Community Garden Magazine Issue Two October 2015 | Page 42

Green Thumb Challenge. Connects children with nature and they healthy
benefits of gardening as poart of a nationwide movement to get kids growing

Green Your School Challenge. ‘Do Something’ is awarding prizes to K-12 schools
that reduce their carbon footprint.

Golden Carrot Awards. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is
seeking nominations for its Golden Carrots Awards for outstanding school food
service professionals who have developed and implemented a healthful and
successful school lunch program.

Herb Society of America Grant for Educators. The Grant for Educators challenges
individuals, groups or small businesses to develop and deliver learning experience
s to the public. The grant recognizes innovative projects that enhance herbal
education in school systems, in communities, or, in any public forum (electronic
or person-to-person).

Home Depot Community Impact Grants Program. Provides support to non-profit
organizations, public schools, and public service agencies in the U.S. that are using
the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their communities.

Illinois DNR Biodiversity Field Trip Grants. Grants to take your students on a field
trip to study some aspect of Illinois’ natural or cultural biodiversity.

Illinois DNR Wildlife Habitat action Grants. Involve your students in hands-on
natural resources stewardship.

Intel Schools of Distinction Awards in Math and Science. Every year, Intel honors
U.S. schools demonstrating excellence in math and science education through
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