Educate, engage, act and collaborate for the environment
www.hennepin.us/greenpartners
The Green Partners Program supports organizations to actively educate and empower Hennepin County residents to make positive environmental changes in their daily lives by:
Inspiring individuals in their communities to reduce waste, recycle, reduce toxicity, conserve energy and/or protect water resources;
Collaborating with Hennepin County and peer organizations on environmental education;
Connecting with free environmental resources, trainings and networking opportunities offered by Hennepin County; and
Engaging in a group - Seed, Root, or Branch-that best supports their organization
Eligible organizations include non-profit organizations, community and youth groups, multicultural organizations, congregations, private and public schools, and park districts. The Green Partners Program consists of three groups with varying levels of support and requirements.
Seed Group: Receive free field trip transportation and activity supplies.
Root Group: Receive up to $8,000 to implement a project based on existing resources.
Branch Group: Receive up to $15,000 to implement an innovative project.
Request for Proposals
Root and Branch Request for proposals are offered in Spring and Fall (proposal deadlines are in May and November).
Find the Request for proposals and application instructions online at www.hennepin.us/greenpartners.
Questions?
You are strongly encouraged to contact the program manager for any needed assistance such as feedback on project ideas, advice, and general help with the application. Email Patience Caso at patience.caso@co.hennepin.mn.us or call 612-348-9352 or visit http://www.hennepin.us/greenpartners.
Green Partners Environmental Education Program
Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: Hennepin County Environment and Energy
Educate, engage, act and collaborate for the environment
www.hennepin.us/greenpartners
The Green Partners Program supports organizations to actively educate and empower Hennepin County residents to make positive environmental changes in their daily lives by:
Eligible organizations include non-profit organizations, community and youth groups, multicultural organizations, congregations, private and public schools, and park districts. The Green Partners Program consists of three groups with varying levels of support and requirements.
Seed Group: Receive free field trip transportation and activity supplies.
Root Group: Receive up to $8,000 to implement a project based on existing resources.
Branch Group: Receive up to $15,000 to implement an innovative project.
Request for Proposals
Root and Branch Request for proposals are offered in Spring and Fall (proposal deadlines are in May and November).
Find the Request for proposals and application instructions online at www.hennepin.us/greenpartners.
Questions?
You are strongly encouraged to contact the program manager for any needed assistance such as feedback on project ideas, advice, and general help with the application. Email Patience Caso at patience.caso@co.hennepin.mn.us or call 612-348-9352 or visit http://www.hennepin.us/greenpartners.