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<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Holdsworth, Susan</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:Holdsworth.Susan@epa.gov">Holdsworth.Susan@epa.gov</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 3:40 PM<br>Subject: request for grant applications<br>To: <<a href="mailto:VOLMONITOR@lists.epa.gov">VOLMONITOR@lists.epa.gov</a>><br></div><br><div class="msg3291835639127121530">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please share…<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:#1a4480"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://eponline.com/articles/2026/01/27/epa-seeks-applicants-for-environmental-education-grants.aspx__;!!Jh1S!k593BI1_iIpjbvk6Swf-7zv6oM6dzGuiS9uhXmuom_-RT0lKFsDiVvK0rWWTWW-gBjwaFGhifRm-Guo6HVMPttQ$" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1a4480">Environmental Protection: EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental
Education Grants</span></a></span></u></b><span style="color:#1a4480"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The EPA is seeking applicants for its Environmental Education Grant Program, announcing up to $3.2 million in funding to support local, community-based projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The EPA expects to award up to 16 grants nationwide, with individual awards ranging from $200,000 to $250,000. The grants are designed to help communities develop hands-on educational projects that encourage Americans
to protect their water, health, and natural surroundings.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">According to the agency, the program focuses on giving people the knowledge and skills needed to make informed environmental decisions, from safeguarding local waterways to promoting responsible practices at home.
Funded projects emphasize real-world learning, community engagement, and practical solutions tailored to local environmental challenges.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The Notice of Funding Opportunity is now available on <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://Grants.gov__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!IYWTK9WLPqfQN7LbDNgqQmRs8SxMY6P0YDyqpLzVLlFq0ZN43MQMslvwtbD6SwuyVtg8EdKtvY0p8I_KHrBQgK1M$">Grants.gov [grants.gov]</a> and the EPA’s Environmental Education Grant webpage. Applications are due March 3.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">The EPA’s Environmental Education and Stewardship Division will host a webinar on Feb. 5 to provide an overview of the funding opportunity, offer guidance on writing competitive applications,
and answer frequently asked questions. Registration information will be posted on the EPA’s environmental education grants webpage.</span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Susan Holdsworth<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>202-566-1187 |
<a href="mailto:holdsworth.susan@epa.gov" target="_blank">holdsworth.susan@epa.gov</a> <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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