Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Resources for Educators
Posted On: Aug 01, 11
Our programs and grants are valuable resources available to students and teachers across the state of Hawai’i.
- ‘AINA In Schools: Brings nutrition education, garden-based learning, agricultural literacy and healthy food choices to Hawai’i’s schools. For information on workshops, networking events and the latest farm to school news, sign up for our ‘AINA In Schools mailing list. Download a list of helpful farm to school resources here.
- Environmental Field Trip Assistance: Brings students to outdoor sites where they can experience hands-on learning about Hawai’i's natural environment.
- Environmental Education Mini-Grants: Support teachers from Hawai’i public schools to help advance their environmental education goals.
- Kokua Earth Action Projects: Foster student-led environmental service learning initiatives that create lasting, positive change in their schools and communities.
- 3R’s School Recycling: Empowers student leaders and encourages reducing, reusing, and recycling on campus.
- Plastic Free Schools: Provides resources, tools and trainings to educate school communities on the environmental and health benefits of going plastic free to minimize the consumption and pollution of plastics in our schools and islands. Check out the Plastic Free Educators Resource Guide for a list of websites, books, films, videos and more.
Other resources:
- Green Grants for Schools: This listing includes national and local grants in the areas of gardens, nutrition education, alternative energy, recycling, waste management, and general environmental education grant opportunities.
- Green Fundraising Ideas for Schools: Learn how to profit from healthy and environmentally friendly fundraising activities.
- Hawai’i Educator’s Mailing List: Keep informed of events, teacher institutes and workshops, and other educational resources by signing up for our periodical newsletter especially for teachers.





