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Overview

Teacher Mini Grants

Funder: Go Green Initiative in collaboration with Pleasanton Unified School District

Geographic Scope: Pleasanton Unified School District (California)

Program Status: Active (2022-2023 school year had 17+ awards with plan for 50+ additional awards)

Overview:
Mini grant program designed to celebrate and incentivize teachers who incorporate sustainability or environmental literacy into their classroom curriculum.

Focus Areas:

  • Climate literacy education

  • Environmental science and sustainability curriculum

  • E-waste and electronics education

  • Energy efficiency and renewable energy

  • Water conservation

  • Environmental health and impacts

  • Student-led environmental projects

    • Eligibility:

  • Teachers in Pleasanton Unified School District

  • Any grade level (examples include 5th grade through high school AP/advanced courses)

  • Any subject area that incorporates sustainability or environmental literacy

    • Award Details:

  • First come, first served basis

  • Funds can be used however the teacher chooses

  • No budget requirement to apply

  • Multiple awards available (17 funded in first year; 50+ additional planned)

    • Contact Information:
    Go Green Initiative
    4307 Valley Avenue, Suite 2
    Pleasanton, CA 94566
    website: gogreeninitiative.org

    Example Projects:

  • Computer science lessons on e-waste and electronics lifecycle

  • Engineering classes conducting home energy audits

  • 5th grade science lessons on water footprints

  • Environmental projects across all disciplines

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Timeline: Apply online; process takes approximately 5 minutes
    2. Submission Method: Online application form available on GGI website

    Required Materials:
    1. Lesson plan
    2. Rubric for the lesson/project
    3. Two (2) examples of student work demonstrating learning outcomes

    Funding Criteria:

  • Awards are first come, first served

  • Funds can be used however the teacher chooses

  • No budget is required to apply

  • No specific narrative questions or LOI requirements mentioned

    • Application URL: Referenced as "Apply in 5 minutes HERE" in blog post but direct link not provided in content

    Note: As of January 31, 2023, GGI stated they were "still offering 60 more mini grants" after awarding 17, indicating rolling application period for that school year.

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