EPA Announces Funding For Local Environmental Education Grants
On Wednesday, the EPA announced that up to $3 million is available for locally-focused environmental education grants thanks to the 2021 Environmental Education (EE) Local Grant Program. EPA will award grants in each of EPA’s 10 Regions. The Northwest section, or Region 10, includes Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Alaska, for between $50,000 and $100,000 each. Altogether, a total of 30-40 grants will be handed out nationwide. It’s estimated that the Region 10 will see up to $300,000.
“Tackling the climate crisis and delivering on our health and environmental protection mission requires engaged and informed local partners," said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “When we equip communities with the right tools to raise awareness and advance environmental education, it benefits everybody. That’s why I encourage our local partners across the country to apply for the 2021 Environmental Education Local Grants Program.”
The 2021 EE Local Grant Program includes support for projects that reflect the intersection of environmental issues with climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, preventing future water quality and human health issues, in addition to other environmental topics. Funded projects will increase public awareness of those topics and help participants to develop the skills needed to make informed decisions.
Applications are due December 6th, 2021. To learn more or to apply, Click Here.
Since 1992, EPA has distributed between $2 and $3.5 million in grant funding per year under this program, supporting more than 3,800 grants and making the grant program one of the most utilized in the agency.
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