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.

	Allows in-kind services to contribute toward nonfederal cost share requirements
	Supports nature-based solutions

Application cycle: September 14, 2023 – November 8, 2023.

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. Some projects have focused on flooding—for example, the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District in Lonoke, Arkansas (population 4,200), received a grant to train local floodplain managers and explore possible mitigation projects for housing located within floodplains. Low-income, minority communities were a major focus of the program, as these communities are at the greatest risk of living in housing in flood-prone areas.

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

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

Funding: $50,000 – $100,000.

Cost share: 75% federal / 25% local. Environmental Education grants are limited to 75% of the total project cost.

Application process: For more information on applying, visit the EPA’s information page online, or search by CFDA number 66.951.