The New Jersey Department of Education is releasing a third grant opportunity to further advance the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in support of climate change education and to support the work of local educational agencies in expanding climate change education across New Jersey, according to an advisory.
In the fiscal year 2025 state budget, Gov. Phil Murphy allocated $3.5 million to support climate change education in New Jersey schools, as part of an overarching effort spearheaded by first lady Tammy Murphy to effectively incorporate climate-change instruction into classroom instruction.
In this latest round, the NJDOE expects to make up to 40 awards, not to exceed $30,500 each. The notice of grant opportunity is available on the NJDOE’s Grants Management webpage.
Climate Literacy through Community Resilience NGO
The purpose of this competitive 12-month grant opportunity is to continue to expand equitable access to high- quality, standards-based climate change education for K – 12 students, encourage the development of student- centered learning opportunities, increase engagement in location-based climate change education, and continue to expand and strengthen a network of LEAs dedicated to sharing best practices and resources for implementing climate change education across the state.
LEA awardees will plan, coordinate and execute an interdisciplinary, project-based unit plan and a corresponding student-led community resilience project focused on climate action and solutions in the students’ local community to further their standards-based climate change education initiatives.
NGO Application Deadline Dates
The application for the Climate Literacy through Community Resilience NGO is available through the Electronic Web-Enabled Grant system via NJDOE’s Homeroom. Completed applications are due in the EWEG system by 4 p.m. on Jan. 30, 2025. Specific details regarding the grant opportunity and the application can be found in the EWEG system.
Technical Assistance Webinar
A webinar to support LEAs with the application process will be held virtually by NJDOE on Dec. 12, 2024, from 10 am to 11 am. Please register online to participate in the webinar.
Contact Information
For questions regarding climate change education, including questions regarding the fiscal year 2025 grant opportunities, please contact the NJDOE via email.
