Resources

Organizational Resources:

A network of professionals, students, and volunteers working in the field of environmental education throughout North America and in over 55 countries around the world. Check out the annual conference!



Affiliate Network of NAAEE A network of environmental education organizations which supports and gains new perspectives through shared learning. Affiliate Network Resources is a password protected site containing a compilation of resources and examples for Affiliate Organizations (e.g., membership structures, strategic plans, awards forms, conference brochures, etc.) If you are currently a DCEEC dues-paying member, contact grace.manubay@dc.gov for the password information.


The coalition's focus is the passage of the federal legistlation No Child Left Inside Act that would authorize major new funding for states to provide high-quality, environmental instruction. Learn what you can do!


A collaborative of multi-city organizations (primarily in the northeastern region) working to cultivate healthy, safe and vibrant cites through collective learning and united action. Fantastic networking and resource sharing!



  • Lifecycle of a Non Profit Presentation


    • Funding Opportunities For Teachers:
    Connects classroom teachers to donors who provide funds or specific items (including transportation costs). Donations usually range from $100 to $1,000. Teachers must submit brief project proposals for classroom materials or items and costs for field experiences, and usually receive a two to five month turn-around for donations. *Note: only DC Public School teachers are eligible (charter schools are not eligible).

    Grants for up to $5,000 are available for Chesapeake Bay field experiences such as boat trips, student action projects that restore and protect the environment, schoolyard habitat projects, and Chesapeake Bay-related teacher training opportunities.

    Earth Day Network is working to build on the success of our Green Schools Campaign by conducting extensive lighting efficiency swap-outs and solar panel system installations at K-12 schools around the country. In addition to these physical upgrades, we will work with teachers and administrators to tie these school enhancements to classroom lessons and community events in order to provide learning experiences for students, faculty and parents. Members of our Educator's Network are eligible to receive support and donations to carry out green upgrades and educational programs at their schools.

    The Captain Planet Foundation provides grant funds of $250 - $2500 for projects that promote environmental understanding and awareness for young people through hands-on activities. Next deadline for applications is December 31, 2009.

    Professional Development and/or Fellowship Opportunities For Teachers:

    The mission of NOAA's Teacher at Sea program is to give teachers a clearer insight into our ocean planet, a greater understanding of maritime work and studies, and to increase their level of environmental literacy by fostering an interdisciplinary research experience. Since 1990, NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program has enabled more than 550 teachers to gain first-hand experience of science and life at sea by working on research ships. Teachers have enriched their classroom curricula with a depth of understanding made possible by living and working side-by-side, day and night, with those who contribute to the world's body of scientific knowledge. No matter which type of cruise you embark on, you are bound to learn an array of new things! Application deadline for 2010 field season: December 31, 2009.