<div dir="ltr"><img src="cid:ii_mhm7c7r00" alt="image.png" width="196" height="75" style="margin-right: 0px;"><br><div>We need your help to spread the word about the DEQ Environmental Education Grant!  This easy to apply for grant can help teachers fund activities for their students.  See list below of eligible activities.  Please share this with a teacher you know!  Deadline to submit your application is December 15, 2025.</div><div><br></div><div><img src="cid:ii_mhm7ie001" alt="image001 (26).png" width="878" height="495" style="margin-right: 0px;"></div><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">Please share!</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Environmental License Tag Grant.  </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">Eligible applicants include: Oklahoma teacher (Preschool-12th grade), school environmental club, youth group leader, and/or organization with a youth component to apply for the grant.</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">Grants are available from $200-$2500.</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">Examples of activities previously funded include:</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">·         Edible Gardens</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">·         Native Gardens</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">·         Pollinator Gardens</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">·         Outdoor Classroom Revitalization or Enhancement</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">·         Environmental Education Projects</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">·         Recycling</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">·         Composting</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">·         Green Schools</p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">The deadline is – Monday, December 15, 2025.  </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">Information and application can be found at <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://oklahoma.gov/deq/divisions/executive-offices/office-of-communication-and-education/education.html" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);outline:none">https://oklahoma.gov/deq/divisions/executive-offices/office-of-communication-and-education/education.html</a></p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none">For questions or more information, you may contact Sara Ivey at (405) 702-7122 or <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="mailto:sara.ivey@deq.ok.gov" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);outline:none">sara.ivey@deq.ok.gov</a></p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"> </p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"><span style="font-family:serif;outline:none">Sara Ivey</span><b style="outline:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:sans-serif;outline:none"></span></b></p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"><span style="font-family:serif;outline:none">Education Programs and Services Coordinator</span></p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"><span style="font-family:serif;outline:none">Office of Communications and Education</span><b style="outline:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:sans-serif;outline:none"></span></b></p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"><span style="font-family:serif;outline:none">Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality</span></p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"><span style="font-family:serif;outline:none">P.O. Box 1677</span></p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"><span style="font-family:serif;outline:none">Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101</span></p><p class="gmail-yiv7979406791MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;color:rgb(29,34,40);letter-spacing:-0.32px;outline:none"><span style="font-family:serif;outline:none">(405) 702-7122</span></p><div><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="mailto:Sara.Ivey@deq.ok.gov" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;letter-spacing:-0.32px;color:rgb(5,99,193);outline:none"><span style="font-family:serif;color:blue;outline:none">Sara.Ivey@deq.ok.gov</span></a></div><img src="cid:ii_mhm7mdiz2" alt="ODEQ.png" width="168" height="54"><br><div><br></div></div>