Sponsoring Student Projects
With the Education Fund, Silicon Valley Clean Energy is providing funding to elementary, middle, high school and community college student-led projects that support our communities’ goal of fighting climate change by reducing the use of fossil fuels.
The Education Fund
Projects supported by the Education Fund address the SVCE mission to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and expand education and outreach. Projects can range from art installations and student-led events to videos, journalism projects, student competitions, robotics and more. Previous projects included a podcast, art competition, short film, leadership training, climate education for youth, building a prototype electric vehicle and more!
Project Funding:
- Grant funding can be used for resources materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, technology and other SVCE approved costs
- Up to $10,000 for project funding
- Teams must submit all receipts and accounting of money spent from the SVCE funding
The 2024 application cycle has closed. If you are interested in future SVCE scholarship opportunities or youth education initiatives, please sign up on our interest form to stay updated.
Past Projects
2023-2024 Cohort
Tree-Plenish Project
Distributing native tree saplings to offset approximately 10% of Los Gatos’ carbon emissions.
Dr. Bike
Repairing bikes and promoting sustainable transportation among students
Swap & Share
Building an upcycling app for students to practice sustainable consumption
Utmost Atmost
Organizing conferences, competitions, and presentations to raise student awareness about climate change
Youth Leadership Conference
Hosting a youth conference on green career development, skill workshops and related topics for young women
Lab Rats Club
Engineering solar-power electric bikes to donate to students
Morgan Hill Youth Climate Action Team
Leading professional development for teachers on climate and environmental education
EcoValley
Leading workshops on upcycling art, renewable power, and more for local youth
FUHSD Climate Collective
Facilitated a district-wide showcase of environmental literacy instruction at the Fremont Union High School District’s Earth Day
Sherman Oaks Community Charter School
Exploring solar energy by building a solar-powered school announcement system
CPMentorship
Collecting environmental data from the Alviso Community using solar-powered sensors
2022-2023 Cohort
AAUW Youth Leadership Conference for Girls
Teaching youth to take environmental action
Carbon Footprint Competition
Educating youth about their carbon footprints and how to reduce their emissions
Clean Energy Crusaders
Promoting clean energy by providing data-driven research and initiatives to the FUHSD community
FUHSD Climate Action Team
Sustainability outreach and education efforts across five high schools in the Fremont Unified High School District
Utmost Atmos
Encouraging sustainable transportation by repurposing secondhand bicycles for students
Youth Environmental Power Initiative
Advocating for clean energy and sustainability through STEM and art
2021-2022 Cohort
Algaeorithm
Teaching students skills for transitioning the world to a sustainable algae bioeconomy
EcALLogy
Implementing regenerative agricultural and conservation practices in school gardens
Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action
Connecting Silicon Valley’s youth in community climate action events
Saratoga Supermileage
Upgrading electric vehicle prototype and developing students’ skills in vehicle design, electrical engineering, software engineering, and more
Youth Environmental Power Initiative
Encouraging students to learn about environmental issues through creative expression and community events
2020-2021 Cohort
Climate Youth Ambassadors
Engaging elementary and middle school students about the climate crisis through community presentations and events
Saratoga Supermileage
Exploring clean transportation technologies by designing and building a battery electric vehicle for the Shell Eco-Marathon Competition
Milpitas High School Solar Hinge
Researched development of a novel solar hinge technology which would have allowed solar panels to tilt omnidirectionally to increase captured solar energy.
Gavilan Smart & Sustainable Garden
Utilizing renewable energy in creation of a proof of concept smart, sustainable, and mobile garden equipped with sensors and an associated mobile app to monitor resource consumption and reduce waste.
Milpitas High School Food Waste Energy
Transforming food waste into usable energy through a novel composter generator with enough efficiency to achieve meaningful sustainability.
Los Altos Youth Commission
Raising environmental awareness among local youth and teens through an environmentally themed art competition.
Los Altos High School Green Team
Educating local youth and students about the climate crisis and day-to-day sustainability through a free, month-long program of projects, content, and reflection.
SV Youth Climate Action
Transforming young people into effective climate advocates and leaders through education and policy initiatives
The Climate Courier
Raising awareness and inspiring action regarding the climate crisis by empowering youth voices to communicate and report on climate.
YEPI
Inspiring teens to take action on climate change and environmental issues through education, outreach, and advocacy
eMotion
Providing clean energy to houseless people from human-powered bike charging, engaging and educating local communities about the benefits of clean energy.
Binsey Poplar Press
Promoting environmental awareness and the importance of clean energy through an art and literary competition engaging local youth and community.
Milpitas High School Sustainable Home
Addressing climate change through development of a climate-friendly tiny-home that leaves a smaller carbon footprint and efficiently provides for all living necessities.
Education Fund Participation
Elementary, Middle, High School and Community College Students in the SVCE territory
Students attending schools in Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Saratoga, Sunnyvale and unincorporated Santa Clara County communities are eligible to apply.
Students that incorporate SVCE’s mission within their project
Projects must include SVCE’s mission to reduce dependence on fossil fuels by providing carbon free, affordable and reliable electricity and innovative programs for the SVCE community
Students who include education and outreach within their project
Climate action and awareness go hand in hand. The Education Fund is for projects that incorporate education and outreach to the broader community. Examples of outreach are: attending community events with SVCE, presenting to peers about project, incorporating your community within the project, presenting to local city governments or many more options.
