Grants to Support Outdoor Learning & Environmental Education Projects in Maine (USA)
GrantID: 75307
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $2,000
Summary
A grant opportunity is offered through an association in Maine to support small‑scale outdoor learning and environmental education initiatives for public schools and individual teachers. The program provides grants of up to $2,000, enabling schools and educators across Maine to develop or expand programs that connect students with nature, encourage hands-on learning, and foster engagement with local ecosystems and regional cultural knowledge, including Wabanaki studies. The funding can be used to purchase essential supplies, gear, books, transportation, adaptive equipment, or to support professional learning that enhances outdoor instruction and access for all students.
Eligible applicants include public schools, individual educators, and school programs located within the state. Each proposal is reviewed by program staff and external evaluators who assess the feasibility, creativity, and potential impact of the project. Successful applicants are expected to document their projects through narrative reports, photographs, and reflections, highlighting how the grant contributed to improving student learning, engagement, and understanding of the natural environment.
The intent of the grant is to reduce barriers to outdoor education by providing financial support for both physical resources and professional development. Funds can be applied toward infrastructure improvements, such as outdoor classroom setups, seating, shelters, or gardening tools, as well as instructional materials, art supplies, and planning activities. Additionally, the program encourages teachers to develop skills and strategies for integrating place-based learning, culturally relevant curricula, and experiential learning opportunities that connect students to their local communities and natural surroundings.
This Maine program aims to empower educators and schools to broaden and enrich outdoor learning opportunities, especially in underserved areas. By offering targeted financial assistance, the initiative encourages innovative approaches, promotes student engagement with environmental issues, and supports long-term development of hands-on educational programs. Ultimately, the grant fosters a stronger connection between students, educators, and the natural world, while promoting sustainability, cultural awareness, and lifelong curiosity.
A grant opportunity is offered through an association in Maine to support small‑scale outdoor learning and environmental education initiatives for public schools and individual teachers. The program provides grants of up to $2,000, enabling schools and educators across Maine to develop or expand programs that connect students with nature, encourage hands-on learning, and foster engagement with local ecosystems and regional cultural knowledge, including Wabanaki studies. The funding can be used to purchase essential supplies, gear, books, transportation, adaptive equipment, or to support professional learning that enhances outdoor instruction and access for all students.
Eligible applicants include public schools, individual educators, and school programs located within the state. Each proposal is reviewed by program staff and external evaluators who assess the feasibility, creativity, and potential impact of the project. Successful applicants are expected to document their projects through narrative reports, photographs, and reflections, highlighting how the grant contributed to improving student learning, engagement, and understanding of the natural environment.
The intent of the grant is to reduce barriers to outdoor education by providing financial support for both physical resources and professional development. Funds can be applied toward infrastructure improvements, such as outdoor classroom setups, seating, shelters, or gardening tools, as well as instructional materials, art supplies, and planning activities. Additionally, the program encourages teachers to develop skills and strategies for integrating place-based learning, culturally relevant curricula, and experiential learning opportunities that connect students to their local communities and natural surroundings.
This Maine program aims to empower educators and schools to broaden and enrich outdoor learning opportunities, especially in underserved areas. By offering targeted financial assistance, the initiative encourages innovative approaches, promotes student engagement with environmental issues, and supports long-term development of hands-on educational programs. Ultimately, the grant fosters a stronger connection between students, educators, and the natural world, while promoting sustainability, cultural awareness, and lifelong curiosity.
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