Grants/Resources

Looking for a grant to fund a field trip or project?  Need resources for your classroom?  You will be surprised at all the funding opportunities and free resources that are available! Take a few minutes and review these web pages.  If you need help with a grant or planning a project contact the Stewardship Program.

Follow this link to the resources page:  Resources.

Grants

San Joaquin River Stewardship Program

Canoeing & Kayaking Instruction Scholarships

Deadline:  Ongoing

The San Joaquin River Stewardship Program has scholarships available for canoeing and kayaking instruction classes for schools and youth groups.   The scholarships will pay all of the fees for a group of up to 25 take a class.  Contact the Stewardship Program for more information.   Contact Us.


5th Grade Field Trip Grants

Deadline: December of each year

The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District has grants available for 5th grade field trips. Schools must be located within the Flood Control District service area.  Funds can be used for  transportation. Contact Kristine Johnson:  Kristinej@fresnofloodcontrol.org

CVS Caremark Community Grant Program

Deadline:  Ongoing

CVS Caremark is committed to giving back to company communities throughout the U.S. where CVS Caremark stores are located in order to address the company’s vision of improving the quality of human life. The CVS Caremark Community Grant Program awards funds to nonprofit organizations that support children with disabilities, including programs focusing on health and rehabilitation services, initiatives that provide greater access to physical movement and play, and public schools promoting a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs. In addition, grants are provided to programs that create greater access to healthcare services for uninsured and under insured community residents. Grants of up to $5,000 are available. Applications may be submitted from January 1 to October 31 of each year. Online application information and funding guidelines are available on the company’s website.  

North Face Explore Fund 

Deadline:  April 6, 2012

We at The North Face love the outdoors. It's in our DNA, and it defines us as a company. This passion and our desire to share is the catalyst behind The North Face® Explore Fund™. Our goal is to inspire and enable the next generation of explorers by funding non-profit organizations that are working to re-connect children with nature. We believe in the physical, emotional and social benefits of a healthy, active outdoor lifestyle, and that a strong connection with the outdoors will lead to greater support and protection of our natural landscapes.

The Explore Fund will support organizations that encourage youth outdoor participation, focusing primarily on creating more connections of children to nature, increasing access to both front & backcountry recreation, as well as providing education for both personal & environmental health. Grants will be given up to $2,500,