Florida Association for Water Quality Control (FAWQC) Environmental Education (E2) Fund (FL) Grant

Florida Association for Water Quality Control (FAWQC) Environmental Education (E2) Fund (FL) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Florida Association for Water Quality Control
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: October 24, 2024

Summary

The Florida Association for Water Quality Control (FAWQC) Environmental Education (E2) Fund supports environmental education projects in Florida. Grants, up to $1,000, are awarded to schools and community organizations for initiatives that enhance awareness of water issues, promote student involvement, and apply sound scientific principles. The FAWQC, established in 1978, relies on donations and event proceeds to fund these important educational efforts aimed at improving Florida's water quality.

Overview

About The Florida Association for Water Quality Control (FAWQC) is a non-profit association of professionals, founded in 1978, dedicated to managing, improving, and protecting the quality of Florida’s waters. Florida Association for Water Quality Control (FAWQC) Environmental Education (E2) Fund (FL) The FAWQC E2 Fund was established to promote environmental education. FAWQC awards grants for environmental projects at Florida schools, civic or community organizations and awards prizes at Florida science fairs. Funding for E2 Fund grants and science fair awards originate from donations and FAWQC event proceeds. The award is based on the proposed project’s overall environmental value as to: Fostering awareness and understanding of a water related issue; Being cost effective; Basing the project on sound science principles; Promoting involvement of students or citizens; and, Promoting enhancement of a water resource or associated habitat. Funding In general, individual project budgets should not exceed $1,000. Exceptional outreach projects in excess of $1,000 may be considered from time to time. Please contact FAWQC prior to applying for a larger grant.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The E2 Fund Grant is awarded annually to a school, a civic or community organization in the State of Florida.