EPA seeks Environmental Education Grant applications

[B]WASHINGTON[/B]—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is now accepting applications for environmental education projects under the agency’s Environmental Education Grant Program.

The program supports educational projects that have a lasting impact on people’s health by facilitating environmental stewardship. Projects in the past have engaged students in stream monitoring, created sustainable mentoring communities, and provided professional development to teachers.

Eligible organizations include local education agencies, colleges or universities, state education or environmental agencies, tribal education agencies, 501(C)(3) nonprofit organizations, and noncommercial educational broadcasting entities working in education.

This competitive grants program will total $2.77 million. Each award will be an estimated $75,000 to $200,000.

For more information about the program and how to apply: http://www2.epa.gov/education/environmental-education-ee-grants. [B][I](EPA)[/I][/B]