Captain Planet Foundation Grant Opportunity

Thu, 09/11/2008 - 8:24am — Karen Sykes

 

 

 

 

 

Great oppurtunity for schools and non-profits who work with children.  The deadline isn't until 12.31.08, so you can work on this for a while.

 

Karen Sykes

Pulaski County Youth Services

Resource/Research Specialist

 

 
Source: Captain Planet Foundation
Program: Captain Planet Foundation Grants Program
Eligibility: All applicant organizations or sponsoring agencies must be exempt from federal taxation under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501, in order to be eligible for funding (this includes most schools and non-profit organizations).

 
Purpose: ALL PROJECTS MUST:

  • Promote understanding of environmental issues
  • Focus on hands-on involvement
  • Involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school)
  • Promote interaction and cooperation within the group
  • Help young people develop planning and problem solving skills
  • Include adult supervision
  • Commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation (specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded)

 
  Name: N/A
  Deadline: December 31, 2008
  Maximum Award: $250--$2500
  Number Of Awards: Multiple
  Period: One year.
 
More Information:

In an effort to conserve paper the Captain Planet Foundation requires grant applicants to apply for funding using the online application form. Should you have any questions regarding the grant application or the small grants program, please contact Taryn Murphy, CPF's program director.

 
URL: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/grants.html