Student Award and Grant Programs (Environmental Topics)
Student Award and Grant Programs (Environmental Topics)
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For students and teachers looking for opportunities to participate in environmental award programs for kids. Options range from essay contests to community service projects. Other Student Resources: • Programs for Students
"What would you ask one million people to do that would change the world?" This project from the UK asks young people that question under the premise that "small actions x lots of people = BIG CHANGE." The "We Are What We Do" competition challenges young people to enter -- not to win things, but rather to change things.
The URL is: http://www.smallactionsbigchange.org.uk/
Deadline: April 1, 2011
Students in grades K-8 can help raise awareness about sun safety and win prizes by entering the contest, sponsored by the SHADE Foundation of America, WeatherBug Schools, and the U.S. EPA. The national winner in the 4th-8th grade category will receive a family trip to Disney World and a WeatherBug Tracking Station for his/her school. Hand-drawn entries should be original and creative. Contest opens October 1st. The URL is: http://www.shadefoundation.org
The American Geological Institute (AGI) is sponsoring three national contests in conjunction with Earth Science Week 2010, celebrating the theme of "Exploring Energy," October 10-16, 2010.
· Photography Contest, "We Depend on Energy" - Entrants should submit images that capture the way energy is used in their communities. · Visual Arts Contest, "Energy on Earth" - Students in grades K-5 should submit two-dimensional original pieces of art illustrating, in creative and engaging ways, where energy comes from and how it is used. · Essay Contest, "How Energy Powers the Planet," - Students in grades 6-9 should submit one-page essays focusing on how Earth system processes develop energy resources, how human use of energy affects the Earth system, and how people can be responsible stewards of Earth's energy resources. The URL is: http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/
Deadline: January 31, 2011
In collaboration with the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the Volvo Adventure Award rewards young people creating their own environmental projects. There are two competitions for the 2011 awards. The Adventure Award is for youth, ages 13-16, working in groups of two to five, that are actively involved in devising and managing the project. The second competition is the Great Big Bob the Bunny Cartoon contest for youth under the age of 13 working in teams of three. Winning teams receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the final competition in Sweden in 2011 to represent their country. The URL is: http://www.volvoadventure.org
This competition challenges students in grades 9–12 to apply classroom lessons to real-life technical problems. In support of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the 2010-2011 challenge asks student teams to develop solutions focusing on fuel efficiency in aviation. Student teams compete on a state level, and winning state teams will advance to compete nationally.
The URL is: http://www.realworlddesignchallenge.org/
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2010
Save the Redwoods League is now accepting redwood art contest submissions from U.S. students in three age categories: ages 5-9, 10-13, and 14-18 to create a postcard illustrating what inspires them most about redwood forests, with a short note on the back side of the card to President Obama about why he should care about redwoods. The URL is: http://education.savetheredwoods.org/kit/art-conte...
April 1 - May 31, 2010
Enter your photos and stories for a chance to win great prizes. Do you have an inspiring story of how you and your organization are bringing environmental education to students? National Environmental Education Week would like to hear about it! Simply upload your photos and stories to the EE Week Photo Blog. Your story can be about activities either inside or outside the classroom, before, during or after EE Week. First, second, and third place prizes include Ultra Flip video camcorders, a magazine subscription to National Geographic Explorer! magazine, and a gift certificate to Acorn Naturalists. All entrants will receive an environmental education poetry magnet. No purchase necessary. All contest participants must be at least 18 years old, residents of the U.S., affiliated with an organization which provides K-12 educational programs, and meet all eligibility requirements. Void where prohibited. Click here for complete rules The URL is: http://eeweek.org/photoblog
Deadline: June 16, 2010
The intergenerational Rachel Carson Contest seeks to instill a sense of wonder for the environment and spur environmental stewardship. Submit your creative projects in the categories of poetry, photography, essays, and dance. Entries must be from a team of two or more from both younger and older generations. The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonde...
