Michael S. Regan 16th Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency | Official Website
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of the National Wildlife Federation to receive $100,000 in funding aimed at supporting environmental education across metro Atlanta. The initiative will engage eight Title 1 schools, 240 underserved minority students, 20 teachers, and 30 community members in Georgia’s Greater Metro Atlanta region in climate education, resilience, and action.
"Congratulations to our environmental education grant winners in the Southeast area," said Acting Region 4 Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle. "Investing in environmental education increases public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues, as well as provide participants in its programs the skills necessary to make informed decisions and take responsible actions."
This grant is part of a broader effort by the EPA to enhance public awareness of environmental issues and equip participants with the skills needed for responsible decision-making regarding the environment. The funding for the National Wildlife Federation is one of 38 grants awarded nationwide by the EPA.
"The National Wildlife Federation is deeply honored and grateful to the EPA for selecting Eco-Schools U.S. Atlanta as a grant winner," said Sarah Holt, Foundation Relation Officer at National Wildlife Federation. "This recognition underscores our shared commitment to preserving our environment and wildlife via education. With this support, we will continue our vital work towards conservation and sustainability by creating the next generation of environmental stewards that will ensure a brighter future for generations to come."
The project involves implementing NWF’s Eco-Schools US (ESUS) “Action Cards” aligned with Georgia’s Science Standards of Excellence. This approach aims to address gaps in standardized climate change education guidelines and local climate change vulnerability knowledge. The focus areas include educational priorities on climate change, air quality improvement, and community projects.
The EPA anticipates providing funding for this project once all legal and administrative requirements are met.
Since 1992, the EPA has distributed between $2 million and $3.7 million annually in Environmental Education (EE) grant funding, totaling over $95.1 million supporting more than 3,960 projects. These grants traditionally support projects that design, demonstrate or disseminate innovative environmental education practices.
For more information on current and past award winners or details on applying for future EE grant competitions, visit EPA's Environmental Education webpage or their Environmental Education Grants webpage.
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