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NOAA Ocean Guardian School Program: 2026-2027 is sponsored by NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. This program accepts 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 | 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 .
Does your school have what it takes to help protect the ocean for the future? Promote ocean and watershed conservation at your school or in your local community by becoming an Ocean Guardian School. An Ocean Guardian School makes a commitment to the protection and conservation of its local watersheds, the world's ocean, and special ocean areas, like national marine sanctuaries.
The school makes this commitment by proposing and then implementing a school- or community-based conservation project. An Ocean Guardian School: provides project(s) for students related to the conservation of local watersheds, the world's ocean, and/or special ocean areas, like national marine sanctuaries.
provides opportunities for students, teachers, parents and friends to participate in a range of environmental and sustainable activities. provides learning programs and opportunities that reflect environmentally sustainable practices that enable all students to be environmentally active and committed "Ocean Guardians."
provides ways for classrooms to promote best environmental practices within local communities, while at the same time projecting a positive image of the school itself. Ocean Guardian School Videos Want to make a difference in your community? Are you passionate about the ocean and conservation?
Follow the lead of local California students in Ocean Guardian Schools who have made a commitment to protecting the ocean and preserving local watersheds. Naomi Pollack of the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries highlights these everyday actions students are taking to protect the ocean and their local watersheds. Learn more about the positive impact these actions are having on the students, their families and local communities.
The NOAA Ocean Guardian School program is managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. In an effort to spread stewardship education across the country and in 3 U.S. territories, the NOAA Ocean Guardian School program partners with the following organizations.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any U.S. 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 USD 1,000 to 4,000 per school (participation without funding also available). 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 NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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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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