The 10th Annual Sustainability Project Grant is live!

Transforming NYC Public Schools into Champions of Sustainability and Climate Resilience

Climate Week 2025

Each fall, NYC hosts "Climate Week," bringing together local experts and leaders from around the globe. Below are events from our partner organizations, featuring our team and teachers and students from NYC Public Schools. If you are in Manhattan, keep an eye out for members of our Youth Leadership Council on bus shelters around the city!

Check out our Climate Week 2025 calendar of events.

Green Career and Club Fair

High school students and their friends and families are invited to this event on October 1 (3-7 PM) to learn about green careers and student opportunities!

Join us at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce and meet with environmental and sustainability organizations in NYC. Explore opportunities including clubs and internships to shape a greener, brighter future for New York City.

sustainability project grant

Our 10th Annual Sustainability Project Grant opens on September 22 in honor of Climate Week!

K-12 district schools can apply for up to $5,000 for projects including climate education, gardens & outdoor learning, environmental justice, and Climate Action Days.

School-based educators are welcome to join one of our virtual grant info-sessions to learn more:

Apply for the Sustainability Project Grant by October 27.

Students and educators work on an outdoor garden at their school.

Climate Action Day Training

Join this professional learning opportunity and get resources to lead Climate Action Days in your school. Any NYCPS employee can attend and turnkey resources to their school. Earn up to 6 CTLE credits. Funding for substitute coverage is available for up to two staff members per school.

Pick ONE day that works best for you!

Tuesday, October 7 (8:20AM-3PM), New York Botanic Garden, Bronx
- Workshops will focus on Health, Wellness, Green Space, and Water.
- Register at bit.ly/CADTrainingNYBG
Friday, October 17 (8:30AM-3:30PM), UFT Headquarters, Manhattan
- Workshops will focus on Waste and Energy.
- Register at bit.ly/CADTrainingUFT
Friday, October 24 (8:30AM-1:30PM), Petrides Education Complex, Staten Island

- Abridged training covering all four themes, with an optional afternoon field trip.
- Register at bit.ly/CADTrainingStatenIsland

Climate Energy Education Intensive (CEEI) With SolarOne

Grades 3-12 teachers, join us and Solar One for a day of standards aligned, hands-on activities. Explore ways to take climate action by utilizing solar energy! Earn up to 5 CTLE credits, and get a classroom set of mini solar panels and motors with fans. Choose ONE session:

Friday, November 7
Monday, November 10
Wednesday, November 12
Thursday, November 13
Friday, November 14

All sessions are 9AM-2PM at the new Solar One Energy Education Center in Manhattan.

Climate Education Curriculum Entry Points

Teachers who attended our Midwinter Climate Institute developed entry points to help you bring climate into your classroom. Spanning grade levels and subjects, there are ideas for every educator!

View Climate Education Entry Points in Full Screen.

Entry Points from the NYCPS Mid-Winter Climate Institute

Our Green Team GOogle Classrooms are live!

Calling all K-12 Green Team advisors! We now have Google Classrooms where you can showcase the amazing work your green team does and get new ideas to take climate action in your school.

It's also a great opportunity to connect with other teachers (including our incredible Climate Education Leadership Team) to ask questions and get sustainability-based support.

To join your specific grade band, go to Google Classroom and enter the code:

- Elementary (K-5): nzd6igp

- Middle (6-8): iahum6o

- High (9-12): ep4jwat

Note: You must be logged into your Google account with your NYCPS email!