MEEA Environmental Educator Mini-Grant

MEEA Environmental Educator Mini-Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Missouri Environmental Education Association
Amount: US $250
Last Updated: March 20, 2026

Summary

The MEEA Environmental Educator Mini-Grant supports educators in Missouri by providing funding for innovative environmental education projects. Established in 2013, this grant program awards eight grants of $250 each annually to enhance sustainability education. Open to all MEEA professional members, it prioritizes proposals that engage underrepresented groups in environmental learning. Funded by Debby Barker in memory of her husband, Lou Clairmont, this initiative aims to inspire and educate while promoting conservation efforts across the state.

Overview

About Us MEEA’s mission is to help educators inspire Missourians to care about, understand, and act for their environment. Environmental education is who we are and what we do. MEEA Environmental Educator Grant MEEA began a mini-grants program in 2013 that has provided support to a wide variety of environmental education projects–from school gardens to life jackets to raptor cams. These grants are open to any Professional MEEA member, whether a formal or non-formal educator, except for members of the board. MEEA will award eight grants annually (spring and fall cycles) of $250 each to purchase materials or supplies for advancing environmental or sustainability education. Awards will be made to the recipient’s school or organization. Debby Barker supports two of MEEA’s mini-grants per year in honor of her late husband Lou Clairmont (1942-2019). Lou was passionate about conservation and very active in the Friends of Lakeside Nature Center, and he could often be found outside enjoying nature. We are grateful to Debby for honoring Lou’s memory by supporting environmental education projects throughout Missouri. Thank you, Debby, for helping us increase the number of mini-grants we can provide each year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Formal or non-formal educators can apply. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Professional Membership is $25 and you will need to fill out a contact form.

Ineligibility

Members of the board are ineligible to apply.