HARRISBURG- The Department of Environmental Protection has opened the application process for the 2024 round of Environmental Education Grants.
Each year, Pennsylvania invests in its schools, colleges and universities, county conservation districts, nonprofit organizations and businesses to improve environmental literacy among youth and adults.
Administered through DEP, the Environmental Education Grants Program provides funds to support a wide range of environmental education projects including meaningful, hands-on programs for students, teacher training workshops, and community conservation projects for adults.
Eligible Environmental Education Grants Program Eligible Applicants:
- Public schools and school districts (PreK-12) (including Intermediate Units and Charter Schools)
- Incorporated private schools (under limited circumstances, private religious schools may be exempted from the incorporation requirement)
- Incorporated conservation and education organizations and institutions
- Universities and colleges
- County conservation districts
- Incorporated nonprofit organizations
- Businesses (must be registered to conduct business in Pennsylvania)
To obtain a copy of the 2024 Environmental Education Grants Program Manual, all required application documents, and other pertinent information. Visit the Environmental Education Grants Homepage: https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/EnvironmentalEducation/Grants/Pages/default.aspx.
The application deadline is November 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
