All public schools within these districts are eligible.

• Alamo Heights ISD
• East Central ISD
• Edgewood ISD
• Fort Sam Houston ISD
• Harlandale ISD
• Judson ISD
• Lackland ISD
• Northeast ISD
• Northside ISD
• Randolph ISD
• San Antonio ISD
• Southside ISD
• South San Antonio ISD
• Southwest ISD

All Charter and private schools inside the San Antonio city limits are eligible.

Grants are available starting with first grade. Kindergarten and Day Care Businesses are not eligible. A school may apply for multiple projects for funding but each one must be a separate application.

Eco Scholars is specifically for schools. Organizations such as scouts, sports leagues, special interest clubs, or other after school groups are not eligible.

On the application, the main point of contact is required but so is the approval of the school’s Principal or Vice-Principal.

For accepted projects, recipients will be notified in early April 2023 and 50% of the funds will be transmitted before the 2023 school year ends. Projects must be completed before the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

Progress reports are due in August 2023, November 2023, February 2024 and the final report in May 2024, or sooner if the project is ahead of schedule. We will send reminders. The reports are simple and state, in general, the percentage of completion and overall status of the project. Photos, videos, graphics and other information can be uploaded for review. Also, if the project is not going as originally described in the application, plan to report the revised project design.

In the final report, the results of the project must be documented. We are looking for measurable, tangible benefits to the selected CAAP mitigation goal(s). Upon receipt of the final report, the remaining 50% of the grant funds will be transmitted.

Those unique and highly-successful projects will be recognized by City leadership.

Applications close March 15, 2023. DEADLINE EXTENDED

How to prepare:

• Following are the questions to answer on the application. Make sure you have taken the time to fully determine the details of your project.
• Read both the eligibility and project tier information at this site.
• If a school already has a sustainability program or project, the grant application must state how the funds will improve, enhance and expand the existing project. The funds cannot be used to just support or maintain it. Schools are allowed to submit more than one project. Each project requires a separate application.
• For questions, email us directly at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1. What exactly is the project? Describe the project’s specifications, scope, location, function and all other helpful details you would like the application review committee to know.
2. What tier level are you applying for? Please revisit eco-scholars for the judging criteria.
3. How will the project affect climate change and sustainability? Outline for the committee how you plan to measure the benefits of the project. State the projected goal or target for those results.
4. Specifically, which one(s) of the CAAP mitigation goals will the project most align with and how/why?
5. Who will be doing the work? The expectation is that the students will comprise the majority of the team, but if other or outside resources are needed, what types of companies, artisans, suppliers, or consultants would be engaged?
6. Please give a high-level summary of the anticipated resources needed to get started with a general estimate of the related expenses.
7. If the project’s actual expenses are less than the total amount of the grant, how would the school use the remainder of the funds? Please revisit eco-scholars to review the approved and non-approved categories and activities.
8. I certify that the school Principal as named above has approved this application.