EPA Environmental Education Grants
Eligibility
US nonprofits, government agencies, colleges, and K-12 schools. Tennessee organizations are eligible through the Region 4 EPA office (Southeast).
Program Goals
EPA Environmental Education Grants fund projects that build environmental literacy and knowledge in students and communities. Projects must demonstrate measurable environmental education outcomes and connect learners to environmental issues.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications submitted online through grants.gov. Tennessee applications go through EPA Region 4. Check epa.gov/education for the current solicitation and deadline.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive grants. Tennessee is in EPA Region 4 (Southeast). Check epa.gov for the current cycle.
Grant Award Amount
Awards up to $100,000 per project. Multi-year projects are funded.
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 to design solutions to real-world challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for EPA Environmental Education Grants?
US nonprofits, government agencies, colleges, and K-12 schools. Tennessee organizations apply through EPA Region 4.
How much do EPA EE Grants provide?
Up to $100,000 per project.
What does EPA EE funding require?
Projects must deliver measurable environmental education outcomes and connect learners to real environmental issues.
How do Tennessee schools apply for EPA EE Grants?
Apply through grants.gov. Check epa.gov/education for the current solicitation and Region 4 details.
How can Forward Education help with EPA EE grants?
Our Climate Action Kit and Smart Solar Energy Kit connect directly to environmental education outcomes EPA grants fund.
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 — Tennessee 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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