HOUGHTON — The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition is accepting applications for the 2020 round of its grant-making program. Each year, UPEC makes grants in the areas of environmental education and community conservation as part of its mission to ensure a healthy environment and vibrant communities in the U.P.

UPECs Environmental Education Grants Program seeks teachers with great ideas for getting their students interested in the environment. These grants, up to $500 each, support educator-promoted environmental projects within schools or other educational organizations.

UPECs Community Conservation Grants Program includes grants, up to $10,000 each, for planning or implementing projects that engage a variety of stakeholders within a community, such as sportsmen’s groups, naturalists, township officials, churches and schools.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 10. For more information and application forms, visit https://www.upenvironment. org. UPEC can be reached at 906-201-1949 or upec@upenvironment.org.