Program: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking grant applications from eligible applicants to support environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques, as described in this notice, and that will serve as models that can be replicated in a variety of settings.  More detailed requirements can be found in the program announcement.

Deadline:  February 4, 2014.

Number and Value of Awards:  The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $2,778,940 nationwide.  EPA expects to award two or three grants per Region and two at Headquarters for an expected 22-32 grants nationwide.  The award amounts for the Regional grants will be no less than $75,000 and no more than $200,000 in federal funds.

For more information, go to:  http://www2.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2013-12/documents/2013_model_and_sub-award_grants_rfp_0.pdf