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SUMMARY:Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) - Upcoming Events...
DESCRIPTION:An environmental funding initiative by & for communities of color\, PCEF is grounded in justice and equity to address climate change and build citywide resilience and opportunity.  Creates green jobs\, funds renewable energy and energy efficiency investments in homes and supports local businesses. \nUpcoming workshops & meetings allow input to PCEF staff on ways to assist non-profits in preparing for PCEF grant applications.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/portland-clean-energy-community-benefits-fund-pcef-upcoming-events/
LOCATION:Zoom / phone
CATEGORIES:Classes + Workshops,Grants + Competitions
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SUMMARY:EPA Grant to Support Healthy School Environments
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking grant applications through the Children’s Healthy Learning Environments Grant Initiative from states\, federally recognized tribes\, universities\, local governments\, non-profits\, and other groups to support children’s environmental health in school and childcare settings. These grants advance children’s environmental health by providing education\, training\, tools and capacity building. It provides funding directly to organizations to support school- and/or childcare center-based capacity building projects that help school communities understand and address local environmental and public health issues that affect children. \nThe closing date and time for receipt of application submissions is June 1\, 2020 by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET). Additional information is available on www.grants.gov\, under Funding Opportunity Announcement EPA-OA-OCHP-20-01. \n 
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/epa-grant-to-support-healthy-school-environments/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPA":MAILTO:peya@epa.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200411
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SUMMARY:Young Champions of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Invent the future\nAre you a change-maker\, rain-maker\, ground-breaker? Do you see opportunity where others see crisis? Do you want to change the world? Young Champions of the Earth aims to celebrate and support individuals aged between 18 and 30 who have outstanding potential to create a positive environmental impact. \nLead a new wave\nGlobal warming is forcing our societies\, our economies and our world to change. Our ways of doing business\, our careers and our job opportunities need to change\, too. \nWith this change comes an unprecedented opportunity for brave entrepreneurs and trend-setting role models to take action\, to carve their place in a new and greener economy\, to pioneer revolutionary technology and radical innovations\, and to lead a new wave of green careers. \nWe’re searching for you!\nIn 2020\, seven young people – selected from every global region – will be named Young Champions of the Earth. These winners receive seed funding\, intensive training and tailored mentoring to bring their big environmental ideas to life. We’re looking for artists\, scientists\, economists\, communicators and entrepreneurs from all walks of life who have big\, bold ideas – for the environment\, for humanity\, for a greener future. \nWhose big idea will change the world? \nShortlisted finalists from every region will be selected following an open call for applications. A Global Jury will then choose seven winners. Each winner is expected to implement their big idea and keep UNEP updated on their progress by producing videos and blogs that we will share on our website. Winners will also be given funding to support their communication efforts throughout the year\, so that they can produce high-quality materials to share with our audiences. \nDownload the Young Champions of the Earth information brochure \nWhat do the Young Champions of the Earth receive?\nThe prize \nIn 2020\, seven Young Champions of the Earth will be selected from each global region: Africa\, Europe\, Latin America and the Caribbean\, North America\, West Asia and two from Asia and the Pacific. Each winner will receive: \n\nUS$15\,000 in seed funding\nUS$9\,000 to communicate and capture your idea and document and broadcast the stories of hope and change that you’re catalyzing on the ground\nAttendance at a high-level UN meeting\nAn introduction to dignitaries at the Champions of the Earth award ceremony\nPublicity and recognition through interviews and online and global media\nAccess to a community of experts offering insights and mentoring\nParticipation in an entrepreneurial training program\n\nThe 2020 Young Champions of the Earth will be required to share their journeys through videos and blogs on this website for up to one year. \nThe community \nMore than just an honorary title\, the Young Champions of the Earth prize aims to nurture the next generation of environmental leaders. Applicants who demonstrate a strong willingness to learn will be granted access to mentoring and skill-building opportunities and to a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and experts.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/young-champions-of-the-earth-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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SUMMARY:Toward Smarter Communities: Federal Agencies Partner on a Research and Action Competition
DESCRIPTION:Today\, the National Science Foundation (NSF)\, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)\, announced the launch of the Civic Innovation Challenge\, a national research and action competition in the smart and connected communities domain. Teams will compete for awards of up to $1 million to support ready-to-implement\, research-based pilot projects that have the potential for scalable\, sustainable\, and transferable impact on community-identified priorities. Teams will include civic partners — such as local\, state\, and tribal government officials\, and non-profit and community leaders — working together with technical and social science researchers. The Civic Innovation Challenge is funded with an anticipated $9 million in funding from NSF\, DOE\, and DHS.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/toward-smarter-communities-federa-agencies-partner-on-a-research-and-action-competition/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200406
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SUMMARY:Model the Way Sustainable Leadership Awards
DESCRIPTION:Lloyd EcoDistrict is a living laboratory for sustainable community development that models change at a neighborhood level. We bring together residents\, organizations\, and businesses in Lloyd to educate\, set goals\, combine resources\, and spark action. Lloyd is working collaboratively as a neighborhood to reduce energy and water use\, lower waste generation\, and promote an equitable and flourishing community with a thriving urban ecosystem. \nModel the Way Sustainable Leadership Awards recognize those amazing individuals\, businesses\, and organizations that are actively engaged in the community and acting as leaders in sustainability efforts. They are rolling up their sleeves and exploring new approaches to some of the most difficult issues we face in creating truly sustainable\, equitable\, and resilient communities here in the Portland area. \nWinners will be announced at the Model the Way Awards Ceremony on May 21\, 2020 and on our website\, social media platforms\, and throughout our network. \nApplications are due by April 6\, 2020\, 11:59 pm PST.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/model-the-way-sustainable-leadership-leadership-awards/
