LCEC Environmental Funding Award Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 1, 2026
145 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
LCEC Environmental Funding Award Program
Funder: Lee County Electric Cooperative Inc (LCEC)
Geographic Scope: Lee County, Florida (within LCEC service territory)
Program Description: LCEC provides environmental funding awards to support projects and programs related to environmental conservation and protection. Nearly $100,000 has been awarded since the program's inception in 2013.
- Organization must be located within LCEC service territory
- Funding must be utilized for projects/programs related to the environment and the utility industry
- Demonstrated need for funds required
Eligibility Criteria
- Environmental conservation and wildlife protection
- Environmental education and awareness programs
- Habitat restoration and cleanup initiatives
- Community environmental stewardship projects
Focus Areas
- Wildlife rehabilitation and education (CROW Conservation Speaker Series - $2,600)
- Environmental awareness installations (Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum Impact Wall - $4,170)
- Environmental art and upcycling programs (ArtFest Fort Myers "We Are Flowing" - $3,500)
- Monofilament and fishing gear cleanup (SCCF Mind Your Line - $2,040; Monofilament Busters - $1,020)
- Youth environmental education (J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Society Merit Badge University - $2,754)
- Wildlife festival events (Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Burrowing Owl Festival - $1,000)
- Environmental stewardship for underserved populations (Goodwill Industries Environmental Stewardship - $2,000)
Award Examples
Past awards have funded:- Twice yearly: March and September
- Next deadline: September 1, 2026
Application Deadlines
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: P.O. Box 3455, North Fort Myers, FL 33918
- Phone: 239-656-2300 or 800-599-2356
Contact Information
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Request Application Form
- Email [email protected] to request an application form
2. Complete Application
- Fill out the application form provided by LCEC
3. Submit Application
- Email completed application to [email protected]
4. Application Deadlines
- March 15 (for spring cycle)
- September 1 (for fall cycle)
- Organization information and location verification (must be within LCEC service territory)
- Project/program description related to environment and utility industry
- Demonstration of financial need
- Details on how funding will be used
- Expected outcomes and impact
Required Information
Applications must include:Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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