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Environmental Education (EE) Grants is sponsored by US EPA. The Environmental Education Grants Program supports projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship and help provide people with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment. It provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques.
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Project Summary Cover Letter (max 2 pages)
Detailed Project Description addressing evaluation criteria in Section 6.B of NOFO
Must include environmental education activities (not just information/outreach)
Must address stated Environmental and Educational Priorities
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local Education Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations, College or Universities, State Education or Environmental Agencies, Local or County Environmental Agencies, Tribal Organizations that qualify as a nonprofit organization described Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Tribal Education Agencies. Applicant organizations must be located in the United States or a U.S. territory. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $15,000–$25,000 (EPA distributes $2 to $3.5 million per year). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 3, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Environmental Education (EE) Grants is funded by US EPA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 10 required documents: SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information), EPA Key Contacts Form 5700-54, EPA Form 4700-4 (Preaward Compliance Review), Project Narrative with work plan and attachments, and Detailed Budget Table and Narrative, among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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