The Foundation’s Pollinator Schools Program supports the creation of native pollinator habitat at locations in Illinois that provide K-12 environmental education programming.
Donor Name: Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
State: Illinois
Counties: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Type of Entities: Nonprofit Organizations, Local Government and Schools
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/22/2022
Grant Size: $10,000
Details:
The Foundation grant support can be applied towards the purchase of plant materials as well as cover a portion of the costs associated with hiring consultants or contractors to help with the design, installation and limited summer maintenance of the habitat. Depending on the land available, some of the projects selected for this program may create habitat areas that are relatively small (i.e. 1,000 square feet), while others may be an acre or more in size. All will provide students first-hand experience with Illinois’ native habitat in action by creating a year-round refuge for pollinators.
Funding Information
Eligible applicants may apply for up to $10,000 or 90% (whichever is less) of the costs related to the design and installation of the habitat and an additional $1,000 towards summer maintenance.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants
- Public or private K-12 schools; or
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working in partnership with schools to provide K-12 environmental education programming.
- ALL applicants (nonprofits and local government agencies) are required to provide a Federal Employer Tax ID/Employer Tax ID Number (FEIN/EIN).
Projects
- Hold a “Community Planting Day” or “Pollinator Celebration” at the site.
- Educate K-12 school-aged children and the community about pollinator habitat and native pollinator conservation.
Criteria
- A suitable site for proper installation and care of native pollinator habitat that is at least 1,000 square feet.
- Ability to co-fund a minimum of 10% of the installation costs.
- A project team of 3-5 individuals dedicated to the success of the pollinator habitat.
- A commitment to teach about native pollinators in the classroom or a partnership with educators committed to teaching about pollinators and bringing students out to the site.
- A plan to add signage at the site acknowledging the Foundation’s grant.
- Agree to create and maintain pollinator habitat for five years in accordance with the Foundation’s Minimum Habitat Requirements.
- Agree to the Foundation’s full list of Criteria and Guidelines for the grant program.
For more information, visit Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.