Texas Healthy Habitats Grants

Deadline: September 30, 2010

Service Learning Texas is pleased to announce a second round of funding for the Texas Healthy Habitats grants. This collaboration between Encana Oil & Gas (USA), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Service Learning Texas will again focus on involving students in environmental service-learning initiatives to improve or restore the natural environment. Eligible applicants include:

* Public schools, open enrollment charter schools, and private nonprofit schools that serve youth in grades 5-12;
* 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that work with students in grades 5-12; and
* State or local agencies that work with youth in grades 5-12.

Applicants must partner with TPWD staff for assistance in identifying local environmental needs, examining issues and determining resources, and developing a plan. Applicants may apply for up to $10,000. Competitive preference will be given to counties in which Encana operates (Angelina, Denton, Freestone, Hood, Leon, Nacogdoches, Panola, Parker, Robertson, Sabine, Shelby, Tarrant, and Wise). SLT anticipates awarding up to 7 grants for this competition.

For more information visit: http://www.servicelearningtexas.org/grant-information/healthy-habitats/