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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of three organizations in New York and New Jersey to receive a total of $300,000 in grant funding for environmental education projects.
“Advancing environmental education advances EPA’s mission because it better equips our communities with the information they need to protect public health today and in the future,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “This year’s environmental education grant recipients will work in underserved communities across the country to foster a deeper understanding of environmental challenges and inspire action towards sustainable solutions.”
“Ensuring access to environmental education programs is vital for nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards,” said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. “EPA is pleased to provide funding directed to projects in Camden, NJ, and New York City that will ignite young people’s passion for our environment and foster their commitment to its protection.”
The following organizations have been selected to receive this year’s EE Grants in New York and New Jersey:
Trail Blazers, working in Brooklyn, NY, will receive $100,000 for their project "IMPACT." Informed by the rise of climate anxiety among young people, this project will engage children and teens in Brooklyn through climate literacy programming. The program aims to enhance climate literacy, environmental affinity, and knowledge/stewardship skills using research-based methodologies such as place-based and outdoor-oriented models, hands-on activities, and a capstone Community Service Project.
New York Sun Works, operating in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, NY, will receive $100,000 for their project "Educating the Next Generation of Environmental Innovators: Bringing Environmental & Climate Education to NYC Public Schools." This initiative aims to deliver its climate and environmental education program to eight schools across New York City — four in Brooklyn, two in Queens, and two in Manhattan. The program focuses on building students’ proficiency in inquiry-based climate and environmental science while enhancing understanding of urban agriculture's role in sustainable communities.
Rowan University working in Camden, NJ will receive $100,000 for their project "Greening Camden: Educating, Empowering, and Enriching Communities for Climate Action and Cleaner Air." This project uses urban greening initiatives such as tree planting and urban gardening to address the impacts of climate change and air pollution within Camden's overburdened community. Activities span all seven stages of the environmental education continuum including awareness-building modules an online certificate program micro-level air quality data collection from various locations.
EPA anticipates providing funding for these projects once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied. The grants range from $50,000 to $1000 00 targeting organizations that provide educational activities focused on environmental stewardship.
Since 1992 EPA has distributed between $2 million annually supporting more than 3 960 projects totaling over $95 million dollars through its EE Grant Program traditionally providing financial support for designing demonstrating or disseminating innovative practices methods techniques
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