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.
National Environmental Education and Training Program
Environmental Protection Agency · Opportunity number EPA-OA-NEETP-26
Details summarized from the official notice as of Apr 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | EPA-OA-NEETP-26 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 66.950 |
| Posted | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Deadline | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $4,740,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Estimated total program funding | $4,740,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Environment |
| Last updated here | Apr 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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