Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Students/young people interested in environmental advocacy and Everglades restoration

Overview

Karen Mashburn Environmental Scholars Program

Overview: A scholarship and internship program for students interested in environmental advocacy and Everglades restoration.

Award Amount: $10,000 scholarship per recipient

Geographic Scope: Florida (focus on South Florida/Everglades region)

Focus Areas: Environmental advocacy, Everglades restoration, clean water protection

Organization: Friends of the Everglades Inc (FL, US)

  • Tax ID: 23-7099893

  • Contact: info@everglades.org

  • Main Office: 3727 SE Ocean Blvd Suite 200, Stuart, FL 34996

  • Phone: (305) 669-0858

  • Website: everglades.org
  • Background: The program is named after Karen Mashburn and represents the organization's commitment to supporting the next generation of environmental scholars and Everglades advocates. Friends of the Everglades has a strong history of youth education and environmental advocacy dating back to founder Marjory Stoneman Douglas's belief that young people are essential to saving the Everglades.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specific application details not fully provided in website content. However, based on references:

    • Eligibility: Open to students/young people interested in environmental advocacy and Everglades restoration
    • Award Includes: $10,000 scholarship combined with internship opportunity
    • Contact for Details: info@everglades.org or (305) 669-0858

    For complete application requirements, deadlines, and submission instructions, contact Friends of the Everglades directly or visit everglades.org.

    What Friends of the Everglades Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

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    1
    Total given
    $36K
    Median grant
    $36K
    • By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Stuart, FL.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    environmental-conservationeducationenvironmental-education

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