Grants to Texas Schools in Eligible Locations for Environmental Projects

Bright Green Future School Grants

Agency

Local

GrantWatch ID#

205280

Funding Source

City of Austin

Geographic Focus

USA: Texas: Austin

Important Dates

Deadline: 09/22/23 11:59 PM

Grant Description

Grants of up to $3,000 to Texas schools in eligible locations for preschool and K-12 classroom projects that promote environmental stewardship. Funding is intended for creative activities that will motivate students to become lifelong environmental advocates. Projects include but are not limited to composting systems, rainwater harvesting, organic gardens, rain gardens, bicycle academies, and wildlife habitats. Eligible projects actively engage students and members of the Austin community with hands-on involvement and learning.

From beekeeping classes to pollinator murals, bike rodeos to tree plantings, Bright Green Future Grants support campus-based projects that help students commit to a lifetime of sustainability. Proposed projects should demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and fall within one of the eight categories:

Community gardens
Outdoor learning spaces
Water conservation
Energy conservation
Transportation and mobility
Waste management, recycling, or composting
Greenhouse gas emissions reduction
Tree planting or other tree-related projects

Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria

The program is open to all Austin ISD and Austin-area charter and private schools, and schools in cities like Round Rock and Pflugerville that utilize Austin Energy, Austin Water, or Austin Resource Recovery services. Preschools and grades K-12 are eligible to apply.

Schools that have received a Bright Green Future Grant in past years are also eligible to apply.

Ineligible

Grants are not provided to home schools.

Pre-Application Information

The deadline to apply is September 22, 2023, by 11:59 PM.

There is no limit to the number of grants each school may apply for. Depending on available funding and the overall number of applicants, your school could be awarded more than one grant per school year. Applicants must complete a separate form for each project submission.

Schools will be notified about whether they've received a grant by November, after which checks will be processed.

Estimated Size of Grant

Schools may apply for up to $3,000 per project.

Contact Information

Apply online:
https://cityofaustin.formstack.com/forms/bgfg_app

Key Contact:
Mary K. Priddy
Phone: 512-974-2539
Email: mary.priddy@austintexas.gov

Grants to Texas Schools in Eligible Locations for Environmental Projects

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