The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) solicits grant applications from eligible entities to improve the natural environment through projects that will educate and train District youth and young adults, ages 14-24, participating in the Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP), a summer workforce development program.
Donor Name: District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of these grants is to educate and train GZEP participants through diverse, educational activities focused on establishing or deepening their connection to the environment, strengthening their résumé, and providing skills for green careers. It is also about raising awareness about the impacts of stormwater runoff.
A project should:
- Establish or deepen participants’ connections to the environment.
- Raise awareness about the impacts of stormwater runoff on District water bodies.
- Train participants and provide them with soft skills to better prepare them for green jobs, watershed protection jobs, and stormwater management careers.
Funding Information
$80,000 DOEE intends to award four grants up to $20,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria
The following are eligible to apply:
- Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations;
- Faith-based organizations;
- Government agencies;
- Universities/educational institutions; and
- Private Enterprises.
For more information, visit DOEE.
