This grant provides funding to county boards and public schools to develop and implement programs for reducing food waste and to establish composting of pre- and post-consumer waste. Grant funds can be utilized to support educational initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and training programs.
Within this program, Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) acts as the reviewer of grant applications and selector of grant awardees, while MSDE shall award funds to county boards and public schools to be distributed to selected applicants.
This Grant Information Guide was re-released on February 28, 2024.
Thursday, March 28, 2024. No later than 5:00 pm EST.
Total funding amount to be determined by remaining grant pool. Grant awards will range from $500 - $8000.
Will vary based on the number of applications received.
MSDE will hold three customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will review what applicants need to get started, the program requirements, as well as a walk-through of the application.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join Video Call on Google Meet (Click to join via web or app)
or
Dial: (US) +1 518-547-0059 PIN: 496 101 962# (For audio-only participation)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Join Video Call on Google Meet (Click to join via web or app)
or
Dial: (US) +1 513-970-2913 PIN: 256 528 515# (For audio-only participation)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Join Video Call on Google Meet (Click to join via web or app)
or
Dial: (US) +1 541-876-6276 PIN: 135 679 620# (For audio-only participation)
If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact the Program Manager:
Zachary Carey
Director of Science
Maryland State Department of Education
Office: (410) 767-0348
zachary.carey@maryland.gov
A list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers will be posted to the MSDE website following customer service support sessions.
Grant Information Guide (PDF)
Application for Participation (PDF)
Application for Participation (Word)