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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Why participate in the City Nature Challenge?\nThere is nature all around us\, even in our cities! Knowing what species are in our city and where they are helps us study and protect them\, but the ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists\, land managers\, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area. By participating in the City Nature Challenge\, not only do you learn more about your local nature\, but you can also make your city a better place – for you and other species! \nOur History\nStarted in 2016 for the first-ever Citizen Science Day\, the citizen science teams at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and California Academy of Sciences dreamed up the City Nature Challenge as a fun way to capitalize on their home cities’ friendly rivalry and hold a citizen science event around urban biodiversity. The first City Nature Challenge was an eight-day competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco\, engaging residents and visitors in documenting nature to better understand urban biodiversity. Over 20\,000 observations were made by more than 1000 people in a one-week period\, cataloging approximately 1600 species in each location\, including new records for both areas. During the 2016 CNC\, we heard so much excitement and interest from people in other cities that we decided we couldn’t keep to the fun just to ourselves. In 2017 the City Nature Challenge went national\, and in 2018\, the CNC became an international event! \nLearn How to Participate Here.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/city-nature-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210206
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SUMMARY:Grant Funds Available for Community Projects
DESCRIPTION:Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) helps Portlanders create positive change in their neighborhoods and communities\, while also improving the health of our watersheds. CWSP is a partnership between Environmental Services and Portland State University. \n\nCommunity Watershed Stewardship Program—Stewardship Grant \n\n\nUp to $12\,000 available for community projects!  \n\n\n\nShort Pre-Applications due February 5th for projects that meet community needs and improve watershed health \n\n\nThe Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) is accepting pre-applications for Stewardship Grants. The deadline to submit pre-applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 5\, 2021. A grant review committee will then invite selected applicants to submit a full application due in April. \n\n\nCWSP provides stewardship grants of up to $12\,000 each for projects that help Portlanders make improvements in their neighborhoods and communities while also improving watershed health.  \n\n\nProjects that can be funded include:  \n\n\nNeighborhood safety\, health and livability\n\n\n\n\nYouth leadership and skills development\nCommunity gardens and green spaces\nArt and education\nCleanup and restoration\nStormwater Management\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nInterested? \n\n\nCWSP has scheduled two grant-writing workshops to answer your questions and help you write compelling applications. The workshops are free and open to everyone. \n\nSaturday\, January 16th\, 2021 via Zoom \n\n\n\n\nTime: 11:00am–12:00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 20th\, 2021 via Zoom \n\n\n\nTime: 1:00-2:00pm
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/grant-funds-available-for-community-projects-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The City of Portland":MAILTO:cityinfo@portlandoregon.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210206
DTSTAMP:20260505T151126
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SUMMARY:Grant Funds Available for Community Projects
DESCRIPTION:Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) helps Portlanders create positive change in their neighborhoods and communities\, while also improving the health of our watersheds. CWSP is a partnership between Environmental Services and Portland State University. \n\nCommunity Watershed Stewardship Program—Stewardship Grant \n\n\nUp to $12\,000 available for community projects!  \n\n\n\nShort Pre-Applications due February 5th for projects that meet community needs and improve watershed health \n\n\nThe Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) is accepting pre-applications for Stewardship Grants. The deadline to submit pre-applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 5\, 2021. A grant review committee will then invite selected applicants to submit a full application due in April. \n\n\nCWSP provides stewardship grants of up to $12\,000 each for projects that help Portlanders make improvements in their neighborhoods and communities while also improving watershed health.  \n\n\nProjects that can be funded include:  \n\n\nNeighborhood safety\, health and livability\n\n\n\n\nYouth leadership and skills development\nCommunity gardens and green spaces\nArt and education\nCleanup and restoration\nStormwater Management\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nInterested? \n\n\nCWSP has scheduled two grant-writing workshops to answer your questions and help you write compelling applications. The workshops are free and open to everyone. \n\nSaturday\, January 16th\, 2021 via Zoom \n\n\n\n\nTime: 11:00am–12:00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 20th\, 2021 via Zoom \n\n\n\nTime: 1:00-2:00pm
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/grant-funds-available-for-community-projects/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The City of Portland":MAILTO:cityinfo@portlandoregon.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201224
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SUMMARY:Nomination Period for the 2021 National Wetlands Awards Open Until December 23!
