The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (http://www.nfwf.org/)

NWF invites applications from organizations interested in initiating or expanding the Nature of Learning program in their communities. Nature of Learning, the National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental education initiative, seeks to use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues; encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning that seeks to enhance student academic achieve-ment; utilize field experiences and student-led steward-ship projects to connect classroom lessons to real-world issues; and foster partnerships among local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals, and local businesses. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to support start-up expenses associated with new programs. In addition, grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to provide continued support to existing Nature of Learning programs. Schools or nonprofit organizations, including "Friends" groups, cooperative and interpretive associations, Audubon chapters, conservation organizations, and nature centers are eligible to apply for funding. Programs must involve a partnership among a local school(s), community group (e.g., Refuge Support Group), and a National Wildlife Refuge. See the NFWF Web site for complete program information and application materials: http://www.nfwf.org/programs/tnol.htm

NAME: AOL Foundation Grants for Interactive Education

America Online awards up to $7500 each to 54 groups of educators in a new program that supports interactive technology use in K-12 classrooms across the country. Besides the cash outlays, the Interactive Education Initiative provides awardees with technical assistance, curriculum assistance, and free AOL accounts. To access more information, go to http://www.aol.com/corp/phil/.
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NAME: The Body Shop USA Foundation, Inc.

PROGRAMS AND INTEREST: This foundation makes grants to organizations that serve and preserve the environment through education or direct service. The Animal Protection program supports the elimination of inhumane laboratory testing, the protection and combat of the extinction of endangered species, and the ethical treatment of animal species. http://www.bodyshop.com/usa/aboutus/foundation.html
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NAME: Echoing Green Foundation

PROGRAMS AND INTEREST: To be eligible you must be in the current graduating class or have graduated or completed a program within the last ten years from an echoing green participating undergraduate university or college, graduate school or community-based organization. See website for participating universities. Past grants supported land conservation, species protection, forests, botanical gardens, environmental justice, outdoor education, and zoos. http://www.echoinggreen.org
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NAME: The Educational Foundation of America

PROGRAMS AND INTEREST: Supports smaller, more grass roots organization, and projects with sustainability, replicability, and potential for long-term environmental impact. Interest include: energy efficiency and conservation, environmental education, alternatives to nuclear energy, sustainable agriculture and water quality issues, public land resource conservation, and opposition to anti-environmental organizations. http://www.efaw.org
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NAME: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

PROGRAMS AND INTEREST: The EPA supports projects which design, demonstrate or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques.
http://www.gov.epa/enviroed/.
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NAME: Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Inc.

PROGRAMS AND INTEREST: The foundations special interest include: ecosystems and habitat preservation, pollution prevention and reduction, biodiversity/species conservation, energy conservation, population issues/family planning, enlightened environmental policy through education and communication.
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Name: http://www.GreenSchoolProject.com

http://www.GreenSchoolProject.com gave over $50,000 in grants to participants for the month of October, November, and December. We are now permanent, ongoing, and continuous. There are no deadlines. We will indefinitely provide the following incentives for current and new participants. To enroll:

1) Go to the Green School website at http://www.greenschoolproject.com and enroll.

2) Begin retaining and/or collecting used printer cartridges, copying machine toner cartridges, pagers, and/or cell phones. If you need containers, you can order our FREE collection supplies.

3) Send your depleted printer cartridges, copying machine toner cartridges, pagers, and/or cell phones that you have collected using PRE-PAID POSTAGE labels that we supply.

4) RECEIVE YOUR GRANT CHECK.

THE MORE MONEY WE GIVE FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM, THE MORE FUNDING WE RECEIVE IN THE FUTURE TO KEEP THIS GRANT GOING.

Enroll now at http://www.greenschoolproject.com to take advantage of the following recycling grants and incentives.

1) We will continue giving away bonuses in addition to the regular grant amounts as incentives to recycle during the month of December.

Bonuses:
Earn a $200-$299 GSP Grant and we'll add a $50.00 bonus.
Earn a $300-$399 GSP Grant and we'll add a $75.00 bonus.
Earn a $400-$499 GSP Grant and we'll add a $100.00 bonus.
Earn a $500-$599 GSP Grant and we'll add a $150.00 bonus.
..and so on

We're a foundation of educators that seek and secure funding so that we can provide monetary grants and educational resources to schools, libraries, districts, state educational departments, and government offices in need.

1-866-We-Recyc (866-937-3292)

*1.5 million used cartridges go to landfills each month.
*The plastic in each cartridge takes more than 1,000 years to decompose.
*In 7 months, cartridge recycling saves more oil than dumped in the Exxon Valdez oil spill accident.

NAME: GreenWorks!

PROGRAMS AND INTEREST: Project Learning Tree's community action and service learning prgram, provides small grants to PLT trained educators and their students to implement projects in their communities. PLT educators in both formal and nonformal settings are eligible to apply. Project should address an environmental issue and involve students in hands-on community action. Students can be from pre-school to high school age. The program also encourages participants to form partnerships with local groups and businesses to help implement and sustain their efforts. Grant projects range from
$200 - $1,000.
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NAME: The National Environmental Education & Training Foundation Inc.

PROGRAMS AND INTEREST: (1) increasing support for environmental education and training projects related to health and drinking water projects (2) retaining a focus on youth particularly environmental education projects that focus on higher grade levels and go beyond the classroom (3) supporting environmental education projects that leverage resources, bring focus to the field, and empower citizens to make informed decisions on environmental issues. Past grants supported water resources, toxics and environmental health, and education on all levels. http://www.neetf.org
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NAME: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

PROGRAMS AND INTEREST: Conservation Education Initiatives: Supports educational projects about fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. Primary target audiences are K-12 teachers and students, institutions of higher learning, and natural resource professionals. http://www.nfwf.org.
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NAME: Surdna Foundation

PROGRAMS AND INTEREST: The foundations goal is to prevent irreversible damage to the environment, support government, private, and voluntary actions that will produce a sustainable environment, and foster a population of environmentally informed citizens. Their interest include: biological and cultural diversity, energy and transportation, and restoring the environment in urban and suburban areas. http://www.surdna.org.
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NAME: Toyota USA Foundation

PROGRAMS AND INTEREST: Past grants included support for environmental education for grade school students. Grants were awarded to start the French Creek Project in Pennsylvania. This project is an environmental program for high school students and their teachers involving the preservation of an historic waterway. In addition, support was given to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens to produce mobile active learning centers on different topics in botany and ecology. http://www.toyotafound.or.jp/etop.htm.
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PROGRAMS AND INTEREST: Wal-Mart is a supporter of school districts. Their two main school grants programs are the Wal-Mart Foundation Environmental School Grant and the Wal-Mart Environmental Clean Air and Clean Water Grant. http://www.walmartfoundation.org.