Environmental Education (EE) Grants

Purpose:

To provide financial support for projects which design, demonstrate or disseminate environmental education practices, methods or techniques.

Eligible Applicants:

Local, tribal or state education agencies, colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, state environmental agencies and non-commercial educational broadcasting agencies.

Award Amount:

Most awards are for $10,000
Occasionally up to $50,000
EPA HQ accepts applications between $50,001 - $150,000

Total Awarded in Fiscal Year:

$195,000 Regionally in FY05

Matching Share:

25% matching share required

Key Dates:

Application Due: November 23, 2005
Selection: Call contact below

Priorities:

Applicants must demonstrate that projects focus on one of the following:

improving environmental education teaching skills;
educating teachers, students or the public about human health
building state, local or tribal government capacity to develop environmental ed programs
promoting environmental careers among students
educating the public through a community based organization, through print or other media
using environmental education to advance education reform

Contact Information:

Megan Gavin
Office of Public Affairs
312-353-5282
gavin.megan@epa.gov

Website:

ww.epa.gov/region5/enved/grants.html

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