This department, Region 6, is offering the Environmental Education Local Grants Program to support locally-focused initiatives that enhance public awareness and knowledge of environmental issues. This grant is for the purpose of empowering participants with practical skills needed to make informed decisions and take responsible actions concerning the environment. The program aims to foster a more environmentally literate populace capable of engaging proactively with local ecological challenges. It seeks to fund projects that build community capacity for environmental stewardship, ultimately contributing to sustainable practices and a healthier environment within the region.
Opportunity ID: 335839
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-EE-21-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 6 — Solicitation Notice for 2021 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.951 — Environmental Education Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 06, 2021 See Section IV of the funding opportunity announcement for close date information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 06, 2021 See Section IV of the funding opportunity announcement for close date information. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 05, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: |
The purpose of the Environmental Education Local Grants Program in Region 6 is to support locally-focused environmental education projects that increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues and provide the skills that participants in its funded projects need to make informed decisions and take responsible actions toward the environment. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Band
U.S. EPA Headquarters Environmental Education Grant Program, Office of Environmental Education Email:EEGrants@EPA.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 335839 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 2021 EE Local Grants RFA Region 6 Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michael Band U.S. EPA Headquarters Environmental Education Grant Program, Office of Environmental Education Email: EEGrants@EPA.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.951 | PKG00269090 | Sep 24, 2021 | Dec 06, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335839 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
335839 EPA4700_4_3_0-3.0.pdf
335839 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
335839 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
335839 SF424A-1.0.pdf