Green America Announces Green Grants Contest

Do you have a favorite local-community project? If so, now is your chance to give the project a little financial love. The national non-profit Green America is giving away four grants to inspiring local-community projects that bring together both the people and planet aspects of being green. And Green America is turning to folks like you and me for help.

How do you know if the project you have in mind fits the Green Grants Contest?

Personally, what I love about this contest is that the winners are not just focused on environmental responsibility but on social justice as well. It’s a new and complete way to define the word “green”… social justice + environmental responsibility = green.

Also, the projects you nominate do not have to be run by a non-profit. That’s right. Local schools, civic associations, religious groups, business owners, and even individuals are eligible as long as their project addresses both the people and planet aspects of being green.

Green America will provide one Grand Prize of $2,500 and three First Prizes of $1,000. Nominations will be accepted through June 7 and then Green America’s members will be invited to vote on the top ten nominees. The winners will be announced in late July.

If you believe your favorite local-community project qualifies then visit Green America to learn more. Good luck!