Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice

This program has been terminated.

The program's objective is to provide funding in support of surveys, studies and investigations, training (including technical assistance) and special purpose assistance programs as they relate to environmental and/or public health issues, with a particular emphasis on environmental justice. EPA will fund grants for technical assistance, training, and resources/support to community and non-profit organizations, educational institutions including Minority Serving Institutions, governmental entities, and other stakeholders. Assistance awards made under this listing are part of a multifaceted approach to benefit underserved communities facing environmental justice challenges. Awards under this listing will be for the establishment and maintenance of Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ-TCTAC) with a physical location(s) or a virtual/technological presence providing technical assistance, training, and support/resources to underserved communities interested in EPA grant programs, community stakeholders, nonprofits, grassroots organizations, local government entities, and state governmental entities.

The term "nonprofit organization" is defined in 2 CFR 200.1. Public and nonprofit private institutions of higher education (including community colleges and similar 2-year institutions) are eligible to apply. However, nonprofit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. Eligible nonprofit organizations may, but are not required to be, exempt from taxation under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. Workforce Investment Boards and organized Labor Unions that meet these criteria may be eligible nonprofit organizations. For-profit organizations or trade schools are also not eligible to apply. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this listing, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency's Assistance Agreement Competition Policy.

States, local governments, territories, Indian Tribes, and possessions of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, and other public or private nonprofit institutions and the communities they serve.

For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the competitive announcement. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements.

Approximately 180 days.