Deadline: May 2, 2010
High school students make a one- to two-minute video showing how they are reducing their carbon footprint – whether it’s biking, using less water, walking more, etc. Prizes include an Apple MacBook or an iPadP. Promotional video is at youtube.com/pcgetgreen and contest rules are at The URL is: http://planet-connect.org/getgreen
Deadline: September 5, 2010
Design Squad, a PBS KIDS GO! television series, is launching the nationwide 2010 Trash to Treasure competition -- challenging kids ages 5–19 from across the U.S. to recycle, reuse, and re-engineer everyday materials into new inventions. Inventions should move things or people, protect the environment, or be used for indoor or outdoor play. Finalists will be featured on the Design Squad Web site and three grand-prize winners will go to Boston to see their designs built and appear on the program and its Web site. The URL is: http://www.pbskids.org/designsquad/contest/index.h...
Nomination Deadline: April 30, 2010
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors young people (ages 8-18) who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Ten national winners will receive $2,500 each to support their service work or higher education. Half of this year’s winners will be chosen for their work to protect the environment. The URL is: http://www.barronprize.org/
Deadline: March 26, 2010
Youngsters around the country will celebrate Endangered Species Day 2010 by entering the Endangered Species Art contest. The contest is part of the fifth annual national Endangered Species Day, celebrated on and around May 21, 2010, and is organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Endangered Species Coalition, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art/ University of New Orleans. Artwork should highlight one or more endangered species—mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, plant, and/or invertebrate (insect, spider, snail, coral, crustacean or clam)—found in the United States. Entrants are encouraged to depict species local species. The URL is: http://www.stopextinction.org/esd/194-esd-art.html
Deadline: March 31, 2010
This first annual essay contest from the Thoreau Institute of the Walden Woods Project asks students to respond to Thoreau’s famous call to “live deliberately.” In 500 words or fewer, students are prompted to consider what their own deliberate lives look and feel like. Essays will be judged in two age categories: 13–16 years and 17-21 years. The URL is: http://www.worldwidewaldens.org/Activity-Guide/Ess...
Deadline: April 15, 2010
The United Nations Environment Programme's International Children's Painting Competition invites young people (ages 6-14) to submit their paintings on the theme to the relevant UNEP Regional Office. This year's theme is "Biodiversity: Connecting with Nature." The competition encourages children from all parts of the world to focus on particular environmental issues and how these issues affect their communities. Regional winners will be announced on World Environment Day, June 5, 2010. The regional first prize winners each will receive a cash prize and a trip for themselves and an accompanying adult to the Tunza International Children’s Conference in Aichi, Japan, August 2010. The URL is: http://www.unep.org/tunza/children/inner.asp?ct=co...
Deadline: March 15, 2010
NSTA, the Siemens Foundation, and Discovery Communications partner to conduct this sustainability education competition for students to develop innovative green solutions for their schools, homes, and communities. This competition will involve a team of students identifying, researching, and recommending a solution to an environmental problem in their community. The URL is: http://www.wecanchangetheworldchallenge.com/
Deadline: May 15, 2010
The Brower Youth Awards has launched the 2010 prize search for outstanding grassroots environmental leaders across North America to celebrate eco-activists, ages 13-22, leading the way to a green, just future. Six Brower Youth Award recipients will receive a $3,000 cash prize, an all-expenses paid trip to San Francisco to speak at an inspirational award ceremony, and media coverage. The URL is: http://www.broweryouthawards.org/apply
Deadline: May 15, 2010
Brower Youth Awards seeks outstanding youth leaders, ages 13-22, with the power and bold vision to create environmental change. Each year, the Brower Youth Awards honors six young people with a $3000 cash award and week-long trip to the San Francisco Bay Area. The URL is: http://www.broweryouthawards.org/article.php?list=...
Deadline: February 28, 2010
Calling all Young Eco-Heroes for this annual Action For Nature juried contest. Cash prizes and other gifts are awarded to young people, 8 to 16 years of age, who have initiated and achieved outstanding environmental success, and whose efforts will inspire others. Guidelines and application form available on the Web site. Nominations encouraged. The URL is: http://www.actionfornature.org/
Deadline: February 16, 2010
The U.S. EPA is sponsoring this video competition to raise awareness of the connection between the environment and the stuff people use, consume, recycle, and throw away. Anyone 13 and older can participate with the chance to win up to $2500 for videos that will inspire community involvement, spread information, and lead to action. The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/wycd/video.htm
Deadline: January 25, 2010
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB®) second annual “Living on the Ocean Planet” video competition is being hosted in partnership with the Census of Marine Life (CoML), the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), and the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL). The goal is to showcase student-developed original videos that educate the general public about marine technology and address the Essential Ocean Literacy Principles. This year the contest will include regional winners as well as a national winner. The URL is: http://www.oceanleadership.org/2009/enter-nosb-liv...