LOCATION:On-line
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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SUMMARY:Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge- NGSS and UN SDG aligned
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Design Challenge (YDC) is a free\, hands-on\, project-based learning experience that provides classroom and informal educators with a new framework to introduce biomimicry and an interdisciplinary approach to science and environmental literacy. Working in teams with an adult coach\, students explore the wonders of the natural world and apply what they learn to create innovations that support a healthier planet. Learn more about the YDC and how to participate below. \n  \nTimeline\nThe Youth Design Challenge follows an academic calendar\, with entries reviewed once annually in late spring. \n\nRegistration Opens: November 1\, 2019\nSubmissions Open: December 2019\nCoach Support and Prof. Dev.: November 2019 – February 2020\nRegistration Closes: March 1\, 2020\nSubmission Deadline: April 1\, 2020 (6pm Pacific Time)\nJudging Period: April – May 2020\nAward Announcement: May 2020\n\nWho can participate?\nThe Youth Design Challenge is a team competition for students in middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) in the US. A team consists of between 2-8 students and 1 or 2 adult coaches affiliated with a school\, educational organization\, or homeschool. Please refer to the Official Rules for complete eligibility details. \nWhat will your team do?\nYour team will take on the role of innovators and work together to apply biomimicry (nature-inspired innovation) to address a social and/or environmental issue related to climate change adaptation or mitigation. Suggestion: work on an issue that affects your local community! As a coach\, you will guide your students as they study how organisms in nature have adapted to similar problems and challenges and apply what they learn to innovative solutions. Final projects can then be entered into the nationwide competition for prizes awarded by the Biomimicry Institute. \nHow does the Challenge meet instructional goals?\nThe Youth Design Challenge is aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for both middle school and high school. Full alignments can be downloaded below. \n\nNGSS Alignment for High School\nNGSS Alignment for Middle School\nNGSS Alignment for UN Sustainable Development Goals (optional focus)\n\nWhat is required to enter the Challenge?\nEntries are submitted online and include the following elements: \n\nWritten project overview \nProject image\nVideo pitch\nProject portfolio\nTeam photo\n\nFor complete details about requirements\, please visit our Submission Guidelines page.  \nJudging and Awards\nAwards are given each year for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place in two categories: middle school and high school. Coaches participate in the judging process during a preliminary review period in which they will rate a selection of student entries against a rubric. Award winners are then selected by a panel of expert judges from the top-scoring entries. \nWinning teams will receive an award certificate and have their work publicly recognized online and/or in the media. The school or organization that hosted the team will additionally receive a cash award in the following amounts: 1st Place – $1\,000; 2nd Place – $750; 3rd Place – $500. \n\nCurriculum and Training\nPrior experience with biomimicry is not required to participate in the Challenge. A variety of resources and online training opportunities are provided to help you support your students\, including standards-aligned unit planning resources and a detailed 7-lesson design curriculum module that will guide your team step-by-step through the biomimicry design process. Once you have registered for the Challenge\, you can explore these materials in the Resources section of this website.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/biomimicry-youth-design-challenge-ngss-and-un-sdg-aligned/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324
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SUMMARY:Seeking Bold Ideas to Power Sustainable Lives!
DESCRIPTION:C4C is excited to announce that we are partnering with D&AD for the 2020 edition of the New Blood competition\, in which we are inviting students from all around the world to send in their ideas for innovative sustainability-themed advertising campaigns with the end goal of effecting sustained\, pervasive climate-positive behavior change.\n\nIf you are a student over 18 years of age with no history of formal employment in the creative arts who is passionate about spreading sustainable practices for the welfare of our planet—or if you know such a person!—we encourage you to download our CALL-TO-ACTION BRIEF on the D&AD website and spread the news among your network.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/seeking-bold-ideas-to-power-sustainable-lives/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200211
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SUMMARY:NOAA Announces Fiscal Year 2020 Environmental Literacy Program Funding Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The NOAA Office of Education has issued a competitive funding opportunity for projects designed to build environmental literacy of K-12 students and the public so they are knowledgeable of the ways in which their community can become more resilient to extreme weather and/or other environmental hazards\, and become involved in achieving that resilience.\nThis funding opportunity is soliciting two types of projects through separate competitive priorities. \n\nPriority 1 will support new projects ($250\,000 – $500\,000 per project) located in the Southern and Western Regions of the United States.\nThe Southern Region includes the following states and territories: Alabama\, Arkansas\, Florida\, Georgia\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, Puerto Rico\, Tennessee\, Texas\, and the United States Virgin Islands.\nThe Western Region includes the following states and territories: Alaska\, American Samoa\, Arizona\, California\, Guam\, Hawaii\, Idaho\, Montana\, Nevada\, Northern Mariana Islands\, Oregon\, Utah\, and Washington. \nPriority 2 will support the evolution of projects funded under the 2015-2016 funding opportunities from this program. The list of awards that are eligible can be found here: https://go.usa.gov/xVGzr. Funding levels for this priority are $100\,000 – $500\,000 per project.\nFor both priorities\, eligible applicants are: \n\ninstitutions of higher education;\nK-12 public and independent schools and school systems;\nother nonprofits\, including community-based organizations and informal education institutions\, such as museums\, zoos\, and aquariums;\nstate and local government agencies; and\nIndian tribal governments in the United States.\n\nPlease note: we do not anticipate issuing a solicitation for applications next year. Rather\, applications to this funding opportunity may be funded with fiscal year 2020 and 2021 funds. We plan to issue a funding opportunity\, including a priority to support new projects from the Eastern and Central regions\, which comprise the remainder of the country\, in fall 2021. \nDeadlines\nFor Priority 1\, pre-applications are required and will be used to determine which institutions are invited to submit full applications to this priority. The deadline for pre-applications is 11:59 pm EST on November 25\, 2019 and the deadline for Priority 1 full applications is 11:59 pm EDT on March 26\, 2020.