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| Agency | | Environmental Protection AGENCY |
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| Program Name | | Regional and National EPA Environmental Education Grants |
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| Program Website | | http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html |
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| Eligible Applicantes | | Colleges and universities, local and tribal educational agencies, state education and environmental agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and non-commercial educational broadcasting entities. |
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| Budget FY06 | | |
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| Budget FY07 | | |
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| Range of Awards | | Regional: up to $50,000; National: $85,000-$100,000 |
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| Number of Awards | | Total: 200; National: 12 |
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| Percent of Applicants Awarded | | about 20% |
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| Cost Sharing Requirements | | At least 25% of the project cost must be matched by non-Federal funding |
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| Program Description | | The goal of the program is to support environmental education (EE) projects that enhance the public’s knowledge, awareness, and skills to make informed and responsible decisions that affect environmental quality. To be considered EE, the project must be based on sound science and promote environmental stewardship. The project must enhance critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, as well as teach individuals to weigh various sides of an environmental issue to make informed and responsible decisions. Environmental Education does not advocate a particular viewpoint or course of action.
EPA project priorities include: 1) build state capacity to deliver environmental education programs; 2) use EE to advance state education reform goals; 3) improve teaching skills; 4) educate the public through community-based organizations; 4) educate teachers, health professionals, community leaders and the public about human health threats from pollution, especially if it affects children; 5) promote environmental careers. |
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| Contact Info | |
Diane Berger or Sheri Jojokian
Phone: 202-564-0451
Regional CONTACTINFORMATION : http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants_contacts.html" |
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