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Grants and Funding

Highlights

FY 2012 P2 Grant Program Request for Proposals (PDF) (49pp, 400K, About PDF). Submission period closed April 24, 2012.

Request for Proposals for the Source Reduction Assistance Grant Program (PDF) (47 pp, 376.6 K, About PDF)
Submission period closed April 10, 2012.

FY 2011 Source Reduction Assistance Grant Summaries

FY 2011 Pollution Prevention Grant Summaries

FY 2009 P2 Grant Program summaries now available.

General information about EPA grants.

General information about federal grants.

The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics is responsible for overseeing several grant programs for tribes and states which promote pollution prevention through source reduction and resource conservation. All Requests for Proposals are published on Grants.gov.

General Information

Measurement Frequently Asked Questions: Both the P2 grant and SRA grant programs require that grantees demonstrate environmental results. These questions have been raised about the requirements for environmental results.

Measuring Pollution Prevention: Measuring results is an essential component of any successful P2 program and is one way to determine the success of a technical assistance or training effort.

EPA Order 5700.7 (PDF) (29 pp, 180 K, About PDF) This Order describes EPA's policy requiring environmental results.

EPA Regional P2 Coordinators
The P2 grant and Source Reduction Assistance programs are both administered in the EPA regional offices. The RFPs for these programs will list the contact information in all 10 of the EPA Regions. This page lists information about P2 contacts and P2 web sites for each of the EPA regions.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) provides a full listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.

P2 Grant Archive
For historical information on the P2 Grant Program, including past summaries and results as well as P2 Grant products, see the P2 Grant archive page.

For information on the forms EPA requires to apply for a grant and tips on grant writing here are two resources:
On-Line Grant Application Kit

Tips On Writing a Grant Proposal

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Pollution Prevention Grants Program CFDA 66.708

Under CDFA 66.708, EPA sponsors two grant programs: the Pollution Prevention (P2) and Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN) grant programs. Eligible applicants include the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the U.S., any agency or instrumentality of a State including State colleges or universities, and Federally-recognized Tribes and Intertribal Consortia that meet the requirements for treatment in a manner similar to a State as described in 40 CFR 35.663. P2 Grant recipients, as required under Section 6605 of the PPA, must provide at least a 50 percent match of the total allowable project cost by the time of award to be considered eligible to receive funding.

Pollution Prevention Grant Program

EPA created the Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Program under the authority of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990. The grant program provides matching funds to State and Tribal programs to support P2 activities across all environmental media and to develop State-based programs. EPA believes these environmental programs have the best opportunity to promote P2 because States have closer, more direct contact with industry and are more aware of local needs.

The purpose of the P2 Grant Program is to give States and Tribes the capability to assist businesses and industries in identifying better environmental strategies and solutions for complying with Federal and State environmental regulations. It also aims to improve business competitiveness without increasing environmental impacts. The majority of P2 Grants fund State-based projects for technical assistance, training, outreach, education, regulatory integration, data collection, research, demonstration projects, and recognition programs.

In fiscal year 2012 EPA has approximately $4.1 million to support P2 Grants to States, Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. EPA provides these funds annually through the issuance of grants and cooperative agreements to help develop and sustain States and Tribal P2 program activities and pioneer new P2 approaches in the States and Tribes.

FY 2012 P2 Grant Program Request for Proposals (PDF) (49pp, 400K, About PDF). Proposals were due by April 24, 2012.

Questions and Answers

Supplement to the RFP: General Q&A's on the P2 Grant Program.

Supplement to the RFP: Q&A's on the Requirement to Provide Estimates of Outcomes for Proposed Grant and Cooperative Agreement Projects and To Track Progress.

Grant Summaries

A summary of each of the P2 grants awarded, listed by the year they were awarded: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

P2 Grant archive: This page includes summaries of the P2 grants awarded, listed by the year of award from 1988-2006. Additional information includes: P2 Grant Products, assessment reports and case studies.

Grant Results

Pollution prevention grants support State, Tribal and non-profit organizations that facilitate the adoption of pollution prevention practices by businesses, government, universities, hospitals, and other organizational entities. These grants produce annual environmental results in pounds of hazardous materials reduced, BTUs of energy, water and dollars saved. In 2006, the Pollution Prevention Program began publicly reporting the environmental results of grants, on an individual grant basis and on a regional and an aggregate basis.

