Closed · EPA-EE-25-01 · CFDA 66.951 · Discretionary

Environmental Education Grant Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Environmental Protection Agency, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$200K-$250K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 3, 2026
Close date
16
Expected awards

The verdict

Environmental Education Grant Program is a closed discretionary listing from Environmental Protection Agency that offered $200,000 -- $250,000 across 16 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$200K-$250K
award range
Closed
application status
16
expected awards
66.951
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Environmental Education Grant Program - is cataloged under number EPA-EE-25-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 66.951, posted by Environmental Protection Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 7, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $200,000 -- $250,000. The agency has projected $3.2 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 16 awards. If the agency funds the expected 16 awards from the $3.2 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $200,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 3, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$200,000 -- $250,000

Close Date

March 3, 2026

Posted

January 7, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$3,200,000

Expected Awards

16

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Environmental Education Grant Program supports locally and regionally focused environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and community members. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques that increase public awareness and knowledge about local environmental issues and provides participants in its programs the skills necessary to make informed decisions and to take responsible actions toward the environment.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

EEGrants@epa.gov

Key Dates

Posted January 7, 2026
Close Date March 3, 2026
Archive Date April 2, 2026
Last Updated January 7, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Environmental Education Grant Program", offered by Environmental Protection Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 66.951. The Environmental Education Grant Program supports locally and regionally focused environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 3, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $200,000 -- $250,000. Total estimated funding: $3,200,000. Expected number of awards: 16.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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