What is the Challenge?
The Green, Healthy, Smart Challenge supports student-led sustainability projects in Baltimore City Public Schools. Students must be a part of an organized green team that meets to complete their project.
Teams at all schools can apply for up to $1,300.
Teams at certified Maryland Green Schools can apply for up to $1,800.
Support for the Green, Healthy, Smart Challenge is generously provided by the Baltimore Community Foundation, Baltimore City Public Schools, and others.
Questions? Contact Joanna Pi-Sunyer at jpi-sunyer@bcps.k12.md.us or Ebone Smith at ebone.smith@baltimorecity.gov.
Green, Healthy, Smart Challenge Application Process
The Baltimore City Office of Sustainability, in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, is excited to announce the launch of the application period for the 2024-2025 academic school year. This year, applications will be accepted from Monday, August 19, 2024 to Monday, October 21, 2024. Following the conclusion of the application period, submitted applications will be reviewed and approval or denial letters will be disseminated in early-mid November. More information about the 2024-2025 application can be found here. You can submit your application for the Green, Healthy, Smart Challenge using this Google Form.
History
In 2010, the Green, Healthy, Smart Challenge program provided support to 16 Baltimore City public schools for projects focused on waste reduction, conservation, and greening. Projects were designed and led by “Green Teams” of students and adult helpers. Over the next several years, the program expanded into more areas, including energy, healthy food, and water.
As of 2020, approximately $668,595 has been distributed through the program to a total of 133 schools, representing over three-quarters of the schools in the district! These projects have engaged thousands of students in making hands-on improvements to their schools and communities. Projects completed through the Challenge have included a working wind turbine, a schoolyard chicken coop, a recycled fashion show, and just about anything else you can think of!
Stories
Learn more about some of the great work happening at our schools!