Tuesday, October 19, 2004

[Schools] Tackling Energy Efficiency in Public Schools Changing light bulbs and tracking energy bills is not glitzy stuff, but for the Warwick School Department, these kinds of actions are adding up to hundreds of thousands of dollars in energy savings each year. 8:37:51 AM Google It!    [Grants] Funds for Projects Engaging Kids in the Garden The National Gardening Association (NGA) supports programs across the country that actively engage kids in the garden and improve the quality of life for all. A variety of grants and awards programs are available to schools and/or community organizations with garden projects involving at least 15 kids between the ages of 3 and 18. Programs with upcoming application deadlines include: Youth Garden Grants, which provide schools and community organizations with seeds, tools, garden products, and educational resources for child-centered outdoor garden programs; and "Room to Grow" Juliana Greenhouse Grants, supporting schools and community organizations for projects that engage youngsters in a greenhouse environment. Applications for Youth Garden Grants are due by December 1, 2004 while applications for the Room to Grow Greenhouse Grants must be submitted by December 31, 2004. 8:34:46 AM Google It!

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