2010 Green Heroes Grant

The makers of Green Works natural cleaners is launching 2010 Green Heroes Grant Program to recognize and support those individuals or organizations that are making their communities a greener place to live. I’ve included some information below about the nomination process and those who are eligible to win.

People can nominate green community projects and their leaders for a Green Heroes grant by submitting a photo and short essay about the project or person at www.facebook.com/greenworks. Nominations will be accepted between January 19 and February 18, 2010. A $15,000 first prize and a $5,000 runner-up grant will be awarded in each of the following three categories:

• Youth Leader/Organization: Individual youth leaders – aged 13 to 17– and youth-led non-profit organizations.
• Adult Leader/Organization: Individual leaders – aged 18 and over – and non-profit organizations.
• School Organization: This category will recognize innovative environmental programs that are coordinated by a school or a teacher. These programs can receive grants to help further develop their projects along with a special educational experience from Roots & Shoots for their school