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Environmental Education (EE)

  • PEYA/PIAEE Deadlines Extended!

    The deadline to apply to the PEYA and PIAEE awards have been extended to January 16, 2026. Apply today!

EPA supports environmental education through various programs and activities, including professional development, youth and educator recognition, and grants. Environmental education increases public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues or problems. In doing so, it provides the public with the necessary skills to make informed decisions and take responsible action.

Learn about Environmental Education (EE)

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  • What is EE?
  • EE guidelines
  • National Environmental Education Advisory Council
  • Contact your Regional Environmental Education Coordinator.

Awards

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  • National Environmental Education Training Program
  • NOW OPEN! Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE): Apply by January 16, 2026
  • NOW OPEN! President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA): Apply by January 16, 2026
  • PEYA winners

Funding Opportunities

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  • EE grants and how to apply
  • 2023 Environmental Education Grant Solicitation Notices

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Join our mailing list to receive EE updates, announcements and more. 

Highlights

  • Support healthy and productive learning environments
  • Learn about children's health and the environment
  • National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)
  • K-12 educator and student environmental education curriculum and project ideas
  • Frequent questions about education and student activities at EPA 

Related Information

  • Support healthy and productive learning environments
  • Learn about children's health and the environment
  • National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) and EE Week
  • Lesson plans, videos, project ideas, student awards and more
  • EE guidelines
  • Supporting Healthy Houses of Worship - Effective, affordable measures to protect the health of congregations and staff.
  • Frequent questions about education and student activities at EPA.
Contact Us about Environmental Education to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on November 24, 2025
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