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Find similar grantsGreen Seed Funding is sponsored by Madison County Green Schools Program (Madison County, IL). This program offers 'Green Seed Funding' for resource management-related initiatives to schools participating in the Madison County Green Schools Program. It supports environmental activities and conservation, which could include sustainable school gardens.
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Welcome to Madison County, IL Departments Planning & Development Green Schools Program What is the Green Schools Program? The Green Schools Program provide s support, incentives, and educational resources for new and ongoing res ource management practices within Madison County private and public Scho ols. While each school's approach varies based on its needs, all share a common set of goals.
Our program's values are rooted in the wise us e of resources, creation of healthy outdoor spaces in and around schools, and access to meaningful learning about Madison County's natural spaces. The purpose of the Green Schools Program is to serve residents, students, and schools in the development of healthy, safe, resource-efficient learning institutions while saving energy, resources, and money.
Check out this year's Green Schools Program Guide HERE! I nside, find everything you need, whether you're a veteran to the program or considering participation. This publication offers an introduction to the program, steps and options for participation, funding resources, key dates and deadlines, and more.
Contact Program Coordinator Lisa Rogers to receive a printed copy of the guide. Madison County Schools enrolled in the 2024-2025 Green Schools Program East Alton-Wood River High Albert Cassens Elementary How Does My School Get Started? If your school currently does not participate in the Green Schools Program, contact coordinator Lisa Rogers at lrrogers@madisoncountyil.
gov or call 618-296-4606. For schools that are ready to join the GSP, take the yearly Goals and Interests Enrollment Survey HERE and the Benchmarking Survey by clicking HERE. If the Goals and Interests Survey is completed on or before Friday, September 19, 2025, you will receive a $100 stipend to use towards your school's resource management goals.
Green Seed Grant Funding- 2025-2026 The Madison County Green Schools Program and the County Board's Building and Zoning Committee offer "Green Seed Grant Funding" for use in initiatives that address waste reduction and environmental education. Grants provide up to $2,000 maximum per school in the form of reimbursement. No matching funds are required.
Completed applications are due by 4:00 pm to lrrogers@madisoncountyil. gov on January 9th, 2026. The 2025-2026 Green Seed Grant Application can be found HERE .
Coordinator Contact Information: Green Schools Coordinator Email: lrrogers@madisoncountyil. gov 157 N. Main Street, Suite 254 Copy and paste this code into your website.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Madison County, Illinois public, private, and parochial schools participating in the Madison County Green Schools Program and having submitted their 2026 application. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Applications for Green Seed Funding are due January 8, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Green Seed Funding is funded by Madison County Green Schools Program (Madison County, IL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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