Register by: December 15, 2009
From classroom bean plant experiments to outdoor compost projects, pots of pansies to large raised beds, the Green Thumb Challenge aims to motivate schools across the country to plant 10,000 indoor or outdoor gardens in 2010. The Green Education Foundation (GEF) Web site provides all of the informational resources needed to start and maintain a garden of any size, and includes standards-based lessons that link gardening to science, math, language arts, creative arts, and technology. Register by December 15, 2009, to be entered into a raffle for free garden kits and cash prizes to jump start your school or youth garden. Registration also entitles your school eligibility for a $5,000 grant! The URL is: http://www.greenthumbchallenge.org
Deadline: August 15, 2010
Mangrove Action Project (MAP) invites artwork from children (ages 6-14) from “mangrove nations” telling us "why mangroves are important to you and your community". Artwork will be published in MAP’s 2011 calendar distributed internationally to raise awareness about mangrove forest wetlands. This contest aims to promote and listen to creative voices of children living in mangrove areas. Mangrove Action Project’s 9th edition of its Children's Mangrove Art Calendar for 2010 is ready for distribution. Through this calendar and associated international art competition for children, MAP hopes to instill in future generations deeper ecological principles to restore and conserve the health of our planet's coastal ecosystems, utilizing mangroves as a sort of "flagship" to guide us there! Funds raised go towards MAP's mangrove conservation and restoration around the globe. The URL is: http://www.mangroveactionproject.org/map-programs/...
Deadline: December 31, 2009
This EPA-sponsored program recognizes young people across America for projects demonstrating their commitment to the environment. Visit the Web site for project examples, submission guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application. The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/peya/index.html
Deadline: November 30, 2009
This Young Travel Writers and Artists Contest from Rand McNally, "I Love Costa Rica’s Rain Forest!" is for students up to 5th grade to submit original stories and artwork. Complete information on prizes and contest rules are listed on the Web site: The URL is: http://smartpoodlepublishing.com/contest.html
Deadline Extended to: November 15, 2009
Do you have an innovative solution to protect the environment? Planet Connect is an online network for high school students to learn about the environment, green colleges, and career options. Planet Connect is looking for your creative ideas to fix an environmental problem at your school or community. Grant winners receive $1,000 awards to support your ideas and provide you with a local environmental internship. The URL is: http://www.planet-connect.org/funding_opportunitie...
Deadline: October 9, 2009
The Student Conservation Association Green Your School Contest is a national competition to stimulate and/or identify conservation service projects designed by high school students who improve, restore, beautify, or conserve their high school environment. There will be one grand prize of $5,000 and two runner-up prizes of $2,500 each. Prizes will be awarded directly to high schools and not to individuals. The URL is: http://www.thesca.org/green-your-school
Deadline: November 15, 2009
This international organization of professionals and hobbyists interested in the study of beetles has a program to recognize young people (grades 7–12) studying beetles. The society provides $150 grants and credit toward equipment from BioQuip Products, along with a one-year subscription to the society's journal, The Coleopterists Bulletin. The proposed activities or projects will be evaluated on their degree of creativity, educational benefit to the applicant, scientific merit, feasibility, and budgetary planning. The URL is: http://www.coleopsoc.org/default.asp?Action=Show_S...
Virtual Team Challenge is a “Virtual World” 3D simulation-based learning curriculum offered at no cost to high school teachers and students for Fall 2009. The program meets National Standards for Environmental Science and Business Education and is supported by lesson plans that incorporate the game's missions. 10,000 students participated last year, collaborating to manage the clean-up of an Oil Spill in the New City and win prizes for themselves, their schools, and the United Way.
The URL is: http://www.virtualteamchallenge.com
Submit a description of a project that features a flowering bulb planting effort with children or youth, at a school or other organization, and you may be selected as one of 10 to receive a grant of $250 in bulbs.
