The Alternative Fuel Foundation seeks to help develop and strengthen green education programs throughout the northeast, while also helping to promote the use and study of alternative fuels. Small grants are made to schools to further the goals of the Foundation.Any non-profit public or private K-12 school or parent group associated with a non-profit public or private K-12 school is eligible to apply. Parent groups that are applying (PTO, PTA, etc.) must have an independent tax ID number (EIN) and official 501c(3) status from the IRS. If your group does not have 501c(3) status, please apply through your school. Pre-schools are not eligible. Universities are also eligible to apply provided the project meets grant criteria.There is a preference for funding requests that promote the awareness and use of alternative fuels or promote the concept of sustainability.Projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit will be favored.Grant money cannot be used to pay for memorials, stipends, salaries, artists in residence, field trips, scholarships, or third party funding. Only 10% of any award granted can be used toward outside resources such as labor, installation, consultation, and delivery.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 4/21