Supporting Teachers
Inspiring Future Problem-Solvers
Sunflower Environmental believes meaningful environmental progress starts with education. Our STEAM initiative provides educators with free classroom resources and helps Greenlee County teachers bring science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to life through hands-on learning opportunities.
Greenlee County STEAM Teacher Grants
Sunflower Environmental provides $250 STEAM Teacher Grants to help Greenlee County educators purchase materials and supplies for classroom projects involving science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
Applications are reviewed throughout the grant period, with funding awarded to qualifying projects based on available grant funds. Teachers must submit a STEAM lesson plan as part of the application.
Eligibility Requirements
Teacher Eligibility
Applicant must be currently employed as a teacher by a public school district located within Greenlee County, Arizona, serving students in preschool through 12th grade.
STEAM Lesson Plan
Applicant must submit an original STEAM-focused lesson plan or classroom activity with the application. Selected lesson plans may be added to the Sunflower Environmental Free STEAM Resource Library so other educators can benefit from them. Original creators will be credited. A separate STEAM Resource Library License & Release is required before publication.
Use of Grant Funds
Grant funds must be used exclusively to purchase supplies, materials, or resources directly supporting the proposed STEAM lesson or classroom activity. Funds may not be used for personal expenses or purposes unrelated to the approved project.
Grant Recipient Recognition
Grant recipients must be willing to participate in a photograph with the President of Sunflower Environmental recognizing the grant award. Photographs may be shared on the Sunflower Environmental website, social media, publications, and community communications. A separate Photo & Media Release is required
Award Availability
Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. Grants are awarded based on eligibility, the proposed educational use of the funds, completeness of the application, and availability of grant funds.
Applications Open January 2027
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Free STEAM Lesson Plans for Educators
Teachers can browse and download Sunflower Environmental's collection of STEAM lesson plans and classroom activities at no cost. These resources are available to educators regardless of whether they apply for or receive a Sunflower Environmental STEAM Teacher Grant.
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