Grants & Awards

Captain Planet Environment Grants Deadline: June 30 These grant opportunities support hands-on environmental projects that empower children and youth around the world to solve environmental problems in their communities. There are multiple awards ranging from $250 to $2,500. http://bit.ly/e9bXNd     Do Something Project Pitch Grants Deadline: July 7 In order to take your project or organization to the next level, you need nail your project pitch first. Upload your best pitch  for a chance to win one of five $250 grants! http://bit.ly/jW3QIv	American Dream Photo Contest Deadline: July 4 The American Dream Photo Contest is an online initiative designed specifically to involve youth in the Opportunity Nation campaign in a meaningful way.  To enter, anyone can upload two original pictures - one of their American Dream and one of their American Reality. Youth will then share their personalized link via Twitter and Facebook, sparking a dialogue with their friends and peers across the country surrounding their American Dream. The entry with the most 'likes' and 'shares' will have a chance to win great prizes, including a new Wifi iPad2 or a trip for two to the OpportunityNation national summit in New York City this November! http://bit.ly/lLjy0y
Do Something Summer Jobless Grants Deadline: July 10 This summer's teen unemployment rate has been marked at a whopping 75% - compared to 2000 when it was 55%. DoSomething.org thinks this is a great opportunity for youth to step up and start your own projects to provide the young people in your area with volunteer opportunities in place of jobs. These grants can be used to help you run your volunteer efforts and include more teens in what you're doing by covering costs including food, materials and supplies, event space, transportation to and from a volunteer event. All volunteer programs must engage at least 25 teens in volunteerism. 8 $2,000 grants and 18 $500 grants will be awarded. http://bit.ly/jVH39y	Best Buy Community Grants Deadline: August 1 Best Buy teams across the U.S.  select non-profit organizations that provide positive experiences to help teens to excel in school and develop life and leadership skills. Non-profits located within 50 miles of a Best Buy store or Regional Distribution Center may apply. Grants will average $4,000-$6,000 and will not exceed $10,000. http://bit.ly/l8gGrz
Innovations in STEM Education Competition Deadline: August 3 Ashoka is seeking creative approaches to solving the country's STEM challenge by bringing the passion and real-life skills of STEM experts to advance STEM learning in public schools. The competition is open to innovations in the United States. More than $120,000 in cash and in-kind prizes from Ashoka's Changemakers, Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Opportunity Equation, and our prize sponsors. http://bit.ly/l1Surk	Home Depot Community Impact Grants Program  Deadline: October 31 Proposals for the following community improvement activities will be considered: repairs, refurbishments, and modifications to low-income and/or transitional housing or community facilities, weatherizing or increasing energy efficiency of low-income and/or transitional housing or community facilities; planting trees or community gardens and/or landscaping community facilities; and development of community parks or green spaces. Grants of up to $5,000 are made in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services. http://bit.ly/eIis5T