Green Grants for Schools

As kids begin to head back to school, lots of parents are thinking about eco-friendly school supplies, PVC-free backbacks, and stretching a few more months from existing clothes. There is also much that can be done to green your child’s school environment once the fervor of back-to-school has ended. Here are two recently posted grants for schools that could help your child’s school become more green.

The first is Nickelodeon’s Big Green Grants. Part of Nickelodeon’s Big Green Help program, these grants are available to public and private elementary schools and middle schools and after-school nonprofit organizations that serve kids from 5 to 15. The Big Green Grants provide up to $5,000 to support environmentally-friendly projects that educate and inspire kids to:

(1) take care of the environment

(2) be active and live healthier, and/or

(3) engage in community service.

To be eligible, applicants must host a Worldwide Day of Play event on September 26, 2009 (or an Earth Day event back in April). To receive a copy of the grant application and to see all the eligibility requirements, visit the Big Green Grant homepage.

Next are the Seeds for Education grants. This grant opportunity provides funds for schools, nature centers, and other nonprofit places of learning to purchase native plants and seeds. Projects should should focus on the enhancement and development of an appreciation for nature using native plants and must increase the educational value of the site and emphasize the involvement of students and volunteers in all phases of development. To learn more about the application procedure and requirements, visit the Seeds for Education page listed above.

These green grants for schools provide an opportunity to get involved with your child’s school and to encourage green efforts beyond your own home – what a great combination!

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