Project EXPLORE

North Carolina Arboretum / APNEP
state fundingK-12 teachersActive
Deadline not announced

Mini-grants and materials provided; check official site for current award amounts.

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Last checked: October 16, 2026

About this opportunity

Project EXPLORE offers K-12 teachers materials and support to get students outside for scientific data collection and reporting. The program is correlated to NC state standards and provides a curriculum-based experience that connects students with their local environment.

Who can apply?

  • Teachers
  • K-12 teachers

What can funding be used for?

How to apply

Applications are accepted annually for the upcoming school year. Interested teachers should apply through the North Carolina Arboretum website.

Go to the official application

Verify all eligibility, funding amounts and deadlines with the official funding organization before applying.

https://apnep.nc.gov/grant-opportunity/project-explore