Nonprofits, Gov entities, Tribes
Government-funded
$100K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Supports locally focused environmental education projects that increase public awareness and stewardship — teacher training, community science, watershed education, and youth programs. Typical awards range from $50,000 to $100,000; nonprofits, schools, and state/local/tribal agencies are eligible.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, education institution, or state/local/tribal agency
2.Project must deliver environmental education, not just information dissemination
3.Non-federal match of at least 25% of total project cost required
4.Competition cycles announced periodically — confirm current NOFO status on the EPA EE page
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