STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Assistance Listings: 66.113 -- Region 3 Environmental Priority Projects
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
The Student Environmental Development Program is an educational and leadership development program established in Philadelphia, Pa. (EPA Region 3) in 1993. SEDP provides a six to seven-week summer course to rising eighth grade students in lower income inner city neighborhoods. The program provides a holistic approach to science-based environmental education. Students concurrently learn communication skills, cultural awareness, and career training. Students participate in hands-on classroom activities, relevant extended learning experiences, service learning, and community service. Each week, lecturers...
from EPA and other federal, state, and local governments as well as non-government organizations cover a wide spectrum of environmental, science, health, and personal development topics. From recycling to air and water quality, participants develop a stronger understanding of environmental stewardship and individual responsibility. SEDP has provided a successful model for other organizations and the format is being used by environmental, conservation and outdoor educational programs nationwide. EPA has conducted programs in Philadelphia (18th year), Washington, D.C. (9th year), Baltimore (2nd year), Chester, Pa. (held from 1999 2002), and Wilmington, Del. (12th year).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
Grantor contact information
Description
Larry Brown
215-814-5527
brown.larry@epa.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Archived: April 14, 2011
Award
$315,000
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$35,000
Award Minimum
$315,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EPA-R3-OPA-11-02
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
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:
January 31, 2011
Archive date:
April 14, 2011
