, within the Pacific Northwest (OR, ID, WA, MT), may submit a Letter of Enquiry. Funding, however, will only be considered where applicants 1) base proposed or existing actions on sound science; 2) exhibit strong community engagement; and 3) demonstrate a comprehensive, watershed-scale approach. Watershed Programs Letters of Enquiry Notification of Grant Awards Accepted Anytime Ongoing Upon Board Approval See website for all details: http://www.b-e-f.org/watersheds/index.shtm Bonneville Environmental Foundation Foundation Office 133 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 410 Portland, OR, 97204 503-248-1905 503-248-1908 lnformation@B-E-F.org http://www.bonenvfdn.org/ The Bonneville Environmental Foundation is a charitable and nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to encouraging and funding projects that develop and/or apply clean, environmentally preferred renewable power and acquire, maintain, preserve, restore and/or sustain fish and wildlife habitat within the Pacific Northwest. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest The Brainerd Foundation Title: Description: Endangered Ecosystems Grants Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Endangered Ecosystems Program The Brainerd Foundation is making a shift in our funding strategy. We invite you to read about it. The Endangered Ecosystems (EE) program focuses on protecting high priority intact ecosystems within the Pacific Northwest, as well as maintaining or restoring biodiversity in key resilient, partially-fragmented landscapes in the region. Our foundation's first priority is the protection of landscape level core habitat areas, as well as the protection or restoration of buffer areas and terrestrial and aquatic linkages between core reserves. Program Objectives The EE program seeks to expand citizen participation in the management of public resources; enhance the capacity of the conservation community to protect those resources; and support and defend key environmental objectives embodied in federal and state environmental statutes, rules and regulations. The program also works to improve collaboration among a broad range of tribal, agricultural, rural and urban stakeholders where this approach supports the Foundation's conservation goals. See website for more information: http://www.brainerd.org/funding/endangered_ecosystems.php The Brainerd Foundation Jim Owens 1601 Second Avenue, Suite 610 Seattle, WA, 98101 206-448-0676 206-448-7222 info@brainerd.org http://www.brainerd.org/index.htm The Brainerd Foundation is dedicated to protecting the environment of the Pacific Northwest. Our web site will tell you more about how we support grassroots-oriented projects in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest The Bullitt Foundation Title Environmental Grants to Non-ProfIt Organizations in the Pacific Northwest Bullitt FOUNDATION The mission of The Bullitt Foundation is to protect, restore, and maintain the natural physical environment of the Pacific Northwest for present and future generations. The Foundation invites proposals from nonprofit organizations that serve Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana (including the Rocky Mountain range), coastal Alaska from Cook Inlet to the Canadian border, and British Columbia. The Foundation has the following program areas: • Aquatic Ecosystems • Terrestrial Ecosystems • Conservation and Stewardship in Agriculture • Energy and Climate Change • Growth Management and Transportation • Toxic and Radioactive Substances • Training, Communications, and Unique Opportunities Grant application deadlines are May 1 and November 1. Applications must be postmarked, or hand delivered to the Foundation office no later than 5:00 PM Pacific Time, on the deadline date. If the deadline falls on a weekend the deadline is the next business day. The Foundation does rot use a letter of inquiry pre-screening process. However, prospective applicants are urged to contact the appropriate program officer to discuss their request prior to submittal. The Foundation requires current grantees to complete an entire grant year - and file a final report - prior to reapplication. See website for further details: http://www.bullitt.org/grants/grantseeking The Bullitt Foundation Amy Solomon 1212 Minor Avenue Seattle, WA, 98101-2825 206-343-0807 206-343-0822 mailto:info @ bullitt.org http://www.bullitt.org/ To protect and restore the natural physical environment of the Pacific Northwest Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest The Burning Foundation Title: Description- Environmental Program Grants The Burning Foundation AREAS OF INTEREST Environmental Programs: Organizations addressing issues in Washington and Oregon. Priority issue areas include protecting threatened rivers and forests, nurturing native fish populations, and conserving land and open space for ecological and recreational purposes. Preference will be given to requests from local groups working to improve their immediate environment and from statewide groups addressing general conservation and protection issues, rather than national organizations with projects in the Pacific Northwest. See website: http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/burning/interest.html Contact: Address: Phone: The Burning Foundation Therese Olge 6723 Sycamore Ave NW Seattle, WA, 98117 206-781-3472 Fax: E-Mail URL: OgleFounds@aol.com http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/burning/index.html To protect our region's rivers, forests, native fish and land... Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Captain Planet Foundation Funds for Environmental Projects for Children and Youths Policies and Grant Guidelines: The Captain Planet Foundation will fund as many projects as its annual resources allow. Please read the following guidelines thoroughly if you would like to seek funding from us. In order to maximize the impact of Foundation funds, the Board of Trustees limit their grant awards to those applications which comply » with the following guidelines. 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). The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youths. Our 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, we believe that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation for the world in which they live. See website for details: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/aboutUs.html Captain Planet Foundation Taryn Murphy 133 Luckie Street, 2nd Floor Atlanta, GA, 30303 404-827-4130 404-588-6279 Captain.Planet.Foundation@turner.com The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youths. Through environmental education, we believe that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation for the world in which they live. Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest City of Portland - Environmental Services Title: Community Watershed Stewardship Grants Program Description: Imagine what you could do... ...with a Community Watershed Stewardship Grant Community Watershed Stewardship Program Environmental Services works with Portland State University, Americorps, local watershed councils and the community to raise awareness of and to improve watershed health. We offer community project grants, educational workshops, technical assistance, watershed council organizational development and informational resources. Our watershed stewardship grants provide up to $5,000 to schools, churches, and other community organizations for projects that protect and enhance watershed health at the local level. Groups can use grant money for supplies, materials, equipment, room rentals, feasibility studies or technical assistance. Past projects include education and monitoring, ecoroofs, stormwater features, restoration, and naturescaping. Stewardship Grants Stephen Shackman, 503-823-7917 stephen.shackman@bes.ci.portland.or.us See website: http://www.portlandonline.com/bes/index.cfm?c=43077 Contact: City of Portland - Environmental Services Stephen Shackman Address: 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Room 1000 Portland, OR, 97204-1912 Phone: 503-823-7740 Fax: 503-823-6995 E-Mail URL: http://www.enviro.ci.portland.or.us/ Description: Clean Rivers Education ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest City of Seattle, Dept. of Neighborhoods Title: City of Seattle Neighborhood Matching Funds Description: The Neighborhood Matching Fund is a City grant program that provides cash grants to neighborhood and community organizations for a wide variety of neighborhood-based projects. The program was started in response to calls from neighborhood leaders to assist them with neighborhood self-help projects. A required component of the program is its match provision. For most projects, the community is required to donate cash, volunteer labor or donated services or materials at least equal in value to the cash provided by the City. The program has been used to build new playgrounds and parks, plant street trees, restore open space and wetlands, create public art, build traffic circles, develop plans for business districts, and much more. The fund currently provides $3.2 million dollars in the following categories: Large Projects Fund Small and Simple Projects Fund Tree Fund Neighborhood Outreach and Development Fund (including Small Sparks) See website for details: http://www.cityofseattle.net/neighborhoods/nmf/about.htm Contact: City of Seattle, Dept. of Neighborhoods Scott Minnix Address: 700 3rd Avenue, Suite 400 Seattle, WA, 98104 Phone: 206-684-0464 Fax: E-Mail URL: http://www.cityofseattle.net/neighborhoods/nmf/database/default.htm Description: The Neighborhood Matching Fund started as an outgrowth of a strong and organized call from neighborhood leaders for more responsive programs ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest City of Tacoma Environmental Services Title: Make a Splash Environmental Grant Program Description: Make a splash in Tacoma with the City's environmental grant program! Applications will be available April 16. The deadline to turn them in is May 18. City of Tacoma Environmental Services awards up to $50,000 a year in environmental grants to help educate residents and protect and restore our surface water resources. Grants may be up to $2,500 and are open to anyone considering a project within Tacoma city limits. Projects may be educational and should focus on preventing pollution and protecting or restoring clean water. Check out the projects supported by 2005 and 2004 Make a Splash grants. The Make a Splash program is supported by user fees from the City's surface water utility. For more information about the Make a Splash environmental grant program, please contact Shauna Hansen, City of Tacoma Environmental Services, 253-502-2119 or . Shansen2@cityoftacoma.org. Website: http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?hid=1889 Contact: City of Tacoma Environmental Services Shauna Hansen Address: 2201 Portland Avenue Tacoma, WA, 98421 Phone: 253-502-2105 Fax: E-Mail URL: http://www.ci.tacoma.wa.us/watersen/ices/Default.htm Description: Wastewater Management and Surface Water Management Programs work hard - with your help -to make sure every drop leaving our homes, businesses, and streets is safe before it reaches Puget Sound... and beyond. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Consumer Aerosol Products Council Title. Description: CAPCO Science Class Challenge - Grades 4-9 Contact- Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: It's O.K. to Spray! About the Contest Participate in the 2006-2007 CAPCO Science Class Challenge and win $250 to $5,000 for your school and a pizza party for your class! For grades 4-9, the competition is meant to encourage students and teachers to learn about the Earth's protective upper ozone layer, CFCs, and the environment by using provided activities or their own creative methods. The contest is open to teachers with classes in grades 4-9. Teachers must be employed by a public or private school, or be a home school educator. Deadline: May 14, 2007 Website: http://www.nocfcs.org/scc/home.htm Consumer Aerosol Products Council Phenlece Jones 99 Canal Center Plaza • Suite 310 Alexandria, VA, 22314 703-683-1044 http://www.nocfcs.org/ The Consumer Aerosol Products Council (CAPCO) is a non-profit organization that provides information on aerosols and environmental issues for consumers, media and educators. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Diack Ecology Education Program Title: Description: See website for more details: http://diack-ecology.org/html/grantprocedures.htm Contact: Diack Ecology Education Program Don Jeffries Address: 3715 NE Wistaria Drive Portland, OR, 97212 Phone: 503-287-7974 Fax: E-Mail URL: http://diack-ecology.org Description: Grants to teachers in Oregon for Field Based Ecology Grants usually do not exceed $1,500 and are awarded for projects which study any aspect of the local environment by taking advantage of close study opportunities. Funds have been used for a variety of items such as microscopes, safety glasses, soil test kits, rock hammers, boots, field study books, cameras, back packs, compasses, binoculars, water test kits, specimen collection supplies, etc. The Diack Program especially supports projects which will Decome part of the weekly school program. An example would be a proposal to study a site close to the school or to "adopt" or develop such a site. Funds ordinarily are not approved for substitute teachers or transportation. There are no funding deadlines. Ecological Studies Grants The Diack Ecology Education Program was established in 1993 by the late Dr. Arch Diack and his family. Funds are awarded to assist "hands-on" programs which involve Oregon children, K-12 in regularly scheduled field based study which emphases analytical thought, especially programs in which the students' work has community visibility and is connected to community interest or goals. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest The Educational Foundation of America Environment Grants EFA welcomes Inquiries at any time. There are no deadlines. Due to the volume of requests, staff is not available to determine your qualification in advance of your inquiry submission, the Educational Foundation of America (EFA) makes grants to qualifying non-profit organizations that have tax-exempt status and those that are not private foundations as defined in the Internal Revenue Code. EFA provides grants for specific projects. It does not provide funds for endowment or endowed faculty chairs, building/capital programs, religious purposes, grants to individuals, annual fund-raising campaigns, indirect costs, overhead or general support. The Foundation prefers not to fund projects located outside the United States. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the environment, reproductive freedom, theatre, education, medicine, drug policy reform, democracy, peace & national security issues and human services. Important characteristics considered by EFA are an organization's record of achievement, intended broad impact, sound financial practices, increasing independence, and correspondence with EFA objectives. Unfortunately, many worthy requests are denied because needs exceed the Foundation's resources or a given project does not fall within a current area of focus. See website: http://www.efaw.org/lnquiry%20Guidelines.htm The Educational Foundation of America Diane M. Allison 35 Church Lane Westport, CT, 06880-0424 203-226-6498 203-227-0424 mailto:efa@efaw.org http://www.efaw.org The foundation's areas of interest include, but are not limited to: the arts, education, energy, the environment, human overpopulation and reproductive freedom, medicine, Native Americans, and peace. Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Environmental Concern Inc. Title. Description Student Scholarships: Are available to qualified college juniors and seniors, graduate students and recent graduates who are not currently employed in the wetland field. NOTE: Students are encouraged to apply through their schools for independent study credits. Governmental Scholarships: Are available for government regulatory personnel at the local, state and federal level. Educator Scholarships: Are available for formal and non-formal educators. See website for details: http://www.wetland.org/education_scholarship.htm Environmental Concern Inc. Bronwyn Mitchell P.O. Box P St. Michaels, MD, 21663 410-745-9620 410-745-4066 educate@wetland.org http://www.wetland.org/ Shaping wetland education for over 30 years. Wetland-Related Scholarships - Students, Government Regulatory Personnel, Educators Through generous grants from organizations such as The Starr Foundation and the Constellation Energy Group, EC is able to offer three types of scholarships, Student Scholarships, Governmental Scholarships, and Educator Scholarships. These scholarships provide vital skills to many people who would otherwise be unable to obtain professional training in technical wetland, resource management and educational issues. Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Environmental Research & Science Foundation Title: Description: Solid Waste Management Grant Policies and Guidelines The Foundation awards several grants each year for research or education in topics pertaining to any aspect of solid waste management. Project topics could deal with any aspect of the following: Waste generation rates and composition; Waste minimization; Collection and transport; Sorting, recycling, and remanufacture; Disposal options (e.g. landfilling or incineration); Waste or energy recovery (e.g., composting, landfill gas to energy); Innovations in collection and transportation equipment development; Employee health and safety; Sustainability or resources; Life-cycle assessment of waste management; Educating corporate customers in purchasing environmentally preferable waste services; and ¦ Development of high school and college educational programs. Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Grant Range: $10,000 to $500,000. See website for further criteria/guidelines: http://www.erefdn.org/guide.html Environmental Research & Science Foundation Michael J. Cagney 120 S. Fayette Street Alexandria, VA, 22314 703.299.5139 703.299.5145 mcagney@envasns.org http://www.erefdn.org/ The Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) is an independent public grant-making entity whose mission is to develop environmental solutions for the future. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest EPA Headquarters Title: Description: Environmental Justice Grants ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAMS 1. The Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program provides financial assistance to eligible organizations working on or planning to work on projects to address local environmental and/or public health issues in their communities, using EPA's "Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving 2. The Environmental Justice Small Grants Program provides financial assistance to eligible organizations to build collaborative partnerships, to identify the local environmental and/or public health issues, and to envision solutions and empower the community through education, training, and outreach. See website: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice/grants/index.html Model.' Contact: EPA Headquarters Running Grass 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC, 20460 Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: To protect human health and the environment ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest EPA Office of Water Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection The Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection Web site is a searchable database of financial assistance sources (grants, loans, cost-sharing) available to fund a variety of watershed protection projects. To select funding programs for particular requirements, use either of two searches below. One is based on subject matter criteria, and the other is based on words in the title of the funding program. Criteria searches include the type of organization (e.g., non-profit groups, private landowner, state, business), type of assistance sought (grants or loans), and keywords (e.g., agriculture, wildlife habitat). Searches result in a listing of programs by name. Click on each program name to review detailed information on the funding source. See website: http://cfpub.epa.gov/fedfund/ EPA Office of Water Watershed Academy 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC, 20460 mailto: http:// To protect human health and the environment ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest EPA Region 10 Title Description: Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest tH3 updated booklet January, 2008 listing over 90 environmental education grants, fundings, and loans ^ ^^nm^E„uc.^, available. m' Pacific Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Gives a brief description of the grant, contacts, and direct links to the grant websites. Grant/loans/funds also available online through EPA's Environmental Education Clearinghouse. Available from EPA Region 10 Publication Office EPA Region 10 Public Environmental Resource Center 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA, 98101 206-553-1200 206-553-0059 epa-seattle@epa.gov http://www.epa.gov/r1 Oearth To protect human health and the environment ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest EPA Region 10 Title: EPA Environmental Education Grant Program Description: The Grants Program sponsored by EPA's Environmental Education Division (EED), Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education, supports environmental education projects that enhance the public's awareness, knowledge, and skills to help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality. EPA awards grants each year based on funding appropriated by Congress. Annual funding for the program ranges between $2 and $3 million. More than 75 percent of the grants awarded by this program receive less than $15,000. 2008 Environmental Education Grants The deadline for applying for a 2008 environmental education grant is December 20, 2007. Visit How to Apply for an Environmental Education Grant for specific instructions for submitting an application. Website: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html Contact: EPA Region 10 Sally Hanft Address: 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA, 98101 Phone: 206-553-1200 Fax: 206-553-0059 E-Mail epa-seattle@epa.gov URL: http://www.epa.gov/r10earth Description: To protect human health and the environment ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest EPA Region 10 Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: EPA Regional Geographic Initiative (RGI) Grants The request for proposals for EPA Region 10's 2007 Regional Geographic Initiative will be posted on this site mid to late January, 2007. Please check back then for the details of the program. http://yosemite.epa.gov/R10/ECOCOMM.NSF/rgi/RGI+Solicitation EPA Region 10 Karl Arne 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA, 98101 206-553-1200 206-553-0059 epa-seattle@epa.gov http://www.epa.gov/r1 Oearth To protect human health and the environment ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest EPA Region 10 Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: EPA's New "Still More Great Grants" Book To review a booklet "Still More Great Grants: Environmental Education Success Stories of EPA Region 10 Volume III" that provides an overview of EPA Region 10 environmental education grant projects funded from 1999 through 2004 - go to the following website - http://yosemite.epa.gov/r10/HOMEPAGE.NSF/896a2e1520a7557d88256cdb005c499c/ c279b97a1cd3366c8825661a0074361e/$FILE/EEgrants.pdf EPA Region 10 Sally Hanft 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA, 98101 206-553-1200 206-553-0059 epa-seattle@epa.gov http://www.epa.gov/r10earth To protect human health and the environment ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest EPA Region 10 Wetlands Program Development Grants The Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs), initiated in FY90, provide eligible applicants an opportunity to conduct projects that promote the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. While WPDGs can continue to be used by recipients to build and refine any element of a comprehensive wetland program, proposals that address one or more of the national (Regulation (Enhancing Wetland Protection) and/or Monitoring and Assessment) priorities may increase their chances of being selected for award. States, Tribes, local governments (S/T/LGs), interstate associations, and intertribal consortia are eligible to apply for the competition. The Region 10 contact is: David Kulman, 205-553-6219, Kulman.david@epa.gov. Complete information will be available at the following website after the first of the year: http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/grantguidelines/ See website for details: http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/grantguidelines/ EPA Region 10 David Kulman 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA, 98101 206-553-1200 206-553-0059 epa-seattle@epa.gov http://www.epa.gov/r1 Oearth To protect human health and the environment Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: e* Pacific Northwest Community-based Project Fundings AREAS OF INTEREST • Community-based projects working to restore habitat and wildlife by activating volunteers and local residents. (Urban parks: maximum funding $1,000.) • Collaborative and coalition projects involving a number of organizations working together to share strengths and maximize effectiveness. • Cultural and natural history institutions exploring the history and traditions of the greater Puget Sound area. • Projects from Native American communities on issues related to cultural preservation and protection of natural resources. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization located in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Alaska, and meet the stated areas of interest. Most grants will be awarded to groups in Washington. (As the foundation has historically made grants to groups in Montana and Idaho, trustees may occasionally invite proposals from those states, by invitation only.) See website: http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/ferguson/index.html The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation Therese Ogle 701 5th Ave #6770, Seattle, WA, 98104 206-781-3472 http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/ferguson/index.htmi The Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of nature, including wildlife and their required habitats. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest FishAmerica Foundation Title: Description: The FishAmerica Foundation unites the sportfishing industry with conservation groups, government natural resource agencies, corporations, and charitable foundations to invest in fish and habitat conservation and research across the country. Funded Projects FishAmerica and its partners in the sportfishing and boating industry, conservation community and government have invested more than $8 million invested into 700 water quality and fish population enhancement projects across North America. More than 1 million hours of local volunteer labor has matched FishAmerica's donations. See website: http://www.fishamerica.org/projects/index.html Contact: FishAmerica Foundation Address: 225 Reinekers Lane • Suite 420 Alexandria, VA, 22314 Phone: 703.519.9691 Fax: 703.519.1872 E-Mail fishamerica@asafishing.org. URL: http://www.fishamerica.org/ Description: A nonprofit conservation-oriented organization that focuses on both fresh and saltwater environments Keeping Our Fish and Waters Healthy ¦¦¦n i gfl £ . FishAmerica Foundation Fund FishAmerica Foundation ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Title: Description: Fund for Wild Nature Funds for Action-oriented Nature Projects Fund For Wild Nature Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: What we fund: The Fund for Wild Nature (Fund) provides money for campaigns to save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness and biological diversity. If your project is not clearly and directly connected to these priorities, please clearly explain the link. Deadlines: February 1, May 1, and November 1, 2008 The Fund for Wild Nature provides small grants to small groups who get things done. Our Board of Directors is comprised of lifelong environmental activists who know which steps are needed to protect and restore our planet, and which strategies and tactics will work. We fund only project-oriented expenses, not general overhead. We fund action for wildlife, for rivers, for wilderness, for the places that support the interdependent life that sustains our planet. See website: http://fundwildnature.org/proposal.html Fund for Wild Nature P.O. Box 42523 Portland, OR, 97242 503-477-6750 fwn@fundwildnature.org http://fundwildnature.org/ The Fund for Wild Nature invests in cutting-edge grassroots organizations and innovative conservation efforts that meet emerging needs for protecting biodiversity and wilderness. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest General Mills, Inc. Title: Description: Initiatives Supported by MYHOMETOWNHELPER.COM: When evaluating requests, MYHOMETOWNHELPER.COM review committee will favor organizations meeting the following criteria: Demonstrate a need in the broader community Illustrate a helpful, creative or innovative concept that meets this need Clearly identify change/s that can be made as a result of receiving the award Organizations Outside of MYHOMETOWNHELPER.COM Guidelines For more details see website: http://www.myhometownhelper.com/LearnMore.aspx Contact: General Mills, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 9452 Minneapolis, MN, 55440 Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: http://www.myhometownhelper.com/ Description: Hometown Helper Fundingss General Mills Sales, Inc. ("General Mills") and Hamburger Helper are searching for people in your hometown that are raising funds to help the community. Hamburger Helper will fund initiatives to help hometowns across America with monetary grants of up to $15,000.00 per project during the time frame of August 1, 2007 - September 31, 2007 ("Wave 1") and February 1, 2008 - March 31, 2008 ("Wave 2"). Hamburger Helper will give funds directly to the public school, 501(c)(3), or 501(c)(4) entity, such as civic leagues and social welfare organizations (see list of qualifying organizations below), that sponsors an application for funding ("Qualifying Organizations"). Visit www.myhometownhelper.com for more information. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Title: Description: Grants Alert.com Funding Opportunities LliLr I'll GrantsAlert.com Our number one goal at GrantsAlert.com is to make life a little easier for those who devote their time to searching for education grants and identifying new funding opportunities for their organizations, schools, districts, consortia and state education agencies. Good Stuff For Teachers Teachers, look here first for classroom funding opportunities. New! Worthwhile Links - After School Funding - An interesting collection of links - Center for Mathematics and Science Education - DELL Grants Calendar - iLoveSchools.com is a free matchmaking service - for education! - School Grants, and more.... Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: See website for link: http://www.grantsalert.com/ Grants Alert.com Joe Mizereck PO Box 38051 Tallahassee, FL, 32315-8051 850-385-0488 850-385-8546 jmizereck@grantsalert.com http://www.grantsalert.com It is my hope that this website will become an invaluable tool in helping you and others find the funds, and more importantly, the friends you need to meet those challenges. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Grants.gov Title: Grants.gov Description: GRANTS.GOV flw Find. Apply. Succeed. Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for more than $400 billion in Federal grants. Grants.gov is THE single access point for over 1000 grant programs offered by all Federal grant-making agencies. The US Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community. See website: http://www.grants.gov/ Contact: Grants.gov Address: 200 Independence Avenue, SW, HHH Building, Room 739F Washington, , DC, 20201 Phone: 800-518-4726 Fax: E-Mail URL: http://www.grants.gov/AboutUs Description: "Agencies will allow applicants for Federal Grants to apply for and ultimately manage grant funds online through a common web site, simplifying grants management and eliminating redundancies." ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Idaho Forest Products Commission Title: Description: What: The Idaho Forest Products Commission is pleased to offer grants of up to $200 for forest- related education projects and activities. Who: All teachers who will be teaching in Idaho during the upcoming school year are eligible to apply. When: Application deadline is August 15. Grants will be awarded by September 15. Applications are accepted year-round. How: It's easy! Just CLICK HERE to go to the on-line grant application page, or e-mail us at plt@idahoforests.org and we'll send you an application form. See website for details: http://www.idahoforests.org/special1 .htm Contact: Idaho Forest Products Commission Michelle Youngquist Address: P.O. Box 855 Boise, ID, 83701 Phone: 208-334-4061 800-ID-WOODS (Idaho Only) Fax: E-Mail URL: http://www.idahoforests.org/ Description: The Idaho Forest Products Commission sees abundant forest resources maintained in Idaho forever through proper management of public and private forests and through an informed public that understands such management. The work of the Commission will help assure balanced and sustained timber, wildlife, recreation and scenic beauty for the welfare of the state's citizens. The Idaho Forest: Grants for Teachers Grants Available for Forest-Minded Teachers of Idaho!! ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest William C. Kenney Foundation Title: Fundings to Protect, Preserve and Restore Watersheds in the West Description: Grantmaking The mission of the W. C. Kenney Foundation is to protect and restore watersheds in the Western United States. The Foundation gives out three types of grants: 1. Leadership Grants: The bulk of our grantmaking funds are allocated by a small Advisory Committee made up of experts and activists deeply engaged with grassroots river protection groups in the West. 2. Discretionary Grants: portion of the Foundation's funds are granted at the discretion of the Board to specific projects anywhere in the western United States (including Alaska). 3. Policy Grants: The Kenney Foundation is interested in providing small grants to encourage policy research and analysis of issues that affect western water. See website for details: http://www.kenneyfdn.org/grants.html Contact: William C. Kenney Foundation Kent Fairweather Address: c/o Barrett/Pontiff & Fairweather, 1600 Broadway, Suite 930 Denver, CO, 80202 Phone: Fax: E-Mail grants@kenneyfdn.org URL: http://www.kenneyfdn.org Description: The W.C. Kenney Watershed Foundation works to protect, preserve and restore watersheds in the West. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest King County Department of Natural Resources Title: Description: Kathy Minsch, Aquatic Habitat Grant Program Manager, at (206) 615-1441 or kathy.minsch@seattle.gov. Related links Environmental Grants SPU's quick grant program offering up to $1000, with a rolling application period and short turnaround time See website: http://www.seattle.gov/util/Services/Drainage_&_Sewer/Get_lnvolved/Aquatic_Habitat_ Grants/index.asp Contact: King County Department of Natural Resources Holly McCracken Address: Water & Land Resources Division, 201 So. Jackson Street Ste. 703 Seattle, WA, 98104 Phone: 206-296-6519 Fax: 206-296-0192 E-Mail URL: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/ Description: To sustain healthy watersheds, protect wastewater systems, minimize flood hazards, protect public health and water quality, preserve open space, working farms and forests, ensure adequate water for people and fish, manage public drainage systems, and protect and restore habitats. Aquatic Habitat Matching Grant Program Seattle Public Utilities provides matching grants for individuals or groups to help improve Seattle's aquatic habitat. Awards amounts begin at $2,000 per project, with $300,000 in total awards available. Projects require a one-to-one match. For more information, contact: Holly McCracken, Aquatic Habitat Grant Program Coordinator at (206) 386-4195 or holly.mccracken@seattle.gov. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest King County Department of Natural Resources Title: Description: King County's Grant Exchange Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Natural Resources and Parks » Water and Land Resources Division » Grant Exchange If your group is seeking funding for projects related to: Watershed Protection Habitat Restoration Reforestation Salmon Conservation Natural Resource Stewardship you are in the right place! The Grant Exchange is a clearinghouse of grant and technical assistance programs offered by the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks with the goals of protecting and enhancing the environment, increasing community stewardship, and providing expertise and consultation to projects. Grants and technical support are an important way in which King County increases opportunities for community stewardship of natural resources. These funds go a long way by developing and strengthening partnerships with community organizations and local governments. On average, every dollar invested through grants is matched by three dollars in cash and in-kind contributions. This leverage makes projects possible that couldnt be done alone. All Grant Programs (except Natural Resource Stewardship Network), please contact: Ken Pritchard, Grant Exchange Coordinator King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks 201 Jackson Street, Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98104-3855 206-296-8265 800-325-6165 ext. 68265 ken.pritchard@metrokc.gov See website: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/grants.htm King County Department of Natural Resources Ken Pritchard Water & Land Resources Division, 201 So. Jackson Street Ste. 703 Seattle, WA, 98104 206-296-6519 206-296-0192 http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/ To sustain healthy watersheds, protect wastewater systems, minimize flood hazards, protect public health and water quality, preserve open space, working farms and forests, ensure adequate water for people and fish, manage public drainage systems, and protect and restore habitats. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest King County Department of Natural Resources Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Natural Resource Stewardship Network: Youth in Forestry Grants The Natural Resource Stewardship Network provides grants and technical assistance to projects that involve communities and youth in improving neighborhood green spaces and forests. Funds for grants are provided by the King County Forestry Program and the King Conservation District. For complete information on how to apply for assistance, see our Guidelines and application. Overview Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to reimburse up to 50% of labor and materials costs. Volunteer labor may be used to fulfill a portion of the grantee's share of project costs. Projects must be community-based efforts to improve community trees, forests, greenbelts and wooded areas. Projects must be located in King County and accomplish all of the following objectives: Enhance urban forests or forested habitats by planting, managing, maintaining and/or monitoring trees and associated understory; Develop skills and abilities in citizens that will empower them to protect, conserve or manage trees and/or forested areas; Improve public understanding of the benefits and importance of trees in maintaining watershed health; Involve youth activities related to forests outside of school hours; and If the project involves habitat restoration or tree planting, the project must ensure long-term maintenance of project sites. Examples: Projects that involve youth in reforesting stream banks or upland habitat, projects that help young people build skills in forestry, projects that establish a nursery as a sustainable source of trees, or projects that develop new approaches to incorporating forest activities into after school programs. See website: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/grant-exchange/NRSN.htm King County Department of Natural Resources Linda Vane Water & Land Resources Division, 201 So. Jackson Street Ste. 703 Seattle, WA, 98104 206-296-6519 206-296-0192 http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/ To sustain healthy watersheds, protect wastewater systems, minimize flood hazards, protect public health and water quality, preserve open space, working farms and forests, ensure adequate water for people and fish, manage public drainage systems, and protect and restore habitats. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest King County Department of Natural Resources Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: The Rural Community Partnership Grants Nl4. ^\v, The Rural Community Partnership Grants (RCPG) is a community service of the Rural Drainage Program of the King County Water and Land Resources Division. It provides small grants to work in collaboration with the county to solve drainage, water quality, or habitat problems in rural King County. Examples of Fundable Projects • Filtering storm water through vegetated swales and naturalized retention ponds. • Reducing down-cutting of streambeds. • Enlisting rural residents to minimize their impact on surface water through landscaping and gardening practices. For more information, contact: Ken Pritchard, Grant Exchange Coordinator (206) 296-8265 (800)325-6165 ext. 68265 ken.pritchard@metrokc.gov See website for details: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/grant-exchange/RCPG.htm King County Department of Natural Resources Ken Pritchard Water & Land Resources Division, 201 So. Jackson Street Ste. 703 Seattle, WA, 98104 206-296-6519 206-296-0192 http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/ To sustain healthy watersheds, protect wastewater systems, minimize flood hazards, protect public health and water quality, preserve open space, working farms and forests, ensure adequate water for people and fish, manage public drainage systems, and protect and restore habitats. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest King County Department of Natural Resources Title: Waterworks The King County Water Quality Block Grant Fund Description: The King County Water Quality Block Grant Fund Grants up to $50,000 are available for community projects that protect or improve watersheds, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands and tidewater. Projects must have a demonstrable positive impact on the waters of King County and must: Improve or protect water quality and water dependent habitats; or Demonstrate the beneficial use of biosolids or reclaimed water. Examples of Fundable Projects • Preservation, such as a conservation or access easement to a body of water • Water quality protection measures, such as non-polluting landscaping or livestock management • Water re-use or biosolids demonstration project • Stream, lake, wetland and shoreline restoration • Long-term stewardship of a body of water • Water quality monitoring For further information please contact: Ken Pritchard, Grant Exchange Coordinator (206) 296-8265, (800) 325-6165 ext. 68265 ken.pritchard@metrokc.gov See website for criteria: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/grant-exchange/watenA/orks.htm King County Department of Natural Resources Ken Pritchard Water & Land Resources Division, 201 So. Jackson Street Ste. 703 Seattle, WA, 98104 206-296-6519 206-296-0192 http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/ To sustain healthy watersheds, protect wastewater systems, minimize flood hazards, protect public health and water quality, preserve open space, working farms and forests, ensure adequate water for people and fish, manage public drainage systems, and protect and restore habitats. Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest King County Department of Natural Resources Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Wild Places for City Spaces: Urban Reforestation and Habitat Restoration Grant Fund Wild Places in City Spaces provides grants up to $10,000 to volunteer organizations, community groups and government agencies for projects reforesting urban areas and restoring habitat within the Urban Growth Area of King County. Examples of Fundable Projects • Removing invasive species and planting native plants in wooded area near another natural area. • Stream and upland restoration including stewardship training, placement of woody debris, invasive plant removal, and special educational activities. For more information contact: Ken Pritchard, Grant Exchange Coordinator (206) 296-8265 (800)325-6165 ext. 68265 ken.pritchard@metrokc.gov See website for details: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/grant-exchange/wildplaces.htm King County Department of Natural Resources Ken Pritchard Water & Land Resources Division, 201 So. Jackson Street Ste. 703 Seattle, WA, 98104 206-296-6519 206-296-0192 http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/ To sustain healthy watersheds, protect wastewater systems, minimize flood hazards, protect public health and water quality, preserve open space, working farms and forests, ensure adequate water for people and fish, manage public drainage systems, and protect and restore habitats. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest King County Solid Waste Division Title: Description: See website: http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/elementaryschool/greenteams.asp Contact: King County Solid Waste Division Triangle Associates Address: 201 South Jackson Street, Suite 701 Seattle, WA, 98104 Phone: 206-296-6542 Fax: 206-296-0197 E-Mail URL: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd Description: County Agency For Solid Waste Disposal King County Elementary School Green Teams A Green Team is a group that takes on a project to prevent waste at school, at home or in the community. Funding and other assistance are available to complete these projects. Are you willing to take on projects to help the environment become a cleaner, greener place? If so, register to become a King County Green Team Green Team students prepare and take action to reduce waste. bedding for a worm bin. • Get details about forming a team in the Green Team brochure (PDF, 253 K) or contact Sara Gersten-Rothenberg at Triangle Associates at 206-583-0655 or saragr@triangleassociates.com to get a Green Team welcome packet. • Fund your project with a Green Team mini-grant (PDF, 534 K). ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest King County Solid Waste Division Title: Description: Hazards on the Homefront Mini-Grants Teachers in King County who have taken the Hazards on the Homefronl workshop and are interested in completing a household hazardous waste project with their students can apply for a mini-grant. Grants are available in amounts up to $500 and may be used for teacher planning time associated with the project, for the cost of materials or for an honorarium or speaker's fee associated with the project. Mini-grants can fund the cost of field trips. To be eligible for a mini-grant, the project must: • Focus on household hazardous products and their proper use and disposal, and/or safer substitutes • Involve students • Include adult supervision • Be completed during the school year In addition, teachers must agree to summarize the project in a brief final report upon project conclusion. Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: To apply for a Hazards on the Homefront mini-grant, contact Jennifer Howell at Triangle Associates at 206-583-0655 orjhowell@triangleassociates.com. See website for details: http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/education/minigrants.asp King County Solid Waste Division Jennifer Howell 201 South Jackson Street, Suite 701 Seattle, WA, 98104 206-296-6542 206-296-0197 http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd County Agency For Solid Waste Disposal ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Kitsap County Public Works Kitsap County Watershed Mini-Grants for Education/Enhancement Projects 18 mx KITSAP COUNTY Community Development Watershed Mini-Grants The Watershed Mini-Grant Program offers grants of up to $2,500 for local education and restoration projects that address water quality, storm water management, stream habitat, wetlands, lakes, and nearshore habitats. The total grant funding available in 2007 is $15,000. The program is funded by Kitsap County's Surface and Stormwater Management Program and administered by the Department of Community Development. For more information contact Val Koehler. Website: http://www.kitsapgov.com/dcd/nr/mini_grant/default.htm Kitsap County Public Works Val Koehler 614 Division St. Ms-27 Port Orchard, WA, 98366 360-337-5777 360-337-4867 http://www.kitsapgov.com/pw/ Maintain City & County Regulations Of Public Works ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation Title: Description: Kongsgaard I Goip tT-iva/nt Environmental Protection and Conservation Grants The Foundation is particularly interested in I proposals reflecting the following general program categories listed in order of priority: Environmental Protection and Conservation Public policy, litigation, citizen involvement, public education, restoration, sustainable land use and environmental justice. Grants are awarded for both general operating expenses and special projects. The foundation will not consider any of the following types of projects: direct services, clinical and health services, medical research, grants to individuals, wildlife rehabilitation programs, land acquisition, funding of individual scholarships, or fellowships. Geographic Funding Areas: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and B.C. Canada. See website: http://www.kongsgaard-goldman.org/program Contact: Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation Aana Lauckhart Address: 1932 First Avenue, Suite 602 Seattle, WA, 98101 Phone: 206-448-1874 Fax: 206-448-1973 E-Mail mailto:kgf@kongsgaard-goldman.org URL: http://www.kongsgaard-goldman.org Description: The Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation is a small, private foundation formed in 1988. The Foundation provides support to a wide range of nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Montana and British Columbia, Canada). ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Laird Norton Endowment Foundation Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Sustainable Watershed Management Funding Laird Norton Foundation Funding distinctive programs in support of environmental sustainability, protection, education and conservation Laird Norton Foundation makes charitable grants to support watershed stewardship in the Pacific Northwest. Laird Norton Foundation is interested in projects which genuinely seek to contribute to a heightened awareness of the ecological, social and economic significance of watersheds. As a funder, we hope to make an important contribution by supporting protection, restoration, education and advocacy efforts in this field. Our intention is to remain connected with American forests by concentrating our attention on watersheds. Criteria for potentially successful watershed strategies include: Community Engagement • local or regional engagement from different stakeholders in the planning, implementation, and evaluation Ecosystem Function - an emphasis on ecologically dependent, complex and integrated biological, chemical and physical systems Best Science - incorporation of credible scientific assessment as a basis for determining and prioritizing practices Adaptive Management - using long term monitoring and evaluation to reset and adjust measurable restoration practices according to results Transferable Concepts - those practices which encourage the replication of successful strategies in other locations Laird Norton Foundation welcomes letters of inquiry for projects in the following areas: Watershed Protection - to preserve watershed-based ecological assets Watershed Restoration - to improve surface water and groundwater quality, enhance flood control and provide healthy ecosystems through ecological engineering and maximizing the use of natural processes Watershed Education - through place-based community and environmental education programs (K-12) to create greater public awareness, understanding and involvement Watershed Advocacy - strategies to build community support and involvement, and to create incentives for better watershed practicesnvironmental education programs (K-12) to create greater public awareness, understanding and involvement. See website: http://www.lairdnorton.org/lneffundingfocus.htm Laird Norton Endowment Foundation 801 Second Avenue, Suite 1300 Seattle, WA, 98104-1516 206-464-5224 206-464-5277 info@lairdnorton.org http://www.lairdnorton.org/ The mission of the Laird Norton Endowment Foundation is to fund distinctive programs in conservation and forestry education. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Lowe's Foundation Title: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Grants Description: Founded in 1957, the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) has a long and proud history of contributing to grassroots community projects. LCEF awards more than $13 million annually to diverse organizations across the United States. UU Build Sonwthng Togtllw Primary philanthropic focus areas are: • Community improvement projects • Public Education, priority is given to K-12 public schools GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY GRANT: The Foundation provides funding only to 501(c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and public agencies in communities where Lowe's operates stores and distribution centers. Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation requires that all applicants take an eligibility test. Organizations that pass will be considered, but not guaranteed a grant. LCEF receives far more requests than it can accommodate. Many times, requests that pass the eligibility test and fall within the stated guidelines are not approved. Grants generally range from $5,000 to $25,000. The Foundation will reserve the right to consider an organization's grant application only once per calendar year. See website: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=frameSet&url=apps.bridgetree.com/funding/def ault.asp Contact: Lowe's Foundation Address: North Wilkesboro, NC, 28656 Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: www.lowes.com/community Description: The Lowe's Charitable & Educational Foundation is dedicated to improving the communities we serve through support of public education, community improvement projects and home safety initiatives. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Lowe s Foundation Title: Description: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine have partnered to create an outdoor classroom grant program 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. This school year, the program will award grants up to $2,000 to at least 100 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. This program only considers outdoor classroom proposals. Please submit all other grant proposals for community improvement projects and K-12 public school initiatives to the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation at www.lowes.com/community. This program is now being managed through the Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant program. Click here to apply for a grant online. See website: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html Contact: Lowe's Foundation Address: North Wilkesboro, NC, 28656 Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: www.lowes.com/community Description: The Lowe's Charitable & Educational Foundation is dedicated to improving the communities we serve through support of public education, community improvement projects and home safety initiatives. Outdoor Outdoor Classroom Grant Program To provide outdoor, hands-on science education to students in grades K-12 and assist schools in enhancing their core curriculum in all subjects. Build an Outdoor Classroom at Your School ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Charlotte Martin Foundation Title; Wildlife and Habitat Preservation Grants Description: what We Believe As development pressures increase, the stewardship of vital ecosystems is critical for protecting species, populations and habitats. The need exists to preserve land, through acquisition, easements and other conservation approaches. Applied science and research are important tools for preserving, protecting, and restoring all forms of wildlife and habitat, as is understanding the complexity and interdependence of all life. The concept of sustainability recognizes that environment, economics and equity must be considered together in order to protect the quality of life at every level. What We Support • Only those organizations whose missions are dedicated to preservation, protection or perpetuation of wildlife and/or habitat. • Protecting habitat sites and wildlife corridors whose conservation value is based on scientific assessment. Our Current focus • Projects that are part of an established strategy or design. • Collaborative efforts that involve other organizations, funders, non-profits and agencies that are similarly dedicated to our mission. Applying for a Charlotte Martin Foundation Grant is easy! Please Note: The Foundation accepts online applications only. Seee website for more details: http://www.charlottemartin.Org/programs.htm#wildlife Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Charlotte Martin Foundation Grant Information Bank of America Private Bank, WA1-102-47-47, 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4700 Seattle, WA, 98104-7001 206/358-0648 info@charlottemartin.org http://www.charlottemartin.org/ The Charlotte Martin Foundation, a private independent foundation operating in the Western United States, is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth in the areas of athletics, culture, and education and also to preserving and protecting wildlife and habitat. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Metro Parks & Greenspaces Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants Program Metro is now accepting grant applications for capital projects that re-green and re-nature neighborhoods. A neighborhood work party As the Portland metropolitan region expands, the pressure of increased development threatens the quality of our water and the sustainability of fish and wildlife habitat. How can our region achieve a balance between development and conservation? What are the best ways to improve ecological functions within these growing urban areas? How can existing neighborhoods increase the presence of nature? The Metro Council is seeking creative answers to these questions through the Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants program. Who can apply Neighborhoods and community groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, cities, counties and public park providers are invited to apply. Pre-applications are due no later than 4pm January 16th, 2008. If you have questions about this grant program, please contact Mary Rose Navarro, Natural Areas Grants Coordinator, at navarrom@metro.dst.or.us or call 503-797-1781. See website: http://www.metro-region.org/article.cfm?ArticlelD=18203 Metro Parks & Greenspaces Mary Rose Navarro 600 NE Grand Avenue Portland, OR, 97232-2736 503-797-1850 503-797-1849 http://www.metro-region.org/ Metro is working to ensure that you have: access to nature, clean air and water, balanced transportation choices, safe and stable neighborhoods, access to arts and culture, a strong regional economy, resources for future generations. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Metro Parks & Greenspaces Waste Reduction Grants for Schools - Portland Area Grants of $500 for waste reduction projects are avaiiable to schools in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties through Metro's waste reduction education program. Each year beginning October 1st, Metro awards a limited number of grants for waste reduction projects to elementary and secondary schools. The grants are given on a first-come, first-served basis for schools whose applicants successfully complete the application requirements. Selection criteria - see website Project ideas Metro has developed these project plans that you may use to apply for a grant (or create your own): - see website for more details • Recycling containers- increase recycling with more collection containers. • Exchange station - create a reuse center where unwanted items can be offered to someone else who will use them. • Waste-free lunch kits- reduce cafeteria waste by promoting waste-free lunches. • Worm composting- use worm bins to compost fruit and vegetable scraps from lunch and snacks. • Library resources- increase waste reduction ethic by providing books and videos for school libraries, (elementary only) For more information on elementary school grants, call Freda Sherburne at (503) 797-1522 or send e-mail to sherburnef@metro.dst.or.us. For information on secondary school grants, call Amy Wilson at (503) 797-1521 or send e-mail to wilsona@metro.dst.or.us. Website: http://www.metro-region.org/article.cfm?ArticlelD=539 Metro Parks & Greenspaces Amy Wilson 600 NE Grand Avenue Portland, OR, 97232-2736 503-797-1850 503-797-1849 http://www.metro-region.org/ Metro is working to ensure that you have: access to nature, clean air and water, balanced transportation choices, safe and stable neighborhoods, access to arts and culture, a strong regional economy, resources for future generations. Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Mid-Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group Title: Description: Contact: Mid-Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group Troy Fields Address: 7400 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA, 98115 Phone: 206-529-9467 Fax: (206) 529-9468 (upon request) E-Mail info@midsoundfisheries.org URL: http://www.midsoundfisheries.org/ Description: Mid-Sound is a non-profit organization based in Seattle that restores salmonid habitat through community partnerships in King and Kitsap Counties. Partnerships and Matching Funds for Salmon Enhancement and Preservation _ Mid-Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group implements stream restoration projects in the Mid-Puget Sound region (King and Kitsap Counties) i.e., passage barrier removal, wood installation, invasive plant removal, native plantings, plant salvages and propagation events, and nutrient enhancement (fish carcass distribution). This work is done primarily on private land, however some work is done on public land or conservation easements. Landowners in the Green River Watershed, Cedar/Lake Washington Watershed, OR Eastern Kitsap County interested in having restoration work done on your stream should contact Troy Fields, Executive Director. Mid Sound is available for partnering up with or providing matching funds to agencies or organizations that implement stream restoration. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Leo Model Foundation Title: Description: Environmental Grants Available Focus: Culture, education, and public information, environment, health and human services, and social and economic justice. Grand Types:: General Support, Special Projects. Limitations: Individuals. Area: Local Funding, Philadelphia, New York City, National How to Apply: Letter. Average Grant: $5,000. Submit a full proposal to include copy of IRS tax-exempt status, description of organizations purpose and programs, board list, staff list, and financial statements. Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Leo Model Foundation Allen Model 310 South Juniper Street Philadelphia, PA, 19107-5818 215-546-8085 215-546-0664 ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest The Mountaineers Foundation Title: Description: We Support: • selected projects of 501 (c)(3) or of other non-profit organizations and of certain agencies such as libraries and schools; and, occasionally, projects by individuals. • research about the natural environment: studies that will yield new data aimed at protecting Northwest wilderness and wildlife • biologic, economic, legal, or policy studies direct educational programs and materials related to environmental preservation: lectures, conferences, seminars written or audiovisual awareness materials curriculum or other instructional materials publication of conference proceedings, journal articles • other fundable projects: seed or pilot studies that can be continued with funding from other sources • selected capital improvement projects (e.g., restoration; • assistance in purchasing equipment/materials) Application deadlines are: January 1, March 1, May 1, August 1, and October 1. See website for details: http://www.mountaineersfoundation.org/ Contact: The Mountaineers Foundation Grants Screening Committee Address: do Grants Screening Committee, P.M. Box 525 Seattle, WA, 98119 Phone: 206-264-5697 Fax: E-Mail URL: http://www.mountaineersfoundation.org/ Description: Study Mountains,Forests & Streams To Preserve Natural Beauty Environmental Grants THE MOUNTAINEERS FOUNDATION The Mountaineers Foundation promotes the study of the mountains, forests and streams of the Pacific Northwest, and contributes to preserving its natural beauty and ecological integrity. We fund modest short-term projects consistent with those purposes. Our funding criteria are based on our by-laws, articles of incorporation, and status as an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organization. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Association for Humane and Environmental Education NAHEE Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: National KIND Teacher Award The National Association for Humane and Environmental Education (NAHEE) recognizes an outstanding teacher who consistently incorporates humane and environmental education into his or her curriculum. Teachers may nominate themselves or another K-6 teacher for this award. Teachers will receive an award plaque; a feature story in KIND Teacher, NAHEE's annual teacher resource book; and the Teacher's Care & Carry Kit, which includes Critters with Character lesson plans, posters, and other humane education materials. The deadline for nominations is February 15, 2008, and the winner will be notified before the end of the 2007-2008 school year. Website: http://www.nahee.org/awards/national_kind_teacher_award.asp National Association for Humane and Environmental Education NAHEE 67 Norwich Essex Turnpike East Haddam, CT, 06423-1736 (860) 434-8666 nahee@nahee.org http://www.nahee.org/ Fostering kindness toward people, animals, and the earth. