Environmental Education Grant Program

This program supports locally and regionally focused environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and community members. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques that increase public awareness and knowledge about local environmental issues and provides participants in its programs the skills necessary to make informed decisions and to take responsible actions toward the environment.
Eligible uses: Activities may include but are not limited to designing and implementing hands-on environmental educational programs that introduce students, educators, and community members to the responsible use of AI for addressing local water quality and/or quantity issues; developing and applying AI models to identify pollution sources, forecast flooding or drought risks, or monitor water usage in local watersheds; and facilitating collaboration among schools, farmers, community groups, and local agencies to apply AI insights in planning for water challenges such as stormwater management, nutrient runoff reduction, or drought preparedness.
Program administrator: Direct federal
Program status: Closed: Pending next funding cycle
Financial instrument: Competitive/Discretionary Grant
Topics: Education, Technology, Other Environmental, Water, Conservation, Sustainability
Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361098