MEEA Mini-Grants for Outdoor Learning
Eligibility
Maine K-12 schools and educators. Projects must focus on outdoor learning and environmental education connected to Maine's natural systems.
Program Goals
MEEA mini-grants support outdoor learning and environmental education at Maine K-12 schools. Programs that connect students to Maine's forests, coastlines, and waterways are prioritized.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Monitor meea.org for the opening date and application guidelines.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle opening soon. Monitor meea.org.
Grant Award Amount
Up to $1,500 per project for outdoor learning equipment and curriculum.
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
Who is eligible?
Maine K-12 schools and educators with outdoor environmental learning projects.
How much do MEEA mini-grants provide?
Up to $1,500.
Can funds be used for STEM environmental tools?
Yes. Outdoor science tools aligned to environmental education are eligible.
How do Maine educators apply?
Monitor meea.org for the current cycle opening.
How can Forward Education help?
Our Climate Action Kit supports the outdoor environmental science MEEA mini-grants fund.
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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