Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA EE 11 02

  • The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Environmental Education Regional Grants Solicitation Notice for 2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.951 Environmental Education Grants.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Mar 3, 2011 and posted on Mar 3, 2011.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 2011 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,943,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Environmental Education Regional Grants Solicitation Notice for 2011 (Funding Opportunity Number EPA EE 11 02) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fund environmental education projects that build environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable, responsible students, teachers, and community members. The focus is on practical education efforts that improve environmental literacy and encourage informed action, with projects expected to design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques consistent with the program requirements described in the full solicitation.

Awards were planned to be made through EPA's 10 Regional offices, reflecting an emphasis on geographically distributed projects that address local or regional needs while supporting the national goals of environmental education. EPA anticipated making about 20 awards under this notice, indicating a competitive funding environment where applicants needed to clearly show strong educational outcomes, feasible workplans, and credible capacity to deliver results.

Total estimated funding for the competition was $1,943,000, with individual award amounts ranging from a floor of $15,000 to a ceiling of $100,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute a portion of project resources from non-federal sources or otherwise meet the matching conditions laid out in the announcement. The program falls under CFDA 66.951 (Environmental Education Grants) and supports activities categorized broadly under environmental work, but with a clear educational mission rather than direct regulatory or enforcement objectives.

Eligibility was not limited to a single applicant type in the summary materials and was listed as "Others," with applicants directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for the specific eligibility rules and any exclusions or documentation requirements. Likewise, the solicitation directed applicants to Section IV for the official submission instructions, including acceptable submission methods and any detailed due date rules.

Key dates for the 2011 cycle included a posted and creation date of March 3, 2011, and an application deadline (closing date) of May 2, 2011. The opportunity was later archived on June 1, 2011. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically or who needed assistance, EPA provided a point of contact: Karen Scott at EEgrants@epa.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Environmental Education Regional Grants Solicitation Notice for 2011 (EPA EE 11 02)

What is the Environmental Education Regional Grants Solicitation Notice for 2011?

It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fund environmental education projects. The 2011 solicitation is identified as the Environmental Education Regional Grants Solicitation Notice for 2011, Funding Opportunity Number EPA EE 11 02.

What is the purpose of this grant program?

The program funds environmental education projects that build environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable, responsible students, teachers, and community members. The focus is on practical education efforts that improve environmental literacy and encourage informed action.

What kinds of projects were expected to be funded?

Projects were expected to design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques that are consistent with the program requirements described in the full solicitation.

Is this program focused on education or regulatory enforcement?

This program has a clear educational mission. While it supports activities broadly categorized under environmental work, it is not described as a regulatory or enforcement-focused opportunity.

How were awards planned to be distributed?

Awards were planned to be made through EPA's 10 Regional offices. This structure reflects an emphasis on geographically distributed projects that address local or regional needs while supporting national environmental education goals.

How many awards did EPA anticipate making?

EPA anticipated making about 20 awards under this notice.

How competitive was the funding opportunity?

The notice indicates a competitive environment, given the expectation of about 20 awards and the need for applicants to clearly demonstrate strong educational outcomes, feasible workplans, and credible capacity to deliver results.

How much total funding was estimated for the competition?

The total estimated funding for the competition was $1,943,000.

What was the minimum and maximum award amount?

Individual award amounts ranged from a floor of $15,000 to a ceiling of $100,000.

Was cost-sharing or matching required?

Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute a portion of project resources from non-federal sources or otherwise meet the matching conditions described in the announcement.

Where can I find the official match requirements and conditions?

The summary indicates that matching conditions were laid out in the announcement. Applicants were directed to consult the full solicitation for the official requirements.

What is the CFDA number for this program?

The program falls under CFDA 66.951, Environmental Education Grants.

Who was eligible to apply?

The summary materials listed eligibility as "Others" and directed applicants to Section III of the full announcement for specific eligibility rules, exclusions, and any documentation requirements.

Where are the official eligibility rules located?

Applicants were directed to Section III of the full announcement for the specific eligibility rules and any exclusions.

How do applicants submit an application?

The solicitation directed applicants to Section IV of the full announcement for official submission instructions, including acceptable submission methods and detailed due date rules.

Where are the official submission instructions located?

Applicants were directed to Section IV of the full announcement for the official submission instructions and related requirements.

When was the solicitation posted?

The posted date and creation date were March 3, 2011.

What was the application deadline for the 2011 cycle?

The application deadline (closing date) was May 2, 2011.

Was this opportunity later archived?

Yes. The opportunity was archived on June 1, 2011.

Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically or need assistance?

EPA provided a point of contact for assistance: Karen Scott. The contact email listed was EEgrants@epa.gov.

What outcomes did applicants need to emphasize to be competitive?

Based on the summary, applicants needed to show strong educational outcomes, feasible workplans, and credible capacity to deliver results, consistent with the program's focus on improving environmental literacy and encouraging informed action.

Does the program emphasize local or regional needs?

Yes. Because awards were planned to be made through EPA's 10 Regional offices, the competition emphasized geographically distributed projects that address local or regional needs while supporting national environmental education goals.

What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?

The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA EE 11 02.

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