Legacy funds environmental education grants annually through the Environmental Education Grant Program. Funds for this program are allocated specifically to assist with helping to create environmentally responsible citizens through education.
Donor Name: Legacy
State: Alabama
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/14/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $2,500
Grant Duration: 8 months 13 days
Details:
Grant Funding:
Environmental Education grants are available in amounts up to $2,500. Grant proposals requesting more than $2,500 will not be considered.
Grant Timeline
All grant contracts will begin April 18, 2023, and end Dec 31, 2023.
Criteria
Both public and private non-profit organizations in Alabama may apply. All applying organizations need proof of tax-exempt status showing specific Internal Revenue Service qualification.
Proposal Guidelines
Type all information on the grant application form or retype the form on the computer using the same spacing, with 12 point or larger type. Forms may be downloaded from the website. It is imperative that you follow the correct format. Failure to do so will result in the grant being disqualified. Complete all sections and be sure to include all pertinent information. Review the evaluation criteria to ensure that your project meets specifications. Submit only the completed form for review. Do not include attachments (other than the IRS letter). Review the checklist to be sure all information has been included in your package, and that you have followed the correct format and spacing allocations as they appear on the original document.
Proposals will generally not be considered if they request funding for general operating expenses or building campaigns, student tuition, travel, or funding for personnel (salaries/stipends).
Criteria for Evaluation
Grants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Feasibility & Sustainability – the fulfillment of an environmental education need, how the need will be addressed, and qualifications and experience of personnel; and how the project will be sustained in the future.
- Audience – size and diversity, reach under-served population, partnerships developed, and possibility of replication, if the program is not statewide;
- Scope of Work – goals clearly stated, description of work plan, use of existing materials and information, and consistency with Legacy’s mission;Schedule of
- Project – delineate tasks and timelines;
- Budget – cost-effectiveness, detailed and itemized, and match to include in-kind support;
- Measurement &Evaluation – how effectiveness of the project will be measured;
- Legacy Recognition – the degree of public recognition for Legacy’s granting of funds for the project.
- Proposals will generally not be considered if they request funding for general operating expenses or building campaigns, tuition, funding personnel (i.e.salaries/stipends/honoraria), or cash prizes.
For more information, visit Environmental Education Grants.
