Foundation / Corporation
DonorsChoose.org, in partnership with Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
11/30/14
Grants valued at up to $10,000 and more to USA teachers to implement innovative environmental science, climate change, and sustainability projects in the classroom. Entries are accepted from teachers of PreK, elementary, middle, and high schools.
By entering the challenge, you’ll have the chance to win up to $10,000 in DonorsChoose.org credits, along with a range of other prizes. Eligible entries will be eligible for a half-off match offer backed by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
In addition to funding through the half-off match offer, DonorsChoose.org staff will select 60 semifinalists, each of whom will receive $750 in DonorsChoose.org credits: 15 PreK-2 projects, 15 elementary school (Grades 3-5) projects, 15 middle school (Grades 6-8) projects, and 15 high school (Grades 9-12) projects.
3 finalists will be selected in each category, who will each receive $2,000 in DonorsChoose.org credits. Additionally, public vote will determine the best project in each grade category. Each winner will receive $10,000 in DonorsChoose.org credits, along with other awards.
GrantWatch ID#: 148148
60 Semifinalists. 3 Finalists.
There is no limit to the size of the project you can submit, though new teachers are restricted to projects up to $2,000 in materials cost. Projects below $800 are more likely to be funded.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
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