Tuesday, September 29, 2015

NEEF Greening STEM for Educators Grant

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), with major funding support from the Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas (MCFA), is offering a total of $7,000 in funding for teachers, after-school programs and nature organizations for projects that support Greening STEM. Grants will range from $500 to $1,000 each.

Through these grants, NEEF will support educators who are leading the way in Greening STEM education and provide support for continued development and innovation of school programs and projects connecting STEM with environmental education.

Developments in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are growing faster than ever and the need to find engaging ways to teach lessons in these subjects grounded in real-world experience is clear. NEEF believes that the natural world offers a compelling and universal context for investigations and applications of many STEM lessons. By learning about STEM concepts in reference to real-life environmental examples or issues, the subject matter is more tangible and extends beyond the textbook or classroom, influencing the way students think about the world and the way they view their connection to it.

Application Deadline: 11:59pm CT Thursday, October 8, 2015. All applications must be submitted through NEEF's online grants management system.