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants Program What is the Five Star Restoration Grant Program? The Five Star Restoration Program brings together students, conservation corps, other youth groups, citizen groups, corporations, landowners and government agencies to provide environmental education and training through projects that restore wetlands and streams. The program provides challenge grants, technical support and opportunities for information exchange to enable community-based restoration projects. Funding levels are modest, from $5,000 to $20,000, with $10,000 as the average amount awarded per project. However, when combined with the contributions of partners, projects that make a meaningful contribution to communities become possible. At the completion of Five Star projects, each partnership will have experience and a demonstrated record of accomplishment, and will be well-positioned to take on other projects. Aggregating over time and space, these grassroots efforts will make a significant contribution to our environmental landscape and to the understanding of the importance of healthy wetlands and streams in our communities. vassas How to Apply The Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants Program is open to any public or private entity. Applicants should complete the attached application form, including project narrative and budget request. Proposals for Five Star Restoration Grants are due in early March each year. Grant applicants are notified in late May-early June each year. See EPA's website for details: http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/restore/5star/ National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Amanda Bassow 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC, 20036 202-857-0166 202-857-0162 http://www.nfwf.org The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, established by Congress in 1984 and dedicated to the conservation offish, wildlife, and plants, and the habitat on which they depend. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Title: Description: The Marine Debris Grants Program £ National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Dedicates to the conseivation ofjisii. wii&ife ana' plana, and the habitats on which t) is? depsr^i. Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: The Marine Debris Grants Program provides grants to organizations working on projects to improve our understanding of the impacts of marine debris on our marine and coastal resources, and to reduce and prevent debris in our marine environment. The Program is a special project of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established by Congress in 1984. The Program is administered by the Foundation, in cooperation with the NOAA Marine Debris Program. The Program seeks to support projects that have a strong likelihood of reducing marine debris caused by derelict fishing gear (both commercial and recreational), to increase our understanding of the impacts, location and best methods for removal, and projects that engage marinas, ports and the fishing industry. You are encouraged to contact Michelle Pico via email at pico@nfwf.org or by phone at 262-567-0601 to discuss project ideas or any additional questions on the priorities of this Program. See website: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Coastal_and_Marine_Conservation&Template=/C M/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentlD=3917 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Michelle Pico 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC, 20036 202-857-0166 202-857-0162 http://www.nfwf.org The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, established by Congress in 1984 and dedicated to the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants, and the habitat on which they depend. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Title: Description: National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Native Plant Conservation Initiative Native Plant Conservation Initiative The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, in partnership with the Plant Conservation Alliance, is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals for the 2007 Native Plant Conservation Initiative (NPCI). Through this initiative, grants of federal dollars will be provided to non-profit organizations and agencies at all levels of government to promote the conservation of native plants and pollinators. Staff Representative: Ellen Gabel Program Director, National Wildlife Refuge Programs Ellen.Gabel@nfwf.org Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: See website: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_AILPrograms&TEMPLATE=/C M/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=5347 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Ellen Gabel 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC, 20036 202-857-0166 202-857-0162 http://www.nfwf.org The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, established by Congress in 1984 and dedicated to the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants, and the habitat on which they depend. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest lifti'i'in-'f - • i if '• •. -/'/ ¦ i.yt.'lnirtr-rv I"! V m rn "'lift i'ii i, in yw • "i • ~ i\t 1V " >i h.'.'n — -.~Yy-I t fi, ¦>. v... ll.-. yy1 ¦( • ¦ !"ti' ^ r'i ,,4 • ( . ^n1. ^ J-; ». n .*¦! - ^ National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Pulling Together Initiative *¦«* National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Dedicated to rfj« wildlife and plants, and me habitats em which they depend. Program Description The Pulling Together Initiative (PTI) provides support on a competitive basis for the formation of local Weed Management Area (WMA) partnerships. These partnerships engage federal resource agencies, state and local governments, private landowners, and other interested parties in developing long-term weed management projects within the scope of an integrated pest management strategy. The goals of PTI are: • To prevent, manage, or eradicate invasive and noxious plants through a coordinated program of public/private partnerships. • To increase public awareness of the adverse impacts of invasive and noxious plants. This Request for Proposals will fund projects occurring between May 1, 2007, and September 30, 2008 See full description: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Search&template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&Conte ntlD=5124 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Ellen Gabel 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC, 20036 202-857-0166 202-857-0162 http://www.nfwf.org The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, established by Congress in 1984 and dedicated to the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants, and the habitat on which they depend. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Fish & Wildlife Foundation T'tie: The Nature of Learning Grants Program Description: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation), in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), and National Wildlife Refuge Association, is pleased to solicit applications from organizations interested in initiating The Nature of Learning in their communities. The Nature of Learning is the FWS National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental education initiative that seeks to: • Use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues; • Encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning that seeks to enhance student academic achievement; • Utilize field experiences and student-led stewardship projects to connect classroom lessons to real world issues; and • Involve a partnership among local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals and locaf businesses. Staff Representative Ellen Gabel Program Director, National Wildlife Refuge Programs Ellen.Gabel@nfwf.org For detailed information see website: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_AII_Programs&CONTENTID=5 085&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm Contact: National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Ellen Gabel Address: 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC, 20036 Phone: 202-857-0166 Fax: 202-857-0162 E-Mail URL: http://www.nfwf.org Description: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, established by Congress in 1984 and dedicated to the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants, and the habitat on which they depend. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Fish & Wildlife Foundation - Pacific Northwest Region Trt'e: Community Salmon Fund - Washington Description: Background The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has established local partnerships in many parts of western Washington through the Community Salmon Fund program to stimulate small-scale, voluntary action by community groups, in cooperation with landowners and businesses, to support salmon recovery on private property. Grants are administered by the Foundation. The goals of the Community Salmon Fund are to: • Fund habitat protection and restoration projects that have a substantial benefit to watershed health. • Engage landowners, business owners and community groups to carry out these projects and care for them in the long run. • Stimulate creativity and leadership among various constituencies to address conservation needs. • Target constituencies that can be particularly helpful in salmon recovery, especially farmers, rural forest owners, suburban homeowners, and owners of businesses and industries. Follow the links below for information on partnerships currently offering grant opportunities. East Kitsap Community Salmon Fund Hood Canal Community Salmon Fund King County Community Salmon Fund Nisqually Community Salmon Fund North Olympic Community Salmon Fund Pierce County Community Salmon Fund Quinault Community Salmon Fund Skagit Community Salmon Fund See website: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_AII_Programs&CONTENTID=4 740&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm Contact: National Fish & Wildlife Foundation - Pacific Northwest Region Address: 806 SW Broadway, Suite 750 Portland, OR, 97205 Phone: 503-417-8700 Fax: 503-417-8787 E-Mail URL: http://www.nfwf.org/ Description: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the conservation and management of native fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats on which they depend. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Fish & Wildlife Foundation - Pacific Northwest Region Title: King County Community Salmon Fund Description: Background The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and King County have established the Community Salmon Fund to stimulate small-scale, voluntary action by community groups, in cooperation with landowners and businesses, to support salmon recovery on private property* in King County and South Snohomish County. Federal, state, tribal, and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit conservation organizations are welcome to apply. Grants will be jointly selected by King County and NFWF and administered by the Foundation. This round, funding will also be available for projects aimed at engaging new partners in salmon recovery. The goals of the Community Salmon Fund are to: • Fund habitat protection and restoration projects that have a substantial benefit to watershed health. • Engage landowners, business owners, and community groups to carry out these projects and care for them in the long run. • Stimulate creativity and leadership among various constituencies to address conservation needs. • Target constituencies that can be particularly helpful in salmon recovery, especially farmers, rural forest owners, suburban homeowners, and owners of businesses and industries. Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Further Information For more information about the Community Salmon Fund, contact Autumn Salamack asalamack@evergreenfc.com at 206-691-0700. Website: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_AII_Programs&Template=/CM/ ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentlD=4299 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation - Pacific Northwest Region Autumn Salamack 806 SW Broadway, Suite 750 Portland, OR, 97205 503-417-8700 503-417-8787 http://www.nfwf.org/ The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the conservation and management of native fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats on which they depend. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Fish & Wildlife Foundation - Pacific Northwest Region Title: Pierce County Community Salmon Fund Description: Background The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and Pierce County have established the Community Salmon Fund to stimulate small-scale, voluntary action by community groups, in cooperation with landowners and businesses, to support salmon recovery on private property* in Pierce County. Federal, state, tribal, and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit conservation organizations are welcome to apply. Grants will be jointly selected by Pierce County and NFWF and administered by the Foundation. This round, funding will also be available for projects aimed at engaging new partners in salmon recovery. Please see Creative Partnership Grants below for details. Eligible Costs The Fund will award grants of up to $40,000. The following costs are eligible: ~ Restoration of habitat within and along salmon-bearing rivers and streams. ~ Acquisition of riparian habitat. ~ Project design and development that is anticipated to lead to an on-the-ground restoration project within 18 months. Note: the next round of proposals will be due in October 2007. For more information about the Community Salmon Fund, contact Nick Pearson (npearson@evergreenfc.com) or Autumn Salamack (asalamack@evergreenfc.com) at 206-691-0700. This document and links to the application form are available at http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_AII_Programs&Template=/CM/ ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentlD=4303 Contact: National Fish & Wildlife Foundation - Pacific Northwest Region Autumn Salamack Address: 806 SW Broadway, Suite 750 Portland, OR, 97205 Phone: 503-417-8700 Fax: 503-417-8787 E-Mail URL: http://www.nfwf.org/ Description: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the conservation and management of native fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats on which they depend. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest * National Forest Foundation Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Matching Awards Program (MAP) Provides grants requiring a non-federal cash N ATI ON \ I match for conservation projects on and around ; FOREST FOUNDATION National Forests and grasslands. The National Forest Foundation (NFF), a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, chartered by Congress, engages America in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. The NFF believes that communities should play a significant role in determining the future of National Forests and Grasslands. By matching federal funds provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service to non-federal dollars, the NFF Matching Awards Program (MAP) is able to effectively double the resources available to nonprofit partners to implement projects that directly benefit our National Forests and Grasslands. A common thread connecting the NFF program areas is an interest in action-oriented projects that enhance the viability of natural resources while considering benefits to, and the involvement of, surrounding communities. For the Matching Awards Program, the NFF accepts applications from non-governmental, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and Native American tribes working on or adjacent to National Forests and Grasslands throughout the United States to implement on-the-ground conservation and restoration projects. Who Can Apply: Applications will be accepted from non-federal partners, community-based organizations, Native American tribes, educational institutions, and other non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations. Deadines: The submission dates for the 2008 Matching Awards Program are as follows: Round 1: Friday, December 14, 2007 Round 2: Friday, June 6, 2008 See website: http://www.natlforests.org/consp_04_map.html National Forest Foundation Alexandra Kenny 2715 M Street NW, Suite 410 Washington, DC, 200007 206-298-6740 206-298-6758 http://www.natlforests.org/index.html NFF was created in 1990 by the United States Congress, pursuant to Public Law No. 101-593 to serve as the official non-profit partner of the USDA Forest Service. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Gardening Association Title: Description: See website: http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants/mantis-criteria.asp Contact: National Gardening Association Address: 100 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT, 05403 Phone: 802-863-5251 Fax: 802-864-6889 E-Mail mailto: URL: http://www.kidsgardening.com/ Description: 2008 Mantis Award Program Mantis proudly announces its expanded 2006 Award Program in support of charitable and educational garden programs that enhance the quality of life in their host communities. In partnership with Mantis, the NGA will select 25 gardens to receive prizes: 20 will receive Mantis Tiller/Cultivators (each complete with border edger and introductory video): five (5) will receive ComposT-Twin dual-chamber composting systems. We welcome applications from all nonprofits — past winners include community gardens, schools, ministries, colleges, master gardening groups, and hospices. In addition to the application, candidates are asked to send a photo of the garden and a diagram of garden layout and dimensions. The application period for this award closed as of March 31, notified when the application for the 2008 grant cycle is available, please subscribe to Kids Garden News. