MEEC Accepting EE School Mini-Grant Proposals

MEEC is currently accepting proposals for Environmental Education school project and material mini-grants through June 27, 2008. Applicants must submit a letter describing his/her project or desired materials, the project/materials’ environmental component and how the project will address educational standards in one to two pages maximum. Letter must also contain a timeline for project implementation and a budget or cost breakout based on the applicant’s research of actual material costs, including shipping and handling, if applicable. Labor costs are not eligible for funding. Projects must be implemented/materials must be used in classrooms located in the High Desert portion of San Bernardino County, the Palo Verde Valley of Riverside County or the Antelope Valley. Applicants must also teach within these same jurisdictions.

Proposals will be judged as they are received, on a case-by-case basis. Average grant amount will vary between $100 to $500, but may be higher. Maximum award amounts to be determined by MEEC Board.

Mail your proposal to MEEC/EE School Mini-Grants, 14306 Park Avenue, Victorville, 92392 or fax to (760) 241-6271. For questions contact MEEC Executive Board Chair Violette Roberts at (760) 245-1661 ext. 6104.