Teachers encouraged to apply for up to $20,000 in grant funding

The St. Johns River Water Management District is accepting applications for its Blue School Grant Program. In its second year, the educational grant program offers up to a total of $20,000 for teachers working to promote water resource protection through hands-on learning opportunities.

“The district has a strong commitment to educating the next generation and their families about the value of water, and we’re pleased to be able to offer the Blue School Grant Program to enhance the work of district staff and our region’s teachers to care for Florida’s water resources,” said St. Johns River Water Management District Executive Director Dr. Ann Shortelle. “We’re sure to see some interesting learning experiences for these teachers’ students.”

Grants of up to $2,000 per teacher per school are available to teachers in four areas: water quality field study, water conservation garden project, classroom/community awareness, and freshwater resources educational program.

Middle and high school teachers at public and charter schools within the district's 18-county service area are eligible to apply.

The deadline to apply is Aug. 31, 2017. Teachers receiving grants will be notified by Sept. 15 and funds will be available this October.

Information about criteria and deadlines, and the online application can be found at www.sjrwmd.com/education/blueschool.

About the St. Johns River Water Management District

St. Johns River Water Management District staff are committed to ensuring the sustainable use and protection of water resources for the benefit of the people of the district and the state of Florida. The St. Johns River Water Management District is one of five districts in Florida managing groundwater and surface water supplies in the state. The district encompasses all or part of 18 northeast and east-central Florida counties. District headquarters are in Palatka, and staff also are available to serve the public at service centers in Maitland, Jacksonville and Palm Bay.

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