Funding for environmental education materials, projects, and fieldtrips.
We need every educator to be a leader in environmental education.
What are educator mini-grants?
Through Wayfinder Society, Algalita will be awarding mini-grants throughout the year to educators leading the way on environmental education. The mini-grants will range from $100 – $750 and are unrestricted. Grantees will be offered to participate in a spotlight interview with the creators of Wayfinder Society to inspire other educators. They’ll also be celebrated during our end-of-the-year celebration each May.
Who should I nominate?
Do you know a teacher who is leading the way on environmental education? Whether you are a student, parent, or an educator, you can nominate a teacher to get a mini-grant. Educators, you can also nominate yourself!
Nominate any educator who:
- works at a public school, charter school, college, university, or homeschool
- incorporates environmental education into their lessons in an engaging way
- is helping students become better environmental stewards in and outside of class
- would benefit from funding for classroom supplies, fieldtrips, or zero-waste classroom projects
Application Timeline
- Nominations can be submitted anytime.
- We’ll select a grantee every other month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I nominate someone more than once?
Sure! If your nominee doesn’t get selected you can nominate them again for the following round.
When will I know if my nominee has been selected?
We will chose one grantee every other month. We’ll be sure to email all nominators when we’ve chosen a grantee.
What does unrestricted mean?
Unrestricted means you can use the money for what ever you want! Although we encourage grantees to use it to further their environmental education endeavors in some way.
What do grantees have to do in return?
Nothing – just inform us that the award money has arrived. We’ll also be in touch with grantees to create an Educator Spotlight on them for the website. This involves writing a short article, or doing a Zoom interview with us that we can make into an article or video.
How will grantees receive their money?
By check. We’ll coordinate with the grantee to make sure they receive their funds.
Do you have more questions or need to contact us?
Please reach out to us if you have additional questions, need assistance, or to let us know how we can better accommodate your needs. Contact us.
Ready to Nominate Someone?
Featured Toolkit:
The Story of Plastic Documentary Screening Guide
This feature-length Emmy-winning documentary reveals the human side of the plastic problem. Includes instructions for streaming the film or purchasing a school license. Use our Experience Guide for pre- and post-activities that walk you through classroom discussions about the content of the film and your students responses to it. Find many suggestions for taking action in the classroom, at school, from home, and in the broader community. Many actions are connected with our Student Hub, where students can earn Hours for their contribution to addressing plastic pollution.
Co-created with The Story of Plastic film creators
Grades 8 and up
2 hours plus
Includes a free screening guide - available in English and Spanish
“Educators are our greatest allies toward a cleaner, safer world.”
Katie Allen, Executive Director