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Gardening Association Title: 2008 Youth Garden Grants Program Description: National Gardening Association and The Home ^FVsjf X.'l'Depotpresent the 2008 Youth Garden Grants™ ^^vDepot 2008 Youth Garden Grants Program National Gardening Association fPfxTX^DeDot '" present the 2008 Youth Sj^SA, Aa*!Program NGA is delighted to announce that The Home Depot has returned as our Youth Garden Grants sponsor for 2008. Over the last 24 years, NGA's Youth Garden Grants program has helped more than 1.3 million youngsters reap rewards and vital life lessons from working in gardens and habitats, and thanks to the generosity of The Home Depot, we can reach many more eager young learners. Who should apply: Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups throughout the United States are eligible. Applicants must plan to garden in 2007 with at least 15 children between the ages of three and 18 years. Previous Youth Garden Grant winners who wish to reapply must wait one year and have significantly expanded their garden programs. Application deadline: November 1, 2007. Early Bird Incentive - If your application is postmarked by October 1, 2007, you will be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to NGA's Gardening with Kids store and catalog. Drawing date: October 12, 2007. Website: http://www.kidsgardening.com/YGG.asp Contact: National Gardening Association Address: 100 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT, 05403 Phone: 802-863-5251 Fax: 802-864-6889 E-Mail mailto: URL: http://www.kidsgardening.com/ Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Gardening Association Title: Description: Please note that all grant winners are required to complete a year-end impact report (see individual grants for details). Click on the links at right for information on each grant program. Go to website: http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants.asp Contact: National Gardening Association Address: 100 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT, 05403 Phone: 802-863-5251 Fax: 802-864-6889 E-Mail mailto: URL: http://www.kidsgardening.com/ Description: Grants for School and Youth Gardens The National Gardening Association works with sponsoring companies and organizations to provide in-kind grants to projects that actively engage kids in the garden and improve the quality of life for their communities. To be eligible for these awards your school or organization must plan to garden with at least 15 kids between the ages of 3 and 18. (Mantis Awards are also open to non-youth organizations.) ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Gardening Association Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Healthy Sprouts Award In many U.S. schools, statistics show that you'll find children who are overweight and others wondering where their next meal will come from; many are not getting the right balance of nutrients in their diets or enough exercise. Research conducted at Texas A&M University supports the connection between kids' food gardens and improved nutrition. Could a school garden be part of the solution to the diet- and exercise-related challenges children face? Many forward-thinking educators and parents think so, and have worked to create youth garden programs that focus on nutrition and hunger issues. M As a way to encourage the growth of health-focused youth gardens, NGA recognizes outstanding programs via the Healthy Sprouts Awards, sponsored by Gardener's Supply. These awards support school and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States. This grant is closed for the 2007 cycle. If you'd like to be notified when the 2008 application is available, please subscribe to Kids Garden News. Website: http://www.kidsgardening.com/healthysprouts.asp National Gardening Association 100 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT, 05403 802-863-5251 802-864-6889 mailto: http://www.kidsgardening.com/ ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest National Gardening Association Title: Description: This grant program is closed for the 2007 cycle. Applicants will receive a notification letter regarding grant status by November 9, 2007. Award packages will be shipped by November 30, 2007. ! If you'd like to be notified when the 2008 application is available, please subscribe to Kids Garden News for monthly grant updates. For full details, visit here: http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants/2007-HOH-landing.asp Contact: National Gardening Association Address: 100 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT, 05403 Phone: 802-863-5251 Fax: 802-864-6889 E-Mail mailto: URL: http://www.kidsgardening.com/ Description: The Grow Store and the Progressive Gardening Trade Association. these grants to expand these types of learning opportunities for students. Hooked on Hydroponics Awards When children and teens explore how to grow plants hydroponically (without soil), fruitful questions bloom, and these questions can lead to active investigations and problem solving. These studies may even lead to classroom business opportunities or fuel student career interests. Not the least of the benefits is the joy of students harvest ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Nimble Net Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: http://www.grantwrangler.com/index.html Nimble Net 228 Grant Avenue, 6th FL San Francisco,, CA, 94108 415-296-9177 info@nimble-net.com http://www.nimble-net.com/default.htm Grant Wrangler™ is a free grants listing service offered by Nimble Press™. We make it easier for teachers, librarians, and parents to find funding, including grants and awards for arts, history, mathematics, science, technology, and more. Wrangler - Find Funding for K-12 Schools Grant Wrangler is a free grants listing service that makes it easy for teachers to tind funding. To see the full list of funding opportunities, and to subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter, visit the Grant Wrangler Web site. Grant ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest NOAA Restoration Center Title: Description: NOAA Fu in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Funding Opportunities in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska, the estuarine and riverine habitats of the Northwest Region are as diverse as the fisheries they support. Including coastal wetlands, shellfish reefs, salmon streams and streambanks, the northwest region contains a multitude of restoration opportunities. Since 1996, the northwest region has supported more than 300 community restoration projects benefiting over 1400 acres of estuarine and riparian habitat and opening approximately 400 miles of in-stream salmonid habitat. NOAA has contributed more than $8 million for restoration activities in the northwest region with partners providing an additional $20 million in non-federal cash and in-kind match. In addition, almost 15,000 volunteers have donated more than 150,000 hours of work. Website: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/funding_opportunities/funding_nwr.html Contact: NOAA Restoration Center Address: NOAA Fisheries, F/HC-3, 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD, 20910 Phone: 301-713-0164 Fax: 307-713-0184 E-Mail URL: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/ Description: The NOAA Restoration Center enhances living marine resources to benefit the nation's fisheries by restoring their habitats. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Northwest Fund for the Environment Title: Washington Natural Resources Funding Description: flHHIMHMHl Our Next Deadline Is: February 2008 We have only one grantmaking cycle per year The process for applying to the NWFE has changed from past years. Please see our Application Process for more information. Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Letters of Inquiry must be accompanied by a current Cover Sheet, which can only be obtained by calling NWFE staff. All giving will be in our recently announced program areas: Growth Management and Aquatic ecosystems Protection. These are squarely rooted in our core mission to increase the protection and preservation of the natural resources of Washington State. For more information on these areas please visit our Program Area Descriptions page. See website for details: http://www.nwfund.org/ Contact: Northwest Fund for the Environment Pam Fujita-Yuhas and Zoe Rothchild Address: 1904 Third Ave., Suite 615 Seattle, WA, 98101 Phone: 206-386-7220 Fax: 206-386-7223 E-Mail staff@nwfund.org URL: http://www.nwfund.org/ Description: Grants by the Northwest Fund are from an endowment designated to be spent promoting change in the uses of natural resources which will increase their protection and preservation in the State of Washington. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest N ST A/Toy ota TAPESTRY Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Teachers National Science Teachers Association GRANTS ron TEACHEr Toyota Motor Sales, U.SA., Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association are pleased to announce the 17th Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program. This year, 50 large grants of up to $10,000 each and 20-25 mini-grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to K-12 teachers of science in the United States. The application deadline for 2008 Toyota TAPESTRY Grants is January 28, 2008 Program Summary Proposals must describe a project including its potential impact on students, and a budget up to $10,000 up to $2,500 for mini-grants). Toyota TAPESTRY grants will be awarded in three categories: • Environmental Science Education • Physical Science Applications • Literacy and Science Education See website for more details: http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/ NSTA/Toyota TAPESTRY 1840 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA, 22201-3000 mailto: http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/index.htm Toyota TAPESTRY is a partnership between Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. and NSTA. Toyota funds and NSTA administers the program. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest The Oregon Community Foundation Title; Oregon Historic Trails Fund Description: Grants are made each fall from the Oregon Historic Trails Fund to support projects that interpret, preserve, or maintain trail-related resources. Grants may be awarded also for marketing, education, advocacy, and research related to historic trails. An advisory committee made up of people who are knowledgeable about Oregon's historic trails and cultural resources review grant applications and makes recommendations to The Oregon Community Foundation board of directors. Approximately $40,000 is available each year. The purpose of the fund is to develop interpretive, educational, and economic projects to preserve and protect the cultural and natural resources of Oregon's historic trails. September 1: Grant applications due at The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). See website: http://www.oregonhistorictrailsfund.org/apply.php Contact: The Oregon Community Foundation Address: 1221 SW Yamhill Suite 100 Portland, OR, 97205 Phone: 503-227-6846 Fax: E-Mai I i nfo @ oregon historictrailsf und .org URL: http://www.oregonhistorictrailsfund.org/index.php Description: The Oregon Historic Trails Fund is managed by The Oregon Community Foundation and an advisory committee, and awards annual grants to develop, interpret and improve Oregon's historic trails. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Oregon Sea Grant Title: Description Oregon Sea Grant provides a variety of competitive and noncompetitive funding opportunities for university-based research and outreach faculty who seek to address questions related to ocean or coastal science. Projects often involve collaboration with scientists from public and private agencies, and from other parts of the world. In addition, Sea Grant offers a variety of fellowship opportunities to qualified graduate students. Please bookmark this page as your entry point for detailed information about applying for, managing and reporting on grants and fellowships available through Oregon Sea Grant. Applying for grants ~ Competitive research grants are offered every two years, assuming Congressional authorization and appropriation. ~ Program Development Grants - small grants to meet pressing research needs between biennial funding cycles, offered as resources are available ~ The Oregon Sea Grant Strategic Plan, (.pdf or HTML versions) detailing Our funding priorities Our decision-making filters and criteria ~ Webnibus - Sea Grant's online proposal submission and review system ~ Subscribe to our grant announcement e-mail list See website for details: http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/funding/index.html Oregon Sea Grant Sea Grant Administrator Oregon State U, 322 Kerr Administration Corvallis, OR, 97331 541-737-2714 541-737-2392 sghelp@seagrant.orst.edu http://seagrant.orst.edu/ Oregon Sea Grant works to further knowledge of the marine and coastal environments of the Pacific Northwest, and the forces-natural and human- that shape their destiny. Oregon Sea Grant Funding Opportunities Grants $ Fellowships Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Tit,e Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Education and Outreach Grants Description: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Announcement of Education and Outreach Funding Availability Deadline: Monday, October 22, 2007, 5:00 pm The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) has been recommended by staff to allocate $500,000 for awards in education and outreach funding for the October 2007 grant cycle. OWEB will allocate budget for the grant program at their September 18-19, 2007, meeting. The purpose is to assist applicants to develop projects that forward the goals of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds to achieve watershed health, water quality improvements, and listed fish recovery. http://www.oregon.gov/OWEB/GRANTS/docs/educ_grant_announcement.pdf Projects that are primarily outreach/awareness or skills development, as defined in the Strategy, are not eligible for consideration for this grant cycle. The Education and Outreach grant cycle will be announced in April, 2008. Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) 775 Summer Street NE, Suite 360 Salem, OR 97301-1290 (503) 986-0178 See website: http://www.oregon.gov/OWEB/GRANTS/grant_applications_main.shtml Contact: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Wendy Hudson Address: 775 Summer Street, Suite 360 Salem, OR, 97301-1290 Phone: 503-986-0185 Fax: 503-986-0199 E-Mail URL: http://www.oweb.state.or.us/ Description: The mission of the Oregon's Watershed Enhancement Board is to promote and implement programs to restore, maintain and enhance watersheds in the State of Oregon in order to protect the economic and social well-being of the state and its citizens. OWEB ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Small Grant Program The Small Grant Program is an easy-to-engage-in, competitive grant program that awards funds of up to $10,000 for on-the-ground restoration projects. Since its inception in 2001, OWEB's Small Grant Program has funded over 650 Small Grant projects on principally private lands across Oregon. The Small Grant Program responds to a need for local decision-making about watershed restoration opportunities on a shorter timeframe than is available under OWEB's regular grant program. The Small Grant Program enables landowners across the state to contribute to the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds by committing "small acts of kindness" on their properties for the benefit of water quality, water quantity, and fish and wildlife. From planting native plants along stream sides to reducing sedimentation and erosion from upland farms and ranches, citizens everywhere can make a difference. See website: http://www.oregon.gov/OWEB/GRANTS/smgrant_main.shtml Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Wendy Hudson 775 Summer Street, Suite 360 Salem, OR, 97301-1290 503-986-0185 503-986-0199 http://www.oweb.state.or.us/ The mission of the Oregon's Watershed Enhancement Board is to promote and implement programs to restore, maintain and enhance watersheds in the State of Oregon in order to protect the economic and social well-being of the state and its citizens. