Overview

Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program offered funding for volunteer sustainability projects designed and carried out by young people in Carmel or Clay Township in Indiana from 2009-2021.

What? Grant awards up to $1,000 were available for projects that:

Put the ideas and energies of young people to work to help make Carmel / Clay Township a greener, more sustainable community through projects that educate the public and reduce pollution, conserve natural resources, reintroduce native species' habitats, or save energy.
Are planned, implemented and measured by young people – in preschool through high school – with adults serving as “guides on the side.” Additional adult guidance is permitted as needed for our younger volunteers in preschool through elementary school.
Have a realistic budget and a solid plan that achieves the most benefit with the fewest dollars.
Have specific start and completion dates, with possible exceptions for ongoing projects which have additional sponsorship.
Directly benefit the Carmel / Clay Township, Indiana community and not just the organization sponsoring the youth group.

Who? Youth-serving agencies, schools, scout groups, religious organizations, recreation programs, community / neighborhood centers, and other nonprofit organizations that actively engage young people in solving community problems are welcome to apply. Youth groups and individuals from surrounding areas may apply for funding, however their project must take place in Carmel/Clay Township in Indiana.

How? Carmel Green Teen grants were available via this website. See the application page for details.

Grants were awarded at least once each year, usually just before spring break, to allow Scouts and other students to complete their projects during school break.

Download a summary of our program and all projects funded 2009-2021 by clicking HER E.