Nature of Learning Grants Program

Posted by on April 30, 2004

[posted from RFP Bulletin]

Applications Invited for Nature of Learning Grants Program

Deadline: June 28, 2004

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (<a href="http://www.nfwf.org/">http://www.nfwf.org/</a>), in cooperation with partner organizations, invites applications from organizations interested in initiating or expanding Nature of Learning (<a href="http://refuges.fws.gov/education/natureOfLearning/">http://refuges.fws.gov/education/natureOfLearning/</a>) programs in their communities.

The Nature of Learning is the National Wildlife Refuge System’s new community-based environmental education initiative that seeks to use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues; encourage an inter-disciplinary approach to learning that seeks to enhance student academic achievement; utilize field experiences and student-led stewardship projects to connect classroom lessons to real world issues; and involve a partnership among local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals, and local businesses.

Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to support start-up expenses associated with new programs. In addition, grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to provide continued support to existing Nature of Learning programs.

Schools or nonprofit organizations, including "Friends" groups, cooperative and interpretive associations, Audubon chapters, conservation organizations, and nature centers, are eligible to apply for funding. Programs must involve a partnership among a local school(s), a community group (e.g., refuge support group), and a National Wildlife Refuge.

For complete application information, see the NFWF Web site.

RFP Link: <a href="http://www.nfwf.org/programs/tnol.htm">http://www.nfwf.org/programs/tnol.htm</a>

For additional RFPs in Environment, visit: <a href="http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_environment.jhtml">http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_environment.jhtml</a>