EPA National Environmental Education and Training Program Funding Opportunity
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a funding opportunity for its National Environmental Education and Training Program. The program aims to provide environmental education training to professionals across the U.S. Applications are due by April 27, 2026, with a total award of $4,740,000 available.
What changed
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its National Environmental Education and Training Program, authorized under the National Environmental Education Act of 1990. This program seeks to fund U.S. institutions of higher education and eligible non-profit organizations to deliver environmental education training and support to formal and non-formal education professionals nationwide. The total program funding is $4,740,000, with cooperative agreements as the funding instrument type.
Eligible entities must submit applications by April 27, 2026. The NOFO provides detailed eligibility criteria and application instructions. Regulated entities, specifically educational institutions and non-profits involved in environmental education, should review the NOFO for specific requirements and prepare their applications accordingly. Failure to meet the application deadline will result in disqualification.
What to do next
- Review the NOFO for eligibility and application requirements.
- Prepare and submit grant applications by April 27, 2026.
- Ensure compliance with cost sharing or matching requirements if awarded.
Source document (simplified)
National Environmental Education and Training Program
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Assistance Listings: 66.950 -- National Environmental Education Training Program
Last Updated: March 12, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The National Environmental Education and Training Program is authorized under Section 5 of the National Environmental Education Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-619). The purpose of this program is to deliver environmental education (EE) training and long-term support to formal and non-formal education professionals across the U.S. in the development and delivery of environmental education and training programs and studies, bolstering their ability to effectively teach about environmental issues. Eligibility for funding is open to U.S. institutions of higher education, not-for-profit institutions as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which are exempt from taxation pursuant to provisions of section 501(a) of such Code, or a consortium of such institutions may apply to operate this program.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Grantor contact information
Description
Michael Band
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of External Affairs
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NOFO_EPA-OA-NEETP-26.pdf | Full Announcement | Mar 12, 2026 05:26 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 27, 2026
Application process
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Award
$4,740,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$4,740,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EPA-OA-NEETP-26
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 12, 2026
Archive date:
May 27, 2026
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