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Project Learning Tree Title; Description: GreenWorksl Grants Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: / PROJECT 4 LEARNING p TREE Do you have an idea for an exciting service-learning or community action project for your students but you don't have enough funds to implement it? Why not apply for one of PLT's GreenWorksl grants? GreenWorksl offers educators the opportunity to apply for grants ranging from $50 to $1000 to implement community action and service-learning projects. Across the country, PLT trained educators teaching in both formal and non-formal settings are eligible to apply for and receive GreenWorksl grants. GreenWorksl projects should address an environmental issue and involve students from pre-school to high school in hands-on community action. GreenWorksl grant proposals will be accepted starting Thank you for your interest in GreenWorksl The deadline for other GreenWorksl grants is September 30, 2005. Mail your proposals to: Project Learning Tree GreenWorksl Grants 1111 19th Street, NW #780 Washington, DC 20036 (Note: E-mail and faxed proposals will not be accepted!) See website for more details http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_21 .html Project Learning Tree 11111 19th Street, NW #780 Washington, DC, 20036 http://www.plt.org/ Project Learning Tree® (PLT) is an award winning, broad based environmental education program for educators and students in PreK - grade 12. PLT helps students learn HOW to think, not WHAT to think, about the environment. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Puget Sound Partnership Puget Sound Partnership - Fundinq Opportunities From Other Organizations Title: Description As a courtesy, the Partnership also periodically updates the following list of funding opportunities from other organizations and agencies. Scientific Research Environmental Education Environmental Technology Environmental Policy and Regulations Habitat Restoration & Conservation Sustainable Solutions Water Resources Standing Grant Information Funding Tools: Classes/Workshops Resources Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: See website: http://www.psp.wa.gov/resources/funding.htm Puget Sound Partnership PO Box 40900 Olympia, WA, 98504-0900 360-407-7300 360-407-7333 http://www.psat.wa.gov/ The Puget Sound Action Team is a partnership of state agencies and tribal and local governments charged with developing and coordinating conservation programs to protect and restore Puget Sound. 5 ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Resources for Global Sustainability, Inc. Title: Description: Environmental Grantmaking Foundations Directory The 11th edition of the Environmental Grantmaking Foundations directory is at the printer. The publication was delayed due to the addition of 400 new foundations as well as new updates to existing foundation profiles. We will not publish a print or CD edition in 2006 due to the extended production phase of this 11th edition. "a comprehensive list of foundations that support environmental nonprofit activities and programs" ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS l!TH EDITION Website: http://www.environmentalgrants.com/PublicationUpdate.htm Contact: Resources for Global Sustainability, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 3665 Cary, NC, 27519-3665 Phone: 800-724-1857 Fax: 919-363-9841 E-Mail rgs@environmentalgrants.com URL: www.environmentalgrants.com Description: The Environmental Grantmaking Foundations directory is a comprehensive list of foundations that support environmental activities and programs. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Restore America's Estuaries Title: Description: Restoration Project Fundings Federal Funding Guide The Federal Funding Guide is a repository of information about federal programs that provide restoration project funding throughout the country and for a wide array of habitat, activity and recipient types. The funding guide provides a quick, comprehensive and accessible review of the often hidden federal funds that may be used to implement on-the-ground habitat restoration projects. Its design and layout provide users with easy access to critical information about funding and eligibility. In the Federal Funding Documents opportunities are listed in alphabetical order by Department. View proposed 2006 federal funding information: 2006 President's Budget Federal Funding Guide (pdf. 225 KB) View a history of federal funding information for 2000-2005: 2000-2005 Federal Funding Guide (pdf. 280 KB) See website: http://www.estuaries.org/?id=62 Contact: Restore America's Estuaries Address: 600 1 st Avenue, Suite 536 Seattle, WA, 98104 206-624-9100 Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: info@estuaries.org http://www.estuaries.org/ Our mission is to preserve the nation's network of estuaries by protecting and restoring the lands and waters essential to the richness and diversity of coastal life. Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest The Russell Family Foundation Title. Environmental Sustainability Grants Description: The foundation is committed to improving protection of the environment in western 00? Washington, with an emphasis on the waters W*"V of Puget Sound. The foundation focuses its TH£ RUSSELL FAMILY £ FOUNDATION grantmaking in this program on Puaet Sound. Environmental Education and Green Business. For each topic of interest, the foundation has identified goals for the next five years. The foundation works with its grantees and others to implement strategies that raise awareness and understanding of our environment and the importance of protecting it. Increased understanding will in turn lead to actions—individual, corporate, governmental, and societal—that will provide lasting and effective protection for the environment. We believe that the environment, economics, and social equity interact with one another to affect the achievement of these goals. We support systemic and community-centered strategies that encourage collaboration across sectors and, where possible, leverage other support, build partnerships and reach new audiences. Though not a requirement for funding, we welcome projects that effectively address and connect several of our areas of interest. We will judge our efforts by measuring how well we reach four goals: The water quality of Puget Sound will improve and populations of the Sound's marine species will increase and be healthier. The public, students and teachers, and business and community leaders in the Puget Sound region will reflect a better understanding of water quality issues, responsible stewardship and sustainable practices. Consumers will increase their demand for and use of sustainable services and products. They will reduce their consumption of services and products that are not sustainable. Businesses will increase their use and development of sustainable products, services and processes and reduce their use of those that are not sustainable. See website for details: http://www.trff.org/grant_programs/env_sustainability.asp Contact: The Russell Family Foundation Address: P.O. Box 2567 Gig Harbor, WA, 98335 Phone: 253-858-5050 Fax: 253-851-0460 E-Mail mailto: URL: http://www.russellfamilyfdn.org/ Description: To protect, restore, and enhance the waters of the Greater Puget Sound ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Seattle Public Utilities Title: Grant Central Station Description: Environmental Grants Seattle Public Utilities provides grants to help build community environmental projects. Grants are provided to qualified community groups for projects within Seattle's city limits. Get up to $1,000 for your community environmental projects. You can apply any time for funding in either of these categories: • Protect Water Quality - Improve awareness and involve neighbors in projects that protect the quality of surface water. • Remove Litter and Graffiti - Reduce and remove graffiti and business districts and neighborhoods in Seattle. Seattle Public Utilities provides grants to help build community environmental projects. Grants are provided to qualified community groups for projects within Seattle's city limits. See website for details: http://www.ci.seattle.wa. us/util/Services/Drainage_&_Sewer/Get_lnvolved/Environmenta l_G ra nts/i ndex. asp Seattle Public Utilities Anthony Matlock 710 2nd Ave., Suite 505 Seattle, WA, 98104-1709 206-684-3000 206-684-8529 http://www.seattle.gov/ City Agency for Water, Sewer, Garbage and Recycling Services litter in and around Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fuji Film Environmental Excellence Awards Title: Description: Eight projects will be selected. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5 PM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2007. See website for details: http://www.seaworld.org/conservation-matters/eea/about.htm Contact: SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fuji Film Environmental Excellence Awards Address: do SeaWorld Orlando, Education Department, 7007 SeaWorld Drive Orlando, FL, 32821 Phone: 407-363-2389 Fax: E-Mail URL: http://www.seaworld.org/consen/ation-matters/eea/index.htm Description: OliCOHM G)VL Seaworld/Busch Gardens/Fuji Film Environmental Excellence Awards We're pleased to announce the 2008 SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards. Since 1993, the awards have recognized the outstanding efforts of students and teachers across the country who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment. In fact, in the past decade, we've awarded $1.5 million to more than 135 schools in 35 U.S. states/territories. In 2004, the awards program was expanded to include non-profit community groups who are protecting planet Earth. (Learn more in the FAQ section.) ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Snohomish County PUD Title Energy and Water Mini-Grants to Snohomish County K-12 Teachers Description: School Year 2007-08 All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., November 1, 2007. NOTE: Only schools in the PUD water service area are eligible to apply for a Water Education Mini-Grant One of the ways your Snohomish County PUD supports educators in Snohomish County and on Camano Island is by awarding mini-grants of up to $500 for energy and water education projects, materials, or field trips. Energy Education Mini-Grants and Water Education Mini-Grants are awarded once a school year on a competitive basis, and applications are usually due at the end of October. See website for detailed information: http://www.snopud.com/Education/Minigrants.ashx?p=2019 Contact: Snohomish County PUD Sarah Dinnis Address: 2320 California Street Everett, WA, 98201 Phone: 425-783-8292 Fax: 425-267-6399 E-Mail URL: http://www.snopud.com Description: Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) is a municipal corporation of the state of Washington, formed by a majority vote of the people for the purpose of providing electric and/or water utility service. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Social Justice Fund Northwest Title Description: Social Justice Environmental Grants iONE-YEAR GRANTS Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: term ny organization that meets Social Justice Fund NW's basic eligibility criteria can apply for Basic, Technical ssistance, Rapid Response, and Cultural Grants. Social Justice Fund NW's grants support activist, community-based organizations working to build a lasting movement for social, economic, and environmental justice in the Northwest United States. These grants are designed to address the root causes of social inequities, rather than alleviate the effects of these problems. • Basic Grants are $7,500 for general operating or project support, awarded in the summer. Application begins with a proposal (download application forms) due on April 11, 2006. Contact: Scot Nakagawa, Grants and Program Manager (503) 267-0515 or scot@socialjusticefund.org. Technical Assistance Grants are up to $3,000 for projects that increase internal organizational skills and capacity. These grants do not fund general operating costs, and are awarded two times a year (download application forms). PLEASE NOTE: Social Justice Fund NW will no longer fund requests for TA funds to attend Western States Center's Community Strategic Training Initiative (CSTI) conference. We are now directly funding the Center to provide CSTI scholarships. Applications are due on Feb. 13, 2006 and Sept. 11, 2006. Contact Scot Nakagawa, Grants & Program Manager, at (503) 267-0515 or scot@socialjusticefund.org. See website for more details: http://www.socialjusticefund.org/apply-grant Social Justice Fund Northwest Scot Nakagawa 603 Stewart Street, Suite 1007 Seattle, WA, 98101-1264 206-624-4081 206-382-2640 grants@socialjusticefund.org http://www.socialjusticefund.org/ A Territory Resource (ATR) is a public foundation that supports activist, community-based organizations working for social, economic, and environmental justice across the Northwest in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest n .. II..... SOLV Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Middle & High School Resources - Make It Right Students at these grade levels are invited to initiate, design, and implement projects in their school or surrounding community that will: • Clean or enhance their environment • Respond to community problems • Involve others - students and adults - in order to make a difference! The Make It Right Planning Guide is a comprehensive service-learning tool and reference manual, filled with step-by-step worksheets, tips and sample materials to help students organize the project. Students also learn how to: • Identify community needs • Set goals • Recruit volunteers • Plan a media campaign and write a news release • Develop a project budget, and seek funding Reflection and evaluation tools are included, as well as a matrix demonstrating the program's alignment with the CIM and CAM career-related learning standards and benchmarks - all of the essential service-learning components. Grants Available Through Make It Right, SOLV will fund student projects with small reimbursement grants of up to $100 per project (one grant per school during the 2007 calendar year). SOLV encourages students to complete and submit the application for these grants. Contact SOLV to order your free copy of the Make It Right Planning Guide, which includes the grant application form. See website for details: http://www.solv.Org/programs/education/education_planning.asp#MIR.asp SOLV Susan Abravanel P.O. Box 1235 Hillsboro, OR, 97123 503-844-9571 503-844-9575 webmaster@solv.org http://www.solv.org SOLV is a non-profit organization that brings together government agencies, businesses and individual volunteers in programs and projects to enhance the livability of Oregon. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Sustainable Seattle Title: Description: Choose to Change " is an educational workshop geared toward Middle- and High-School students, that combines waste reduction, consumption behavior, and sustainability education into a 1 or 2 day, hour long workshop. For more information on signing up your class, please email Brennon at brennon@sustainableseattle.org. After completion of both workshops, students can implement their idea by completing a Post-Workshop Project. Teachers and students can apply-a quick and easy grant proposal—for funding (up to $400) to finance their project and will receive 6 hours of grant project assistance from a Sustainable Seattle staff member, FREE! *ln addition to the Post-Workshop Projects, students can elect to fulfill their service learning hours with Sustainable Seattle and its action partners. Participants will receive technical training that will enable them to outreach to local businesses and educate them on ways to . reduce waste in the workplace. We're scheduling workshops now for Fall 2007-Spring 2008. Call Liz at (206) 622-3522 or email liz@sustainableseattle.org to reserve a spot See website: http://www.sustainableseattle.org/Programs/SustainabilityEducation/ Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Sustainable Seattle Liz Silvestrini 1402 Third Avenue, Suite 1220 Seattle, WA, 98101 206-622-3522 206-382-1046 info@sustainableseattle.org http://www.sustainableseattle.org/ Founded in 1991, Sustainable Seattle is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the long term quality of life in the Seattle / King County area. Youth Sustainability Education - Choose to Change Workshops ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Target Foundation Who is Eligible for a Grant? Education professionals who are employed by an accredited K-12 public, private or charter school in the United States that maintain a 501(cX3) or a 509(a)(1) tax exempt status. Educators, ¦ teachers, principals, paraprofessionals or classified staff of these institutions must be willing and able to plan and execute a field trip that will provide a demonstrable learning experience for students. Title. Description: Target Field Trip Grants Here's How to Get Involved This program is open to any educators, teachers, principals or classified staff who wish to plan a field trip for their students. See website: http://sa-eapp.org/fieldtripgrants/rules.php Contact: Target Foundation Field Trip Grants Program Manager Address: Minneapolis, MN, Phone: 800-537-4180. Fax: E-Mail targetfieldtrips@scholarshipamerica.org URL: http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentld=PRD03-002716 Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest U.S. Fish & Wildlife Title Description: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Grants-at-a-Glance Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: FISH 4WILDLIFB SERVICE "4ti Grants-At-A-Glance The Fish and Wildlife Service administers a variety of natural resource assistance grants to governmental, public and private organizations, groups and individuals. Following, are links to information about and applications for available grants. Natural Resource Assistance Grants are Available to: State Agencies Local Governments Indian Tribal Governments Conservation Organizations Private Individuals Foreign Entities Specialty Grants For further assistance please follow links to Grants Programs: Federal Aid Grants North American Wetlands Conservation Act Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Endangered Species Grants International Affairs Grants See website for links: http://www.fws.gov/grants/ U.S. Fish & Wildlife FW9_Federal_Aid@fws.gov http://www.fws.gov/ The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's mission is, working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Alaska Coastal Program Title Alaska Coastal Conservation Grants - 2008 Technical Assistance Description: The Coastal Program, established in Alaska in 2000, provides technical assistance and matching funds for projects that identify, restore, and protect Alaska's wiii iiivr ¦. coastal habitats and their fish and wildlife resources. We especially target projects that build broad conservation partnerships throughout south coastal Alaska. To date, we have assisted partners on more than 150 projects, ranging from site-specific wetland, upland, and stream habitat protection and restoration efforts to development of watershed-scale conservation plans. USFWS contributions to projects have ranged from $1,700 to $35,000. In past years, the Coastal Program has been run as a small grants program, with a request for proposals and proposal review committee as part of a formal selection process. This year, we are changing how we extend this program by encouraging our partners to more strategically develop project concepts in collaboration with the Coastal Program staff in your area. Please develop project concepts with the attached guidance, and then contact your Program coordinator to jointly evaluate and refine your proposal. A description of the Alaska Coastal Program (as well as these guidelines) is available on the web at: http://alaska.fws.aov/fisheries/restoration/coastal.htm. Pdf file: http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/restoration/pdf/proposal.pdf Website: http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/restoration/coastal.htm Contact: U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Alaska Coastal Program John DeLapp Neil Stichert Address: 605 West 4th Avenue, G-61 Anchorage, AK, 99501 Phone: 907-271-1799 Fax: 907-271-2786 E-Mail john_delapp@fws.gov URL: http://alaska.fws.gov/es/coastal01 html Description: The Region 7 Coastal Program works with state and federal agencies, Boroughs and municipalities, Alaska Natives, non-governmental organizations and private landowners to voluntarily conserve healthy coastal ecosystems for the benefit offish, wildlife and people. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Washington Department of Ecology Title: WA Department of Ecology's Environmental Education Website Classroom Curriculum Guides (K-12) A number of K-12 curriculum guides are available, including A-Way With Waste, Discover Wetlands, The Estuary Guide, Project Wet, and Healthy Water, Healthy People (water quality monitoring). Teacher Workshops - Dates and Locations This is a calendar of workshops, conferences, and other events oriented toward environmental educators. Volunteer Opportunities and Action Projects Learn about opportunities for volunteer work in your community or action projects you and others can do. Research & Reference Resources Ecology and numerous other organizations provide extensive resources that are available to environmental educators and students. These may be helpful for student research assignments and reports on environmental issues. Grant Opportunities Funding is available for a variety of projects sponsored by public agencies and non-profit groups. See website: Contact: Washington Department of Ecology Address: PO Box 47600 Olympia, WA, 98504-7600 Phone: 360-407-6000 Fax: 360-407-6426 E-Mail URL: http://www.ecy.wa.gov Description: Promote, Preserve & Protect Wise Management of our Resources ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Washington Department of Ecology Title: Terry Husseman Sustainable Schools Awards Description: The Sustainable Schools Awards program reflects our vision of a sustainable environment. We hope these awards will encourage Washington State public schools to continue having positive impact by embracing the concept of environmental sustainability. If your school has been participating in resource conservation and sustainability, or is interested in participating then it could be eligible for a award from Ecology. The Terry Husseman Sustainable School Awards program (originally called the Outstanding Waste Reduction and Recycling Awards) has evolved in pace with changing policies and practices in both the public and the private sectors. The importance of waste reduction as a facet of a fully developed resource conservation or sustainability program continues to grow. This award program recognizes Washington State Public schools for their successes managing materials and wastes in a sustainable fashion. Ecology plans to distribute as much as $30,000 among the winners in the 2007-08 school year. Applications are January 31, 2008 and we will announce the award selections in February. The awards are presented at a semi-formal ceremony hosted by the Department of Ecology in early May. For more information on the awards program, criteria, or ideas to foster sustainability in your school, contact our Awards Coordinator, Michelle Payne, mdav461@ecy.wa.gov or (360) 407-6129. The Awards Coordinator is available to help guide you through the application process, to provide you with local resources, and to answer any questions you may have about the awards program. See website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/terryhusseman.html Contact: Washington Department of Ecology Michelle Payne Address: PO Box 47600 Olympia, WA, 98504-7600 Phone: 360-407-6000 Fax: 360-407-6426 E-Mail URL: http://www.ecy.wa.gov Description: Promote, Preserve & Protect Wise Management of our Resources ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Washington Foundation for the Environment Title: Description: Contact: Student Environmental Stewardship Award Program WFFE hopes to encourage student participation in local environmental stewardship projects and enhance student understanding of community service and philanthropy. It is our objective to award up to four $500 grants annually to support student initiated or supported environmental projects meeting local community needs. In years subsequent to this pilot program year, we intend to involve award recipients in selecting the following year recipients. The PROPOSAL DEADLINES are October 30 and March 30. Please submit all proposals to PO Box 2123, Seattle, WA 98111 and wickdufford@comcast.net. A WFFE committee will review all proposals. Please note that we intend to make the awards in person and would like, with your concurrence, to have the award presentation covered by the press. See website: http://www.wffe.org/StudentGrant.htmi Washington Foundation for the Environment Address: P.O. Box 2123 Seattle, WA, 98111 Phone: Fax: E-Mail info@wffe.org URL: http://grants@ wffe.org/ Description: Supporting environmental education and innovative projects focused on environmental awareness. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Washington Foundation for the Environment Title: Washington Foundation for Environmental Education Grants Description: Grant Application Guidelines Our grants have ranged in size from $200 to $2000. We make grant decisions throughout the year at Board meetings that occur every six to eight weeks. Funding Goals WFFE is primary focus is on environmental education. We are interested in funding the following sorts of projects and organizations: Educational efforts such as workshops, institutes, conferences, and exhibits, which hold the promise of increasing public awareness of, or stimulating productive public debate with respect to, significant environmental issues. Also considered are grants for individual and group scholarships to attend worthwhile conferences and educational programs; Environmental projects which have one or more of the following features: (a) the project has come together in a way that is instructive, perhaps representing a significant success of grassroots efforts, or the assembly of an unlikely but necessary coalition; (b) the project could have a significant positive effect on public awareness of environmental issues or on the encouragement of other preservation or reclamation efforts; (c) the project will involve imaginative technical approaches that would make its success instructive; (d) the proposed uses of the project site and access to it will result in education about environmental matters. For more details see website: http://www.wffe.org/guidelines.html Washington Foundation for the Environment P.O. Box 2123 Seattle, WA, 98111 info@wffe.org http://grants@wffe.org/ Supporting environmental education and innovative projects focused on environmental awareness. Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Washington Native Plant Society Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Washington Native Plant Society Education Grants mMSif2 i t'> fc ;• " ,1- 4: WNPS Education Grants The Education Committee encourages educators throughout our state to develop projects about native plants and plant habitats for their classes. Teachers who have been granted awards can serve as mentors for other teachers hoping to do similar projects in their school districts. Education grants are also available for projects linked to gardens, museums, parks and other public displays of or about native plants. Grants for WNPS members, funded by WNPS member dues, are available for education projects that further the goals of the Society Please contact committee chair Fayla Schwartz if you have any questions. • Proposal guidelines • Examples of past projects See website for specific details: http://wnps.org/education/education_grant.html Washington Native Plant Society Fayla Schwartz 7400 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA, 98115 206-527-3210 mailto:wnps@wnps.org http://www.wnps.org The mission of the Washington Native Plant Society is to promote the appreciation and conservation of Washington's native plants and their habitats through study, education, and advocacy. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Washington Native Plant Society Title: Description: The Central Puget Sound Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) is please to continue its fifth year of awarding stewardship grants to help support projects. The projects must restore, protect, maintain native habitat, and/or educate the public about native plants and native plants habitats. Funding for these grants is made available for the Chapter's annual plant sales proceeds. See website: http://wnps.org/npsp/npsp.htm Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Washington Native Plant Society Washington Native Plant Society 7400 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA, 98115 206-527-3210 mailto:wnps@wnps.org http://www.wnps.org The mission of the Washington Native Plant Society is to promote the appreciation and conservation of Washington's native plants and their habitats through study, education, and advocacy. Washington's Native Plant Stewardship Program The Native Plant Stewardship Program educates community volunteers about our region's native plants and plant communities, and teaches how to use this knowledge to protect and restore Washington's natural ecosystems. Identifying key characteristics of native plants ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Whole Systems Foundation Tjtle: Whole Systems Environment I Living Sustainably Grants Description: Grant Proposal Guidelines Letter of Inquiry Whole Systems accepts a limited number of grant proposals each year. We fund projects related to the environment and living sustainably on the Earth. We take a broad view of the world situation, and seek to insert a small but useful financial boost where we see that we have the most leverage for change. If you look through our past projects you may get a sense of the diversity of projects we support. As a result is it difficult to stipulate on paper exactly what our criteria are. Thus we encourage any group interested in applying for a grant to submit a one page letter of inquiry before making the effort to write a full proposal. Project Criteria We are seeking projects that include at least one and preferably more than one of the following factors: 1. Address root causes of environmental degradation rather than secondary issues. 2. Facilitate increased awareness of the interdependence of human well being with the health of the rest of the ecosystem. 3. Have the support of the local community or grass roots organizations. Grant Size Grants usually range between $1,000 and $5,000. Application Deadlines Fall Application Initial summary - September 1 Full proposal - November 1 Final Decision by November 30 For more details go to website: http://www.whole-systems.org/proposal_guidlines.html Contact: Whole Systems Foundation Address: P.O. Box 1927 Jacksonville, OR, 97530 Phone: Fax: E-Mail grant@whole-systems.org URL: Description: ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Wilburforce Foundation Title: Funding for Natural Habitat Protection Description: Wilburforce Foundation Strategic Framework 2020 Our Vision By 2020, a network of protected core reserves, corridors and buffer zones across Western North America will support ecologically effective landscapes and viable wildlife populations. Why We're Here Wildlife, wilderness and human communities are intricately intertwined. Natural landscapes support a wealth of species and ecological services that sustain the quality of all life. In Western North America, some of these landscapes have unique combinations of ecological and biological features found nowhere else on earth. Our Funding Region Wilburforce Foundation uses conservation science to identify specific priority regions in which it will fund. These regions correspond with our focus on habitat security, focal species and wildlife linkages. Please reference the map of our funding region that shows areas in which we have a funding interest. For more detailed information about our work, please see our Strategic Framework. Types of Support Limitations Process & Deadlines Contacts Strategic Framework See website for more detailed information: http://www.wilburforce.org/grant_guidelines/strategic_framework.html Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: Wilburforce Foundation Denise Joines 3601 Fremont Ave N #304 Seattle, WA, 98103-8753 206-632-2325 206-632-2326 grants@wilburforce.org http://www.wilburforce.org/ Wilburforce Foundation is a private, philanthropic foundation that funds environmental issues in the Western U.S. and Western Canada. ------- US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Clearinghouse for Environmental Education and Information Environmental Education Funding Sources for the Pacific Northwest Wild Ones Natural Landscapers, Ltd. Title: Description: Contact: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail URL: Description: The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program Seedfrfor fdacatlxn/v - Grcuwty for School/ Qard^vw and/ CcrwivnAjjnity Nature;Area* Through our Seeds for Education Fund, we award grants for educational projects using native plants. In addition, we present talks at conferences and chapter meetings and provide a number of publications.. .. The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program gives small monetary grants to schools, nature centers, or other non-profit educational organizations for the purpose of establishing outdoor learning centers. The grant recipient learning centers are those which most successfully reflect the Wild Ones mission to educate and share information about the benefits of using native plants in our landscape and to promote biodiversity and environmentally sound environmentally sound practices. Only through this knowledge, can we appreciate humankind's proper place in the web of life. To be considered for the annual award, non-profit groups such as schools, nature centers, houses of worship, or similar organizations must have applied by November 15th of the previous year. See website: http://www.for-wild.org/seedmony.html Wild Ones Natural Landscapers, Ltd. P. O. Box 1274 Appieton, Wl, 54912-1274 920-730-3986 920-730-8654 http://www.for-wild.org/ ------- |