California

Earn $5,000 for Your School’s “Green” Programs

At State Farm, we believe in empowering students to learn in ways that have a positive impact on their world. To help support student-lead programs that focus on community and environmental efforts, we are proud to present the State Farm California Environmental Grant Program.

State Farm California will be awarding five $5,000 grants to California public high schools or non-profit organizations whose work directly benefits California public high schools. From December 1, 2010 to January 14, 2011, submit the grant application form to tell us about an environmental program that needs funding at your local high school.

Environmental Grant Request for Consideration 2010

Programs applying for grant funding must meet the following requirements:

• Applications will be accepted from California public high schools (or non-profit organizations whose work directly benefits public high schools)
• Programs must address an environmental initiative within one of the following categories:
  • Driving – minimizing your carbon footprint
  • Recycling – home or school
  • Promoting healthy lifestyles
  • Community outreach
• Programs must be supported by a teacher or administrator of the high school where the grant is being funded
• Projects should include intentional ties to classroom academics while addressing green issues

Read the Official Rules here.

One grant will be awarded in each of the following regional areas:

• Southern California
• Los Angeles
• Central California
• San Francisco/Bay Area
• Northern California

All applications must be received no later than 3:00 PST on January 14, 2011.
Completed applications can be emailed or faxed to:

Laura Celis
Laura.celis.roah@statefarm.com
Fax: 1-310-568-5386

Questions? Contact your local State Farm Public Affairs specialist.

See what State Farm is doing to be a green neighbor on our environment page.