Environmental Education (EE) Grants

Under the Environmental Education Grants Program, EPA seeks grant applications from eligible applicants to support environmental education projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship and help provide people with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Since 1992, EPA has distributed between $2 and $3.5 million in grant funding per year, supporting more than 3,950 grants.

We encourage you to subscribe to the EE Grants Listserv and review our answers to frequent questions to stay up-to-date on all EPA Environmental Education information, including announcements related to future grant competitions.

You can find the most recent Request for Applications (RFA) on our Environmental Education (EE) Grant Solicitation Notice page.

• How to Apply
• Application Forms
• Helpful Resources
• Webinar / Teleconference Information
• Contacts
• Grants Awarded

How to Apply

Determine Eligibility.

• Applicants must represent one of the following types of organizations to be eligible for an environmental education grant:
  • local education agency
  • state education or environmental agency
  • college or university
  • non-profit organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
  • noncommercial educational broadcasting entity
  • Tribal education agency (which includes schools and community colleges controlled by an Indian Tribe, band, or nation and which are recognized as eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians and which are not administered by the Bureau of Indian Education.)

  Complete the Application and Budget Forms, according to the directions in Section IV of the NOFO.

  Submit the Applications Materials.

  • Applications must be submitted electronically throughwww.grants.gov, by following the instructions in Section IV of the NOFA.

  Application Forms

  You are required to submit standard government forms as part of your application. Please refer to the latest solicitation notice for specific requirements.

  Helpful Resources for Applying

  • Learn how to apply for a grant through www.grants.gov with a video tutorial series.
  • Learn how to Develop a Budget with a video tutorial series .
  • Find general resources on how to apply for an EPA grant and training on grants management.
  • Application Checklist of Required Elements of an Application (docx) (40.98 KB)
  • Optional Models and Templates
    • Work Plan Template (docx) (42.43 KB)
    • Logic Model (docx) (39.78 KB)
    • Detailed Budget Table (docx) (39.83 KB)
    • Timeline (docx) (45.82 KB)
    • Community Description (docx) (89.39 KB)

    Webinar and Teleconference Information

    The Office of Environmental Education hosted a webinar where EE Grants Program staff provided a general overview of the 2023 Environmental Education Local Grants Notice of Funding Opportunities, discussed how to write a competitive application, and addressed commonly asked questions.

    2023 Informational Webinar Details

    • EPA Environmental Education Grants Webinar, October 12, 2023 – Helpful Links (pdf) (130.71 KB)

    Archived PowerPoint Presentations and Transcripts

    • FY21 EE Grant PowerPoint and transcript (pdf) (2.48 MB)

    EPA Contacts for EE Grants

    If you have questions regarding an open EE grants solicitation, please send them to EEGrants@epa.gov or read the Frequently Asked Questions for the current RFA. For other any questions regarding the environmental education grants program, please contact your regional coordinator.

    Region 1

    CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT

    Olivia Lopez
    U.S. EPA, Region 1
    5 Post Office Square, Suite 100
    Mail Code: ORA 1-4
    Boston, MA 02109-3912
    lopez.olivia@epa.gov

    Region 2

    NJ, NY, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

    Chiamaka Alozie
    U.S. EPA, Region 2
    290 Broadway
    26th Floor
    New York, NY 10007-1866
    alozie.chiamaka@epa.gov

    Region 3

    DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV

    Stephanie Branche
    U.S. EPA, Region 3
    1650 Arch Street
    Mail Code: 3OCTEA
    Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029
    branche.stephanie@epa.gov

    Region 4

    AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN

    Melba Furlow
    U.S. EPA, Region 4
    61 Forsyth Street SW
    Mail Code: 9T25
    Atlanta, GA 30303
    Region4ee@epa.gov

    Region 5

    IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

    Megan Gavin
    U.S. EPA, Region 5
    77 West Jackson Boulevard
    Mail Code: RM-19J
    Chicago, IL 60604
    gavin.megan@epa.gov

    Region 6

    AR, LA, NM, OK, TX

    Alexandra Olson
    U.S. EPA, Region 6
    1201 Elm Street, Suite 500
    Dallas, TX 75270
    olson.alexandra@epa.gov

    Region 7

    IA, KS, MO, NE

    Leah Clyburn
    U.S. EPA, Region 7
    11201 Renner Blvd.
    Mail Code: ORA/OIA
    Lenexa, KS 66219
    clyburn.leah@epa.gov

    Region 8

    CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY

    Wendy Dew
    U.S. EPA, Region 8
    1595 Wynkoop Street
    Mail Code: 80C
    Denver, CO 80202-1129
    dew.wendy@epa.gov

    Region 9

    AZ, CA, HI, NV, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau

    Eileen Shanahan
    U.S. EPA, Region 9
    75 Hawthorne Street
    Mail Code: OPA-1
    San Francisco, CA 94105
    Shanahan.Eileen@epa.gov

    Region 10

    AK, ID, OR, WA

    Sally Hanft
    U.S. EPA, Region 10
    1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900
    Mail Code: RAD 12-D12
    Seattle, WA 98101
    hanft.sally@epa.gov

    Headquarters - Washington, DC

    Michael Band
    U.S. EPA, Headquarters
    1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
    Mail Code: 1704A
    Washington, DC 20460
    eegrants@epa.gov

    EE Grants Awarded Since 1992

    Grantees are located in all 50 states and various U.S. territories. Each grant addresses one or more environmental issue, and an educational priority such as teacher training, educational advancement, or career development. More than 3,950 grants have been awarded nationwide since 1992.

    Explore EE Grant Projects

    

    View a searchable list of all environmental education grants to explore details about the types of projects supported by the EE grants program. The list can be filtered by year, state, and EPA Region and the data can be downloaded. You can also conduct a keyword search to find grants, such as those related to environmental topics, types of audiences, and educational methods.

    National Environmental Education Statistics

    View charts and data that depict national statistics for all EE Grants awarded since 1992. The charts illustrate the number of EE grants and amount of funds awarded competitively through the EE grants program, including:

    

    EE Grants Listserv

    Sign up to receive updates about the environmental education grant program.

    EE Grant Calculator

    EE grants are required to have a non-federal match of 25% of the total cost of the project. Additionally, 25% of EPA funding must be used for subawards, with each subaward having a value of $5,000 or less. Use this simple calculator to figure out your requirements.

    Enter Your Request

    Alert Questions?
    • Review the Frequent Questions about the EE Grant Program.
    • Read about previous grants.
    • For specific questions regarding the EE Grants Program, email EEgrants@epa.gov.