Bright Green Future School Grants

City of Austin

Predicted deadline: Sep 22, 2024 9:59pm PDT

Grant amount: Up to US $3,000

Funding uses: Project / Program, Education / Outreach

Location of project: Counties in Texas: Hays County, Travis County, Williamson County

Location of residency: Counties in Texas: Hays County, Travis County, Williamson County

Overview:

City of Austin Office of Sustainability

Our Vision

Austin is a thriving, equitable, and ecologically resilient community.

Our Mission

Protect and improve Austin's quality of life now and for future generations by leading efforts to achieve:

Bright Green Future Grants

Bright Green Future Grants is a competitive program that provides funding for school-based sustainability projects for Preschools and grades K-12.

The program was designed to recognize and support innovative projects that will inspire students to become lifelong environmental stewards. Projects like composting systems, rainwater harvesting, organic gardens, rain gardens, bicycle academies, and wildlife habitats are identified by local educators and through campus EcoAudits. Projects that are selected to receive funding actively engage students and members of the community with hands-on involvement and learning.

The program is open to all AISD and Austin area charter and private schools, as well as cities – such as Round Rock and Pflugerville – that utilize services through Austin Energy, Austin Water Utility, or Austin Resource Recovery. Unfortunately, home school classes are unable to apply for grant funding.

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Eligibility:

• Past recipients are eligible to apply.
• Preschool and grades K-12 grades are eligible.
• There is no limit to the number of Bright Green Future Grants each school may apply for.

Ineligibility:

• Home school classes are unable to apply for grant funding.