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Division: Teaching and Learning Services

Office:  Assistant Commissioner

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Purpose: 

The overarching goals of and expectations of the Climate Literacy for Community Resilience (CLCR) continuation grant program are to:

• Expand equitable access to high-quality, standards-based climate change education for K-12 students.
• Encourage student-centered experiential learning opportunities and engagement in location-based climate change solutions.
• Expand and strengthen a network of local education agencies (LEAs) dedicated to sharing best practices and resources for implementing climate change education across New Jersey.

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has established a second 12-month project period grant program. This grant program is open to the seven (7) LEAs selected through a competitive process under NGO # 25-WB04-G02 - (Belleville Public School District (13 0250), Eastern Camden County Regional School District (07 1255), Hillside Public School District (39 2190), Hopewell Valley Regional School District (21 2280), Montclair Public School District (13 3310), Paterson Public School District (31 4010), and Township of Union School District (39 5290).

Applicants may apply for up to $30,500. Based on the availability of FY26 state funding, this grant program will begin June 1, 2026 and will end on May 31, 2027.

Eligible Agencies: Districts chosen in year 1 Competitive process

Grant Type: Continuation

Number of Award(s) Anticipated: 7

Total Amount Available: $213,500

Application Due Date: 2/12/2026