The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging individuals and community groups in New York City to apply for grants that will allow citizen scientists to collect information on air and water pollution in their communities and seek solutions to environmental and public health problems. The EPA will award a total of $125,000 for five to 10 New York City projects related to air or water pollution.
Projects receiving funding through the citizen science grants will be expected to promote a comprehensive understanding of local pollution problems as well as identify and support activities that address them at the local level. Proposed projects must also consider environmental justice and should engage, educate and empower communities.
All applications are due no later than April 20, 2012, at 5:00 P.M. EST.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Citizen Science Grants (NYC)
The EPA is offering $125,000 for citizen science projects in New York City
Project Details
- Principal Scientist: Paula Zevin, volunteer coordinator
- Scientist Affiliation: EPA Division of Environmental Science and Assessment
- Dates: Ongoing
- LOCATION: New York - New York City
- PROJECT TYPE: Observation
- COST: Free
- GRADE LEVEL: All Ages
- TIME COMMITMENT: Variable
- HOW TO JOIN:
Click here for additional information about the grants and how to apply for them.