Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA EE 23 04
The Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 4 (Funding Opportunity Number EPA EE 23 04) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under CFDA 66.951. It is designed to fund locally focused environmental education projects that strengthen environmental stewardship and build a more informed, responsible public. The program emphasizes practical education efforts that help students, educators, and community members better understand local environmental challenges and develop the ability to make informed choices and take responsible actions that benefit the environment.
This opportunity supports projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. In other words, applicants can propose creating new instructional approaches and materials, piloting or proving out effective education models, or spreading proven tools and strategies so they can be adopted more broadly. A central goal is to increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues that are relevant at the local level, while also providing participants with concrete skills that translate knowledge into action. Projects are expected to go beyond general information-sharing by helping people build decision-making skills and encouraging real-world stewardship behaviors.
Funding is provided through a grant mechanism, with an award ceiling of $100,000 per award. EPA anticipated making about five awards under this specific competition. The opportunity was posted on September 14, 2023, with an original application closing date of November 8, 2023.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the official notice under the section titled "Additional Information on Eligibility." Applicants should rely on that section of the full announcement to confirm organizational eligibility and any specific limitations or requirements that apply to Region 4 submissions.Apply for EPA EE 23 04
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 4" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.951.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 14, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 08, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is the Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 4?
The Environmental Education Local Grants Program for Region 4 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It supports locally focused environmental education projects intended to strengthen environmental stewardship and build a more informed, responsible public.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA EE 23 04.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 66.951.
What types of projects does this program fund?
This program funds locally focused environmental education projects that help students, educators, and community members better understand local environmental challenges and develop the ability to make informed choices and take responsible actions that benefit the environment.
What is the main purpose of the funded environmental education projects?
The main purpose is to increase public awareness and knowledge about locally relevant environmental issues while building practical skills that help participants translate knowledge into action. Projects are expected to encourage real-world stewardship behaviors, not just share general information.
What does the program mean by "design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate" environmental education practices?
Applicants may propose projects that (1) design new instructional approaches and materials, (2) demonstrate or pilot education models to prove out effective approaches, and/or (3) disseminate proven tools and strategies so they can be adopted more broadly.
Does the program prioritize practical, action-oriented education?
Yes. The program emphasizes practical education efforts that build decision-making skills and encourage responsible actions that benefit the environment.
Is this funding provided as a grant or another type of assistance?
Funding is provided through a grant mechanism.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $100,000 per award.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making under this competition?
EPA anticipated making about five awards under this specific competition.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 14, 2023.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was November 8, 2023.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." Additional eligibility details are referenced in the official notice under the section titled "Additional Information on Eligibility."
Where should applicants look to confirm eligibility for Region 4 submissions?
Applicants should rely on the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section of the full announcement to confirm organizational eligibility and any specific limitations or requirements that apply to Region 4 submissions.
What kinds of audiences are specifically mentioned as beneficiaries of these projects?
The opportunity highlights students, educators, and community members as key audiences for locally focused environmental education efforts.
Are projects expected to focus on environmental issues at the local level?
Yes. A central goal is to increase awareness and knowledge about environmental issues that are relevant at the local level.
Is simply providing general environmental information enough to meet the program goals?
No. Projects are expected to go beyond general information-sharing by building decision-making skills and encouraging real-world stewardship behaviors.
What is the overarching outcome the EPA wants to achieve through this program?
The overarching outcome is stronger environmental stewardship and a more informed, responsible public, supported by practical education that helps people understand local challenges and take responsible actions.
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