Superfund State, Political Subdivision, and Indian Tribe Site-Specific Cooperative Agreements
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The goals of this assistance listing are to (1) conduct site characterization activities at potential or confirmed hazardous waste sites; (2) undertake response planning and implementation actions at sites on the National Priorities List (NPL) to clean up the hazardous waste sites that are found to pose hazards to human health; and (3) effectively implement the statutory requirements of CERCLA 121(f) which mandates substantial and meaningful State involvement. Funding Priorities - Fiscal Year 2026: Funding must be used at specific hazardous waste sites to: (1) conduct non-time critical removal actions; (2) perform site characterization activities such as preliminary assessments, site inspections, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial design activities at potential or confirmed hazardous waste sites; (3) conduct remedial actions (i.e., cleanup) at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites as listed on the National Priorities List (NPL); (4) support CERCLA implementation activities; (5) identify Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs); (6) conduct settlement negotiations; (7) take enforcement actions against PRPs; and (8) oversee PRP cleanups.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Territory Government
- U.S. State Government
- State
- Local
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Other
States (and political subdivisions thereof), Commonwealths, U.S. Territories and Possessions, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, including intertribal consortia and political subdivisions.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Issuing office will provide location of application procedure details as appropriate.
Award Procedure
These are non-competitive awards. EPA regional Superfund program offices will conduct an administrative evaluation to determine the adequacy of the application in relation to grant regulations and technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevance of the project. The Agency will then advise the applicant if funding is being considered. A final work plan will then be negotiated with the applicant. Final approval of application and supporting documentation and offer of award is made by the EPA Regional Administrator unless redelegated to the Regional Division Director.
Approximately ninety (90) days.
Program details & compliance
Description
Site-specific Superfund support for states, tribes and political subdivisions.
Mission Categories
Primary: Water Pollution Control
Other categories:
Air Pollution ControlSolid Waste ManagementPesticides ControlRadiation Control
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Site-specific work within EPA's Superfund Remedial Program. More specifically, funding may be used to: (1) conduct non time critical removal actions; (2) perform site characterization activities such as preliminary assessments, site inspections, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial design activities at potential or confirmed hazardous waste sites; (3) conduct remedial actions (i.e., clean up) at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites listed on the National Priorities List (40 CFR 300); (4) support CERCLA implementation activities; (5) identify Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs); (6) conduct settlement negotiations; (7) take enforcement actions against PRPs; and, (8) oversee PRP cleanups. 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).Funds may not be used to support Core (non-site specific) activities.
Restrictions
Funding may not be used to conduct tasks or activities not authorized by CERCLA. Funds may not be used for non-site-specific Core Program activities (see assistance listing 66.809).
Matching Requirements
No match (cost share) is required for site assessment or remedial planning at any site if the site was privately owned and operated at the time of disposal of hazardous wastes. For remedial action cooperative agreements: 10 percent state, 90 percent federal if the site was privately owned and operated at the time of disposal of hazardous wastes. Minimum 50 percent state, 50 percent federal, of all response costs if the site was State/locally operated at time of any disposal of hazardous waste (Note: percentage may vary). If IIJA or Special Account funds are used, no cost share is owed for remedial action. See CERCLA section 104(c)(3). Tribal governments are not required to share in the costs of Superfund actions.
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