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is accepting nominations for the 32nd Annual National Wetlands Awards. The National Wetlands Awards Program honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the conservation and restoration of our nation’s wetlands. Recipients will be honored during American Wetlands Month in May. The deadline for submitting a nomination for the 2021 awards is December 23\, 2020. \nThe 2021 National Wetlands Awards Program will honor individual achievement in up to six categories: Youth Leadership; Scientific Research; Promoting Awareness; Local Stewardship; Wetlands Program Development; and Business Leadership. Organizations and federal employees are not eligible for nomination. \nSince 1989\, the National Wetlands Awards Program has honored over 200 champions of wetlands conservation. The program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional effort\, innovation\, and excellence in wetlands conservation at the regional\, state\, or local level. Past award recipients share a dedication to protecting the nation’s remaining wetlands; educating citizens\, students\, and agencies about the value of wetlands; and working with a diverse array of organizations and interests to advance wetlands protection. \nThe National Wetlands Awards Program is administered by the Environmental Law Institute and supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, Natural Resource Conservation Service\, U.S. Forest Service\, and NOAA Fisheries. A committee of wetland experts representing federal and state agencies\, academia\, conservation groups\, and private sector organizations selects the Award winners. \nFor more information on submitting a nominations\, please visit the National Wetlands Awards website at: http://elinwa.org. For more information on the program\, please contact Rebecca Kihslinger at (202) 939-3812 or e-mail wetlands@eli.org
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/nomination-period-for-the-2021-national-wetlands-awards-open-until-december-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201222
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SUMMARY:SHP Scholarship Applications Due 12/21
DESCRIPTION:The future of buildings in the Northwest will undoubtedly be more energy efficient and technologically advanced. Ensuring that a highly diverse and qualified Oregon workforce is trained to meet current/future construction demand will be critical to advancing these sustainable practices and providing equitable employment opportunities. \nEarth Advantage is excited to announce Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) Online Training Scholarships aimed at providing green building technical training and professional development opportunities for Oregon populations that have been historically underserved or marginalized in the building industry. \nFifteen (15) full-tuition scholarships worth $600 each will be awarded. Earth Advantage encourages Black\, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC)\, women\, trans and gender diverse individuals\, rural community members (population ≤20\,000)\, and others to apply. Applicants must reside in Oregon to qualify for this scholarship opportunity. \n\nThe deadline for application is December 21\, 2020.\nAwardees will be notified on December 30\, 2020.\nThe SHP online training program will launch late-January\, 2021.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/shp-scholarship-applications-due-12-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Earth Advantage":MAILTO:hkendall@earthadvantage.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T070000
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SUMMARY:The Way Forward Grants
DESCRIPTION:Request for Proposals: The Way Forward Grants\nBringing Theory to Practice is excited to issue a Request for Proposals for a new round of multi-institutional innovation grants. Part of a larger initiative called The Way Forward\, we invite collaborative projects that respond to current crises — systemic racism\, the pandemic\, and the economic catastrophe — and the imperative for change in higher education. Here is an overview of the larger goals of The Way Forward initiative. \nPlease note that all proposals must involve collaborations with at least two higher-ed institutions; they may also include partnerships with community organizations and K-12 schools. \nGrant proposals are due via electronic submission to info@bttop.org by 5:00 pm (EST) on Monday\, December 7\, 2020\, with the subject line “2021-2022 TWF Proposal.”  Awards will be announced by January 15\, 2021. View the RFP to get started.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/the-way-forward-grants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="BT2P":MAILTO:communication@bttop.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210210T170000
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SUMMARY:2021 Keeling Curve Prize application
DESCRIPTION:Our goal is to bend the Keeling Curve.\nThe Keeling Curve Prize is accepting applications for the prize from innovative climate change solutions in the areas of Capture & Utilization\, Energy\, Finance\, Social & Cultural Pathways\, and Transport & Mobility. Each year the Keeling Curve Prize gives out 10 awards of $25\,000 USD each. Deadline: February 10\, 2021 For more information\, please see: \nFor more information\, click here!
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/2021-keeling-curve-prize-application/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210102
DTSTAMP:20260505T151126
CREATED:20201102T075247Z
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SUMMARY:One Earth Award
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the One Earth Fund and the Salamander Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation\, the One Earth Award offers $1\,000 scholarships for four students whose works address the pressing issue of human-caused climate change. \nAll students in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) are eligible to participate and should apply through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. \nDeadlines vary between December 2020 and January 2021\, depending on your region. Teens can visit artandwriting.org/one-earth to find out their regional deadlines and how to apply. \nFor more information and where to apply\, click here.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/one-earth-award-2/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201016
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CREATED:20201013T204812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T204812Z
