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Sustainability Project Grant Application 2018-2019

School Sustainability Project Grants

The DOE Office of Sustainability is proud to offer our 3rd Annual Sustainability Project Grant to NYC Public Schools! The grant is an opportunity to apply for funding or materials to support achievable and impactful sustainability projects at your school. Grant focus areas include school recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, environmental education, green team support or gardening.

Grant funding is made possible by revenue from the DOE’s Demand Response program. Over 300 DOE buildings are committed to reducing electricity consumption when called upon by the electrical grid operator in order to prevent a brownout or blackout. When building reduction targets are achieved, the DOE receives revenue that is then reinvested in our schools. The better performance and participation we have in Demand Response, the more opportunities we have for school sustainability. Learn more about the Demand Response Program and find out if your school participates HERE.

Grant Guidelines:
  • Awarded funds may be used for equipment, project supplies, training, educational materials, and promotional items. 
  • Funds may not be used for personnel expenses.
  • All monies must be spent by June 30, 2019 (the last day of fiscal year 2019). Please note: unused funds will not be rolled over to fiscal year 2020.
  • Awarded funds will be transferred to the Principal’s Galaxy Budget. As soon as the grant is awarded, work with your Central Finance Team at your school’s Borough Field Support Center to determine a timeline for spending these funds. The time-frames may vary depending on the type of items you intend to purchase.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Schools must have a student Green Team and appointed Sustainability Coordinator per Chancellor’s Regulation A-850.
  • Charter schools may only apply for the “material support” items (recycling bins, cafeteria waste stations & dual-bin dolly, a water refill station or S'Well Bottles) as they are ineligible for funding transfer at this time.
  • Winning school projects will be visited by DOE Office of Sustainability staff and may be profiled in future Office of Sustainability trainings/events, the Annual Sustainability Showcase, and publications. 
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Winners Announced: Friday, January 18, 2019

If you have any questions, please contact Thad Copeland at TCopeland@schools.nyc.gov.
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