Texas · Federal Competitive Grant

EPA Environmental Education Grants (Texas, Region 6)

Funding

$50,000 - $100,000

Grade Focus

K-12 and public audiences

Application Due

Annual - typically fall; check epa.gov/education

Level of Gov't

Federal Competitive

Eligibility

Eligible: LEAs, nonprofits, and higher education institutions in Texas
For-profit businesses cannot lead applications
Priority: Projects improving environmental literacy and decision-making
EPA Region 6 covers Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana

Program Goals

The EPA awards competitive environmental education grants to support projects that build environmental literacy among students and the public. In Texas, grants come through EPA Region 6. The program prioritizes projects that improve the knowledge, skills, and attitudes people need to make informed environmental decisions.

Projects focused on climate, data, sustainability, and ecological systems are competitive. Projects that empower students to collect and analyze real environmental data are particularly strong.

Application and Distribution

EPA environmental education grants are issued on an annual cycle, typically with applications due in the fall. Visit epa.gov/education/environmental-education-ee-grants for the current solicitation. Grants are competitive nationally within each regional pool.

Grant Award Amount

Awards typically range from $50,000 to $100,000. Funds can be used for curriculum development, teacher training, instructional materials, and programming that connects students with environmental science.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

micro:bit Classroom Kits — Classroom sets of programmable microcontrollers for hands-on coding and physical computing. Qualifies as K-12 CS hardware; supports standards-aligned programming instruction across grade levels.
Coding for Climate Kit — Hands-on curriculum kit teaching climate science, environmental data collection, and coding-based problem-solving. Aligns with STEM and environmental literacy grants; cross-curricular science and CS integration.
MicroChat — AI-powered classroom learning tool that introduces students to artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts. Qualifies for AI literacy, educational technology, and computer science grant programs.

Keep in Mind

Lead with environmental outcomes

EPA reviewers want to see clear environmental literacy outcomes - what will students know, understand, and be able to do as a result of your program? Be specific about the environmental concepts and skills you will teach.

Connect to real environmental issues in Texas

Projects that address Texas-specific environmental issues - water quality, air quality, urban heat islands, coastal erosion - resonate with Region 6 reviewers who know the local context.

Nonprofit partner can strengthen the application

If your school district can't lead, partner with a Texas environmental education nonprofit as the lead applicant. Many have experience with EPA grant applications.

Evaluation plan is required

EPA requires a formal evaluation plan showing how you will measure environmental literacy outcomes. Include pre/post assessments and observable student behavior changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for EPA Environmental Education Grants (Texas, Region 6) in Texas?

Local education agencies, nonprofits, and higher education institutions in Texas can apply. For-profit businesses and federal agencies are not eligible as lead applicants. Applications are submitted to EPA Region 6 (headquartered in Dallas) during the annual grant cycle. Eligible: LEAs, nonprofits, and higher education institutions in Texas For-profit businesses cannot lead applications Priority: Projects improving environmental literacy and decision-making EPA Region 6 covers Texas, New Mexico,

How much funding is available through EPA Environmental Education Grants (Texas, Region 6)?

$50,000 - $100,000. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges and allocation details.

Can EPA Environmental Education Grants (Texas, Region 6) funds be used for STEM and coding tools?

Yes. EPA Environmental Education Grants (Texas, Region 6) funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.

How do schools apply for EPA Environmental Education Grants (Texas, Region 6)?

How can Forward Education help with EPA Environmental Education Grants (Texas, Region 6) funding?

Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Texas schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes EPA Environmental Education Grants (Texas, Region 6) funds. Contact us before submitting your application.

Grant Support

Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.

Curriculum alignment documents — TEKS, Common Core, and state standards mapped to our kits
Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines

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