The Green Chemistry Education Challenge Awards aims to support the integration of green chemistry education into courses and curricula with financial aid to achieve impactful change.
If you are interested in sponsoring an award for faculty or students, please reach out to nicki_wiggins@beyondbenign.org
Awards for Higher Education
If you have any questions, please email Higher Education Director Dr. Natalie O’Neil at natalie_oneil@beyondbenign.org
Available awards:
Community Grant Awards
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Award Description: Beyond Benign's Community Grant Awards are designed to build educator and / or student capacity for green chemistry teaching and learning. We welcome all educators and students in K-12 and Higher Education settings from around to globe to submit a proposal for activities or projects between $250 and $1,000. A total amount of $2,500 of funding will be awarded in April 2024. Examples of eligible projects or activities include but are not limited to conference travel and registration, supplies for labs or outreach activities, chemistry club projects, teaching assistant stipends, course buy-outs for curriculum or lab changes.
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Funding Level: $250 - $1,000
Eligibility Requirements: We welcome all educators and students in K-12 and Higher Education settings from around the globe to submit a proposal for activities or projects between $250 and $1,000. A total amount of $2,500 of funding will be awarded in April 2024.
Status: OPEN
Deadline (PST): March 31, 2024 12:00 am
Dow 2024-2025 Green Chemistry Education Challenge Awards
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Award Description: The Green Chemistry Education Challenge Awards aims to support the integration of green chemistry education into courses and curricula with financial aid to achieve impactful change. Strong applications will receive funding to achieve the following goals: Increase the awareness of green chemistry and the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) program across the chemistry department and institution. Increase awareness of the institution’s dedication to green chemistry education through conference attendance, webinars, publications, social media campaigns, etc. Transform curriculum and lab procedures to achieve the GCC’s Green Chemistry Student Learning Objectives so all chemistry majors, upon graduation, have proficiency in the following essential green chemistry competencies: Theory, Toxicology, Laboratory Skills & Application.
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Funding Level: $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000, 30% of the total grant funding will be awarded to Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) in the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Program.
Eligibility Requirements: To apply your institution must be a Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) Signer. Please ensure your Commitment forms are submitted to any member of the Higher Education team for your application to be considered.
Status: Open
Deadline (PST): June 30, 2024 11:59 pm
Awards for K-12
If you have any questions, please email Nicki Wiggins at nicki_wiggins@beyondbenign.org
Available awards:
Community Grant Awards
Sponsor:
Award Description: Beyond Benign's Community Grant Awards are designed to build educator and / or student capacity for green chemistry teaching and learning. We welcome all educators and students in K-12 and Higher Education settings from around to globe to submit a proposal for activities or projects between $250 and $1,000. A total amount of $2,500 of funding will be awarded in April 2024. Examples of eligible projects or activities include but are not limited to conference travel and registration, supplies for labs or outreach activities, chemistry club projects, teaching assistant stipends, course buy-outs for curriculum or lab changes.
MORE INFO
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Funding Level: $250 - $1,000
Eligibility Requirements: We welcome all educators and students in K-12 and Higher Education settings from around the globe to submit a proposal for activities or projects between $250 and $1,000. A total amount of $2,500 of funding will be awarded in April 2024.
Status: OPEN
Deadline (PST): March 31, 2024 12:00 am