EPA New England Press Releases

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANTS

Contact: Leo Kay, Press Office, (617) 918-4154
Kristen Conroy, Environmental Education Coordinator, (617) 918-1069

For immediate release: September 3, 1998; Release # 98-9-4

BOSTON -- The New England office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency called today for educators to put together proposals for fiscal year 1999 environmental education grant projects.

The EPA funds environmental education projects that focus on improving teaching skills for educators, typically through workshops; educating teachers, students, or the public about human health problems from environmental pollution; building state, local, or tribal capability to develop and deliver environmental education programs; or promoting environmental careers among students.

In 1998, the EPA awarded more than $200,000 to dozens of New England applicants who requested grant monies ranging from $4,800 to $25,000. Most grants were for $5,000.

Projects are also encouraged that educate members of a community through a community-based organization, or educate the general public through print, film, broadcast, or other media to be more environmentally conscious and make environmentally responsible decisions.

New England schools, universities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies that would like to further environmental education should apply for an EPA grant by obtaining a copy of the Federal Register dated August 25, 1998 at your local library, by calling 1(888)EPA-Reg1, or by sending an e-mail with your mailing address to "conroy.kristen@epamail.epa.gov"

The solicitation notice with the application is available on the following web address: "www.epa.gov/enviroed"

The deadline for submitting proposals is November 16, 1998.

 

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1. TITLE: Applications Available for Environmental Education Grants

2. ABSTRACT: The New England office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency called today for educators to put together proposals for fiscal year 1999 environmental education grant projects.

3. PURPOSE: Public Information

4. ORIGINATOR: Regional Administrator's Office

5. PUBLICATION DATE: 09/03/98

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10. POINT OF CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    Leo Kay
    Office of the Regional Administrator
    EPA Region 1, New England
    JFK Kennedy Building (RAA)
    Boston, MA 02203
    617) 918-4154

11. RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
    Leo Kay
    Office of the Regional Administrator

12. DATE OF CREATION: 09/03/98

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14. EXPIRATION DATE: 10/03/98