Deadline: 30-Nov-21
Do you have a terrific idea that will create student excitement about environmental stewardship and will promote the protection of our natural resources? Will your idea cultivate student appreciation of the natural environment by getting the students outside? Is your idea sustainable year to year? If yes, then apply for this Grant Program.
Let North Carolina (NC) Beautiful help with financial support and encouragement as you develop your ideas. Since 1999, NC Beautiful, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has provided K-12 teachers across North Carolina with resources to develop EDUCATIONAL programs that enhance and support the Common Core & Essential Standards. Through the Windows of Opportunity competitive grant, teachers are rewarded for their innovation and creativity as they promote environmental stewardship with their students to improve appreciation of the environment, and, in turn, the beauty of their State.
Funding Information
Amount: Up to $1000 per teacher or classroom
Eligibility Criteria
Windows of Opportunity are available to the following:
- Certified K-12 teachers in the state of North Carolina; Project leaders must be full time teachers at the applicant school.
- The applicant school must be a recognized, accredited institution within the state of North Carolina. Public, private, and charter schools are eligible.
- The applicant school must follow the recognized Common Core & Essential Standards. After-school programs, mentoring programs, and preschool programs are not eligible.
- Prior recipients of grants may not re-apply in two consecutive years.
For more information, visit https://ncbeautiful.org/window-of-opportunity/