Adopt-a-School Program

The Adopt-a-School program was established to support water science education, involvement, and restoration activities by K-12th grade students in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho who are working toward clean water education goals. The average project funding level is $500 per application/applicant and will vary depending on the number of applicants and funding level requests. Who should apply? Teachers, Schools, School Districts!

Access the Adopt-a-School Grant Application here.

Deadline to apply is January 13, 2025 

 

Evaluation Criteria

  • Curriculum/project is for K-12th grade students during the 2025 calendar year.
  • Curriculum/project is science-based and includes wastewater and/or stormwater education elements.
  • Curriculum/project must include a wastewater treatment facility tour and/or a presentation from a local wastewater/stormwater agency.
  • PNCWA will provide contact information for your local wastewater/stormwater agency if unknown.

For submission and questions, please email Ely O'Connor.

 

PNCWA Adopt-a-School Program in Action:

The 2024 program provided $5,8870 in funding for projects, trips, and resources in 11 schools across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Projects ranged from modeling watersheds, streams, and wastewater treatment processes to planting trees, removing invasive plants, and monitoring water quality. All projects include water-related presentations or wastewater facility tours.  

Program funding is provided by the PNCWA Communication and Outreach Committee and proceeds from the PNCWA Communications Camp