Champions of the Environment Grant Award Application

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please refer to the Grant Application Help Sheet before completing the application.
Only completed applications will be accepted.
If you have any questions, please email the Champion's coordinator or call 803-898-4183.
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Background

How did you hear about the Champions of the Environment program? (Please indicate Yes or No for each.)

Champions Billboard	YesNo * Please choose one
Champions Website	YesNo * Please choose one
Conference/Workshop	YesNo * Please choose one
Word of Mouth	YesNo * Please choose one
Mail Out	YesNo * Please choose one
Social Media	YesNo * Please choose one

Are you involved in any other environmental education programs such as Green Steps? YesNo *
Please choose one

If Yes, please explain:

Project Information

Name of the project: * Required

This is: A new projectAn existing project * Please choose one

Have you ever received a Champions award? YesNo * Please choose one

If Yes, what years?

If Yes, which award did you receive? GrantMeritSeedling

Number of Students Directly Involved: * Number required Grade Level: * Required

Estimated number of students/community members that will be impacted by this project: *
Number required

School/Workplace Information

School/Workplace Name: * Required

School/Workplace Mailing Address: * Required

City: * Required Zip Code:* Number required County: * Required

School District (if applicable):

Telephone Number: *

Primary Project Coordinator Contact Information

Prefix: First Name: * Required Last Name: * Required

Telephone Number: * Email Address: *

Home Street Address:

City: Zip Code: Number required County:

Secondary Project Coordinator Contact Information (if applicable)

Prefix: First Name: Last Name:

Telephone Number: Email Address:

Narrative Section

1a. Environmental issue - On which of the following environmental issues will you be working? (Please indicate Yes or No for each.)

Please select the primary environmental issue(s):

Prevention or reduction of pollution in the air	YesNo * Required
Prevention or reduction of pollution on the land	YesNo * Required
Prevention or reduction of pollution in the water	YesNo * Required

Please select all secondary issues that apply:

Waste Reduction	YesNo * Required
Recycling	YesNo * Required
Restoration, preservation, or enhancement of natural areas	YesNo * Required
Water efficiency	YesNo * Required
Energy efficiency	YesNo * Required

Please provide the following information sharing as much detail as possible.

1b.List the goals of the project.
* Required

2. Environmental benefits - Briefly describe the expected short term and long term environmental benefits.How will the project sustainably benefit the environment? How will student education gained through the project be sustained?
* Required

3. Describe in detail how the project will be carried out. What parts of the project will be designed and/or implemented by students?
* Required

4. What hands-on experiences will demonstrate what students have learned through this project? How will the project foster environmental awareness/stewardship?
* Required

5. Describe the outreach plan for this project. Whom will you target (e.g. students, parents, community members) and how will you reach them? (e.g., info graphics, student advertisements, social media, newsletters, demonstrations, partnerships)?
* Required

6a. Budget - tell us how you plan to spend the Major Award of $2,500. List supplies/ materials needed and their estimated cost. Use of grant funds for salaries/wages or giveaway items like food, t-shirts, prizes, etc. is prohibited.
* Required

6b. What could you accomplish with a smaller Merit Award of $1,000? List supplies/ materials needed and their estimated cost. Use of grant funds for salaries/wages or giveaway items like food, t-shirts, prizes, etc. is prohibited.
* Required

7. Is there anything else you would like to tell us about the project? (e.g. partners, volunteers, donations, etc.)

Prior to submitting the online form, please review the following information:

If this project is chosen to receive a Champions grant award, the funds must be used only for the project represented in this application.
If applicable, you have informed an administrator at your school that you are applying for a Champions grant award.
The name of the school administrator is:
All winners will be asked to submit a summary report about the project.
To be considered, your application must be complete.
The Champions selection committee reserves the right to change the number of awards offered as based on funding availability.
The information that you submit is subject to public release.

Please initial to confirm that you read and understand the information listed above. * Required

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