Superfund State and Indian Tribe Core Program Cooperative Agreements
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To effectively implement the statutory requirements of CERCLA Section 121(f) for state or tribal involvement. To provide funds to conduct CERCLA activities which are not assignable to specific sites, but support a recipient's Superfund program. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2025: Continued support for non-site specific activities intended to develop and maintain a state or Indian tribe’s ability to participate in the Superfund remedial program.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Territory Government
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
States and U.S. Territories, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Issuing office will provide location of application procedure details as appropriate.
Award Procedure
EPA regional Superfund program offices review the applications for cooperative agreements. Final approval of application and supporting documentation and offer of award is made by the EPA Regional Administrator unless re-delegated to the Regional Division Director.
Approximately ninety (90) days.
Program details & compliance
Description
EPA’s Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of the nation’s most contaminated land and responding to environmental emergencies, oil spills and natural disasters. To protect public health and the environment, the Superfund program focuses on making a visible and lasting difference in communities, ensuring that people can live and work in healthy, vibrant places. This assistance listing provides support for state and tribal Superfund programs.
Mission Categories
Primary: Solid Waste Management
Other categories:
Water Pollution ControlAir Pollution ControlPesticides ControlRadiation Control
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Core Program Cooperative Agreements are offered to ensure that states, or federally recognized Indian tribes can substantially participate in CERCLA response actions. Recipients negotiate with EPA Regions to receive funding for a variety of activities that include: (1) Procedures for emergency response actions and remediation of environmental and health risks; (2) provisions for satisfying all requirements and assurances; (3) development of legal authorities and enforcement support; (4) hiring and training staff; and (5) activities that support EPA/Recipient interaction. Recipients with Regional approval may receive awards for multi-year budget and project periods at the Region's discretion. Recipients must demonstrate progress towards the goals stated in the Core Program Cooperative Agreement in order to be eligible for continued funding. Only one Core Program Cooperative Agreement will be awarded to each eligible State or Tribe. Funds must be used for non-site-specific activities as described above. Funds may not be used for site-specific activities.
Matching Requirements
As required by 40 CFR Part 35.6235, State recipients of Core Program Cooperative Agreements must provide a 10 percent cost share of the total project cost on all awards. This match may be made from either direct, non-federal funds, non-reimbursed funds, or with in kind contributions. CERCLA credit earned at Superfund sites for remedial action cost share cannot be used to meet this 10 percent match. Indian tribes are not required to provide cost share for Core Program activities.
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