The Virgin Islands Energy Office is accepting applications for its 2010 Energy Education Mini-Grant. The mini-grants are designed to assist teachers and youth educators to develop and implement energy/environmental awareness and educational projects. A maximum of $1,500 per grant is available through a competitive process; funds have been allocated for six grants, according to a press release from VIEO. The application deadline for this cycle is 5 p.m., Friday, April 16.
All schools and youth/education organizations in the territory are eligible to apply. The grant package, including application, is available under “grants” on the VIEO’s Web site www.vienergy.org and at the office located at No. 45 Estate Mars Hill.
For additional information, contact Leila Muller at 773-1082, ext. 2201.