Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R3 OPA 11 02
Apply for EPA R3 OPA 11 02
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 31, 2011 and posted on Jan 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2011 Please refer to the 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 $315,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $315,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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 Student Environmental Development Program (SEDP) is a long-running Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 initiative focused on environmental education and youth leadership development. Started in Philadelphia in 1993, the program is designed as a six to seven week summer experience for rising eighth grade students from lower-income, inner-city neighborhoods. Its core goal is to build environmental literacy and stewardship early by combining science-based learning with personal and professional skill development, so students leave with both stronger environmental knowledge and greater confidence in communicating, working in teams, and thinking about future careers.
SEDP uses a holistic model rather than treating environmental science as a stand-alone subject. Students engage in hands-on classroom activities alongside extended learning experiences that connect lessons to real community conditions. The program also emphasizes service learning and community service, reinforcing the idea that environmental issues like recycling, air quality, and water quality are not abstract topics but practical challenges tied to health, neighborhoods, and individual responsibility. A notable feature is the weekly lineup of lecturers drawn from EPA and other federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as non-government organizations, which exposes students to a wide range of environmental, public health, and personal development topics and shows them what real careers and civic roles in these fields can look like.
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the EPA’s environmental funding category, meaning recipients would be expected to work collaboratively with the agency rather than simply receiving a no-contact grant. The funding opportunity number is EPA-R3-OPA-11-02, and it was posted January 31, 2011, with a closing date of March 15, 2011 (archived April 14, 2011). EPA anticipated making about three awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $315,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $35,000 up to a ceiling of $315,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated in the summary information.
Eligibility was not limited to a single applicant type in the summary and was listed as “Others,” with applicants instructed to consult Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility criteria and requirements. The program has a track record beyond Philadelphia and has been implemented in multiple Mid-Atlantic locations, including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Wilmington, Delaware, and previously Chester, Pennsylvania, which the announcement highlights as evidence that the model is replicable and has influenced similar environmental and outdoor education programs nationwide. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed EPA contact was Larry Brown at 215-814-5527 or brown.larry@epa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Student Environmental Development Program (SEDP) - EPA Region 3
What is the Student Environmental Development Program (SEDP)?
SEDP is a long-running Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 initiative focused on environmental education and youth leadership development. It began in Philadelphia in 1993 and is structured as a six to seven week summer experience.
Who is SEDP designed for?
The program is designed for rising eighth grade students from lower-income, inner-city neighborhoods.
How long does the SEDP summer experience last?
SEDP is designed as a six to seven week summer program.
What are the main goals of SEDP?
The core goal is to build environmental literacy and stewardship early by combining science-based learning with personal and professional skill development. The program aims to strengthen students environmental knowledge and build confidence in communication, teamwork, and thinking about future careers.
What topics or environmental issues does SEDP cover?
SEDP connects learning to practical community conditions and highlights real-world environmental issues such as recycling, air quality, and water quality, emphasizing how these topics relate to health, neighborhoods, and personal responsibility.
What kind of learning approach does SEDP use?
SEDP uses a holistic model rather than treating environmental science as a stand-alone subject. Students participate in hands-on classroom activities and extended learning experiences that connect lessons to real community conditions.
Does SEDP include service learning or community service?
Yes. The program emphasizes service learning and community service as a way to reinforce that environmental challenges are practical issues tied to everyday community life.
Does SEDP bring in guest speakers or lecturers?
Yes. A notable feature is a weekly lineup of lecturers from EPA and other federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as non-government organizations. These sessions cover environmental, public health, and personal development topics and expose students to possible careers and civic roles in these fields.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-R3-OPA-11-02.
What type of funding mechanism is this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the EPA environmental funding category. This implies recipients would be expected to work collaboratively with the EPA rather than receiving a no-contact grant.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on January 31, 2011, and had a closing date of March 15, 2011. It was archived on April 14, 2011.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about three awards.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $315,000.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $35,000 up to a ceiling of $315,000.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the summary information.
Who was eligible to apply?
The summary listed eligibility as "Others" and instructed applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility criteria and requirements.
Where has SEDP been implemented?
SEDP has a track record beyond Philadelphia and has been implemented in multiple Mid-Atlantic locations, including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Wilmington, Delaware, and previously Chester, Pennsylvania.
Does the announcement suggest the program model can be replicated?
Yes. The announcement highlights implementation across multiple locations as evidence that the model is replicable and has influenced similar environmental and outdoor education programs nationwide.
Who can I contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed EPA contact was Larry Brown at 215-814-5527 or brown.larry@epa.gov.
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