National Environmental Education and Training Program

EPA EPA-OA-NEETP-26
Posted: Mar 12, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 04/27/2026

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding
$4,740,000
Award Ceiling
$4,740,000
Expected Number of Awards
1
Cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.

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.

Synopsis

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

Eligible Applicants:
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Funding Activity Categories

Environment

CFDA Numbers

  • 66.950 - National Environmental Education Training Program

Contact Information

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Contact: Dannell Brown Grants Specialist
Phone: 202-250-8872
Michael Band
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of External Affairs

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Mar 12, 2026 11:52:58 AM EDT

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