1. The US EPA is offering funding opportunities for projects through their P3 Awards. See below:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 6th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the PlanetThis is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity. Funding Opportunity Numbers and Associated Research Areas:
Please go to: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2009/2009_p3.html
2. Also, EWB-USA is accepting grant applications through December 17 for project which meet the following criteria:
Boeing Provides Challenge Grant During EWB-USA Annual Year-End Giving CampaignMany thanks to The Boeing Company for their tremendous commitment to collaborate with and support EWB-USA programs! Boeing is providing a Challenge Grant, which will match each $1 donated with a $2 contribution, up to $340K, during our Annual Year-End Giving Campaign. >> Please make your gift by January 1, 2009. Click HERE to donate! Project Grant Funds Available!Through generous grants from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund and the Boeing Company, EWB-USA has additional funds to distribute to projects this winter. Following are the funding areas set by these organizations:
Deadline for submission: Friday, December 19, 2008 To give applicants an idea of what the Grants Committee is looking for in determining successful applicants, following is a general list of criteria:
The Grants Committee may consider other criteria based on the priorities of the funders and the needs of the community. >> Download the application, including guidelines for eligibility. >> Please note new eligibility requirement: All Chapters must have submitted their 2007-08 Annual Report Survey to be considered for grant funding. >> If you have any questions, please contact Zoe Kircos, Grants Coordinator, at zoe.kircos@ewb-usa.org or (720) 204-3200. Best of luck!
Julie Gagen, MA-Rep |