EPA Environmental Education Grants
Eligibility
US nonprofits, government agencies, colleges, and K-12 schools. SC is in EPA Region 4 (Southeast).
Program Goals
EPA EE Grants fund projects that build environmental literacy in students and communities. Projects must show measurable environmental education outcomes.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through grants.gov. SC applications go through EPA Region 4. Check epa.gov for the current solicitation.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive grants.
Grant Award Amount
Up to $100,000 per project.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SC schools apply for EPA EE Grants?
Yes. SC is in EPA Region 4. Schools and nonprofits are eligible.
How much do EPA EE Grants provide?
Up to $100,000.
What does EPA EE funding require?
Measurable environmental education outcomes.
How do SC schools apply?
Apply through grants.gov. Check epa.gov for the Region 4 solicitation.
How can Forward Education help?
Our Climate Action Kit aligns directly to environmental education outcomes EPA funds.
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 — South Carolina 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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