Grants Announced For Environmental Education In Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Baltimore is getting some federal funding for environmental education programs.
Rep. John Sarbanes announced Wednesday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide $120,000 to give high school students immersive environmental education opportunities.
The Parks & People Foundation and the Living Classrooms Foundation will each receive $60,000 to strengthen environmental learning programs in the city.
Both organizations are Baltimore-based nonprofits.
Funding for the Parks & People Foundation will support a new program for Baltimore high school students to explore and design green spaces.
Funding for Living Classrooms will help students work on community service projects to reduce stormwater runoff pollution.
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