Congressionally Mandated Projects
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To implement special Congressionally mandated spending for projects or programs identified in EPA's annual appropriations act, explanatory statements and/or committee reports incorporated by reference into the annual appropriations act, and other statutes mandating that EPA provide financial assistance agreements to Congressionally designated recipients in specified amounts for identified projects or programs. The projects may be associated with: (1) environmental requirements; (2) identifying, developing, and/or demonstrating necessary pollution control technologies and techniques to prevent, reduce, and eliminate pollution; (3) evaluating the economic and social consequences of alternative environmental pollution strategies, technologies, or mechanisms for use by those in economic, social, governmental, and environmental management positions; or (4) other activities described in the applicable statute. Funding priorities are to award these assistance agreements to the designated recipients as quickly as possible in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Interstate Organization
- State
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other
Beneficiaries
- Interstate Organization
- State
- Local
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other
Beneficiaries vary with the project Congress has mandated EPA to fund. For example, a Congressionally mandated project for a wastewater treatment plant or sewer system would benefit the community in which the project is constructed. A Congressionally mandated project for a training project would benefit the individuals receiving the training under the assistance agreement.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Issuing office will provide location of application procedure details as appropriate.
Award Procedure
EPA will evaluate each application to determine (a) the adequacy of the proposed project to meet the specified purpose of the Congressionally mandated project and compliance with other applicable laws. EPA will also review the application in relation to EPA's general grant regulations and OMB guidance.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Approximately 120 to 180 days from receipt of applications, although proposals for construction or other infrastructure projects may require longer reviews.
Program details & compliance
Description
To implement special Congressionally mandated projects or programs identified in EPA’s annual appropriations act, explanatory statements and/or committee reports incorporated by reference into the annual appropriations act, and other statutes mandating that EPA provide financial assistance agreements to designated recipients in specified amounts for identified projects or programs.
Mission Categories
Primary: Water Pollution Control
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support specific projects or programs specified by Congress in EPA's annual appropriations act for designated recipients in specified amounts. Allowable direct and indirect costs are included, in accordance with established EPA policies and requirements for assistance agreements. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: Geospatial Resources at EPA (https://www.epa.gov/geospatial).
Required Documentation
EPA may ask principal investigators for earmarked research projects to provide curriculum vitae and relevant publications. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Congressional annual appropriations established CDS cost share requirements, which vary by purpose of funding. Generally, research grants and State and Tribal Assistance Grants for Hazardous Waste do not require any cost shares (0%). State and Tribal Assistance Grants for Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds require that each grantee shall contribute not less than 20 percent of the cost of the project unless the grantee is approved for a waiver by the Agency. Two overall exceptions apply. CDS projects in the Insular Territories and Tribal projects do not have any cost share requirements. Other applicants my apply for cost share waivers from the EPA water program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements