$500 Environmental Science Grants
Available  in Alameda County ! 

Environmental Science
Resource  Grant Program

Who 
Any public school teacher, grades K-12, in Alameda County school districts is eligible to apply.

Please note there is a limit of two grants per school and one grant per teacher.

What 
Grants of up to $500 to enhance classroom environmental science curriculum through projects, supplies, field trips, and professional development.

Examples:
  • Field trip related to the study of wetland and creek restoration and water conservation
  • In-classroom presentations about endangered species by local wildlife experts
  • Gardening supplies for students to build a wildlife habitat
  • Adopt-a-Beehive program for a project-based learning activity about bees
  • Materials for a school-wide climate stewardship project to mitigate the effects of climate change
  • For more lesson ideas, see NOAA Climate Stewards Education Project and ClimateChangeLIVE
How
We've made it easy! Simply submit a description of your idea on school letterhead, including the following information:
  • Date and notation on top that request is for an Environmental Science Grant
  • School and district name, address, telephone and fax numbers
  • Your name, grade level, email address
  • Description of your classroom and funding need
  • Total amount requested
  • Item-by-item listing of how the money will be spent
  • Applications must be signed by both the submitting teacher and principal
Fax your application to (510) 645-1892, or scan and email it to [email protected].

When
Send your request in as soon as it is ready. If approved, funds will immediately be disbursed. Checks are made payable to the school.

Questions?
Please contact Anita Kao, Program Associate:
This program is made possible with funding by
The Lampert Byrd Foundation.
"The ease of the program is so appealing - one page to apply, a check in two days, 
one-time follow-up report. The materials not only enrich the students' education, 
they give teachers needed inspiration to be creative and motivated."

- Felisa Hoogendyk, teacher
About PVF
PVF created and pioneered the concept of immediate response teacher resource grant programs, getting funding to public school teachers in a 48-hour turnaround time through a streamlined application process.