Open EPA-OA-NEETP-26 CFDA 66.950 Discretionary

National Environmental Education and Training Program

Posted by Environmental Protection Agency

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — National Environmental Education and Training Program — is cataloged under number EPA-OA-NEETP-26 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 66.950, posted by Environmental Protection Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 12, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $4,740,000. The agency has projected $4.7 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $4.7 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $4.7 million. 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. Applications close on April 27, 2026. 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.

Award Range

Up to $4,740,000

Close Date

April 27, 2026

Posted

March 12, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$4,740,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The National Environmental Education and Training Program is authorized under Section 5 of the National Environmental Education Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-619). The purpose of this program is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to formal and non-formal education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies, bolstering their ability to effectively teach about environmental issues. Eligibility for funding is open to U.S. institutions of higher education, not-for-profit institutions as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which are exempt from taxation pursuant to provisions of section 501(a) of such Code, or a consortium of such institutions may apply to operate this program.

Eligibility

25

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Agency Contact

Michael Band <br/>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency <br/>Office of External Affairs

Key Dates

Posted March 12, 2026
Close Date April 27, 2026
Archive Date May 27, 2026
Last Updated March 12, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "National Environmental Education and Training Program", offered by Environmental Protection Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 66.950. The National Environmental Education and Training Program is authorized under Section 5 of the National Environmental Education Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-619). The purpose of this program is to deli...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is April 27, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $4,740,000. Total estimated funding: $4,740,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
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.

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