\nFor Priority 2\, only full applications are requested and the deadline for Priority 2 applications is 11:59 pm EST on February 11\, 2020. \nInformational Teleconferences\nFor Priority 1\, two informational teleconferences with the program officers will occur – one on Thursday\, October 17\, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm EDT and the other on Monday\, October 21\, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm EDT. An informational teleconference for Priority 2 with the program officers will occur on Wednesday\, October 30\, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.  Interested applicants may obtain the phone number and related teleconference information by visiting http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/elp/grants/apply. Whenever possible\, individuals from the same institution should try to join the teleconference from the same phone line to maximize our ability to host as many interested institutions as possible. \nAdditional Information\nRead the full funding announcement (NOAA-SEC-OED-2020-2006190 ) in Grants.gov for additional requirements.\n\nWe posted announcements on Facebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram. We’d appreciate your help with sharing information about this funding opportunity.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/2020-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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SUMMARY:2020 Keeling Curve Prize
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, we award hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money to projects across the globe that are reducing greenhouse gas emissions or increasing uptake. \nWhat we are looking for… \n\nCapture & Utilization: From emerging carbon markets to reforestation\, this category is for projects that directly sequester\, and in many cases\, use the captured carbon as a marketable product.\nEnergy: With growing global population and changing demographics\, this category is for projects that promote low-cost and reliable energy as a strategy to replace and discourage the development of continued fossil fuel use.\nFinance: As clean energy applications evolve\, so must funding strategies. This category supports projects that work to increase and improve the flow of funding across all avenues of climate solutions.\nSocial & Cultural Pathways: This category is dedicated to the ‘human question.’ What about our cultural attitudes toward global warming need to change? Who is helping turn the tide and how?\nTransport & Mobility: From charging stations to freight logistics\, mobility is a broad topic with vast room for improvement. This category supports high-impact improvements from personal to industry-level applications.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/2020-keeling-curve-prize/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keeling Curve Prize":MAILTO:info@kcurveprize.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T080000
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SUMMARY:Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) Stewardship Grants
DESCRIPTION:The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) is accepting pre-applications for Stewardship Grants\, through Friday\, February 7.  CWSP provides stewardship grants of up to $12\,000 each for projects that help Portlanders make improvements in their neighborhoods and communities while also improving watershed health. \nProjects that can be funded include: \n\nNeighborhood safety\, health and livability\nYouth leadership and skills development\nCommunity gardens and green spaces\nArt and education\nCleanup and restoration\nStormwater Management\n\nInterested? \nCWSP has scheduled two grant-writing workshops to answer your questions and help you write compelling applications. The workshops are free and open to everyone. \n\nSaturday\, January 11th\, 2020\n\nLocation: 1300 NE 16th Ave. \nTime: 2:00-3:00pm \n\nWednesday\, January 15th\, 2020\n\nLocation: TBD \nTime: TBD \nBring your ideas and your questions! Light refreshments provided. \nCWSP encourages applications for projects that involve the leadership and meaningful participation of people of color\, immigrants\, elders\, youth\, those with disabilities\, low-income residents\, and other underrepresented groups. \nThe deadline to submit pre-applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 7\, 2020. A grant review committee will then invite selected applicants to submit a full application due in April. \nFor help developing project ideas and putting together an application contact the CWSP Coordinators: \nAllison Rose – Allison.Rose@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-0034 \nSerina Fast Horse – Serina.FastHorse@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-7917 \nFor more information and application materials visit www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/CWSP.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/community-watershed-stewardship-program-cwsp-stewardship-grants/
LOCATION:Portland Bureau of Environmental Services\, 1120 SW 5th Avenue\, Room 1000\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Watershed Stewardship Program":MAILTO:Allison.Rose@portlandoregon.gov
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SUMMARY:2020 Nature in Neighborhoods Nature Education and Outdoor Experiences Grants
DESCRIPTION:Nature education and outdoor experiences grants support and create partnerships in local communities that improve water quality\, restore fish and wildlife habitat and connect people with nature. These grants prioritize programs that advance racial equity\, diversity and inclusion\, make communities more resilient to climate change and include greater community engagement. \nFunding is available for projects that promote cultural\, environmental and economic equity. As examples\, projects could: \n\nbuild relationships and partnerships that promote nature education and outdoor experiences by and for people of color\nincrease the number of visitors and staff at parks and natural areas who represent diverse racial\, ethnic and cultural groups\ndevelop the capacity of organizations that serve people of color to lead nature education and cultural programs in parks and natural areas\noffer school-aged children\, with a special emphasis on students of color\, hands-on nature education in local natural areas\nintegrate outdoor nature education with school-based and science\, technology\, engineering and math curriculum\nsupport community engagement and nature education programs that include hands-on restoration activities to improve fish and wildlife habitat in local communities\nsupport mentorship\, youth corps and job skill development or otherwise prepare participants for continuing careers or higher education in natural resources\, nature education or other nature-related science\, technology\, engineering or math fields.\n\nWho is eligible? \nCommunity groups\, nonprofits\, neighborhoods\, individuals\, faith groups and service groups with nonprofit or other tax-exempt status may apply. Grants may only be awarded to projects and programs that benefit Metro-area residents. \nWhen do I apply? \nThe 2020 Nature in Neighborhoods nature education and outdoor experiences grants handbook is available below. Pre-applications will be due January 29\, 2020. These grants are available every other year. \nApply here. \n 
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/2020-nature-in-neighborhoods-nature-education-and-outdoor-experiences-grants-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metro":MAILTO:503-797-1700
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200126
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SUMMARY:RCE Asia-Pacific SDG Youth Challenge 2020: EOI Open Now!
