Request for Applications
California Regional Environmental Education Community Grant
Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.
The California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Grant Program provides grants to support the CREEC Network and will result in long-term educational benefits to California educators and students. The CREEC Network plays a vital role in connecting California educators with one another, information about high-quality resources, and professional learning opportunities. Three grant projects will be funded for one year. Projects may be funded for up to an additional two years based on project success.
Program Questions: Shannon Gordon, email: Sgordon@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0190
Downloading Questions:
email: plsmo@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-323-5847
Completed applications are due by the Timeline provided below.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Request for Applications (RFA)(DOCX) |
Instructions for fiscal year 2024–25 applications. |
| Budget Form(XLSX) | Fillable XLSX form for the budget across all three grant years. |
| Application Signature Form(PDF) |
The application must include a signed copy of the Application Signature Form. |
| CREEC Technical Assistance Webinar Slides(PPTX) | Presentation slides from the CREEC Grant Technical Assistance Webinar on January 11, 2024. |
Application Timeline*
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| RFA Release |
December 14, 2023 |
| Notice of Intent to Apply | January 9, 2024, by 5 p.m. |
| Application Workshop Webinar | January 11, 2024 |
| Application due to the California Department of Education (CDE) | February 13, 2024, by 3 p.m. |
| Intent to Award posted | April 12, 2024 |
| Last day for Appeals to be received by the CDE | April 29, 2024 |
| Final Awards posted | May 10, 2024 |
*Timeline subject to change. Refer to this web page for the most up-to-date timeline.
Certifications and Assurances
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; they must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application - ConApp - should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the Request for Application (RFA). |
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