The URL is: http://www.thebulbproject.com/wiki/index.php?title...
Deadlines: June 1, October 15, February 1
The Learning & Leadership Grants provide opportunities for educators to engage in high-quality professional development. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. The Student Achievement Grants provide grants of $5,000 to help students improve academic achievement by engaging in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The URL is: http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm
Deadline April 30, 2009
IC Bus, based in Warrenville, IL, is offering a free hybrid school bus to the winning school in a student essay contest on “green” practices at the student’s school. In addition, the winning student will receive a $5,000 scholarship and the faculty sponsor gets $3,000 for educational materials. The URL is: http://www.americasgreenestschool.com/
Deadline: October 17, 2009
The National Gardening Association Healthy Sprouts Awards Program encourages the growth of health-focused youth garden programs. Sponsored by Gardener's Supply Company, the awards support school and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States. Schools or organizations applying must plan to garden in 2010 with at least 15 children (ages 3-18). The URL is: http://www.kidsgardening.com/healthysprouts.asp
Deadlines (annually): March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31
The Captain Planet Foundation is accepting applications for funding projects that help students better grasp environmental issues. Projects must promote understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on activities, involve students ages 6 to 18, promote interaction and cooperation within a group, help young people develop planning and problem-solving skills, include adult supervision, and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation. The URL is: http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org/Default.asp...
Deadline: February 15, 2009
River of Words conducts a free international poetry and art contest for youth on the theme of watersheds and the environment. The contest helps youth explore the surroundings in which they live, and to express what they discover through poetry and art. It is held annually in affiliation with the Library of Congress Center for the Book. The grand prize and international winners receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC, to attend the awards ceremony at the Library of Congress. The URL is: http://www.riverofwords.org/contest/index.html
Check Web site for each state deadline.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service contest is for young people (grades K-12) to submit a stamp design in their own state contest. Winners from each state compete in National contest. Prizes include cash, and a visit to Washington, DC, for the National winner, a parent, and their art teacher. Free curriculum guide available upon request. The URL is: http://www.fws.gov/juniorduck/ArtContest.htm
This site has many funding sources targeted to environmental education. Search by state, regional, and keywords.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/pages/Grants+-+EE+Specific+Resou...
Application Process Begins: September 1, 2009
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated boys and girls in the competition. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and will be judged on financial need, leadership, and scholarship. Applications available online. The URL is: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Wildlife Forever State-Fish Annual "Art of Conservation" Contest is designed to educate students about their state-fish, its habitat and aquatic conservation. Download the "State-Fish Art Lesson Plan," obtain State-Fish Art Contest guidelines and entry forms and view the latest winning artwork.
The URL is: http://www.statefishart.com
Deadline: March 13, 2009
Students (K-12) across North America are invited to submit their creative energy projects to this competition, developed and funded by Johnson Controls and the National Energy Foundation. Entries demonstrating what can be done by individuals or groups to conserve energy in their homes, schools, or communities, may be submitted in any one of many creative formats. Service projects are also accepted. See Web site for more information. The URL is: http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publish/us/en/produ...
Deadline: November 1st
Each year, Target awards scholarships for each Target store—to high school seniors and college students age 24 and younger. Scholarships recognize volunteer work as well as academic achievement, encouraging students to demonstrate that true enlightenment goes beyond what can be learned from textbooks. The URL is: http://target.com/common/page.jhtml?content=target...
The goal of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ is to elevate young people (including disadvantaged and at-risk youth) into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental stewardship projects. A $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to the author of the top Apprentice Ecologist essay.
The URL is: http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprent...
