School Garden Grant Application Period Now Open

MEEC is currently accepting proposals for environmental school garden lab to provide the basic tools necessary to start or sustain a school garden lab project.  Suitable projects may include but are not limited to: seeds, soil, equipment, building materials, low water-use irrigation materials, trees, plants, greenhouse supplies, and composting materials. 

Interested educators should complete the online application by detailing desired materials, the project/materials’ environmental component and how the project will address educational standards. The application must also contain a timeline for project implementation and a budget or cost breakout based on the applicant’s research of actual material costs, including shipping and handling, if applicable.  Labor costs and food are not eligible for funding.  Projects must be implemented/materials must be used in schools located in the High Desert portion of San Bernardino County, the Antelope Valley or the Palo Verde Valley of Riverside County.  Applicants must also teach within these same jurisdictions.

Maximum grant amount is $1000.  Individual award amounts to be determined by MEEC. Only one grant will be awarded per school per school year. Funded projects must be completed/purchased by April 15, 2025.

 Application deadline is October 31, 2024.  Applications will be reviewed and awarded by December 31, 2024.  Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received.  For questions, please contact meec@mdaqmd.ca.gov Online application available at: https://forms.gle/y2nNH17CqviKxAao6