• Student Climate Projects

  • Sign up now for a PCEF informational webinar designed for students who want to learn more about this program.

    What: A 60-minute session to hear from PCEF staff and learn all about the new Climate Friendly Public Schools program.

    When: Oct. 9, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    Where: Over zoom. Register here

    Who: Any student in Portland interested in utilizing PCEF's student climate funds. 

     

     

    Click HERE for the full program overview. And email studentclimateprojects@pps.net with any questions. 

    The Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) is allocating Portland Public Schools funding for student-led climate action through the Climate Friendly Public Schools program. This program gives students the opportunity to engage in real-world climate action, community needs identification, leadership development, and Project Based Learning that will allow for innovative and creative solutions to climate change.

    The program will allocate $10,000 per school, per year for student-led projects with an additional $5,000 available to support staff advising and central coordination of program development. PCEF funding is available to all schools that serve grades 6-12, so it will apply to all middle schools, high schools, and K-8s.

    Project applications:

    Project resources for students and teachers:

    • Climate Project Playbook (use me to ponder some amazing starter-ideas that we love!)
    • Project brainstorming worksheet (use me to come up with YOUR project!)
    • Climate Project promo video (use me to get students excited about forming or joining a project team! -- if students don't know about this program, they can't get involved!)
    • Project Management Workbook (this activity is a fun way to help students think ahead to all the different parts of project management that will serve them well during their project.) 
    • Guide to filling out your Project Proposal Form (coming soon)
    • Click here to find a list of every school's project advisor. This staff person can help students, other staff, or partners and volunteers get involved with the school's project. 
      • Don't see your school's advisor listed? Check in with your principal to talk about who might want to sign up for the role! 

    Community and Partner Organizations:

    • Are you a community or partner organization interested in connecting with students to be involved with student climate projects? Fill out this form, and we can refer student groups to relevant organizations. 

FAQs

  • What schools are eligible to receive this funding?

  • How much funding do schools receive for student-led projects?

  • Who is involved in planning and completing projects?

  • What types of projects can this funding pay for?

  • What is the full timeline for projects?

  • How does our school access funds and spend funds?

  • What happens if there are multiple student groups, clubs, or classes that are interested in using the student project funds?

  • If there is more than one staff member interested in the SCPA role, do both people receive ER pay?

  • What happens to student funds that may be left over after a project is completed?

  • Can students save some of their funding from the current year to be used the next year?

  • Who do I reach out to if I have more questions?

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