Region 7 is offering the Environmental Education Local Grants Program to support community-focused initiatives that build environmental understanding. This grant aims to fund projects designed to increase public awareness and knowledge of environmental issues. Its core purpose is to equip participants with the skills needed to make informed decisions and take responsible actions for the environment. By fostering locally-driven education, Region 7 seeks to empower individuals and communities to engage actively in environmental stewardship. This program is crucial for cultivating an environmentally conscious populace capable of addressing local and broader ecological challenges.
Opportunity ID: 335874
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-EE-21-07 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 7 — 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 21, 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 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 7 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 335874 Full Announcement-F -> 2021 EE Local Grants RFA Region 7 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 | PKG00269091 | Sep 24, 2021 | Dec 06, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335874 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
335874 EPA4700_4_3_0-3.0.pdf
335874 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
335874 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
335874 SF424A-1.0.pdf