Mini-Grant Information and Guidelines for
K-12 "Green" Service-Learning Projects in New England

Who May Apply: (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI and VT)

We will accept proposals from K-12 educators, students, and community organizations working with youth to plan and implement a “green” service-learning project. Applicants who have attended a KIDS Consortium Summer Institute (3-5 days) will have top priority for grant funding.

Projects must solve a problem or address a local need related to making communities healthier and more environmentally sustainable (e.g. reduce non-renewable energy consumption; decrease usage of products that are not environmentally friendly; create more outdoor green spaces and trails; promote healthy eating habits; improve air quality, etc.)

Resource materials on service-learning and environmental issues:

• KIDS As Planners: This step-by-step guide provides a wealth of resource information; tools and guidance for educators; service-learning coordinators; and community leaders.
• Learn more about what students have done to make their communities healthier and more environmentally sustainable.
• More resources to support environmental projects.

2011 Student Summit: Applicants will be strongly encouraged to share their environmental projects with other New England students at the 2011 spring Summit. Teams will be asked to contribute a minimal registration fee and cover transportation costs. (Depending on availability of funds, we may be able to provide additional support for transportation). Lodging and food while at the Summit will be covered by KIDS Consortium.

KIDS Consortium and a team of middle level service-learning students from Pemetic Elementary School, Mount Desert Island, Maine are jointly planning the 2011 Summit.

View pictures and read an exciting blog about
the 2010 Summit!

 

Project Time Frame: Projects must be implemented during the 2010-2011 school year. All grant funds must be expended by May 30, 2011. A final budget report and progress report must be submitted to KIDS Consortium by June 15, 2011. Forms provided by KIDS.

Application Deadline: September 13, 2010

Amount/Budget: Applicants may request up to $250.00.

How to Apply: Link to our on-line application.

Award Notification: We will notify applicants of our funding decisions via e-mail by October 1, 2010. Decisions will be made by KIDS Consortium staff in consultation with our service-learning student planning team.

Contact KIDS Consortium: Please feel free to contact us with any questions by email/phone.