Tri-City Ecology Center (TCEC) | Conservation, Preservation, Education

Eco-Grants

Downloadable applications are now available.

Who qualifies?

The ecology center has two types of Eco-grants: (1) Youth Eco-Grants and (2) Environmental Education/Project Grants (adults). To qualify, you must be a resident, agency, or organization in the Tri-City area.

How much money is available?

Each year we set aside about $600 for each category. We generally contribute $200 to $300 per application, but this can vary according to the project.

Where Can I get a Grant Application?

You can download and print the following applications:

Eco-Grant Application – Youth [updated 08-16-15]

Eco-Grant Application – Environmental/Education Project [updated 08-16-15]

For more information, you can call 793-6222, or contact a Board member.

Who has Received Grants?

During the past 10 years (2007-2017), the ecology center has “granted” money for 35 grant applications:

  1. Eagle Scout project: Herb garden restoration at Ardenwood Historic Farm – 4/07
  2. Irvington High School: 2007 School Earth Day event – 5/07
  3. City of Fremont: Six binoculars and three microscopes for Nature Center classes – 9/08
  4. Irvington High School: Environmental Education Conference fee –  10/08
  5. Eagle Scout project: Butterfly garden at the Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon – 12/08
  6. Fremont PTA: Assistance with Transportation Survey and Study – 1/09
  7. Kennedy High School: Sustainable garden – 5/09
  8. Eagle Scout Project: Butterfly garden at Glenmoor Elementary School – 8/09
  9. LEAF: Gardening supplies for demonstration and educational sites – 11/09
  10. Quest Project: Worm composting at Parkmont Elementary School – 1/10
  11. Eagle Scout Project: Mission San Jose beautification – 7/10
  12. FIERCE: FUSD Intra-High School Garden at American High School – 7/10
  13. Newark Jr. High School’s Effective Cycling at the Intermediate Level (2) – 1/10 and 10/10
  14. Eagle Scout Project: Compost Bin for Community Garden (Baptist Church/LEAF) – 10/10
  15. Mission Way Baptist Church: Gardening/educational supplies 10/10
  16. Kennedy High School: Solar Fountain – 1/11
  17. FIERCE:  Green Fair at the Hub – 7/11
  18. LEAF and BSA: Office Repair – 8/11
  19. LEAF Rose Garden – 5/13
  20. GreenKidsNow: Labels for Bottle Cap program – 8/13
  21. Mission Jose HS Garden: Sustainable produce and flowers – 1/14
  22. Homeless Shelter (Abode) Garden: GST 31619 – 2/14
  23. Harvey Green School Drought Tolerant/Serenity Entry Garden – 7/14
  24. Temple Beth Torah: Potting Bench – 4/15
  25. FIERCE: Green Summit expenses – 5/15
  26. Sunrise Village (BSA): Three Bin Composting System – 6/15
  27. Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehab Center (OHSWRC): Windows (BSA) – 7/15
  28. OHSWRC: Hawk Aviary (BSA) – 8/15
  29. OHSWRC: Sustainable Garden (GSA) – 9/15
  30. OHSWRC: Maintenance of WRC building (GSA) – 9/15
  31. FIERCE Green Summit 2 expenses – 3/16
  32. Shelters for Feral Cats (Tysons Lagoon) – 9/16
  33. OHSWRC: Living Fence – 9/16
  34. Tyson’s Lagoon:  Butterfly Pavilion – 2/17