Student Climate Projects

• Any schools that serve grades 6-12 in the City of Portland are eligible for PCEF student funds including all Middle schools, high schools, and K-8s.
• Charter schools and CBOs are not eligible for PCEF funding. 

Full list of schools eligible for PCEF student project funds:

• Access Academy (K-8)
• Alliance High School
• Astor Elementary
• Beaumont Middle
• Benson Polytechnic High
• Beverly Cleary at Fernwood Campus
• Bridger Elementary
• Cesar Chavez Elementary
• Cleveland High
• da Vinci Arts Middle
• Faubion Elementary
• Franklin High
• George Middle
• Grant High
• Gray Middle
• Harriet Tubman Middle
• Harrison Park Elementary
• Hosford Middle
• Ida B. Wells High
• Jackson Middle
• Jason Lee Elementary
• Jefferson High
• Kellogg Middle
• Lane Middle
• Laurelhurst
• Lincoln High
• Marysville K-8
• McDaniel High
• Metropolitan Learning Center
• Mt. Tabor Middle
• Ockley Green Middle
• Odyssey
• Pioneer
• Roosevelt High
• Roseway Heights Middle
• Sellwood Middle
• *Skyline
• Sunnyside Environmental
• Vernon Elementary
• *West Sylvan
• Winterhaven Elementary

*indicates PPS schools not within Portland city boundaries that will be connected with student climate project funds using the same process as the student climate projects but with a different funding code)

• The Portland Clean Energy fund will make $15,000 available per eligible school each year. Of this, $10,000 is allocated to Student Climate Projects at the school site, and $5,000 is allocated to support staff advising and central coordination of the program.

• Students! This process is led by students.

• Student Climate Project Advisor (SCPA), a school-based staff member.

• The PPS Climate Justice and Sustainability teams will support school-based teams in navigating processes, systems, and connection to community partnerships for successful implementation of student projects.

What types of projects can this funding pay for?

Projects must address at least one the following PCEF categories:

• Clean Energy - Projects in this category focus on renewable energy (like solar or wind) and reduce energy use in buildings (like turning off the lights, powering down appliances, or replacing old equipment with newer more efficient equipment). 
• Transportation Decarbonization - Projects in this category aim to reduce pollution (greenhouse gas emissions) from transportation through reducing how much our community is driving gas-powered cars.
• Regenerative Agriculture & Green Infrastructure - Projects in this category help take care of the Earth and use nature to keep the environment healthy. For example, regenerative farming helps the soil stay rich and full of life, which is good for plants and animals. Green infrastructure means using things like trees, gardens, and natural spaces to soak up rainwater, clean the air, and give animals places to live. 
• Workforce Development for Climate Action - Projects in this category help students and community members learn about the diversity of jobs and skills that support climate action. 

Look at our PPS Student-led Climate Projects Playbook for more project ideas and to learn the ins-and-outs of planning your project. 

• The PPS Office of Climate Justice works directly with the PPS Grants Team and school site Administrative Assistants to ensure they have the necessary account codes to track and submit project expenditures.
• Student Climate Project Advisors (SCPAs) must coordinate with their Administrative Assistants, Business Managers, and/or Bookkeepers to make project purchases, finalize contracts, and spend funds.

• PCEF funding will be able to support one ER position per school. However, if two staff members are interested in sharing the role, they can split the ER position. This is determined on a school by school basis.

Email us at studentclimateprojects@pps.net and we will get back to you as soon as we can.