EPA's PIAEE Application Period is Now Open!

EPA is seeking Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) award applications that highlight environmental stewardship in a variety of areas, including agricultural practices, food waste, prevention of and/or response to natural disasters and environmental hazards, recycling, school gardens or green space (e.g., playground, park, or other community spaces), science, data analysis or other creative approaches, water infrastructure, water quality and/or litter within waterways. PIAEE recognizes outstanding teachers in grades K-12 who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for learning for their students. Up to two teachers from each of EPA's 10 regions, from different states, will be selected to receive this award. Teacher awardees will receive a Presidential award plaque and an award of up to $2,500 to be used to further the recipient's professional development in environmental education. The teacher's local education agency will also receive an award of up to $2,500 to fund environmental educational activities and programs. The application and eligibility information are available at: https://www.epa.gov/education/presidential-innovation-award-environmental-educators. Applications for the award program are due Saturday, January 9, 2027, by 11:59PM EST.  For more information regarding the PIAEE application period, please contact PEYA_PIAEE@epa.gov.

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