NCF-Envirothon Diversity Grants: New Envirothon Programs Grant Application

NCF-Envirothon Diversity Grants: New Envirothon Programs Grant Application

Application Deadline: Monday, May, 1 2023 (11:59 pm ET)

The National Conservation Foundation (NCF), working in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the NCF-Envirothon, is pleased to announce a 2023 round of a special Diversity Grant initiative aimed at expanding Envirothon.

The Diversity Grants: New Envirothon Programs Grant Project will aid U.S. states and territories currently without an existing Envirothon program establish a state- or territory-wide Envirothon educational program and academic competition.

USFS Diversity Grant Funding can be used to provide seed funding, or start-up capital, to establish a Envirothon educational program and competition, with the goal of an ongoing, self-sustainable Envirothon program in that U.S. state or territory.

Groups from the following states and/or territories are eligible to apply*: American Samoa, Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, Nevada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Wyoming.

*Priority in funding will be given to U.S. states or territories that have never had any type of Envirothon program in the past. States or territories with a history of former Envirothon programs and activities can apply provided a state or territory has not had any type of Envirothon program or activity (i.e., committees, teams, competitions, etc.) within the last 5 years.

More information on this grant can be found here: New Envirothon Programs Grant Applications Request for Proposals: LINK TBA

All information requested in the application is required. Incomplete applications will be considered ineligible for funding.
Diversity Grant: New Envirothon Program Proposal
Applicant Contact Name Applicant Contact Name First Last
Applicant Contact Email
Applicant Contact Phone Number Applicant Contact Phone Number - ### - ### ####
Cell Phone (if different from above) Cell Phone (if different from above) - ### - ### ####
Eligibility Information

Requirements:

1. Be located in one of the following states/territories: American Samoa, Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, Nevada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Wyoming
a. Additionally, a state or territory must not have had any type of Envirothon program (committee, group, competition, etc.) within the last 5 years*

2. Meet one of the below criteria:
a. Nonprofit Organization (NPO)
b. Non-Governmental-Organization (NGO)
c. 501(c)3 Organizations
d. State/Territory Conservation Districts and/or Associations
e. Educational Institutions
f. Government Agencies, including Tribal Governments and Instrumentalities

*Priority in funding will be given to states/territories that have NEVER had any type of Envirothon program in the past.
U.S. State or Territory the application is for: *

U.S. State or Territory the application is for: American Samoa Alaska Guam Hawaii Nevada Northern Mariana Islands Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands Wyoming Republic of Palau
Which of the following eligible grant recipient groups does your organization meet:
(If your organization qualifies under more than one type, please choose the type that best fits the grant request.) *

Which of the following eligible grant recipient groups does your organization meet:
(If your organization qualifies under more than one type, please choose the type that best fits the grant request.) Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Non-Governmental-Organization (NGO) 501(c)3 Organization State/Territory Conservation District and/or Association Educational Institution Government Agency (including Tribal Government and Instrumentality)
Sponsoring Agency/Organization/Intuition Name *
Address Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Phone *
Web Site *
Has an Envirothon program EVER existed in your state or territory to your knowledge? *

Has an Envirothon program EVER existed in your state or territory to your knowledge? No Yes Unsure
If 'Yes', please answer the following:
- 1. What was the last year the program was active?
- 2. Who was the agency or organization coordinating the program at that time?
- 3. Why was the program discontinued?
Project Proposal
New Envirothon Program Name *
Project Overview

Please provide a brief description of the project. *
Maximum of 200 characters allowed. Currently Entered: 0 characters.
Key Personnel

Please list key personnel leading the new Envirothon Program program. Please include a brief description of qualifications of the individual(s) listed (no more than 3-5 sentences in length are required for each) *
Geographic Information

Please provide information on your project's location, population, *
Maximum of 1000 characters allowed. Currently Entered: 0 characters.
Reach of new Envirothon Program - Estimated
Demographics of Student Audience

What student populations will your project serve? Please include any relevant diversity information on your student audience, including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, language, culture, religion, socioeconomic status, geographical location (urban/suburban/rural), physical or mental disabilities, learning differences, et cetera. *
Number of High School Students that could be engaged in new Envirothon program: *
Number of Educators (formal or non-formal teachers) that could be engaged in new Envirothon program: *
Number of Individuals (non-high school students or educators) such as general public, conservation district officials, resource professionals, etc. that could be engaged in new Envirothon program: *
Project Narrative

In the space below, describe your project, its purpose and plan of action in full.
• Be sure to describe how you will use the grant and all other funds identified in your proposal to complete the project.
• Please clearly describe the need for this project and potential benefits to the community. *
Partnerships, Networks and Collaborations
List any partnerships, networks, and collaborations you engage in that support your work building the new Envirothon program. (Bulleted lists are encouraged.) *
Examples: local government agencies, local school districts, NRCS, USFS, or other federal agency representatives, conservation districts, etc.
Goals and Objectives

Please list the following:
• 2-3 Goals you seek to accomplish(i.e., the Big picture aims of project efforts), and
• 3-4 major Objectives per goal (i.e., what will be done to accomplish Goals; opportunities, experiences provided, etc.) *
Project Challenges

Please describe any anticipated internal/external challenges your new Envirothon program may face and how you plan to address such challenges should they arise or worsen. (These can reflect challenges associated with COVID-19, as well as any other challenges, such as access to technology, student travel, limited training resources or capacity, competition logistics, etc.) *
Timeline

Please outline a complete Timeline for the new Envirothon Program implementation, including major milestones. *
Sustainability

What is the plan for your Envirothon program's sustainability? How will the new Envirothon program be maintained financially upon conclusion of this grant funding? Do you anticipate any challenges with short-term (1-3 years post grant) or long-term (3-5+ years post grant) financial support? *
Budget
Project Budget Spreadsheet Upload

Click here to download and complete the Budget Spreadsheet
NOTE: Please make sure your state/territory name is on the Excel spread sheet and in the file title.

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Attach Files
Budget Summary (including detailed information on individual budget components that are itemized on budget document) *
Requested Grant Funds:
(max. $8,500.00 USD) * $ Dollars . Cents
Total Match: * $ Dollars . Cents
Total Project Budget:
(Grant Request + Match) * $ Dollars . Cents
Letter of Support

Please upload a Letter of Support from the Sponsoring Agency/Organization/Intuition: *

Attach Files
Supporting Documentation (optional)

Please upload any additional documents deemed imperative to grant application, including documentation of match (i.e., letters from organizations or sponsors committing funding that will go towards project Match, etc.)

Attach Files
Certification and Signature
To be considered for funding, this application must be completed in its entirety and all attachments referenced in the NCF’s grant program guidelines must be provided.

Furthermore, it is agreed that: (please check ALL below to certify agreement) *

To be considered for funding, this application must be completed in its entirety and all attachments referenced in the NCF’s grant program guidelines must be provided.

Furthermore, it is agreed that: (please check ALL below to certify agreement) Grantee shall not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by the NCFE. The project will be executed as approved and on a schedule mutually agreed upon by the State/Territory Sponsoring Agency (Grantee) and the National Conservation Foundation (NCF). Any unexpended funds will be returned to NCF within 60-days of the project’s identified end date.
I certify that I have read the above and will comply with all project criteria going forward. *

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