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Bright Green Future School Grants | Austin Climate Action and Resilience | AustinTexas. gov Austin Climate Action and Resilience Austin Climate Action and Resilience Bright Green Future School Grants Bright Green Future School Grants Receive funding for your green school projects! The Bright Green Future Grants program is a competitive program that provides funding for school-based sustainability projects up to $3,000.
Do you have a project idea? Applications are now open! From chicken coops and community gardens to tree plantings and rain barrels, there are endless ways to support a greener, more sustainable school campus.
Apply by September 20 at 11:59 p. m. to have your idea considered.
Want to see what's been funded in the past? Check out the 2025-26 School Year Outcomes report to explore last year's projects. Learn more about the grants process and eligibility What is the dollar amount for each grant?
Schools may apply for up to $3,000 per project. Which schools are eligible to apply? The program is open to all Austin ISD and Austin-area charter and private schools, and schools in cities like Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Del Valle that use Austin Energy, Austin Water, or Austin Resource Recovery services.
Preschools, daycare centers, and grades K-12 are eligible to apply. We are not able to provide grants to home schools. Can schools apply for more than one grant?
There is no limit to the number of grants each school may apply for. Depending on available funding and the overall number of applicants, your school could be awarded more than one grant per school year. Applicants must complete a separate form for each project submission.
What kinds of projects are allowed? From beekeeping classes to pollinator murals, bike rodeos to outdoor classrooms, Bright Green Future Grants support campus-based projects that help students commit to a lifetime of sustainability.
Proposed projects should demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and fall within one of our eight categories: air quality and wildfire education transportation and mobility waste management, recycling, or composting greenhouse gas emissions reduction tree planting or other tree-related projects Need some project inspiration? Explore the 2025-26 School Year Outcomes Report to see what schools did last year!
When are applications accepted, and when is funding awarded? The 2026-27 school year application period opened on August 17, 2026, and applications are being accepted through September 20, 2026, at 11:59 p. m.
Awardees will be notified in November, with funds issued mid-December. Visit the Bright Green Future Grant application. See a few of our grant-funded projects in action!
Bright Green Future School Grants: Bringing sustainable projects to Austin schools Explore past outcomes reports 2025-26 School Year Outcomes Report 2024-25 School Year Outcomes Report 2023-24 School Year Outcomes Report 2022-23 School Year Outcomes Report Email Mary K. Priddy, Program Manager
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All Austin ISD and Austin-area charter and private schools, and schools in cities like Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Del Valle that use Austin Energy, Austin Water, or Austin Resource Recovery services. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,000 per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Bright Green Future School Grants is funded by City of Austin (Austin Energy, Austin Water, or Austin Resource Recovery). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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