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NOAA Ocean Guardian Schools Grants

Sunday, 13 March 2011

Ocean Guardian Schools Grants - California

Up to $100,000 of grant funds are now available for California schools to create a project that focuses on current issues affecting local watersheds and the ocean while promoting best environmental practices.

General project pathway options include: Water quality monitoring, watershed restoration, marine debris, schoolyard habitats/gardens, re-use/reduce/recycle.

Funding will range from $2,000 to $6,000 per project, depending on the scope of the conservation project proposed by the school. Schools will receive funds to implement their projects. Schools may apply for funding of one-year projects scheduled to begin in the fall 2011 semester.

Eligibility: Public and private K-12 schools in the California counties of Contra Costa, Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

Complete applications due by May 1, 2011 to qualify.

Questions? Contact Naomi Pollack at (831) 236-7677 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .