A Call To Action
A Call to Action is a small grant program that enables teachers and their students to undertake solution-focused projects related to water or climate change within their schools or neighborhoods.
With this program, we hope to inspire a sense of ownership and hopefulness in students as they work together to make a positive impact.
Available to schools in Sonoma and Mendocino counties and the City of Novato.
Who is eligible to apply?
Teachers in public, private, or home school situations in grades TK-12 in Sonoma and Mendocino counties and the City of Novato. Students in school clubs with a teacher advisor. Projects may include students from multiple classrooms and grades.How much is available?
Teachers can request up to $1,000 for their project. Checks will be made payable to the school or an ASB account at the school. No checks will be made payable to individuals. We aim to support projects across our service areas and prioritize applicants from as many locations as possible.
What is required for the application?
To apply, you must fill out an Application (Google form) and a Project Timeline form (fillable PDF) linked above. The application asks for basic contact information and includes questions about the problem and proposed solution.
Additional requirements:
Provide project summary slides and optional participation in Student Showcase.
Action Ideas and Resources
California Volunteers - a helpful guide for actionable projects.
Daily Acts - Climate Resilience Programs
Application Deadlines:
Applications and Project Timeline Documents are due on: October 14, 2026 and if funds remain, we will consider applications on a rolling basis through January 20, 2027.
Questions? Contact Program Coordinator
Water and Energy Education programs are FREE, thanks to funding from these partners.
