Greenworks Grants
Greenworks Grants of $200 - $2,000 are available from Project Learning Tree at the national level, for projects involving youth, adults in communities, with positive environmental effects. Someone trained in Project Learning Tree activities should be involved. Tip: Request a letter of support from Sue Wintering in the Ohio PLT office, 614-265-6657 or [email protected]

Learn and Serve Ohio Grants
Learn and Serve Ohio grants are available through the Ohio Department of Education for schools to develop service learning programs to help students and communities address education, public safety, human and environmental needs. Ohio schools can apply for up to seven years of continuous funding, through different types of grants, for a total of $133,000. Contact Charlotte Jones-Ward, (614) 466-8920.

NiSource Environmental Challenge Fund Grants
NiSource Environmental Challenge Fund grants are available for ecological restoration projects, in the service area of Columbia Gas of Ohio. Application deadline is usually in February. Largest grant awards are $10,000, most under $5,000. Tip: Involve a local university's biology program or agency such as OSU Extension, your Soil and Water Conservation District or Park District, or garden clubs, The Nature Conservancy, or other sources of scientific expertise to help document the ecological benefits of the project.

Ohio Environmental Education Fund Mini Grants
Ohio Environmental Education Fund mini grants of $500 - $5,000 are offered by the Ohio EPA Office of Environmental Education, with application deadlines every January 15 and July 15. Projects must show how education activities will align with Ohio's Academic Content Standards. Construction activities are not eligible. Larger grants up to $50,000 are also available, but much more competitive. Tip: Submit a draft early to the OEEF staff for a pre-review. (614) 644-2873.

Ohio EPA 319 Grants
Ohio EPA 319 grants (named for Section 319 of the Clean Water Act) pass federal funds through to local watershed organizations to improve water quality. These sometimes include funding for education components. Contact your local watershed coordinator. Tip: Find your watershed coordinator via the Ohio Watershed Network.

School Recycling Mini-Grant Program
This grant program is designed to assist Cuyahoga County schools with funding student-centered school recycling projects.

Toshiba America Foundation Grants
The Toshiba America Foundation encourages programs, projects and activities that have the potential to improve classroom teaching and learning of science, mathematics and the science and mathematics of technology. Funding is available for private and public schools, grades 7 - 12. Applications for small grants ($5,000 or less) are accepted year round. Applications and guidelines are available online as a PDF.

Toyota Tapestry Grants
Toyota Tapestry grants up to $50,000 and mini grants up to $2,500 are available to science teachers and administered by the National Science Teachers Association.

Youth Venture provides seed money grants of up to $1,000 for new youth-created, youth-led, sustainable ventures that benefit the community. Youth ages 12-20 who want to start a new ongoing environmental club or organization can get guidance on how to plan, organize, and launch their venture, along with funds for start-up expenses. Visit the website to get information and start the application process.

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