Captain Planet Foundation Grants (Project Hero)
Eligibility
K-12 schools, nonprofit organizations, and youth-serving groups worldwide may apply, with a focus on programs that engage youth in environmental action. While based in Atlanta, the foundation funds projects nationally and internationally. Projects must be youth-led or have strong youth engagement components and focus on environmental problem-solving.
Program Goals
The Captain Planet Foundation, based in Atlanta, Georgia, provides environmental education grants through the Project Hero program. Project Hero grants fund youth-led environmental action projects where students identify a local environmental problem and design a solution. The foundation prioritizes programs that empower youth to take real environmental action in their communities, building a generation of environmental problem-solvers and advocates.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Project Hero grant applications are submitted online through the Captain Planet Foundation website on a rolling basis. Applications require a project description, youth engagement plan, environmental action component, and budget. The foundation reviews applications regularly throughout the year.
Cycle Notes
Captain Planet Foundation grants are reviewed on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. Apply at any time through the foundation website. Visit captainplanetfoundation.org for the current application and guidelines.
Grant Award Amount
Project Hero grants typically award up to $2,500 per project. Funds support materials, supplies, and project costs directly related to the approved youth-led environmental action project.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — environmental monitoring for Captain Planet youth action projects
- micro:bit Starter Kit — data collection for student-led environmental investigations
- Smart Hydroponics Kit — sustainable growing and ecosystem science for environmental action programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Captain Planet Foundation grants?
K-12 schools, nonprofits, and youth groups may apply. Projects must engage youth in real environmental action and problem-solving. The foundation is based in Atlanta but funds projects nationally.
How much funding is available through Captain Planet Foundation?
Project Hero grants award up to $2,500 per project.
Can Captain Planet Foundation funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Captain Planet Foundation funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do Georgia schools apply for Captain Planet Foundation grants?
Apply online at captainplanetfoundation.org on a rolling basis. Submit a project description, youth engagement plan, environmental action component, and budget.
How can Forward Education help with Captain Planet Foundation funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Georgia schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes Captain Planet Foundation funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
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 — Georgia 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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