Legacy Environmental Education Grant Program

Legacy Environmental Education Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Legacy Inc.
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Summary

The Legacy Environmental Education Grant Program aims to cultivate a legacy of environmental stewardship in Alabama. This program funds projects that educate and foster environmentally responsible citizens. Eligible applicants include public and private non-profit organizations in the state, with a focus on feasibility, audience reach, and sustainability of the projects. Grants are evaluated on criteria such as project goals, budget, and public recognition of Legacy’s support, ensuring impactful contributions to environmental education.

Overview

Legacy’s Mission To be Alabama’s primary source for science-based, environmental information and education, while cultivating a legacy of environmental stewardship for generations to come. Environmental Education Grant Program Legacy funds environmental education grants annually through the Environmental Education Grant Program. Funds for this program are allocated specifically to assist with helping to create environmentally responsible citizens through education. Critieria Grants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Feasibility & Sustainability – the fulfillment of an environmental education need, how the need will be addressed, and qualifications and experience of personnel; and how the project will be sustained in the future.Audience – size and diversity, reach under-served population, partnerships developed, and possibility of replication, if the program is not statewide;Scope of Work – goals clearly stated, description of work plan, use of existing materials and information, and consistency with Legacy’s mission;Schedule of Project – delineate tasks and timelines;Budget – cost-effectiveness, detailed and itemized, and match to include in-kind support;Measurement &Evaluation – how effectiveness of the project will be measured;Legacy Recognition – the degree of public recognition for Legacy’s granting of funds for the project.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Both public and private non-profit organizations in Alabama may apply. All applying organizations need proof of tax-exempt status showing specific Internal Revenue Service qualification.Project DirectorProposals must include a Project Director to implement and guide the project. The Director becomes the fiscal agent for the proposal and is responsible for the expenditure of any funds awarded. The Project Director may be asked to present the grant project at Legacy workshops.

Ineligibility

Grant proposals requesting more than $2,500 will not be considered.Proposals will generally not be considered if they request funding for general operating expenses or building campaigns, student tuition, travel, or funding for personnel (salaries/stipends).