Potential Funding Sources

This is a list of potential funding sources for getting a Trout in the Classroom program started in your school or to increase your program at your school.

Local Funding Opportunities
- School budget
- PTO/PTA
- Local environmental organizations such as soil conservation districts, local Trout Unlimited chapters, etc.

NJ Specific Grants
- PSE&G - These grants are available for up to $3500 for programs that use an interdisciplinary approach to teaching about the environment. Applications are available from May - June. For information   visit http://www.pseg.com/community/grants.jsp

Other Grant Opportunities
- Captain Planet Foundation - These grants for up to $2500 are available throughout the year to get hands-on, environmental programs into schools. For more information visit http://captainplanetfoundation.org/
- Future Fisherman Foundation (Physh Ed Grants) - These grants for up to $2500 are available to incorporate fishing and/or boating into a cross-curricular program within the school. Applications are available February - April. For more information visit http://www.futurefisherman.org/programs/physh_ed/index.html
- ExxonMobil Education Foundation - These are grants for up to $2500 to incorporate environmental education into schools. For more information visit http://www.exxonmobil.com/corporate/

If you are aware of other potential funding sources, contact Jessica Griglak at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) so that the information can be added to this list.