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NOAA Ocean Guardian School Program: 2026-2027 is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is accepting applications from PreK-12 schools committing to the protection of local watersheds, the ocean, and special ocean areas like national marine sanctuaries through a school- or community-based conservation project.
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Ocean Guardian School Application | Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Applications for the 2026 - 2027 school year are now available for download. The deadline for 2026 - 2027 applications is July 1, 2026. Download the application now to get started .
Before downloading an application form, please be sure to read the " Grant Application Guidelines " below as well as the Program Guidelines and Requirements . Grant Applications and Guidelines The Ocean Guardian School program funds projects focused on a current issue(s) affecting local watersheds and/or the ocean while promoting best environmental practices.
Through a school- or community-based project, schools work to make a difference in the health and protection of their local watersheds, ocean and/or special ocean areas like national marine sanctuaries. Participation Without Funding: Any school (PreK-12) in the United States may apply to participate in the Ocean Guardian School program without funding.
Participation With Funding : Any school (preK-12) located in California in the following counties: Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Mateo, Alameda, San Joaquin, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Stanislaus, Monterey, San Benito, Merced, Madera, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Kings, Tulare, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Any school (preK-12) located in Washington in the following counties: Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor and Pacific Any school (preK-12) located in Oregon in the following counties: Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln, Lane, Douglas, Coos and Curry Any school (preK-12) located in Hawai'i Grants are awarded up to $4,000 per school depending on the level of the project and funding year.
A school may re-apply for funding for the same project for up to five (5) successive years. Maximum funding amounts are: Years 1-3 = $4,000; Year 4 = $2,500; Year 5 = $1,000. Schools are welcome to apply to participate in the program without funding.
Schools must submit a new application for each successive year of funding and/or participation in the grant program. Continuing projects in years 4 and 5 must demonstrate how the project is being integrated within the school, with the goal of the project becoming a sustainable part of the school Activities/culture/policies . To that end, it is reasonable to request zero funding in your 4th or 5th year.
A school may apply to the Ocean Guardian School program without request for funding. In this case, the school must submit an application by the official deadline and fulfill all program requirements to be evaluated for official Ocean Guardian School recognition. How to Complete and Submit Your Application Step 1: Download and save the application form to your computer.
Step 2: Complete (and save) the application form. Step 3: EMAIL your completed application to the appropriate address below. Washington & Oregon schools: christine.
vandeen@noaa. gov katherine. cornelius@noaa.
gov mahealani. bambico@noaa. gov Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands schools: mahealani.
bambico@noaa. gov California & all other schools: alyssa. leadingham@noaa.
gov ALL grant applications are due by July 1 (for projects to begin at the start of the following academic year). Funding decisions will be made by early July. A proposed project period must run for the full academic year.
Application Review Criteria (weighted equally) A specific school- or community-based project that addresses a current issue(s) affecting local watersheds and/or the ocean. The number of classes and grades directly involved in the project. How the project will make a difference in the school and/or local community.
The outreach plan for communicating the project to both the school and local community. Before completing the application form, please review the program guidelines and requirements . Note: A school is not an Ocean Guardian School until the end of the project year after all program requirements have been completed.
If all the program requirements have been successfully fulfilled, a school will be officially recognized as a NOAA Ocean Guardian School, and will receive the official Ocean Guardian School banner. A school will receive a different banner for each year they are recognized as an Ocean Guardian School. For more information or general support, please contact Alyssa Leadingham .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any U. S. PreK-12 school may participate without funding. Funded participation is open to schools in eligible counties across California, Washington, Oregon, and statewide in Hawai'i. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 to $4,000 per school. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for NOAA Ocean Guardian School Program: 2026-2027 are due July 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NOAA Ocean Guardian School Program: 2026-2027 is funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California, Washington, and Oregon. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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.
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