Greenprints for the Future

Educators interested in applying will be asked to  

1) Use our provided Wild Classroom activity (for grades K-5) or (for grades 6-12) with their students to  

• Reflect on their connection to nature 
• Identify an environmental issue in their school or community   
• Design a creative solution to address the problem. 

2) Select one student’s solution proposal and submit with the application by November 16, 2026 for the opportunity to receive $1,200 to bring the idea to life

3) If selected, implement the proposed solution with their students and submit all requirements by May 1, 2027 (see requirements below). 

The Wild Classroom team reviews submitted proposals using the rubric below to evaluate how well each solution:

• Shows understanding of nature’s importance and how it affects everyday life (30%)
• Addresses an environmental threat and positively impacts the school or local community (30%)
• Demonstrates creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking (20%)
• Has the potential to create lasting impact beyond the initial project (20%)

Who can apply

WWF employees, WWF board members, and individuals on the Specially Designated Nationals list are ineligible. To be eligible for Wild Classroom's Sustainability Project Fund, applicants must

• Work with students in grades K-12, in a formal or nonformal education setting
• Reside and teach in a U.S. state or territory
• Be at least 18 years of age

Requirements of awardees: Upon selection

Recipients will be notified and required to complete/submit the following in early 2027

• W9 tax form
• ACH wire transfer form
• Signed agreement acknowledging terms and conditions
• Completed facilitator pre-survey
• Attend or view kickoff webinar hosted by Wild Classroom
• Signed transparency letter from administration (public school educators only)

Requirements of awardees: At project completion

Once the project/solution has been implemented, recipients will be required to submit the following by May 1, 2027

• Completed facilitator post survey
• Photos and videos that capture the project implementation that can be shared to Wild Classroom community and public
• Media consent forms from the participating students' guardians
• Written recap report describing the project's implementation and what project-specific outcomes were achieved

Questions?

We’re happy to help! Email [email protected]