Bright Green Future School Grants

Bright Green Future School Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: City Of Austin
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: August 08, 2025

Summary

The Bright Green Future School Grants, offered by the City of Austin Office of Sustainability, support sustainability projects in preschools and K-12 schools. This competitive program funds innovative initiatives such as composting, rainwater harvesting, and organic gardens, encouraging students to engage in environmental stewardship. Open to all AISD and local charter/private schools, the grants foster hands-on learning and community involvement, although home school classes are not eligible to apply.

Overview

City of Austin Office of Sustainability Our Vision Austin is a thriving, equitable, and ecologically resilient community. Our Mission Protect and improve Austin's quality of life now and for future generations by leading efforts to achieve: Bright Green Future Grants Bright Green Future Grants is a competitive program that provides funding for school-based sustainability projects for Preschools and grades K-12. The program was designed to recognize and support innovative projects that will inspire students to become lifelong environmental stewards. Projects like composting systems, rainwater harvesting, organic gardens, rain gardens, bicycle academies, and wildlife habitats are identified by local educators and through campus EcoAudits. Projects that are selected to receive funding actively engage students and members of the community with hands-on involvement and learning. The program is open to all AISD and Austin area charter and private schools, as well as cities – such as Round Rock and Pflugerville – that utilize services through Austin Energy, Austin Water Utility, or Austin Resource Recovery. Unfortunately, home school classes are unable to apply for grant funding.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Past recipients are eligible to apply.Preschool and grades K-12 grades are eligible.There is no limit to the number of Bright Green Future Grants each school may apply for.

Ineligibility

Home school classes are unable to apply for grant funding.