Captain Planet Foundation Ecotech Grants

Posted by on February 24, 2014

Captain Planet Foundation Accepting Applications for Ecotech Grants
DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2014

The Captain Planet Foundation, in partnership with the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, is accepting applications from schools and nonprofit organizations for its Ecotech Grant program, a new initiative to support projects that motivate children through science, technology, engineering, and math while challenging them to reimagine the way their world can be.

Sixteen grants of $2,500 each will be awarded to schools or nonprofit organizations for projects that use innovation, nature-based design, or technology to address environmental problems in their communities. Ideal projects will integrate environmental education with opportunities for children to solve real-world problems using technology and best science practices. Projects may replicate successful models or create new and innovative approaches.

Preference will be given to applicants who have secured $2,500 in matching funds or in-kind contributions. In addition, priority will be given to student-directed projects which provide materials that make the project easy to replicate, including lesson plans, protocols, videos, adaptations, and examples of student work.

To be eligible, applicants must be schools and nonprofit organizations based in the United States. Project leaders must be employed at the same school or organization for the duration of the proposed projects.

See the Captain Planet Web site for complete program guidelines and application instructions.

http://captainplanetfoundation.org/2014/01/ecotech