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SUMMARY:METRO SMALL GRANT PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT FOR GROUPS HIT BY COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:The Metro Council COVID-19 Community Support Fund replaces the Metro Council’s traditional sponsorship program\, which historically supported community partners related to Metro’s core business. The retooled program will offer up to $34\,000 in grants\, with individual awards ranging up to $2\,500. Funds will be distributed to applicants who provide services within the Metro region\, and funds will be balanced between the three counties within Metro. The program will prioritize non-profits that serve high-risk/vulnerable populations and advance opportunities and support for communities of color. \nTimeline: Due October 15\, 2020. \nLearn more: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/news/metro-grant-program-offers-support-groups-hit-covid-19
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/metro-small-grant-program-offers-support-for-groups-hit-by-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102
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SUMMARY:Small Projects and Community Events (SPACE) Grants
DESCRIPTION:The Small Projects and Community Events (SPACE) Program provides grants of up to $2000 to support conservation projects\, conservation education\, and community events that promote natural resource conservation. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations\, educational institutions\, government agencies\, and Native American tribes. \nThe types of projects/events that are eligible for SPACE Program funding include on-the-ground restoration or conservation projects\, pollution prevention projects\, education of youth and/or adults\, community/school gardening\, and community events focused on improving public understanding of natural resource conservation. \nCompleted application forms are due on the 1st of the month and should be submitted at least 30 days before the date of the project or event. Payments may be requested on an up-front or reimbursement basis. \nFor more information: https://emswcd.org/grants-and-cost-share/apply/space/
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/small-projects-and-community-events-space-grants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201114
DTSTAMP:20260505T151126
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SUMMARY:Gray Family Foundation Environmental Education Program
DESCRIPTION:2021 Grant Timeline and Links\n\nOnline Application Opens: September 15\, 2020\nApplication due: November 13\, 2020 at midnight\nGrant award notification: By February 26\, 2021\n2021 Gray Family Foundation Environmental Education RFP\nStart your application on MyOCF.\n\n2021 Environmental Education Grant Program Overview\nThe Gray Family Foundation’s Environmental Education program seeks to support programs that stimulate or promote the teaching of environmental education in K-12 environments and increases outdoor experiences for youth. \nThe impact of COVID-19 has had wide-reaching effects on communities across the state of Oregon – and organizations that provide and support environmental education have been significantly impacted. We recognize the current uncertainty and that the various scenarios organizations and educators will face when connecting with youth during the next year are complex. \nThis year\, Gray Family Foundation seeks proposals that stimulate or promote the teaching of environmental education in formal and informal K-12 educational environments to increase outdoor experiences for youth – either during the school day\, as part of distance or virtual learning\, or as a service or opportunity offered to families and youth outside of the context of the school setting. Gray Family Foundation’s Environmental Education Grant Program is focused on projects/programs that benefit 3rd-8th grade youth. Gray FF will fund proposals that best demonstrate alignment with our priorities and reflect our values towards equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI). \nIn 2021\, we are offering three options through our Environmental Education grant program. Gray FF is interested in reviewing proposals for a range of funding levels that best serve the specific needs of your program. During this grant cycle\, we are also especially interested in supporting opportunities for organizations\, schools\, and/or school districts to use and integrate outdoor spaces (e.g. schoolyards\, playgrounds\, nearby parks or natural areas) into student learning as a method for both engaging students and reducing risk for students and educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. \nGray FF will award funds to the strongest eligible projects regardless of project type and encourage organizations to apply for the type of funding that will best serve their efforts. Please note that applicants may apply for projects that include a combination of capacity-building\, field experiences\, and/or professional development\, but may only apply for $25\,000 max. Detailed guidance on the application process will be provided in the RFP. \nFor more information please\, Click Here. 
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/gray-family-foundation-environmental-education-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401
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SUMMARY:Innovate to Mitigate competition for grades 8-12
DESCRIPTION:Innovate to Mitigate wants students or student groups to submit ideas about how to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gases. \nPeople around the world are working hard on this problem. To meet the big challenges we face\, we need good ideas from everyone. This challenge encourages young people to unlock their immense potential for finding solutions! \nStudents compete for a chance to win prize money and earn recognition from peers\, community\, and experts. \nALL 8 – 12th grade STEM TEACHERS \n\nInvite students in any STEM discipline to enter projects that address climate change through innovative adaptation and mitigation strategies\nEngage them in problem-based learning in projects that have meaningful real-world impact\nFoster collaboration on climate change communication and social impacts\, energy conservation and technical innovations\, carbon sequestration\n\nCompetition dates: Sept 30\, 2020 – Mar 31\, 2021 \nCheck the website for details:  \n Innovatetomitigate.org \nView past submissions:     \nhttps://innovate2015.videohall.com \nPRE – REGISTER HERE: \n http://bit.ly/2Lxk1fK
