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Environmental Education Local Grants Program is sponsored by EPA. Supports environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and citizens.
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EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education Grants | US EPA EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education Grants WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced up to $3. 2 million in funding for environmental education grants to support local, community-driven projects that help Americans protect their water, health, and natural surroundings.
EPA expects to award up to 16 grants nationwide, ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 each through the Environmental Education Grant Program. The Environmental Education Grant Program is designed to give Americans the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their environment; from protecting local waterways to supporting responsible stewardship in their own backyards.
These grants support hands-on projects that help people better understand environmental challenges in their own communities and take practical steps to address them. Projects supported under this program emphasize real-world learning, community engagement, and solutions that can be applied at the local level. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now posted on www.
grants. gov and the Environmental Education Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity webpage and applications are due on March 3, 2026 . EPA’s Environmental Education and Stewardship Division will host a webinar on February 5, 2026, to provide a general overview of the current NOFO, discuss how to write a competitive application, and answer commonly asked questions.
Webinar registration details will be available on https://www. epa. gov/education/grants#webinar .
Stay up to date on all environmental education grant information, including announcements related to upcoming webinar registration, by subscribing to the Environmental Education listserv . Since 1992, EPA has distributed between $2 and $3. 5 million in grant funding per year under the Environmental Education Grant program, supporting more than 3,980 grants and making this grant program one of the most utilized in the agency.
Additional background information on the Environmental Education Grants Program, along with helpful resources and templates for applicants can be found on the Environmental Education Grant Homepage . Visit the Environmental Education grant FAQ and EPA Grants Community Library of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) webpages to learn more about the current competition and the federal grant process.
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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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, State/local governments, Educational institutions, Tribal organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. 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 Local Grants Program is funded by 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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