Environmental Education Research Grants
Environmental Protection Agency

Purpose: The purpose of the Environmental Education Regional Grant Program is to increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues and provide the skills that participants in its funded projects need to make informed environmental decisions and take responsible actions toward the environment.

Number and Value of Awards: The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $1,943,000 nationwide (approximately $194,300 per Region). EPA expects to award a minimum of 2 grants per Region for an expected minimum of 20 grants nationwide; the minimum award amount is $15,000 and the maximum is $100,000, subject to the availability of funds, the quality and quantity of applications received, and other applicable considerations.

Cost Sharing Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate how they will provide non-federal matching funds of at least 25% of the total cost of the project.

Application Deadline: Applications must be postmarked or submitted electronically via www.grants.gov  by May 2, 2011, 11:59 pm in order to be considered for funding. See Section IV(D) for more details about the deadline.

Start Date: Applications should plan for projects to start no earlier than September 1, 2011.

For additional information: http://www.epa.gov/education/pdf/solNotice2011.htm