South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

• Grant Award Program
• Recent Grant Winners
• For Teachers
• About Champions
• Project Ideas
• Champions' Links

Champions of the Environment wants South Carolina’s young people to improve and protect the natural world. Each year champions rewards K-12 students and teachers for their environmental awareness and action. Maybe you will be the next Champion of the Environment.

The Grant Award Program rewards projects that help the environment. South Carolina's K-12 students, teachers and environmental educators can apply for up to a $2000 grant. Projects that come close to receiving a grant are offered a Seedling Award or a Merit Award to get their projects started.

For more information about Champions of the Environment, contact Amanda Ley, (803) 898-4183.