[OKRA] EPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Grant Funding

[Hershey, Ilda]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2011


EPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Grant Funding

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting
grant applications for $1.9 million in funding for environmental
education projects and programs. The purpose of the grants is to promote
environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible
students, teachers and citizens. EPA expects to award at least 20 grants
nationwide ranging from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $100,000
and will accept applications until May 2, 2011.

The grants provide financial support for innovative projects that
design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education
practices, methods, or techniques. Projects should involve environmental
education activities that go beyond disseminating information.

EPA will be hosting two conference calls for potential applicants
interested in additional information about the application process. The
conference calls will take place on March 21, 2011 at 11 a.m. Eastern
Daylight Time (EDT) and April 6 at 2 p.m. (EDT). To participate in the
conference calls, dial: 1-866-379-5082, and use conference ID number:
48699133 for the call on March 21. Use conference ID number: 48696117
for the call on April 6.

The Environmental Education Grant Program provides funding to local
education agencies, state education or environmental agencies, colleges
or universities, not-for-profit organizations, or noncommercial
educational broadcasting entities. Tribal education agencies, which are
controlled by an Indian tribe, band or nation, may also apply, including
a school or community college.

Since the program began, EPA has provided more than $50 million in
funding to more than 3,000 agencies and organizations.

More information on eligibility and application materials:
http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
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