Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative (MOLI)
Eligibility
Maine K-12 public schools. Program status is currently uncertain. Monitor maine.gov/doe for updates.
Program Goals
The Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative supported outdoor education programs and school gardens at Maine K-12 schools. Current program availability is uncertain — monitor Maine DOE for updates on MOLI and related programs.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
No current cycle. Monitor maine.gov/doe for updates on MOLI and related outdoor learning programs.
Cycle Notes
Uncertain. No current cycle available. Monitor maine.gov/doe.
Grant Award Amount
No current awards. Program status uncertain.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MOLI currently accepting applications?
No current cycle. Monitor maine.gov/doe for updates.
What did MOLI fund?
Outdoor education programs and school gardens at Maine K-12 schools.
What alternative grants exist for Maine outdoor learning?
Expand Nature Learning Grants, MEEA Mini-Grants, and Daveis Benevolent Fund all support Maine outdoor and environmental education.
How do Maine schools stay updated on MOLI?
Monitor maine.gov/doe and sign up for Maine DOE grant announcements.
How can Forward Education help?
Our Climate Action Kit supports outdoor environmental science learning in Maine schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Maine standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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