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/innovate-to-mitigate-competition-for-grades-8-12/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovate to Mitigate":MAILTO:innovate_mitigate@terc.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201224
DTSTAMP:20260505T151126
CREATED:20200915T040336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T040336Z
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SUMMARY:PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION:TSL International Competitions\nPROTECTING BIODIVERSITY\nHow can we protect biological diversity and stop the 6th mass extinction?\nThe Trust for Sustainable Living is pleased to invite schoolchildren around the world to share their ideas to help protect the Earth’s precious biological diversity. \nFollowing on from the success of the first online International Schools’ Debates and Summit\, next year’s Debates will also take place online to help support the broadest possible participation of schoolchildren from around the world. \nThe competition is aimed at primary and secondary school students\, supported by Teacher Champions\, parents and schools. To participate\, schools simply need to register a Teacher Champion to coordinate on their behalf. \n\n\n8 September 2020\nRegistration opens for Teacher Champions/Schools to participate in TSL 2021 Essay Competition\n\n23 December 2020\nFinal deadline for essay entries\n\nFor more information and how to enter\, click here.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/protecting-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200908
DTSTAMP:20260505T151126
CREATED:20200715T041831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T041831Z
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SUMMARY:National Climate Summit Indigenous Youth Video Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) is requesting video submissions from indigenous youth for a Tribal Climate Change video contest for the National Tribal Leadership Climate Change Summit. Up to four* winners will receive full travel awards ($900 maximum value*) and up to four* runners-up will receive partial travel awards ($400 maximum value*) to attend our in-person Summit in Seattle (May 16-20\, 2021). \nWe want to explore the impacts of climate change through the eyes\, experiences\, and passions of Indigenous youth. Entrants should submit a video relating to indigenous peoples and climate change\, while conveying a message of hope. See our collection of example videos for ideas and inspiration. We are particularly interested in videos that cover one or more of the following themes: \n\nTraditional Knowledges: What role do traditional knowledges and knowledge keepers play in the response of indigenous communities to climate change?\nYouth Empowerment: How are indigenous youth taking the lead on climate action in tribal communities\, nationally\, and around the world?\nClimate Resiliency: How are vulnerability assessments\, adaptation planning\, and promoting resiliency increasing Tribal engagement in climate issues?\nClimate and Greenhouse Gas Policy: How Indigenous Peoples are leading efforts to address climate policy to reduce greenhouse gases while promoting clean energy\, transportation\, and green infrastructure.\n\nEncourage your #IndigenousYouth and #NativeYouth to create a video for the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians‘ 2021 National Tribal Leadership Climate Change Summit. \nWinners will receive travel awards to attend the in-person summit in Seattle! Please share. \nLearn more at: http://atnitribes.org/climatechange/ts/youth-video-contest \n#ATNIClimateChange #TribalClimateSummit #VideoContest #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateChange \nPlease share these social media links with your communities: \nFacebook \nTwitter \nInstagram \nLinkedIn
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/national-climate-summit-indigenous-youth-video-contest/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201202
DTSTAMP:20260505T151126
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SUMMARY:One Earth Award
DESCRIPTION:The One Earth Award offers $1\,000 scholarships to students whose works address the pressing issue of human-caused climate change. To apply\, submit your work to any category in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. At the end of your application\, opt in to the One Earth Award. You will be prompted to include a personal statement on your work.  \n The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running\, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Submissions for the 2021 Scholastic Awards open on September 1\, 2020. Deadlines vary between December 2020 and January 2021\, depending on your region. Visit our website to find out your regional deadline and how to enter. 
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/one-earth-award-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200901
DTSTAMP:20260505T151126
CREATED:20200901T064830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T064830Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Voices for Racial Justice Essay Contest
DESCRIPTION:TEEN VOICES FOR RACIAL JUSTICE ESSAY CONTEST\nNever before in our history have teenagers been faced with such overwhelming uncertainty\, on so many different fronts. As a young adult\, you are coming of age in a world gripped by turmoil. This reality is not your doing\, nonetheless you find yourself in a fight to reverse generations of mistakes and centuries of oppression. \nRacism is a burden that hinders every aspect of society. It is likely that you’ve witnessed it at school\, on the news or scrolling through your timeline\, or maybe you’ve experienced it directly. You also understand it’s no longer enough simply to not be racist; instead\, we as Oregonians must be actively anti-racist and stop hiding behind our states “progressive” reputation. Neither is it sufficient to be colorblind; because true equality means recognizing every shade\, celebrating what makes us different\, while ensuring that those qualities do not lead to anything less than actual equality. With the Teen Voices for Racial Justice Essay Contest\, Portland Monthly & Cambia Health Solutions call to action those of you who do not remain on the sidelines. Perhaps you pass out fliers or march alongside fellow activists\, shouting the simple truth that Black Lives Matter. But you don’t stop there\, and we want to know what’s next. \nWhat is your vision for racial justice? In the face of adversity\, how do you commit yourself to bringing about real change? How are you driving the conversation\, within your family\, around your friends and throughout your community? Where have you seen success\, and what are some setbacks you have encountered? We want to read your ideas and hear your stories. Tell us about the innovative ways you are pushing forward\, developing your allyship or taking a stand. \nTeens (13-19 years old) living in Oregon or the greater Portland-Vancouver Metro area\, are invited to submit an essay of no more than 800 words (including the title) on their vision for racial justice. ​Entry deadline is August 31st. \nTwo winners will be selected​ \n\nTwo teen writers will see their essays published in Portland Monthly’s Winter Issue\nCambia will also donate $1\,000 toward a nonprofit of each winner’s choice\nWinners receive an iPad and recognition at several virtual events\n\nEssays will be judged on the following criteria:  \n\nVoice: how individual and clear is the voice in this essay? 1-7\nOriginality: how original are the ideas? 1-7\nStyle: How well written is the essay? 1-6\nTotal points possible: 20
