Eco Grants

Who qualifies?

The ecology center has two types of Eco-grants: (1) Youth Eco-Grants and (2) Environmental Education/Project Grants (adults). To qualify, you must be a resident, agency, or organization in the Tri-City area.

How much money is available?

Each year we set aside about $600 for each category. We generally contribute $200 to $300 per application, but this can vary according to the project.

Where Can I get a Grant Application?

You can download and print the following applications:

• Eco-Grant Application – Youth [updated 08-16-15]

• Eco-Grant Application – Environmental/Education Project [updated 08-16-15]

For more information, you can call 510-793-6222, or contact a Board member.

Who has Received Grants?

During the past 10 years (2007-2017), the ecology center has “granted” money for 35 grant applications:

1. Eagle Scout project: Herb garden restoration at Ardenwood Historic Farm – 4/07

2. Irvington High School: 2007 School Earth Day event – 5/07

3. City of Fremont: Six binoculars and three microscopes for Nature Center classes – 9/08

4. Irvington High School: Environmental Education Conference fee –  10/08

5. Eagle Scout project: Butterfly garden at the Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon – 12/08

6. Fremont PTA: Assistance with Transportation Survey and Study – 1/09

7. Kennedy High School: Sustainable garden – 5/09

8. Eagle Scout Project: Butterfly garden at Glenmoor Elementary School – 8/09

9. LEAF: Gardening supplies for demonstration and educational sites – 11/09

10. Quest Project: Worm composting at Parkmont Elementary School – 1/10

11. Eagle Scout Project: Mission San Jose beautification – 7/10

12. FIERCE: FUSD Intra-High School Garden at American High School – 7/10

13. Newark Jr. High School’s Effective Cycling at the Intermediate Level (2) – 1/10 and 10/10

14. Eagle Scout Project: Compost Bin for Community Garden (Baptist Church/LEAF) – 10/10

15. Mission Way Baptist Church: Gardening/educational supplies 10/10

16. Kennedy High School: Solar Fountain – 1/11

17. FIERCE:  Green Fair at the Hub – 7/11

18. LEAF and BSA: Office Repair – 8/11

19. LEAF Rose Garden – 5/13

20. GreenKidsNow: Labels for Bottle Cap program – 8/13

21. Mission Jose HS Garden: Sustainable produce and flowers – 1/14

22. Homeless Shelter (Abode) Garden: GST 31619 – 2/14

23. Harvey Green School Drought Tolerant/Serenity Entry Garden – 7/14

24. Temple Beth Torah: Potting Bench – 4/15

25. FIERCE: Green Summit expenses – 5/15

26. Sunrise Village (BSA): Three Bin Composting System – 6/15

27. Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehab Center (OHSWRC): Windows (BSA) – 7/15

28. OHSWRC: Hawk Aviary (BSA) – 8/15

29. OHSWRC: Sustainable Garden (GSA) – 9/15

30. OHSWRC: Maintenance of WRC building (GSA) – 9/15

31. FIERCE Green Summit 2 expenses – 3/16

32. Shelters for Feral Cats (Tysons Lagoon) – 9/16

33. OHSWRC: Living Fence – 9/16

34. Tyson’s Lagoon:  Butterfly Pavilion – 2/17