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 RCE SDG Youth Challenge ‘Youth for the Goals’ is an exciting and unique youth-led initiative focused on delivering the SDGs at a local level. This year\, the Challenge will be focusing on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities\, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\, and SDG 15: Life on Land. Projects are welcome from any RCEs interested in participating. \nConceived by Asia-Pacific youth leaders at RCE Greater Western Sydney (Australia) and RCE Yogyakarta (Indonesia)\, the Challenge uses a peer-to-peer learning model coupled with virtual mentoring support to empower and enable youth leaders to engage with each other and to deliver grassroots projects that matter to them and their communities. \nThe Challenge invites young people to get empowered and engaged in their local communities and RCE networks. Youth are invited to either create their own or build on an existing project\, with support from their RCE or an organisation\, that will make a difference for them\, their community\, and the planet. Projects could include creating a video documentary\, youth camps\, leadership programme\, school workshops\, clean-up events\, art installations and more – the choice is yours as long as it is in line with the Challenge theme (SDG 11\, 12 and/or 15\, underpinned by SDG 4). Projects must be led by a youth lead (35 years or younger)\, can be run by an individual or team (team doesn’t have to be youth exclusively) who are committed to the project from February – October 2020. \nTo date\, the challenge has engaged directly with over 19\,000 youth and delivered 39 individual sustainability youth-led projects across nine countries. In 2018\, the focus was on SDGs 13 and 14\, whilst in 2019\, it was SDGs 1\, 6 and 10 – all underpinned by SDG 4. \nFind out more and download the flyer here. \nTo participate\, submit an expression of interest here. The deadline is 25 January\, 2020.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/rce-asia-pacific-sdg-youth-challenge-2020-eoi-open-now/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200115
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SUMMARY:Review Team for the 2020 Nature in Neighborhoods Nature Education and Outdoor Experiences Grants
DESCRIPTION:Are you committed to helping the people in our region experience nature? Do you want to see greater environmental\, cultural and economic equity in greater Portland? You can help by joining Metro’s nature education and outdoor experience grants review committee. \nTo apply\, send a simple email and attach a resume describing your background and experience to the grants program manager\, Crista Gardner (email: crista.garner@oregonmetro.gov). Find the review committee application at the bottom of the nature education and outdoor experiences grants website.  Metro staff will begin reviewing committee applications on January 15\, 2020.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/review-team-for-the-2020-nature-in-neighborhoods-nature-education-and-outdoor-experiences-grants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metro":MAILTO:503-797-1700
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20200109T190320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T190320Z
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Diversity Grant
DESCRIPTION:Prosper Portland is offering grants to City of Portland traded-sector employers (those selling goods and services outside Portland) to inspire creative\, equity-related best practices around workforce\, marketing and communications. Applications are due February 6th. More information can be found at We Build Green Cities.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/inspiring-diversity-grant/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prosper Portland":MAILTO:nealp@prosperportland.us
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191221
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191113T191452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T191452Z
UID:17095-1576800000-1576886399@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:2020 Recycling Video/Poster Contest "Then\, Now\, and in the Future"
DESCRIPTION:K-12 students from the United States and Canada are invited to participate in a recycling contest by creating a video or a poster that imagines what recycling will look like in 50\, 75\, or even 100 years from now by designing a solution to a current problem. You could win a trip to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries’ 2020 Annual Convention and Expo in Las Vegas\, Nevada!. Register to participate or learn more here. All entries must be submitted by December 20\, 2019. \nYour challenge: Create a video OR a poster that imagines what recycling will look like in 50\, 75\, or even 100 years from now by designing a solution to a current problem in recycling today.  \nFor Grades K-4:\nYour solution should: \n\nIdentify a specific problem or a related set of problems in recycling.\nShow how people have tried to solve the problem in the past.\nImagine and design a new solution!\n\nFor Grades 5-12: \nYour solution should: \n\nIdentify a specific problem or a related set of problems in recycling.\nDescribe how the technology\, the process\, or the recycling material has evolved over time. Do your research!\nImagine and design a new solution and show how it integrates lessons learned from the past\, whether failures or successes.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/2020-recycling-video-poster-contest-then-now-and-in-the-future-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191221
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20190915T205616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190915T205616Z
UID:16382-1576800000-1576886399@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:Trust for Sustainable Living
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme – Partner power\nMy vision: Partnerships for a sustainable future\nThe Trust for Sustainable Living is pleased to invite schoolchildren around the world to share their dreams about the potential of partnerships to help achieve a more sustainable future. \nThe essay competition is aimed at primary students and secondary students\, supported by Teacher Champions\, parents and schools. (To participate\, each school simply needs to register a Teacher Champion to coordinate on its behalf.) \nStudents and Teacher Champions who participate in the essay competition will be eligible to participate in a National Debate on the same theme in Spring 2020\, leading to an International Online Debate (among the top performing students)\, and Teacher Champions Exchange\, in Summer 2020. For the first time ever\, the international events will take place online to help support the broadest possible participation from around the world.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/trust-for-sustainable-living/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191216T101655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T101655Z
UID:17533-1576072800-1576076400@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:Community Watershed Stewardship Program—Stewardship Grant-writing workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) is accepting pre-applications for Stewardship Grants\, through Friday\, February 7.  CWSP provides stewardship grants of up to $12\,000 each for projects that help Portlanders make improvements in their neighborhoods and communities while also improving watershed health. \nProjects that can be funded include: \n\nNeighborhood safety\, health and livability\nYouth leadership and skills development\nCommunity gardens and green spaces\nArt and education\nCleanup and restoration\nStormwater Management\n\nInterested? \nCWSP has scheduled two grant-writing workshops to answer your questions and help you write compelling applications. The workshops are free and open to everyone. \n\nSaturday\, January 11th\, 2020\n\nLocation: 1300 NE 16th Ave. \nTime: 2:00-3:00pm \n\nWednesday\, January 15th\, 2020\n\nLocation: TBD \nTime: TBD \nBring your ideas and your questions! Light refreshments provided. \nCWSP encourages applications for projects that involve the leadership and meaningful participation of people of color\, immigrants\, elders\, youth\, those with disabilities\, low-income residents\, and other underrepresented groups. \nThe deadline to submit pre-applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 7\, 2020. A grant review committee will then invite selected applicants to submit a full application due in April. \nFor help developing project ideas and putting together an application contact the CWSP Coordinators: \nAllison Rose – Allison.Rose@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-0034 \nSerina Fast Horse – Serina.FastHorse@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-7917 \nFor more information and application materials visit www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/CWSP.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/community-watershed-stewardship-program-stewardship-grant-writing-workshops/