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/teen-voices-for-racial-justice-essay-contest/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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SUMMARY:Motivated to find solutions to the world's problems: Wege Prize 2021
DESCRIPTION:DO YOU WANT TO GROW YOUR COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT DESIGN-THINKING STRATEGIES\, ALL WHILE HELPING SAVE THE WORLD? \nWege Prize 2021 is open to undergraduate\, graduate\, and post-graduate students from anywhere in the world who want to work together to re-think and re-design the way our economies work by creating regenerative solutions that have a widespread and lasting impact. \nWege Prize is a multi-phase competition that is broken down into manageable parts\, including built-in feedback loops from competition judges each step of the way. \nWhen does it start? Right now! So\, start connecting and brainstorming today\, and be sure to follow us on social media (links below) for the latest updates and join the Wege Prize LinkedIn group\, where you can begin to network with other potential participants from around the world. \n\n\nTHE CHALLENGE: HOW CAN WE CREATE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY?\n\n\n\n\nWege Prize 2021 teams must collaboratively design and propose a product\, service\, business/non-profit organization\, or other solution to a wicked problem of their choosing that can help us transition from a linear economic model to a circular economic model. \n\n\nTHE PLAYERS: WHO CAN COMPETE?\n\n\n\n\nAny full-time undergraduate\, graduate\, or doctoral level college/university student in the world is eligible to compete!  However\, diversity is the key to building a successful Wege Prize 2021 team. \nTo be eligible to compete\, teams must: \n\nHave exactly five (5) members\nRepresent at least three (3) different academic disciplines\nRepresent at least two (2) different academic institutions\n\nRead The Rules: http://www.wegeprize.org/rules \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs you’re working to build a transdisciplinary team\, solve wicked problems\, and succeed in Wege Prize 2021\, we’re here to guide you with tips along the way! \n\n\n\n\nTHE FEEDBACK LOOPS\n\n\n\n\nDid you know that Wege Prize 2021 is a multi-phase competition that is broken down into manageable parts\, including built-in feedback loops from expert judges each step of the way? This kind of immersive learning experience is what sets Wege Prize apart from other design competitions! \nAs the required deliverables increase in scope and complexity\, feedback loops at each phase act as a support system\, connecting teams directly with the judges who are evaluating their work. \n\n\n\n\n\nBUILDING A STRONG TEAM\n\n\n\n\nStill trying to figure out how to build an amazing team? Head over to our blog to read our team building tips. \n\n\n\n\nCREATING A STRONG APPLICATION\n\n\n\n\nWhen you apply for Wege Prize 2021\, you’ll also be introducing your team and telling us a bit more about the wicked problem you’re interested in tackling. You can also find our guide to creating a strong team application over on the blog. \n\n\n\n\nNEXT STEPS: GET CONNECTED AND APPLY\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a student looking to participate\, or a faculty member/professional looking to help build and/or mentor a team\, be sure to join the Wege Prize LinkedIn group. The group has members from all over the world\, so you never know who you’ll be able to connect with! \nApplications for Wege Prize 2021 are now being accepted through November 9\, 2020. To apply\, go to wegeprize.org/apply. \nFor questions\, email us at wicked@wegeprize.org. \n\n\n\n\nWEGE PRIZE 2021 STARTS NOW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact us at wicked@wegeprize.org.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/motivated-to-find-solutions-to-the-worlds-problems-wege-prize-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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SUMMARY:Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon and Washington Photos
DESCRIPTION:The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington is looking for amazing images of America’s public lands. Whether it’s photos of BLM national monuments\, wild and scenic rivers or recreation areas\, we want to share your photos and stories about exploring the great outdoors.\n\nGroup Rules\nThe images that you add to this group may be featured on BLM products\, which include but aren’t limited to social media (www.blm.gov/media/social-media) and websites.  The federal Bureau of Land Management is a part of the U.S. Department of Interior. \nRequired:\nTo increase the chances of photos being used by the BLM\, we ask that you provide a detailed description of the image\, what it shows\, location\, date\, etc. The more info you provide the better. \nOnly images taken on public lands that the BLM manages in Oregon and Washington will be considered. \nDo not submit photos that clearly identify people or images with watermarks. These images will not be considered for use. \nJust a reminder – we can only accept photos captured from BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington (and no watermarks!). Check out our group rules and then scroll through the beautiful pictures of the Pacific Northwest! \nView Photos and Details here. \n 
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/bureau-of-land-management-blm-oregon-and-washington-photos/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201022T170000
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SUMMARY:Grant: Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Applications Open!
