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Green Schoolyards Grant - Nonprofit Child Care Facilities is sponsored by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). This program provides funding for planning and implementation of schoolyard greening projects at nonprofit child care facilities receiving government funding in California.
Projects can include asphalt removal, tree planting, natural features for learning and recess (e.g., pocket forests, rain gardens, natural playgrounds, food-producing gardens), outdoor classrooms, and maintenance of planted vegetation. The purpose is to create green schoolyards to protect the health, well-being, and educational opportunity of children most vulnerable to increasing temperatures and extreme heat across California.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit child care facilities receiving government funding in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows between $200,000 and $6,000,000 per application (up to $1,000,000 per child care facility). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Green Schoolyards Grant - Nonprofit Child Care Facilities is funded by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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