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Funding Opportunities for Environmental Grants: Major, Small, and Micro Grants Available

The 2013 Grant Process offers funding for environmental initiatives, including Major Grants ($3,000-$10,000), Small Grants ($1,000-$3,000), and Micro Grants (up to $1,000 on a rolling basis). PSEG Grants are available up to $5,000. Total funding is $45,000, covering various areas such as air, water, and land pollution, sustainability education, and community planning. Applicants for major grants are ineligible for small grants. Proposals should align with funding criteria focusing on impact, collaboration, and cost-effectiveness. Applications are due by October 14, 2013.

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Funding Opportunities for Environmental Grants: Major, Small, and Micro Grants Available

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  1. 2013 Grant Process

  2. Mission

  3. Grant Types • Major Grants: $3,000-10,000 • Small Grants: $1000-3,000 • Micro Grants: Up to $1000 (rolling basis) • PSEG Grants: Up to $5,000

  4. 2013 Funding Encouraging micro/small grants. Applicants applying for a major grant will not be considered for a small grant Total Awards-$45,000 • $10,000 for small grants • $5,000 for micro grants • $10,000 for PSEG grants • $20,000 for major grants

  5. Interest AreasAir, Water and Land Pollution • Community organizing for environmental justice • Sustainability education programs • Sustainability initiatives • Air and water cleanup activities • Increased public access to natural resources • Innovative technology • Applied research in community public health and environmental areas • Community planning activities contributing to healthier neighborhoods • Small and micro grants-mission support and capacity building

  6. Funding Criteria“Bang for the Buck” • Consistency with mission and interest areas • Likely or projected impact: clear goals • Potential of success: track record, team • Collaboration: Other Partners • Evaluation/measurement plan: specificity • Cost and cost effectiveness: leveraging other dollars

  7. Funding CriteriaExamples • Leveraging Resources: Dollars, Volunteers • “Train the Trainers” • Environmentally Distressed Neighborhoods • Grassroots Organizations • How do we know you’ve made a difference? • Phase 1 of a Larger Plan

  8. PSEG Grant • Community Benefits Agreement with PSEG • Different Application; Same Timing • 2 Mile Radius from PSEG Harbor Power Plant: Lower Fair Haven and New Haven Port Area • Focus on air quality improvements

  9. PSEG GrantsIssue Areas • Public Education and Outreach • Environmental Justice Initiatives • Public Health Studies • Environmental Analysis • Leadership Training • Community Involvement

  10. Micro Grant Process • Submit a funding request letter • No more than two pages • Who it benefits • Specific activities/use of funds • What you hope to accomplish Can be used for capacity building Call if you have questions/need help

  11. Awards Process • Application Due: October 14, 2013 • Grants Committee with Scoring Process • Scoring Discussion • Final Decision—Late December

  12. Contact Information:grants@gnhgreenfund.org203.936.8136

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