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality\, vitality\, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing fulltime research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. NSF actively encourages women\, members of underrepresented minority groups\, persons withdisabilities\, veterans\, and undergraduate seniors to apply. \nEach Fellowship provides three years of support during a five-year fellowship period. For each of the three years of support\, NSF provides a $34\,000 stipend and $12\,000 cost of education allowance to the graduate degree-granting institution of higher education for each Fellow who uses the support in a fellowship year. The Fellowship award is made to the institution of higher education at which a Fellow is enrolled and the institution is responsible for disbursement of the stipend to the Fellow. \nApplication Deadlines: \nOctober 19\, 2020:  Life Sciences \nOctober 20\, 2020:  Computer and Information Science and Engineering\, Materials Research\, Psychology\, Social Sciences\, STEM Education and Learning \nOctober 21\, 2020: Engineering \nOctober 22\, 2020:  Chemistry\, Geosciences\, Mathematical Sciences\, Physics and Astronomy \nTo apply and for more information\, follow this link.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/grant-graduate-research-fellowship-program-grfp-applications-open/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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SUMMARY:Model the Way - Accepting Sustainable Leadership Award Nominations
DESCRIPTION:Model the Way Sustainable Leadership Awards is an opportunity for us to recognize those amazing individuals\, businesses\, and organizations that are actively engaged in the community and acting as leaders in sustainability efforts. Are you an individual\, business or organization doing radical\, creative\, and groundbreaking work to address sustainability or community issues? Do you know someone that is? \nIf yes\, Model the Way invites you to apply! \nClick Here! to apply and for more information. \nWinners will be announced at the Model the Way Awards Ceremony on October 8\, 2020 and on our website\, social media platforms\, and throughout our network.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/model-the-way-accepting-sustainable-leadership-award-nominations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200615T170000
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CREATED:20190928T064407Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Ocean Awareness Contest
DESCRIPTION:Bow Seat’s 2020 Ocean Awareness Contest is now open for submissions. Please share with your colleagues and students! \nClimate Hope: Transforming Crisis\nThe 2020 Ocean Awareness Contest invites teens to learn about the climate crisis and its impact on oceans; discover or imagine solutions at local\, national\, or global scales; and create work that explores hope in action. \nDetails: \n\nSubmissions accepted in: Visual Art\, Film\, Music\, Poetry\, Prose\, and Interactive & Multimedia\nOpen to students ages 11-18 worldwide\nStudents can work as individuals or as a group/class/club\nHundreds of cash awards available\, ranging from $50 to $1\,500\nFree to enter\nDeadline: June 15\, 2020\n\nVisit our website for full details.\n\nCheck out our new Resource Studio\, an expanded section of our website where you and your students can access curated resources for creative exploration and inquiry into issues related to the oceans and climate change\, including articles\, primary literature\, lesson plans\, quizzes\, and inspirational media. \nEducator Innovation Awards: If you bring the Ocean Awareness Contest into your classroom or program this year\, we want to hear from you! Nominate yourself or a colleague for a $750 award. Learn more > \nIf you would like an Ocean Awareness Contest poster to hang in your classroom or flyers to give to students or colleagues\, you can download or request some here.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/2020-ocean-awareness-contest/
LOCATION:Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Program\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Program":MAILTO:alyssa@bowseat.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200509
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SUMMARY:Call for Applications/Nominations: EE 30 Under 30
DESCRIPTION:NAAEE has opened the search to find 30 game-changing leaders under 30 years of age who are using environmental education to build a sustainable future for all. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2020 will join a growing alumni network of inspiring environmental education leaders and receive ongoing opportunities to network\, grow professionally\, and promote their work. And for the first time this year\, all winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2020 NAAEE Annual International Conference in Tucson\, Arizona\, from October 14-17\, 2020. \nWhat makes you a leader? And how are you harnessing the power of education to shape a sustainable and equitable world? We want to know! We know that leadership takes many different forms\, and we strive to recognize that diversity in leadership around the globe. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/call-for-applications-nominations-ee-30-under-30/
LOCATION:On-line
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200528T200000
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CREATED:20200510T034709Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) - Upcoming Events...
DESCRIPTION:An environmental funding initiative by & for communities of color\, PCEF is grounded in justice and equity to address climate change and build citywide resilience and opportunity.  Creates green jobs\, funds renewable energy and energy efficiency investments in homes and supports local businesses. \nUpcoming workshops & meetings allow input to PCEF staff on ways to assist non-profits in preparing for PCEF grant applications.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/portland-clean-energy-community-benefits-fund-pcef-upcoming-events/
LOCATION:Zoom / phone
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops,Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200601T233000
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CREATED:20200421T064917Z
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SUMMARY:EPA Grant to Support Healthy School Environments
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking grant applications through the Children’s Healthy Learning Environments Grant Initiative from states\, federally recognized tribes\, universities\, local governments\, non-profits\, and other groups to support children’s environmental health in school and childcare settings. These grants advance children’s environmental health by providing education\, training\, tools and capacity building. It provides funding directly to organizations to support school- and/or childcare center-based capacity building projects that help school communities understand and address local environmental and public health issues that affect children. \nThe closing date and time for receipt of application submissions is June 1\, 2020 by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET). Additional information is available on www.grants.gov\, under Funding Opportunity Announcement EPA-OA-OCHP-20-01. \n 
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/epa-grant-to-support-healthy-school-environments/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPA":MAILTO:peya@epa.gov
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200411
