The Green Schools Program provides support, incentives, and educational resources for new and ongoing resource management practices within Madison County Schools, both private and public. While each school's approach varies based on its needs, all share a common set of goals. Our program's values are rooted in the wise use of resources, creation of healthy outdoor spaces in and around schools, and access to meaningful learning about Madison County's natural spaces. The purpose of the Green Schools Program is to serve residents, students, and schools in the development of healthy, safe, resource-efficient learning institutions and educate while saving energy, resources, and money.

Check out this year's Green Schools Program Guide HERE!  Inside, find everything you need,  whether you're a veteran to the program or considering participation. This publication offers an introduction to the program, steps and options for participation, funding resources, key dates and deadlines, and more. Contact Program Coordinator Lisa Rogers to receive a  printed copy of the guide.

How Does My School Get Started?

If your school currently does not participate in the Green Schools Program, contact coordinator Lisa Rogers at lrrogers@madisoncountyil.gov or call 618-296-4606. For schools that are ready to join the GSP, take the yearly Goals and Interests Enrollment Survey HERE  and the Benchmarking Survey by clicking HERE. If the Goals and Interests Survey is completed before October 13th, 2023, you will receive a $100 stipend to use towards your school's resource managment goals.

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Green Seed Grant Funding- 2023-2024

The Madison County Green Schools Program and the County Board's Building and Zoning Committee offer "Green Seed Grant Funding" for use in initiatives that address waste reduction and environmental education. Grants provide up to $2,000 maximum per school in the form of reimbursement. No matching funds are required. 

Completed applications are due by 4:30 pm to lrrogers@madisoncountyil.gov on January 12th, 2024. The 2023-2024 Green Seed Grant Application can be found HERE.