Illinois Environmental Education Grants (IEPA)
Eligibility
Illinois K-12 schools and educators. Illinois EPA and partners fund environmental and climate education in K-12 schools statewide.
Program Goals
Illinois EPA and partners fund environmental and climate education in K-12 schools statewide.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Visit the program website for current application guidelines and deadlines. Annual; check epa.illinois.gov.
Cycle Notes
Recurring. Check the program website for current cycle information.
Grant Award Amount
Typically $5K–$50K. Check the program website for current award amounts and eligibility details.
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
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Illinois schools apply for Illinois Environmental Education Grants (IEPA)?
Yes. Illinois schools are eligible. Illinois EPA and partners fund environmental and climate education in K-12 schools statewide.
How much does Illinois Environmental Education Grants (IEPA) provide?
Typically $5K–$50K. Check the program website for current amounts.
How do Illinois schools apply?
Visit the program website for current application guidelines. Deadline: Annual; check epa.illinois.gov.
What can the funds purchase?
Programs aligned to Climate Education, Environmental Science. STEM kits, coding tools, and curriculum are typically eligible.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment to Illinois CS and STEM standards, pricing letters, and letters of support for grant applications.
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 — Illinois 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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