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SUMMARY:Young Champions of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Invent the future\nAre you a change-maker\, rain-maker\, ground-breaker? Do you see opportunity where others see crisis? Do you want to change the world? Young Champions of the Earth aims to celebrate and support individuals aged between 18 and 30 who have outstanding potential to create a positive environmental impact. \nLead a new wave\nGlobal warming is forcing our societies\, our economies and our world to change. Our ways of doing business\, our careers and our job opportunities need to change\, too. \nWith this change comes an unprecedented opportunity for brave entrepreneurs and trend-setting role models to take action\, to carve their place in a new and greener economy\, to pioneer revolutionary technology and radical innovations\, and to lead a new wave of green careers. \nWe’re searching for you!\nIn 2020\, seven young people – selected from every global region – will be named Young Champions of the Earth. These winners receive seed funding\, intensive training and tailored mentoring to bring their big environmental ideas to life. We’re looking for artists\, scientists\, economists\, communicators and entrepreneurs from all walks of life who have big\, bold ideas – for the environment\, for humanity\, for a greener future. \nWhose big idea will change the world? \nShortlisted finalists from every region will be selected following an open call for applications. A Global Jury will then choose seven winners. Each winner is expected to implement their big idea and keep UNEP updated on their progress by producing videos and blogs that we will share on our website. Winners will also be given funding to support their communication efforts throughout the year\, so that they can produce high-quality materials to share with our audiences. \nDownload the Young Champions of the Earth information brochure \nWhat do the Young Champions of the Earth receive?\nThe prize \nIn 2020\, seven Young Champions of the Earth will be selected from each global region: Africa\, Europe\, Latin America and the Caribbean\, North America\, West Asia and two from Asia and the Pacific. Each winner will receive: \n\nUS$15\,000 in seed funding\nUS$9\,000 to communicate and capture your idea and document and broadcast the stories of hope and change that you’re catalyzing on the ground\nAttendance at a high-level UN meeting\nAn introduction to dignitaries at the Champions of the Earth award ceremony\nPublicity and recognition through interviews and online and global media\nAccess to a community of experts offering insights and mentoring\nParticipation in an entrepreneurial training program\n\nThe 2020 Young Champions of the Earth will be required to share their journeys through videos and blogs on this website for up to one year. \nThe community \nMore than just an honorary title\, the Young Champions of the Earth prize aims to nurture the next generation of environmental leaders. Applicants who demonstrate a strong willingness to learn will be granted access to mentoring and skill-building opportunities and to a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and experts.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/young-champions-of-the-earth-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200701T170000
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SUMMARY:Toward Smarter Communities: Federal Agencies Partner on a Research and Action Competition
DESCRIPTION:Today\, the National Science Foundation (NSF)\, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)\, announced the launch of the Civic Innovation Challenge\, a national research and action competition in the smart and connected communities domain. Teams will compete for awards of up to $1 million to support ready-to-implement\, research-based pilot projects that have the potential for scalable\, sustainable\, and transferable impact on community-identified priorities. Teams will include civic partners — such as local\, state\, and tribal government officials\, and non-profit and community leaders — working together with technical and social science researchers. The Civic Innovation Challenge is funded with an anticipated $9 million in funding from NSF\, DOE\, and DHS.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/toward-smarter-communities-federa-agencies-partner-on-a-research-and-action-competition/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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SUMMARY:Model the Way Sustainable Leadership Awards
DESCRIPTION:Lloyd EcoDistrict is a living laboratory for sustainable community development that models change at a neighborhood level. We bring together residents\, organizations\, and businesses in Lloyd to educate\, set goals\, combine resources\, and spark action. Lloyd is working collaboratively as a neighborhood to reduce energy and water use\, lower waste generation\, and promote an equitable and flourishing community with a thriving urban ecosystem. \nModel the Way Sustainable Leadership Awards recognize those amazing individuals\, businesses\, and organizations that are actively engaged in the community and acting as leaders in sustainability efforts. They are rolling up their sleeves and exploring new approaches to some of the most difficult issues we face in creating truly sustainable\, equitable\, and resilient communities here in the Portland area. \nWinners will be announced at the Model the Way Awards Ceremony on May 21\, 2020 and on our website\, social media platforms\, and throughout our network. \nApplications are due by April 6\, 2020\, 11:59 pm PST.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/model-the-way-sustainable-leadership-leadership-awards/
LOCATION:On-line
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200402
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CREATED:20191127T203324Z
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SUMMARY:Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge- NGSS and UN SDG aligned
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Design Challenge (YDC) is a free\, hands-on\, project-based learning experience that provides classroom and informal educators with a new framework to introduce biomimicry and an interdisciplinary approach to science and environmental literacy. Working in teams with an adult coach\, students explore the wonders of the natural world and apply what they learn to create innovations that support a healthier planet. Learn more about the YDC and how to participate below. \n  \nTimeline\nThe Youth Design Challenge follows an academic calendar\, with entries reviewed once annually in late spring. \n\nRegistration Opens: November 1\, 2019\nSubmissions Open: December 2019\nCoach Support and Prof. Dev.: November 2019 – February 2020\nRegistration Closes: March 1\, 2020\nSubmission Deadline: April 1\, 2020 (6pm Pacific Time)\nJudging Period: April – May 2020\nAward Announcement: May 2020\n\nWho can participate?\nThe Youth Design Challenge is a team competition for students in middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) in the US. A team consists of between 2-8 students and 1 or 2 adult coaches affiliated with a school\, educational organization\, or homeschool. Please refer to the Official Rules for complete eligibility details. \nWhat will your team do?\nYour team will take on the role of innovators and work together to apply biomimicry (nature-inspired innovation) to address a social and/or environmental issue related to climate change adaptation or mitigation. Suggestion: work on an issue that affects your local community! As a coach\, you will guide your students as they study how organisms in nature have adapted to similar problems and challenges and apply what they learn to innovative solutions. Final projects can then be entered into the nationwide competition for prizes awarded by the Biomimicry Institute. \nHow does the Challenge meet instructional goals?\nThe Youth Design Challenge is aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for both middle school and high school. Full alignments can be downloaded below. \n\nNGSS Alignment for High School\nNGSS Alignment for Middle School\nNGSS Alignment for UN Sustainable Development Goals (optional focus)\n\nWhat is required to enter the Challenge?\nEntries are submitted online and include the following elements: \n\nWritten project overview \nProject image\nVideo pitch\nProject portfolio\nTeam photo\n\nFor complete details about requirements\, please visit our Submission Guidelines page.  \nJudging and Awards\nAwards are given each year for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place in two categories: middle school and high school. Coaches participate in the judging process during a preliminary review period in which they will rate a selection of student entries against a rubric. Award winners are then selected by a panel of expert judges from the top-scoring entries. \nWinning teams will receive an award certificate and have their work publicly recognized online and/or in the media. The school or organization that hosted the team will additionally receive a cash award in the following amounts: 1st Place – $1\,000; 2nd Place – $750; 3rd Place – $500. \n\nCurriculum and Training\nPrior experience with biomimicry is not required to participate in the Challenge. A variety of resources and online training opportunities are provided to help you support your students\, including standards-aligned unit planning resources and a detailed 7-lesson design curriculum module that will guide your team step-by-step through the biomimicry design process. Once you have registered for the Challenge\, you can explore these materials in the Resources section of this website.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/biomimicry-youth-design-challenge-ngss-and-un-sdg-aligned/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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SUMMARY:Seeking Bold Ideas to Power Sustainable Lives!
