About This Grant

The Michigan Environmental Education Fund supports K-12 schools and nonprofits running environmental and climate education programs. Administered through Michigan EGLE, these grants connect well to STEM and computational thinking when framed around environmental data and monitoring.

Award amounts typically range from $5,000 to $50,000. Projects integrating technology, data collection, or scientific inquiry into environmental topics are competitive. Schools near the Great Lakes have rich local connections to draw on.

CS and coding projects focused on environmental data analysis, sensor networks, or climate modeling can be a strong fit for MEEF funding when framed correctly.

Eligibility

• Michigan K-12 public and private schools
• Michigan-based nonprofits with environmental education focus
• Programs with hands-on, place-based environmental learning
• Projects connecting environmental content to student action or data literacy

Allowable Uses

• Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
• CS and AI literacy curriculum
• Teacher professional development
• Environmental data collection equipment, field science supplies, and outdoor learning spaces

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

• micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Michigan CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
• MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy components of Michigan CS standards.
• Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Michigan standards.
• micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.

Keep in Mind

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we use MEEF funds for technology equipment?

Yes, if the technology directly supports environmental education.

Is this grant competitive?

Yes. Strong local partnerships and a clear environmental learning outcome are essential.

Does the program need to be outdoors?

Not entirely. Indoor environmental labs and data analysis projects qualify.

Can a nonprofit apply on behalf of a school?

Yes.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Michigan CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.

Related Michigan Grants

• NSF CS for All (Michigan)
• EPA Environmental Education Grants (Michigan)
• NOAA B-WET: Bay Watershed Education

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 — Michigan CS 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

Download the Forward Education Grant Guide

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