All News Releases By Date

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANTS

Release Date: 09/22/1999
Contact Information: Kristen Conroy, Environmental Education Coordinator, (617) 918-1069

BOSTON -- The New England office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) called today for educators to put together proposals for environmental education grant projects for the year 2000.

The EPA funds environmental education projects that focus on improving teaching skills for educators, typically through workshops; educating teachers, students, or the public about human health problems stemming from environmental pollution; building state, local, or tribal capability to develop and deliver environmental education programs; or promoting environmental careers among students.

In 1999, the EPA awarded $160,000 to dozens of New England applicants who requested grant monies ranging from $1,400 to $25,000. Most grants were for $5,000.

Projects are also encouraged that educate members of a community through a community-based organization, or educate the general public through print, film, broadcast, or other media to be more environmentally conscious and make environmentally responsible decisions.

New England schools, universities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies that would like to further environmental education programs should apply for an EPA grant by obtaining a copy of the Federal Register dated September, 1999 at your local library, by contacting Kristen Conroy at (617)918-1069 or Joe Supple at (617) 918-1053, or by sending an e-mail with your mailing address to conroy.kristen@epa.gov or supple.joseph@epa.gov.

The solicitation notice and appropriate forms are also available on the following web address: www.epa.gov/enviroed

The deadline for submitting proposals is Monday, November 15, 1999.