Description
The New Jersey Department of Education is offering a continuation grant to seven pre‑selected Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to expand climate‑literacy instruction for the 2026‑27 school year. Each eligible district may receive up to $30,500 to develop interdisciplinary, experiential, and equity‑focused curriculum, engage community partners, and share best practices statewide. The grant period runs June 1 2026 through May 31 2027, with a single application deadline of February 12 2026. Recipients must submit quarterly activity and fiscal reports, adhere to strict cost‑allowability rules, and participate in the statewide Climate Change Learning Collaborative.
• Eligible applicants: the seven LEAs that received FY 2025 CLCR funding (Belleville, Eastern Camden County Regional, Hillside, Hopewell Valley Regional, Montclair, Paterson, Township of Union).
• Funding: up to $30,500 per LEA; total pool $213,500; up to 15 % may be used for administrative costs; no indirect costs allowed.
• Required deliverables: narrative objectives, activity plan, budget linked to goals, assurance forms, partner documentation, and quarterly progress reports.
• Reporting & reimbursement: monthly expense reimbursements (by the 15th) and four interim activity reports plus a final report due July 30 2027.