Conservation Education Mini-Grants Are Now Available

Conservation Education Mini-Grants are now open to applicants! Conservation Education Mini-Grants and Clean Stream Columbia Awards provide up to $500 to support classroom conservation efforts in Richland County schools. Applicants need to apply by Friday, October 7, to be considered for fall funding.

Mini-grants may be used to support conservation-related student projects, including but not limited to, outdoor classrooms, school gardens, nature trails, wildlife habitats, rain barrels, composting initiatives, air quality campaigns, litter cleanups, rain gardens, erosion control, and streambank restoration. Proposals will be evaluated on the project’s conservation impact, feasibility, student and community involvement, and educational outcomes.

All schools located in Richland County (including the city of Columbia) are eligible to compete for Conservation Education Mini-Grants. In addition, schools are also eligible to compete for Clean Stream Columbia Awards for certain projects that promote, protect or improve water quality. Funding for these awards is provided by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Columbia.

For more information, contact Chanda Cooper at 803-576-2084 or [email protected].