Mini-grants
DAEE offers mini-grants for environmental education in Delaware!
Beginning in 2016, DAEE offers mini-grants annually of up to $500 to current DAEE members to conduct an environmental education project at their institution.
The grant is available annually to formal educators (classrooms, Pre-K-16) and non-formal educators (nature centers, zoos, museums, government agency staff, etc.). Projects must focus on outdoor learning spaces. Applicants are encouraged to plan innovative, collaborative projects that conform to the program structure outlined below.
DAEE grant funds are derived mostly from donations and the annual conference’s silent auction proceeds. Mini-grants are paid out as a reimbursement to the grantees.
Applying for a mini-grant
We have recently simplified our grant application process. Potential grantees are encouraged to thoroughly read the grant information packet before deciding to complete the grant application. Please note that you must be a current DAEE member to be eligible to apply.
Mini-grant proposals are due by close-of-business on June 30, 2021.
Inquiries can be directed to DAEE Mini-Grants Chair, Lindsay Lancaster.
We are looking for projects that do at least one of the following...
Projects that...
promote meaningful experiences with nature for Delawareans.
Projects that...
expand opportunities and the reach of environmental education in Delaware.
Projects that...
use innovative, creative, replicable approaches to environmental education.
Past grantees
- 2020: Melissa Tracy, Odyssey Charter School; Project Title: From Plastic Bag to Bench
- 2019: Serah Pesce, Delaware Nature Society; Project title: Outdoor Classroom at the DuPont Environmental Education Center Native Planting Plan
- 2018: Nicole Sturgill, Las Americans Aspira Academy; Project title: Restoring ASPIRA Academy’s stormwater pond
- 2017: Kathleen Calais, Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks; Project title: Monarch Educator’s Workshop
- 2016: Barbara Woodford, White Clay Creek State Park; Project title: White Clay Creek State Park BioBlitz
Mini-grants provide one way for DAEE to help members plants the seeds of environmental education in Delaware. Our Board Members also may know of additional grant resources or partners available for projects so get in touch at DAEEonline@gmail.com.
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