Please review our Criteria Page to fully understand what was required to be approved for funding.
Can you answer YES to all of the following questions?
Can you answer YES to all of the following questions?
- Is your project led by youth?
- Will it help reduce pollution, conserve natural resources, promote species biodiversity, or save energy in Carmel, Indiana?
- Do you have a complete and realistic budget?
- Do you have permission to do your project?
After clicking on the above button, the 2021 Carmel Green Teen Application and attached Carmel Clay Schools Administrative Approval Form will appear in your Downloads Folder.
Visit our Project Ideas or Funded Projects pages for inspiration
Important dates & deadlines
Feb 28 - Carmel Clay Schools Administrative Approval Form due via email (strongly encouraged by this date). *Only for projects taking place on Carmel Clay Schools property. See application for details.
March 12- Application deadline. Completed application including signature page needs to be received via email, mail, or drop off. March 27 - Mandatory Grant Review Session- Grant applicants (at least two youths and one adult) must attend a short interview appointment to receive funding. Each group will be given a 15-minute appointment time during which they present their project idea and answer any application questions we might have. Early April - You will be notified by email by this date regarding funding of your project. Grant Award Ceremony - May 4 at Founders Park - Grant money awarded at this time. |
Project Reports are due two weeks after completing each project. The information from this report offers valuable reflection for each project leader. It is also used to create the project's unique webpage, to calculate impact of the project, and to hold grant recipients accountable for their spending. View a Project Report Form here. |