The Big Green Help is an initiative that connects kids to environmentally-friendly activities in their everyday lives. Nickelodeon is offering The Big Green Help Grants Program, which is a funding opportunity that gives $2,500-$5,000 grants to support environmentally friendly projects that inspire kids to take care the environment, be active, live healthy and engage in community service. Nickelodeon is asking for your organization’s help in spreading the word about this Grant opportunity.
Eligibility period: April 1 – December 31, 2009
Who is Eligible?
– Elementary and middle schools including grades K–9 (public and private not-for-profit) and after-school community based organization with 501(c)(3) status serving kids age 5-15. Applicants must host an Earth Day event in April or a Worldwide Day of Play event in September. These events must be registered and include a project description, a recaps and photos from event
– Within the parameters of guidelines, projects of all non-profit organizations are considered for funding without regard to race, gender, disability, religion, ethnicity, age, or sexual orientation
– In addition to the criteria above, please note grant applications will not be considered unless the applicant hosts a Big Green Help environmental project or participates in Worldwide Day of Play in 2009
and provides tangible documentation of the activities. Documentation must come in the form of video, photographs or drawings. Supporting documentation, such as press clippings, letters/proclamation from
mayors, administrators or other elected officials are welcome!
If you would like more information about the Grants Program applications can be found at: http://bghevent.com/
For any questions you may have, please direct to Tiffany.Curtis@mtvnmix.com.
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