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Adopt-a-School Program

The Adopt-a-School program was established to support water science education, involvement, and restoration activities by K-12th grade students in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho who are working toward clean water education goals. The average project funding level is $500 per application/applicant and will vary depending on the number of applicants and funding level requests. Who should apply? Teachers, Schools, and School Districts!

The application period for 2025 has closed. Please check back in December!

Access the Adopt-a-School Grant Application here.

 

Evaluation Criteria

  • Curriculum/project is for K-12th grade students during the 2025 calendar year.
  • Curriculum/project is science-based and includes wastewater and/or stormwater education elements.
  • Curriculum/project must include a wastewater treatment facility tour and/or a presentation from a local wastewater/stormwater agency.
  • PNCWA will provide contact information for your local wastewater/stormwater agency if unknown.

For submission and questions, please email Ely O'Connor.

 

PNCWA Adopt-a-School Program in Action:

The 2025 program provided over $4,500 in funding to 9 schools across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Funding will provide opportunities for students to visit wastewater treatment facilities, water resource education centers, wildlife refuges, and estuary boat tours, as well as provide water quality monitoring equipment and classroom watershed models. 

2025 - 9 Schools, $4,500 in grant funds

2024 - 11 Schools, $5,800 in grant funds

2023 - 10 Schools, $5,100 in grant funds

2022 - 3 Schools, $2,000 in grant funds

Program funding is provided by the PNCWA Communication and Outreach Committee and proceeds from the PNCWA Communications Camp