Environmental Education Grant Program

Each year, Port Blakely awards grants of up to $500 to local schools and organizations that participate in our program. These grants support 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 who participated in Port Blakely's Environmental Education Program during the previous school year (or teachers of 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.

• 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 valid teacher and principal signatures. 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. Download and complete fillable PDF application
2. Print and obtain required signatures

   Valid teacher and principal signatures are required for your application to be considered.
3. Please scan and email the signed application to: TeacherGrants@PortBlakely.com
4. Notify your Environmental Educator at the email address below 

   Let your Port Blakely Environmental Educator know you’ve submitted your grant. They will confirm receipt of your application.
    

In Washington

Amber Mount
E-mail: amount@portblakely.com

In Oregon

Bonny Glendenning
E-mail: bglendenning@portblakely.com