Environmental Education Grant Program

Each year, Port Blakely awards four grants of up to $500 each to local schools or organizations that participate in our program. These grants are designed to support and enhance environmental education and may be used for a wide range of purposes, including:

• Student-led projects
• Field trips
• Teacher professional development
• Classroom or outdoor learning supplies
• School presentations or assemblies
• Schoolyard outdoor classrooms or habitat enhancements

• Teachers participating in Port Blakely's Environmental Education program during the 2025-2026 school year (or blended classes that attend on alternating years) may submit one application per year
• Teachers and/or principals of participating schools may apply
• Grants must be used in the following school year 

Please note: The annual application opens in February and closes April 30th of each year.

• Applications must be submitted online.
• One application per teacher per school year, with principal’s approval
• Projects must support environmental education
• Applications must include a detailed cost estimate
• Applications must include a valid teacher and principal signature. Scan and save the signature page and email the page to TeacherGrants@PortBlakely.com
• Grant funds must be payable to a school, organization, or parent-teacher group (not individuals)
• Recipients must complete a brief Project Documentation Form after funds have been spent

Applications will be reviewed using a scoring matrix that considers:

• Percentage of students receiving free or reduced meals
• Number of students impacted and potential for long-term benefits
• Alignment with Port Blakely’s environmental themes and values
• Creativity, community impact, and feasibility of project

• Application Deadline: April 30th of each calendar year
• Winners Announced: Within one month of the application deadline

1. Complete the online grant submission form.
2. Obtain required signatures. 

   A valid teacher and principal signature are required for your application to be considered. Please scan and save the signature page and email the page to
   TeacherGrants@PortBlakely.com
3. Notify your Environmental Educator. 

   Let your Port Blakely Environmental Educator know you’ve submitted your grant. They will confirm receipt of your application.
   
   In Washington
   Colby Trusty
   E-mail: ctrusty@portblakely.com
   
   In Oregon
   Bonny Glendenning
   E-mail: bglendenning@portblakely.com