LOCATION:Holladay Park Plaza\, 1300 NE 16th Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Watershed Stewardship Program":MAILTO:Allison.Rose@portlandoregon.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191204
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191115T101216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T101216Z
UID:17209-1575331200-1575417599@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:National One Earth Award
DESCRIPTION:The National One Earth Award\, sponsored in part by the Salamander Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation\, provides four students whose creative works address the pressing issue of human-caused climate change with $1\,000 scholarships. Additional state scholarships of $500 are available to two students from each of the following states: Georgia\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Virginia. \nThis award is part of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards\, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. The Awards encourage\, publish\, and grant scholarships to creative teens. \nWho is eligible for this award?\nAll students in the U.S.\, Canada\, or American schools in the rest of the world enrolled in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) are eligible to participate. \nLearn More Here.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/national-one-earth-award/
LOCATION:On-line
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191202
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191127T203326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T203326Z
UID:17374-1575158400-1575244799@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:One Earth Award
DESCRIPTION:Are you a creative teen who cares about climate change? The One Earth Award provides four students whose creative works address human-caused climate change with $1\,000 scholarships. All students in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) are eligible to participate. Deadlines are approaching quickly. Visit artandwriting.org/one-earth to find out your local deadline and how to apply.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/one-earth-award/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191202
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191115T101216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T101216Z
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SUMMARY:NOAA Planet Stewards 2020 Stewardship Community
DESCRIPTION:The NOAA Planet Stewards Education Project (PSEP) provides formal and informal educators working with elementary through college aged students the knowledge and resources to build scientifically-literate individuals and communities who are prepared to respond to environmental challenges monitored by NOAA. Read more below in the Education Community. \nPSEP also supports educators in developing and implementing hands-on stewardship activities that conserve\, restore\, and protect human communities and natural resources. Read more below in the Stewardship Community. \nAccepted applicants may receive up to $2500 to carry out stewardship projects in their schools and communities. Find out more! \nAccess the NOAA Planet Stewards 2020 Stewardship Community Application Here. \nApplications will be accepted until Midnight\, December 1\, 2019.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/noaa-planet-stewards-2020-stewardship-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191202
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191115T091919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T091919Z
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SUMMARY:Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge (YDC)
DESCRIPTION:Teach STEM concepts while connecting your students to nature through the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge.\nThe Youth Design Challenge (YDC) is a free\, hands-on\, project-based learning experience that provides classroom and informal educators with a new framework to introduce biomimicry and an interdisciplinary approach to science and environmental literacy. Working in teams with an adult coach\, students explore the wonders of the natural world and apply what they learn to create innovations that support a healthier planet. \nThe Youth Design Challenge is a team competition for students in middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) in the US. A team consists of between 2-8 students and 1 or 2 adult coaches affiliated with a school\, educational organization\, or homeschool. Please refer to the Official Rules for complete eligibility details. \n\nRegistration Opens: November 1\, 2019\nSubmissions Open: December 2019\n\nLearn more about the YDC and how to participate here.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/biomimicry-youth-design-challenge-ydc/
LOCATION:On-line
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191110T075357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191110T075357Z
UID:17057-1575072000-1575158399@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:NOAA Marine Debris Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:All K-8 grade students in the US and US territories should grab their art supplies! \nHelp the NOAA Marine Debris program raise awareness about marine debris by creatively designing art that answers: How does marine debris impact the Ocean and Great Lakes? What are you doing to help prevent marine debris? \nWinning entries will be featured in the NOAA Marine Debris program 2021 Calendar!  Hurry – the contest is open until November 30th! Find out more and join the fun.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/noaa-marine-debris-art-contest/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191126
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191015T211438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T211438Z
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SUMMARY:NOAA Announces Fiscal Year 2020 Environmental Literacy Program Funding Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The NOAA Office of Education has issued a competitive funding opportunity for projects designed to build environmental literacy of K-12 students and the public so they are knowledgeable of the ways in which their community can become more resilient to extreme weather and/or other environmental hazards\, and become involved in achieving that resilience.\nThis funding opportunity is soliciting two types of projects through separate competitive priorities. \n\nPriority 1 will support new projects ($250\,000 – $500\,000 per project) located in the Southern and Western Regions of the United States.\nThe Southern Region includes the following states and territories: Alabama\, Arkansas\, Florida\, Georgia\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, Puerto Rico\, Tennessee\, Texas\, and the United States Virgin Islands.\nThe Western Region includes the following states and territories: Alaska\, American Samoa\, Arizona\, California\, Guam\, Hawaii\, Idaho\, Montana\, Nevada\, Northern Mariana Islands\, Oregon\, Utah\, and Washington. \nPriority 2 will support the evolution of projects funded under the 2015-2016 funding opportunities from this program. The list of awards that are eligible can be found here: https://go.usa.gov/xVGzr. Funding levels for this priority are $100\,000 – $500\,000 per project.