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Environmental Education Grants (NOFO EPA‑EE‑25‑01) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Federal grants supporting environmental education projects nationwide, including nonprofits in Colorado, via EPA’s Environmental Education and Stewardship Division.
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Environmental Education (EE) Grants | US EPA Environmental Education (EE) Grants The Environmental Education grant competition closed on March 3, 2026 Under the Environmental Education Grants Program, EPA seeks grant applications through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from eligible applicants to support environmental education projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship and help provide people with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment.
This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Since 1992, EPA has distributed between $2 and $3. 5 million in grant funding per year, supporting more than 3,980 grants.
You can find the NOFO (EPA-EE-25-01) on our Environmental Education (EE) Grant Funding Opportunity page. This grant competition closed on March 3, 2026. Read the press release here .
To apply, please make sure you: Carefully review Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to determine your eligibility. Complete all required forms and documents for this competition, following the instructions provided in Section 4 of the NOFO . Submit your application by following the instructions provided in Section 5 of the NOFO .
The following entities are ELIGIBILE to apply for a grant under this competition: 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 (Tribal education agencies eligible to apply include schools or community colleges controlled by an Indian tribe, band or nation which is recognized as eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians, and which are not administered by the Bureau of Indian Education) Noncommercial educational broadcasting entity as defined and licensed by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Additional eligibility considerations: Applicant organizations must be located in the United States, or in a U.S. territory.
Please note that the eligibility requirements apply to both “prime” recipients and subrecipients. You can find the most recent Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on our Environmental Education (EE) Grant Funding Opportunity page. This grant competition closed on March 3, 2026.
To learn more about eligibility, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page . You are required to submit standard government forms as part of your application. Please refer to the latest Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific requirements.
This grant competition closed on March 3, 2026. Helpful Resources for Applying Visit the grants. gov Applicant Training page to learn how to apply for a grant in www.
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Find general resources on how to apply for an EPA grant and training on grants management . The EE Grant Calculator can be used to determine your project's minimum cost share and subaward requirements.
Application Checklist of Required Elements of an Application (docx) Optional Models and Templates Work Plan Template (docx) Detailed Budget Table (docx) Review the Frequently Asked Questions about the EE Grant Program The EPA Office of Grants and Debarment offers periodic webinars on general issues relating to grant applications and management.
The Environmental Education and Stewardship Division will hosted a webinar on February 5, 2026 to provide a general overview of the Environmental Education Grant NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-EE-25-01), discuss how to write a competitive application, and address commonly asked questions.
Informational Webinar Details February 5, 2026 Webinar Recording February 5, 2026 EE Grant NOFO Webinar Slides (pdf) February 5, 2026 EE Grant NOFO Webinar Helpful Links (pdf) Archived PowerPoint Presentations and Transcripts FY23 EE Grant webinar recording EPA Environmental Education Grants Webinar, October 12, 2023 – Helpful Links (pdf) EPA Contacts for EE Grants If you have questions regarding an open EE grants solicitation, please send them to EEGrants@epa.
gov or read the Frequently Asked Questions for the current NOFO. For other any questions regarding the environmental education grants program, please contact your regional coordinator.
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Each grant addresses one or more environmental issue, and an educational priority such as teacher training, educational advancement, or career development. More than 3,980 grants have been awarded nationwide since 1992. Explore EE Grant Projects View a searchable list of all environmental education grants to explore details about the types of projects supported by the EE grants program.
The list can be filtered by year, state, and EPA Region and the data can be downloaded. You can also conduct a keyword search to find grants, such as those related to environmental topics, types of audiences, and educational methods. National Environmental Education Statistics View charts and data that depict national statistics for all EE Grants awarded since 1992.
The charts illustrate the number of EE grants and amount of funds awarded competitively through the EE grants program, including: EE grants are required to have a cost share of 25% of the total cost of the project. Additionally, 25% of EPA funding must be used for subawards, with each subaward having a value of $5,000 or less. Use this simple calculator to confirm your project's cost share and subaward requirement numbers.
Enter the total amount of funding you are requesting from EPA (no commas). Required Subawards Amount: $ Minimum Total Budget (EPA Funding Request + Minimum Cost Share): $ Review the Frequent Questions about the EE Grant Program. Read about previous grants.
For specific questions regarding the EE Grants Program, email EEgrants@epa. gov . Contact Us about Environmental Education to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on March 4, 2026
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non‑profit organizations (among others) eligible to apply nationwide. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies by project (federal EE grants) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 3, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to compete for financial assistance through the Targeted Airshed Grant Program. This program will assist local, state, and/or tribal air pollution control agencies to conduct emission reduction activities to reduce air pollution in nonattainment areas that EPA determines are the top five most polluted areas relative to the ozone (O3), annual average fine particulate matter (PM2.5), or 24-hour PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). To learn more about eligible entities, see Section III.A. The overall goal of the Targeted Airshed Grant Program is to reduce air pollution in the nation’s areas with the highest levels of ozone and PM2.5 ambient air concentrations listed in the three tables directly below. Area information, including maps and lists of the counties within each nonattainment area, is available at EPA’s Green Book. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OAR-OAQPS-21-03. Assistance Listing: 66.956. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $8M per award.
EPA Region 8 (the Region) is soliciting applications that address the national and regional priority of decreasing the environmental impact of materials with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). This funding opportunity is designed to both decrease materials generated (source reduction) and increase the diversion of materials through reuse, recycling, and other strategies. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R8-2021-SMM. Assistance Listing: 66.808. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: $10K – $25K per award.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications to provide training and technical assistance to rural, small, and tribal municipalities, publicly owned wastewater treatment works, and decentralized wastewater treatment systems for the prevention, reduction, and elimination of pollution. Eligible activities include training and technical assistance only. Infrastructure construction projects such as repairing water or sewer lines, adding new equipment, or upgrading, retrofitting, or rehabilitating existing equipment are not eligible for funding under this announcement. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OW-OWM-22-02. Assistance Listing: 66.446. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $18M per award.