HAMPTON ROADS TEACHERS (K –12) AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE
The Hampton Roads Environmental Education Committees (HR STORM, HR WET and HR CLEAN) offer environmental education mini-grants of up to $250. The mini-grants are intended to provide supplemental funding for environmentally related projects. The grants may fund the entire project, or be used to supplement a project that requires more funding than is available. (Funds may be available for the purchase of waste or recycling containers if a recycling contract or service is in place. Funds will not be available for monthly operational costs.)

All Hampton Roads school teachers (K 12) and youth leaders / organizations are eligible. All projects should be specifically tied to topics such as:

• Waste Reduction

• Water Conservation

• Recycling and the 3 R’s

• The Water Cycle

• Pollution Prevention

• Litter Prevention

• Watershed Education

• Soil Erosion

• Habitat Restoration/Creation/Beautification

• Waste or Water Audits

• Waterwise Landscaping
   

HOW TO APPLY
The complete application package and online forms can be found here: COMPLETE APPLICATION. If you complete and submit the form online, you will need to mail or fax a copy of the completed signature page before your application can be considered for approval. Fax or mail the complete application to the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, 723 Woodlake Drive Chesapeake, Virginia 23320, fax: (757) 523-4881, Attention: HR3 Mini-Grant.

WHAT TO DO
List the objectives and supporting activities to show how the mini-grant will help you accomplish your project’s goal. We encourage projects that are new to you and to your organization. Include a complete itemized budget for known and anticipated expenses. If the total project cost exceeds $250, consider supplementing the award money with donated materials or services, or using the award money in addition to your organization’s regular budget.

There is no deadline for applications. Applications are accepted year round as long as funding is available. Applications submitted by the 15th of each month will be responded to by the 15th of the following month.

Your principal or organization’s director must review and sign the application before it is submitted.
 

Click here for the Mini-Grant Instructions.

Click here for a sample application form.

Click here to apply online.

AWARD PROCEDURE

Applications submitted by the 15th of each month will be reviewed and responded to by the 15th of the following month. You will receive notification via a letter. If your application is approved, you will receive your mini-grant along with your acceptance letter.

Important: Accepting a mini-grant award indicates your understanding that you will complete and submit the project summary form upon completion of your group's project. Photos are also welcome. Your group will be recognized on our web site.

Please direct further questions to:
Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
HR3 Mini-Grant Program
723 Woodlake Drive
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
(757) 420-8300
Fax: (757) 523-4881
hmiller@hrpdcva.gov
www.hrpdcva.gov