\nFor both priorities\, eligible applicants are: \n\ninstitutions of higher education;\nK-12 public and independent schools and school systems;\nother nonprofits\, including community-based organizations and informal education institutions\, such as museums\, zoos\, and aquariums;\nstate and local government agencies; and\nIndian tribal governments in the United States.\n\nPlease note: we do not anticipate issuing a solicitation for applications next year. Rather\, applications to this funding opportunity may be funded with fiscal year 2020 and 2021 funds. We plan to issue a funding opportunity\, including a priority to support new projects from the Eastern and Central regions\, which comprise the remainder of the country\, in fall 2021. \nDeadlines\nFor Priority 1\, pre-applications are required and will be used to determine which institutions are invited to submit full applications to this priority. The deadline for pre-applications is 11:59 pm EST on November 25\, 2019 and the deadline for Priority 1 full applications is 11:59 pm EDT on March 26\, 2020.\nFor Priority 2\, only full applications are requested and the deadline for Priority 2 applications is 11:59 pm EST on February 11\, 2020. \nInformational Teleconferences\nFor Priority 1\, two informational teleconferences with the program officers will occur – one on Thursday\, October 17\, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm EDT and the other on Monday\, October 21\, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm EDT. An informational teleconference for Priority 2 with the program officers will occur on Wednesday\, October 30\, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.  Interested applicants may obtain the phone number and related teleconference information by visiting http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/elp/grants/apply. Whenever possible\, individuals from the same institution should try to join the teleconference from the same phone line to maximize our ability to host as many interested institutions as possible. \nAdditional Information\nRead the full funding announcement (NOAA-SEC-OED-2020-2006190 ) in Grants.gov for additional requirements.\n\nWe posted announcements on Facebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram. We’d appreciate your help with sharing information about this funding opportunity.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/noaa-announces-fiscal-year-2020-environmental-literacy-program-funding-opportunity/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191119
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191115T091919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T091919Z
UID:17199-1574035200-1574121599@dev1.gpsen.org
SUMMARY:2020 Best of Green Schools Awards
DESCRIPTION:There’s still time to submit a nomination for the 2020 Best of Green Schools Awards! \nEach year\, the Best of Green Schools awards aim to celebrate the schools\, districts\, individuals and communities making strides toward the common goal of green schools for all within this generation. Awards are presented by the Center for Green Schools and the Green Schools National Network during the Green Schools Conference and Expo from March 2-4 in Portland\, OR. \nRecipients will be chosen by a jury of green schools leaders and advocates. We welcome nominations from all countries. One recipient will be chosen per category\, and recipients will be selected based on their demonstration of real change in our schools and justification of recognition on a national level. \n\n\n\nApplications for the 2020 awards are due by 11:59pm EST on Monday November 18\, 2019.\n\nThe 2020 Best of Green Schools Awards\, co-presented with the Center for Green Schools at the USGBC\, celebrate the hard work being done by individuals\, schools\, campuses\, and organizations to push the green schools movement forward. \n\nIf you or someone you know is making significant strides toward creating green\, healthy\, and sustainable schools\, we want to hear from you!\n\nSUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/2020-best-of-green-schools-awards/
LOCATION:On-line
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Schools National Network":MAILTO:news@greenschoolsnationalnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191127T203327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T203327Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Nature in Neighborhoods nature education and outdoor experiences grants
DESCRIPTION:Greater Portland voters approve $475 million Metro parks and nature bond measure\nVoters across greater Portland on Tuesday approved a renewal of Metro’s parks and nature bond measure\, which will raise $475 million to protect clean water\, restore fish and wildlife habitat and provide opportunities for people to enjoy nature close to home. \n  \nMeasure 26-203 is passing 67% to 33%\, according to election results from Clackamas\, Multnomah and Washington counties. The measure does not raise taxes and instead renews the current property tax rate of $0.19 per $1\,000 of assessed value. It costs about $4 a month for a home assessed at $250\,000. \nMoney from the bond measure will support six program areas: land purchase and restoration\, improvements at Metro parks\, Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants\, “local share” money to support local park providers\, walking and biking trails\, and complex community projects\, such as providing public access to Willamette Falls. \n  \nAll projects supported with bond money are required to prioritize community engagement\, racial equity and climate resiliency. People of color\, Indigenous community members and other people historically left out of parks and nature work shared their input to shape the development of the bond measure. \nFor more detail:  https://www.oregonmetro.gov/news/greater-portland-voters-approve-475-million-metro-parks-and-nature-bond-measure \n  \n2020 Nature in Neighborhoods nature education and outdoor experiences grants \nExpected January 2020 Deadline \nHave you applied for a past Nature in Neighborhoods nature education and outdoor experiences grant? We would love to reconnect with you and talk about what you’ve observed and learned. \n  \nMetro staff is starting to brainstorm for the next grant cycle\, the 2020 Nature in Neighborhoods nature education and outdoor experiences grants. Grant applications may be due in January 2020 for around $700\,000 in total funding. \n  \nIf you haven’t already\, could you please help us by completing this quick\, five-minute survey about the grants? Find it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018NINgrants \n  \nWould you have time to join us for coffee and snacks at Metro? If so\, we have set up two group meetings to listen and discuss the next round of grants: \n\nWednesday\, November 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. in room 601 at Metro\, 600 NE Grand Avenue\nWednesday\, November 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in room 370 at Metro\, 600 NE Grand Avenue
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/2020-nature-in-neighborhoods-nature-education-and-outdoor-experiences-grants/
LOCATION:Metro\, 600 NW Grand Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metro":MAILTO:503-797-1700
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191110T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191110T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191101T073023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T204007Z
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SUMMARY:Wege Prize 2020
DESCRIPTION:Less than 2 weeks left to apply for the Wege Prize. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to collaborate across boundaries\, solve wicked problems\, design for the circular economy\, and compete for $30\,000 USD in total cash prizes! \nWege Prize 2020 team applications are due no later than 11:59pm EST* on Sunday\, November 10\, 2019. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! \n*The deadline is in Eastern Standard Time. View the Wege Prize 2020 Team Application Countdown Clock to see exactly how much time you have left.  \nApply now for an early review of your application to ensure your team is eligible to compete! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to join a team or help build/mentor one\, now’s the time to begin. \nWege Prize 2020 teams must collaboratively design and propose a product\, service\, business/non-profit organization\, or other solution to a wicked problem that can help us transition from a linear economic model to a circular economic model. \nDid you know? Wege Prize teams are guided each step of the way by experts in the circular economy\, sustainable business\, green chemistry\, industrial design\, UX/UI design\, digital fabrication\, biomimicry\, public policy\, education\, and more! \nAny full-time undergraduate\, graduate\, or doctoral level college/university student in the world is eligible to compete!  And remember\, diversity is the key to building a successful Wege Prize 2020 team. \nTo be eligible to compete\, teams must: \n\nHave exactly five (5) members\nRepresent at least three (3) different academic disciplines\nRepresent at least two (2) different academic institutions\n\nREAD THE COMPLETE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/wege-prize-2020/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191102
DTSTAMP:20260406T215315
CREATED:20191106T021131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T021131Z
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SUMMARY:NEH and Department of Education award $650\,000 to iCivics
DESCRIPTION:The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)\, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education (ED)\, has awarded a $650\,000 cooperative agreement to the civics education group iCivics to lead a coalition of experts in assessing the state of\, and best practices in\, the teaching of American history\, civics\, and government in K-12 education. \nEducating for American Democracy: A Roadmap for Excellence in History and Civics Education for All Learners will bring together more than 100 leading academics and practitioners in education\, civics\, history\, and political science for convenings at Louisiana State University and Arizona State University to evaluate the current state of history and civics curricula across the country. Informed by these discussions\, the group will issue a “roadmap for excellence” that would outline for teachers\, schools\, and district and state policy-makers high-priority civic content areas\, and recommend instructional strategies and best practices for integrating the teaching of civics and history at every grade level. \nThis roadmap and accompanying report on the convenings’ findings will be released prior to a national forum in September 2020 in Washington\, D.C.\, co-hosted by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History and the National Archives and Records Administration Foundation. \n“As the United States looks toward our 250th anniversary as a nation in 2026\, it is critical that our K-12 educational system teaches the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the democratic principles on which the country was founded\,” said NEH Chairman Jon Parrish Peede. “The National Endowment for the Humanities is pleased to be working with the Educating for American Democracy team to identify ways to improve the teaching and learning of American history and government so that all students gain an appreciation of the workings of the world’s oldest constitutional democracy.” \nThe Educating for American Democracy project is a partnership between the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University\, the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University\, Tufts University Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement and Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life\, and iCivics\, the country’s largest civic education provider. \nThe Educating for American Democracy project responds to an NEH-Education Department call for proposals for a fifteen-month project that would highlight innovative approaches\, learning strategies\, and professional development practices in K-12 civics education\, with an emphasis on activities and programs that benefit low-income and underserved populations. \n“Educating for American Democracy is an effort to provide guidance for integrating history and civics so that today’s learners form a strong connection to our constitutional democracy—and take ownership of it\,” said Louise Dubé\, Executive Director of iCivics. “We are very thankful that this cooperative agreement with NEH/ED will give our team of experts\, academics\, and practitioners the opportunity to design a trans-partisan roadmap for excellence in history and civics education.” \nThe iCivics Educating for American Democracy cooperative agreement is funded through a partnership between NEH’s Division of Education Programs and the U.S. Department of Education’s American History and Civics Education-National Activities program and is part of NEH’s newly announced “More Perfect Union” initiative focused on the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. \n\n\n\n\n\nNational Endowment for the Humanities: Created in 1965 as an independent federal agency\, the National Endowment for the Humanities supports research and learning in history\, literature\, philosophy\, and other areas of the humanities by funding selected\, peer-reviewed proposals from around the nation. Additional information about the National Endowment for the Humanities and its grant programs is available at: www.neh.gov.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nU.S. Department of Education (ED): ED’s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Find more at www.ed.gov \n \n\n\n\nEducating for American Democracy Project Team:  \nThe School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University blends a liberal arts education with civic education to prepare 21st century leaders for American and international affairs\, balancing study of classic ideas with outside-the-classroom learning experiences.  The School also provides civic education programs such as a podcast (Keeping It Civil)\, the Arizona Constitution Project\, and the Civic Discourse Project – a national-caliber speakers program partnering with Arizona PBS to provide a space for civil discourse on pressing issues.  https://scetl.asu.edu/ \nThe Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University seeks to strengthen teaching and research about pressing ethical issues; to foster sound norms of ethical reasoning and civic discussion; and to share the work of our community in the public interest. The Center stands at the core of a well-established movement giving ethics a prominent place in the curriculum and on research agendas at Harvard and throughout the world. The Center’s Democratic Knowledge Project is a K-16 civic education provider that seeks to identify and disseminate the bodies of knowledge\, capacities\, and skills that democratic citizens need in order to build and sustain healthy\, thriving democracies. https://ethics.harvard.edu/ \nTufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life and Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement: The only university-wide college of its kind\, the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University studies and promotes the civic and political engagement of young people at Tufts University\, in our communities\, and in our democracy. Peter Levine serves as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Tisch College’s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE)\, directed by Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg\, is a premier research center on young people’s civic education and engagement in the United States\, especially those who are marginalized or disadvantaged in political life. CIRCLE’s scholarly research informs policy and practice for healthier youth development and a better democracy. https://tischcollege.tufts.edu/ \niCivics: Former associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O’Connor founded iCivics in 2009 to transform the field through innovative\, free educational video games and lessons that teach students to be knowledgeable\, curious\, and engaged in civic life. Today\, iCivics is the nation’s largest provider of civic education curriculum\, with our resources used by over 108\,000 educators and more than 6.7 million students each year nationwide. Visit www.icivics.org to learn more.