America the Beautiful Fund is a national non-profit that distributes FREE seeds
The URL is: http://www.america-the-beautiful.org
Deadline: April 1, 2009
The Wild Gift provides exceptional youth, ages 18-30, a seminal experience in deep wilderness and encourages their commitment to a self-designed leadership project that will benefit the human and natural community. The 17-month program is provided to Wild Gift recipients at no cost. The URL is: http://www.wildgift.org/
Deadline: March 1, 2009
Environmental Concern is kicking off their fifth annual Write On! Wetlands Challenge. Part one, open to all students in grades 6-8, challenges the students to write a children’s book with a wetlands theme. The winning entry will be illustrated by students in grades k-5 and published by Environmental Concern. This year’s theme, The Case of the Wetland Mysteries, comes with a twist… all the entries must be written as a mystery story. The URL is: http://www.wetland.org/education_writeon.htm
Deadline: February 28, 2009
Action For Nature's International Young Eco-Hero Awards will be offered again this year to recognize significant and ongoing individual environmental accomplishment in the 8 to 16 year age range. Visit the Web site to read about the outstanding winners of the 2008 awards, download the application form, and view the guidelines. The URL is: http://www.actionfornature.org/
Deadline: March 2, 2009
The American Museum of Natural History's Young Naturalist Awards program is a science-based competition inviting students (grades 7-12) to plan and conduct their own scientific investigations. The project will include questions, hypotheses, and trips into the field to gather data. Students will then write about their investigations in essays that include artwork and/or photographs that help illustrate their findings. Teachers can use this program to incorporate science curriculum into their classroom. Learn more by visiting the Web site. The URL is: http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalist...
Deadline: April 6, 2009
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies Thacher Scholars Award will be given to students, (grades 9-12) demonstrating the best use of geospatial tools or data to study a problem related to Earth's environment. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place students and gift cards will be awarded to their teachers. The URL is: http://www.strategies.org/education/index.aspx?sub...
Each year, Humane Society Youth acknowledges excellence and achievement in several areas of humane education with the following award programs:
KIND Kid Award recognizes children in grades K-6 who have made a positive difference for animals. National KIND Teacher Award recognizes a Pre-K-12 teacher who effectively incorporates humane and environmental education into his or her curriculum. KIND Children's Book Award honors an outstanding children's book with a humane focus on animals or the environment. Humane Teen of the Year Award recognizes a teenager who has made a significant contribution to animal protection, such as direct work on behalf of animals, aiding in the passage of humane legislation, or educating others to be kind to animals. Humane Society Youth Club Award honors a K-12 youth club that has made a significant contribution to animal protection. The URL is: http://www.humanesocietyyouth.org/awards/default.a...
Deadline: January 31, 2009
In collaboration with the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the Volvo Adventure Award rewards young people creating their own environmental projects. There are two competitions for the 2009 awards. The Adventure Award is for youth, ages 13-16, working in groups of two to five, that are actively involved in devising and managing the project. The second competition is the Great Big Bob the Bunny Cartoon contest for youth under the age of 13, to create a cartoon picture using Bob the bunny. The URL is: http://www.volvoadventure.org
Deadline: February 17, 2009
The 2009 Intel Schools of Distinction Program awards schools that exemplify the best of the best and serve as role models to other schools across the nation. The URL is: http://www.schoolsofdistinction.com/
Deadline: December 31, 2008
The annual PEYA program honors a wide variety of environmental projects developed by young individuals to promote environmental awareness and encourage positive community involvement. The URL is: http://epa.gov/enviroed/peya/index.html
Youth Service America and Capital One are offering grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service learning projects in low/moderate income communities. Applicants must be located in the metro Washington, DC area.
The URL is: http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm#nowavail...
National Gardening Association awards grants to 400 schools, neighborhood groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities & multigenerational settings throughout the U.S. Each grant consists of tools, seeds, & garden products valued at an average of $750. Application due November 1
The URL is: http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants.asp
An award recognizing achievement for individuals or teams working on conservation projects.
The URL is: http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/educat...
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper, and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine outdoor classroom grant program to help schools improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. Grants up to $2,000 will be awarded to at least 100 schools and grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. Proposals are reviewed three times a year.
The URL is: http://www.Lowes.com/outdoorclassroom
Qwest for Education focuses on enriching the lives of children by supporting solid K-12 educational programs. The Foundation will consider programs that support innovative models to strengthen K-12 public school education, improvement of skills and leadership of educators, and effective use of technology to improve K-12 public school instruction.
The URL is: http://www.qwest.com/about/company/sponsorships/fo...
An environmental poetry and art contest for K-12 students. From the International
Rivers Network. Entries must be postmarked by February 15 annually. The URL is: http://www.riverofwords.org/
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