This grant is for supporting locally-focused environmental education projects within Region 1. Its core purpose is to enhance public awareness and knowledge regarding critical environmental issues. Furthermore, the program aims to equip participants with the essential skills required to make informed decisions and take responsible actions concerning the environment. By fostering understanding and practical capabilities at the local level, the Environmental Education Local Grants Program seeks to empower communities to address environmental challenges effectively and promote sustainable practices. This initiative is designed to create a more environmentally conscious and proactive citizenry.
Opportunity ID: 335873
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-EE-21-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 1 — 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 24, 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: | $3,000,000 |
| 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 1 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:
Education Michael Band
U.S. EPA Headquarters Environmental Education Grant Program, Office of Environmental Email:EEGrants@EPA.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 335873 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 2021 EE Local Grants RFA Region 01 FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Education Michael Band U.S. EPA Headquarters Environmental Education Grant Program, Office of Environmental 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 | PKG00269070 | Sep 24, 2021 | Dec 06, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335873 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
335873 EPA4700_4_3_0-3.0.pdf
335873 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
335873 EPA_KeyContacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
335873 SF424A-1.0.pdf