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SUMMARY:NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. NSF especially encourages women\, members of underrepresented minority groups\, persons with disabilities\, veterans\, and undergraduate seniors to apply. \n\nThis solicitation covers the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and FY2021 competitions.\nApplications must be submitted in research.gov through the GRFP Application Module (https://www.research.gov/grfp/Login.do).\nApplications are due at 5:00 p.m. local time of the applicant’s mailing address.\nPortions of the eligibility criteria have been rewritten for clarity.\nIndividuals pursuing a master’s degree simultaneously with the bachelor’s degree (joint bachelor’s-master’s degree) must have completed three years in the joint program and are limited to one application to GRFP; they will not be eligible to apply again as a doctoral degree student. Individuals in this category who applied in the FY2019 competition (Fall 2018 deadline) are eligible to apply as first-year doctoral students only in the FY2020 competition (Fall 2019 deadline).\nSections of the Field of Study eligibility criteria have been rewritten for clarity.\nThe required number of Reference Letters has been clarified.\nReference letters are due at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).\n\nApplication Deadline(s) (received by 5 p.m. local time of applicant’s mailing address): \nOctober 21\, 2019 \nLife Sciences\, Geosciences \nOctober 22\, 2019 \nComputer and Information Science and Engineering\, Engineering\, Materials Research \nOctober 24\, 2019 \nPsychology\, Social Sciences\, STEM Education and Learning \nOctober 25\, 2019 \nChemistry\, Mathematical Sciences\, Physics and Astronomy \nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for for Applicants to NSF 19-590 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
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SUMMARY:The Innovate to Mitigate Challenge
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL STEM TEACHERS OF GRADES 7 – 12!\n \nLove to teach environmental science? Want to support problem-based learning? Challenge your students to design and test innovations that address climate change by reducing greenhouse gases. Students submit a video and paper online\, talk about their ideas with scientists\, and earn the chance to win a prize. \n\nCheck the website for details: Innovatetomitigate.org  \nTIMELINE:  Oct 4th 2019 – Mar 25th 2020 \nPOSSIBLE SCHOOL CONTEXTS \n \n\n\n\n\nAs part or whole of your course elective  \nAs a final middle or high school graduation project \nAs an independent study project \nAs a free-choice option conducted by students in out-of-school time\, and mentored by you\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEACHER SUPPORTS  \n\n\n\nThree\, two-hour webinars for project orientation\, review of materials\, strategies for supportingPBL\nOngoing\, peer-to-peer support in mentored online discussions to share practices with other teachers \nWeekly virtual “office hours” for answers to specific questions or challenges\nProfessional Development Points for hours spent on the project.\n\n\n\n\nView past submissions: https://innovate2015.videohall.com \n \nReady to sign up? http://bit.ly/2YUf5cV  \nEmail questions to innovate_mitigate@terc.edu \nThis project is funded by the National Science Foundation under grant #1908117.
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/the-innovate-to-mitigate-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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SUMMARY:International Research Experiences for Students (IRES)
DESCRIPTION:The International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program supports international research and research-related activities for U.S. science and engineering students. The IRES program contributes to development of a diverse\, globally-engaged workforce with world-class skills. IRES focuses on active research participation by undergraduate or graduate students in high quality international research\, education and professional development experiences in NSF-funded research areas. \nThe overarching\, long-term goal of the IRES program is to enhance U.S. leadership in research and education and to strengthen economic competitiveness through training the next generation of research leaders. \nThis solicitation features three mechanisms; proposers are required to select one of the following tracks to submit their proposal. \nTrack I focuses on the development of world-class research skills in international cohort experiences. Track II is dedicated to targeted\, intensive learning and training opportunities that leverage international knowledge at the frontiers of research. Track III supports U.S. institutional collaborations to develop\, implement and evaluate innovative models for high-impact\, large-scale international research and professional development experiences for U.S. graduate students. \nStudent participants supported by IRES funds must be citizens\, nationals\, or permanent residents of the United States. \nStudents do not apply directly to NSF to participate in IRES activities. Students apply to NSF-funded investigators who receive IRES awards. To identify appropriate IRES projects\, students should consult the directory of active IRES awards. \nAll PIs\, co-PIs and Senior Personnel on IRES proposals must be from U.S. based institutions. \n 
URL:https://dev1.gpsen.org/event/international-research-experiences-for-students-ires/
CATEGORIES:Grants + Competitions
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