EPA’s Environmental Education Grants Program funds projects aimed at fostering environmental awareness, stewardship, and equipping individuals with the capability to safeguard the environment responsibly. Financial assistance is available through this program to support initiatives that develop, showcase, or share environmental education strategies, approaches, or methodologies.

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Application cycle: Future application cycles to be determined.

Summary: Communities looking to promote environmental awareness and community stewardship may consider the EPA’s Environmental Education Grants, which support environmental education projects that increase the ability for participants to make informed decisions and take responsible actions towards the environment. 

Eligible applicants: Local education agency, state education or environmental agency, college or university, non-profit organization, local or county environmental agency, noncommercial educational broadcasting entity, or Tribal education agency.

• Filter — Public Private Partnerships: For-profit companies can participate as partners/supporters, but for-profit organizations are not eligible to receive an award as the primary applicant.

Eligible activities: Projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, including teacher training, educational advancement, or career development.

Funding: $200,000 to $250,000 (per award).

Cost share: 75% federal / 25% local. Environmental Education grants are limited to 75% of the total project cost. EPA requires a minimum non-federal match of 25% of the total project amount.

Application process: 

• For more information on applying, visit the EPA’s information page online.