Funding Amount

$3,000

Deadline

August 19, 2026

132 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

School District Scholarship

Funder: The Center for Green Schools

Overview: The annual School District Scholarship provides support to a school district staff member who is currently undertaking sustainability work across the district's schools.

Award Details

Award Amount: $3,000 grant to assist in implementing a high-impact sustainability project

Geographic Scope: Not specified, appears to be national

What's Included:

  • Travel, lodging and attendance at the Green Schools Conference and the pre-conference summit for School Sustainability Leaders

  • Travel, lodging and attendance at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo

  • $3,000 grant to implement a high-impact sustainability project

  • Ongoing training through personal and small group coaching

  • Limited complimentary year-long access to school resources from USGBC, including Learning Lab, Green Classroom Professional Certificate, and LEED Coach for school projects
    • Eligibility

    • School district staff members currently undertaking sustainability work across the district's schools

      Focus Areas

    • Whole-school sustainability implementation
    • District-wide sustainability initiatives

    Contact Information

    info@greenschoolsnationalnetwork.org

    Background

    The Center for Green Schools wants to support school districts in successfully implementing whole-school sustainability. The program provides targeted education and technical support for the entire school year.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applicants should refer to the application portal available at the Center for Green Schools website. Based on the blog post from August 11, 2016, the application deadline was August 19 (specific year not mentioned for current cycle, but historical deadline suggests mid-August timing).

    To Apply:
    1. Discuss the opportunity with your school district leadership
    2. Complete the application form (available through the application portal)
    3. Submit by the stated deadline

    A one-pager describing the opportunity is available to help school districts understand and discuss the scholarship opportunity.

    Required Materials: Specific materials not detailed in provided text; refer to official application portal for complete requirements.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsenvironmental-education

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