DESCRIPTION:C4C is excited to announce that we are partnering with D&AD for the 2020 edition of the New Blood competition\, in which we are inviting students from all around the world to send in their ideas for innovative sustainability-themed advertising campaigns with the end goal of effecting sustained\, pervasive climate-positive behavior change.\n\nIf you are a student over 18 years of age with no history of formal employment in the creative arts who is passionate about spreading sustainable practices for the welfare of our planet—or if you know such a person!—we encourage you to download our CALL-TO-ACTION BRIEF on the D&AD website and spread the news among your network.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/seeking-bold-ideas-to-power-sustainable-lives/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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SUMMARY:NOAA Announces Fiscal Year 2020 Environmental Literacy Program Funding Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The NOAA Office of Education has issued a competitive funding opportunity for projects designed to build environmental literacy of K-12 students and the public so they are knowledgeable of the ways in which their community can become more resilient to extreme weather and/or other environmental hazards\, and become involved in achieving that resilience.\nThis funding opportunity is soliciting two types of projects through separate competitive priorities. \n\nPriority 1 will support new projects ($250\,000 – $500\,000 per project) located in the Southern and Western Regions of the United States.\nThe Southern Region includes the following states and territories: Alabama\, Arkansas\, Florida\, Georgia\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, Puerto Rico\, Tennessee\, Texas\, and the United States Virgin Islands.\nThe Western Region includes the following states and territories: Alaska\, American Samoa\, Arizona\, California\, Guam\, Hawaii\, Idaho\, Montana\, Nevada\, Northern Mariana Islands\, Oregon\, Utah\, and Washington. \nPriority 2 will support the evolution of projects funded under the 2015-2016 funding opportunities from this program. The list of awards that are eligible can be found here: https://go.usa.gov/xVGzr. Funding levels for this priority are $100\,000 – $500\,000 per project.\nFor both priorities\, eligible applicants are: \n\ninstitutions of higher education;\nK-12 public and independent schools and school systems;\nother nonprofits\, including community-based organizations and informal education institutions\, such as museums\, zoos\, and aquariums;\nstate and local government agencies; and\nIndian tribal governments in the United States.\n\nPlease note: we do not anticipate issuing a solicitation for applications next year. Rather\, applications to this funding opportunity may be funded with fiscal year 2020 and 2021 funds. We plan to issue a funding opportunity\, including a priority to support new projects from the Eastern and Central regions\, which comprise the remainder of the country\, in fall 2021. \nDeadlines\nFor Priority 1\, pre-applications are required and will be used to determine which institutions are invited to submit full applications to this priority. The deadline for pre-applications is 11:59 pm EST on November 25\, 2019 and the deadline for Priority 1 full applications is 11:59 pm EDT on March 26\, 2020.\nFor Priority 2\, only full applications are requested and the deadline for Priority 2 applications is 11:59 pm EST on February 11\, 2020. \nInformational Teleconferences\nFor Priority 1\, two informational teleconferences with the program officers will occur – one on Thursday\, October 17\, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm EDT and the other on Monday\, October 21\, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm EDT. An informational teleconference for Priority 2 with the program officers will occur on Wednesday\, October 30\, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.  Interested applicants may obtain the phone number and related teleconference information by visiting http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/elp/grants/apply. Whenever possible\, individuals from the same institution should try to join the teleconference from the same phone line to maximize our ability to host as many interested institutions as possible. \nAdditional Information\nRead the full funding announcement (NOAA-SEC-OED-2020-2006190 ) in Grants.gov for additional requirements.\n\nWe posted announcements on Facebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram. We’d appreciate your help with sharing information about this funding opportunity.
URL:https://classic.gpsen.org/event/2020-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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