The Environmental Education Grant Program is offering this grant to support locally-focused environmental education projects in Region 6. This grant is for the purpose of cultivating environmental stewardship and developing knowledgeable, responsible students, teachers, and community members. Financial support is provided for projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate effective environmental education practices. The program’s core aim is to significantly increase public awareness and knowledge about local environmental issues, equipping participants with essential skills. These skills enable informed decision-making and responsible actions towards environmental protection, fostering sustainable practices within local communities.
Opportunity ID: 350209
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-EE-23-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 6 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.951 — Environmental Education Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 08, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 08, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 08, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $360,000 |
| 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: |
The Environmental Education Grant Program is seeking applications from eligible applicants to support locally-focused environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and community members. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques that increase public awareness and knowledge about local environmental issues and provides participants in its programs the skills necessary to make informed decisions and to take responsible actions toward the environment |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alexandra Olson, Region 6 (Electronic Submissions Contact)
Michael Band, HQ (Eligibility and General NOFO Contact) Email:Olson.Alexandra@epa.gov; EEgrants@epa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 350209 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Region 6_2023 EE Local Grants NOFO_Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Alexandra Olson, Region 6 (Electronic Submissions Contact) Michael Band, HQ (Eligibility and General NOFO Contact) Email: Olson.Alexandra@epa.gov; 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 | PKG00283158 | Sep 14, 2023 | Nov 08, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350209 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350209 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350209 EPA4700_4_5_0-5.0.pdf
350209 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350209 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350209 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf