1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsChampions of the Environment Program is sponsored by South Carolina Department of Environmental Services. Supports classroom projects that build environmental awareness among students.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “South Carolina Department of Environmental Services” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Champions of the Environment | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services The 2026-2027 grant application period will open Aug. 1 Restored Pond at Pickens Elementary School (Photo by Tami Sickles) Grants up to $2,500 are available for your school's environmental education project! Hey, K-12 teachers!
Your students could be named Champions of the Environment for helping protect the natural world and boost environmental awareness. Be a Champion and do your part for the environment! Visit the Grant Winners page for project ideas.
Champions of the Environment Coordinator: Amy Ley , 803-898-4183 K-12 schools in SC carrying out environmental projects, including: What environmental issues should projects address?
Projects must address environmental issues among the following categories: Improved wildlife habitat Water or energy efficiency Projects must also educate the community and make a lasting difference to the environment Note: Recycling projects are not eligible for Champions of the Environment grant funding. Those seeking funding for school recycling projects should apply for the SCDES Recycling Education Grant .
How do I apply for a Champions of the Environment Grant?
Electronically submit the completed grant application during the open application period example grant application (for reference only) If you have any questions, or have trouble accessing the grant application, email the Champions Coordinator , or call 803-898-4183 Be sure to supply all the requested information; incomplete applications will not be considered Your application will not be considered if it is submitted after the posted deadline How are grant winners chosen?
The Champions Partnership provides grants to support environmental projects that are logical, well-planned, and are highly likely to meet goals and objectives.
Projects are evaluated on the following criteria: Priority will be given to schools who have not received Champions of the Environment funding within the past five years Benefits to the Environment —Projects should result in cleaner air or water, healthier soil, improved wildlife habitat, water or energy efficiency, resource conservation, or other tangible environmental benefits through one comprehensive program or through multiple activities Student Involvement —Proposal clearly details activities students will be responsible for including design, implementation, and maintenance Outreach —Proposal includes outreach activities students will complete to educate those outside the project, including the school and the community at large Partnerships —Project partners have been confirmed, and plans are in place to provide additional resources, expertise, or donations to the project; see "Can I partner with environmental programs/organizations" below Detailed Budget —Project budget clearly lists all supplies/materials needed and all estimated costs; use of grant funds for salaries/wages, promotional items including t-shirts, food, or prizes are prohibited; see "How can I stretch my buck" below Maintenance/Sustainability Plan —Proposal details how the project will be sustained beyond the grant award, providing long-term educational benefits Realization Factor —Proposal indicates the applicant has sufficient resources to complete the project, and the project is highly likely to succeed in meeting goals and objectives Innovative and/or Creative —Project is something new or uses a novel approach to address a common issue How can I stretch my buck?
Champions is a competitive grant program; therefore, a limited number of projects will receive funding. Priority will be given to applications that make the most of this one-time funding. Consider using the funds to pay for something you would not/could not otherwise provide.
Below are some suggestions to help stretch your funds and get the biggest bang for your buck: Borrow construction/gardening tools from parents or teachers Purchase supplies that will stay with the classroom like binoculars, microscopes, books, etc. Check with county/city offices, local garden centers, Native Plant Societies, Clemson Extension, etc. for material donations Secure additional funding from other grants, private donations, or other sources and include this information in the application Can I partner with other environmental programs/community organizations?
Champions grant applicants and winners are encouraged to partner with other environmental education programs and organizations to leverage additional funding, resources, and guidance. These partnerships also provide opportunities to work with experts in the field on real world environmental issues. Below is a list of some potential partners.
SCDES Breathe Better Program SCDES Recycling Grant Program SC Adopt-a-Stream Program SCDNR Soil and Water Conservation Districts Clemson Master Gardeners Program Clemson School and Community Gardening Program Clemson Future Farmers of America Program South Carolina Farm to School Program Farm Bureau Mini-Grant Program City & County Stormwater Educators Riverkeeper Organizations Outdoor Education Centers What do grantees receive?
Up to $2,500 to implement your project Project highlighted on the Champions website Local media promotion of your school What is the grant timeline? Aug. 1 to Sept.
30—applications accepted Mid-October—all applicants notified of status November-December—grant checks mailed out End of April—project summaries due All funds must be expended, and all proposed activities must be completed, by the end of the school year for which the grant is provided
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public and private K-12 schools in South Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Champions of the Environment Program is funded by South Carolina Department of Environmental Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
On June 11, 2026, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled that the EPA's February 2025 termination of the $2.8 billion Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program — created by Section 60201 of the Inflation Reduction Act — was arbitrary, capricious, and unlawful. The ruling voids the termination but does not order the EPA to resume the program, leaving the September 30, 2026 statutory deadline as the binding constraint. For the 116 grantees and the coalition of nonprofits, cities, and tribal partners that were already in award negotiations, the next 105 days will determine whether the program survives in any operational form or migrates entirely to the Court of Federal Claims as a damages action.
Read articleEPA faces a 54% budget cut from $9.14B to $4.16B, with water infrastructure slashed 90% and nearly all state grants eliminated. Strategic analysis for grant seekers.
Read articleEPA's own watchdog found $1.5 billion in Community Change Grants were properly awarded — no fraud, no waste, no issues. The Trump administration had already terminated all 80 of them. Here's what environmental justice organizations should do now.
Read article