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2019-2020 Submission Guidelines: Due to the covid-19 pandemic we are suspending applications at this time

  • What we fund:
    • We fund student projects that engage youth in becoming custodians of the environment.
    • Funded projects should enhance the environment and protect the natural world through direct action, including science and technology projects, art and cultural initiatives, public awareness projects, or legislative initiatives.
  • Eligibility: student classes must be part of the NM school system.
  • A class teacher must sponsor the proposed project.
  • We will grant $3000 to fund up to 6 awards (about $500 each) for winning proposals
  • Proposals must be postmarked on or before December 1,  2019. Proposals received outside of the submission period will not be considered.
  • Winners will be announced on our website January 15, 2019.
  • Completed projects will compete for a grand prize of $1,000.
  • All entries must be type written and mailed to:
                         EcoChamps Contest
                         6509 Caballero Pkwy NW
                         Los Ranchos NM 87107


​Proposal Format

The proposal should be in 5 sections. Length not to exceed two pages.
  • Section 1: School name & address, class, grade level, & number of students participating.
  • Section 2: Purpose (goals) of your proposal project (one or two paragraphs). Make sure your project promotes student innovation and participation.
  • Section 3: Steps you will take to reach your goals (two to three paragraphs). Ensure that your project connects students to the natural world or enhances their environment.
  • Section 4: Criteria for measuring your success: how will you know you made a difference?  (one paragraph). Examples are before and after photographs, surveys, attendance at functions, etc.
  • Section 5: How much money you will need to finish the project (itemize each expense with approximate cost) (note: we will not pay for personal time).
Be sure to include the submitter's (teacher's) name, address, telephone number, and email address on each page.
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