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Fundraising Ideas for Michigan Envirothon Teams

The ideas listed below are those that some teams have used in the past, or ideas that have been passed along to the Michigan Envirothon office from various sources. Many teams have used various fundraisers in the past and have been very successful. Money raised could be used towards the team registration fee, Community Outreach Project expenses (brochures, equipment, etc.), room & board fees, travel costs, etc. These ideas are ones that your teams will need to investigate and set up on their own. Please note that Michigan Envirothon does not necessarily endorse any of the fundraising programs, and has not researched them (for validity, success rate, etc.) to any extent.

  • Ink Cartridge Recycling
    Inkjet Recycling
    Recyclers USA
    Funding Factory
    Staples Recycle for Education

  • Cellular Phone Recycling
    EcoPhones: or call 888-326-7466
    Collect used cell phones and receive $3.00 for each digital cell phone remitted (certain restrictions apply). Upon registering you will receive:
    1. A proven step-by-step guide to a successful cell phone recycling fundraiser,
    2. Cell phone collection bags for parent donations,
    3. Neighborhood door hanger collection bags,
    4. A customizable letter template for distribution to prospective donors,
    5. Tax deduction receipt forms (donor incentive),
    6. Color posters to promote school awareness, and
    7. Prepaid shipping labels to remit collected phones.

  • Community Foundations can be an excellent source of small grants to fund Envirothon team activities. Check with your local Community Foundation for available grant opportunities.

  • Meijer Community Rewards (if you live in a community near a Meijer location).

  • Other fundraising ideas that Envirothon teams have used in the past:
    1. Bake Sales.
    2. Car Washes.
    3. Native Plant sales in conjunction with the local Conservation District tree sale (contact your Conservation District).
    4. 50/50 Raffles (go to www.michigan.gov/cg for information & application).
Related Content
 •  Resources for Envirothon Teams
 •  Resources for Envirothon Resource Professionals
 •  Michigan Envirothon Official Logo

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