P2 Grants Results for FY 2006 (PDF) (4 pp, 22.7K, About PDF)
P2 Grants Results for FY 2007 (PDF) (4 pp, 23K, About PDF)
P2 Grants Results for FY 2008 (PDF) (3 pp, 21.5K, About PDF)
P2 Grants Results for FY 2009 (PDF) (3 pp, 24.3K, About PDF)
P2 Grants Results for FY 2010 (PDF) (3 pp, 27.7K, About PDF)

Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN)

The Pollution Prevention Information network grant program was initiated in 1997 to provide P2 information that is easily accessible, collect, synthesize and update technical information and create a national network of regional centers to promote P2 practice. These eight regional centers now call themselves the Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange or P2Rx. These centers offer a range of services, including information for industry and topic sectors, training, library resources, referrals and research.

An evaluation of the PPIN program was conducted in 2007-2008 and the report is published on the EPA website: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the EPA Pollution Prevention Information Network Grant Program (PDF) (204 pp, 2 MB, About PDF).

The Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN) grant program funds regional centers that serve both unique regional pollution prevention (P2) information needs and national audience needs for quality information on source reduction and related P2 practices. The grantees provide assistance to businesses whose lack of information may be an impediment to implementing source reduction, preventing pollution or adopting sustainable practices. Proposals should describe activities that serve regional and national P2 needs, strategic P2 priorities, and promote national network communication.

FY 2011 Request for proposals for the Pollution Prevention Information Network Grants Program (PDF) (35 pp, 1.05M, About PDF). Submission period closed May 9, 2011.

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Source Reduction Assistance - CFDA 66.717

Under CFDA 66.717, EPA has approximately $1.4 million to support two grant programs: the Source Reduction Assistance program and the coordination of the Pollution Prevention Information Network Centers grant program. Eligible applicants include the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States, local governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, incorporated non-profit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, community-based grassroots organizations, and Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. EPA requires the applicant to provide a minimum 5% match, as part of the total allowable project cost, in order to receive an award.

Source Reduction Assistance Grant Program

SRA awards are issued annually by the Regions. The purpose of issuing SRA awards is to support environmental projects that reduce or eliminate pollution at the source.

In Fiscal Year 2012 the Regions are interested in funding proposals that encourage greenhouse gas reduction, toxic and hazardous materials reduction, resource conservation, efficient business practices and P2 integration activities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate new, innovative techniques, surveys, studies or use research, investigations, experiments, and/or training promoting P2/source reduction efforts. Proposals that principally support recycling, clean-up, treatment, disposal or energy recovery activities will not be considered for funding.

FY 2012 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Source Reduction Assistance Grant Program (PDF) (47 pp, 377K, About PDF).

Proposals were due Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

Questions and Answers

Supplement to the RFP: General Q&A's on the Source Reduction Assistance Grant Program.

Supplement to the RFP: Q&A's on the Requirement to Provide Estimates of Outcomes for Proposed Grant and Cooperative Agreement Projects and To Track Progress.

Grant Summary

A summary of each of the SRAP grants awarded, listed by the year they were awarded: 2009, 2010, 2011.

Grant Results

Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) grants support the adoption of pollution prevention practices by businesses, government, universities, hospitals, and other organizational entities. These grants produce annual environmental results in pounds of hazardous materials reduced, energy and water saved or conserved and dollars saved. In 2006, the Pollution Prevention Program began publicly reporting the environmental results of SRA grants. Some Regions may show no grant results in the most recent report due to the type of project funded or a lag in receiving expected results.

SRA grants results for FY 2006 (PDF) (2 pp, 14.4K, About PDF)
SRA grants results for FY 2007 (PDF) (3 pp, 16.5K, About PDF)
SRA grants results for FY 2008 (PDF) (2 pp, 14.5K, About PDF)
SRA grants results for FY 2009 (PDF) (2 pp, 21.8K, About PDF)
SRA grants results for FY 2010 (PDF) (2 pp, 21.8K, About PDF)

Regional Pollution Prevention Information Network Centers Grant Programs

Under this RFP, EPA expects to fund one proposal for the coordination of a national network of eight regional pollution prevention information centers, which are collectively known as the Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange (P2Rx). The Regional centers collaborate with State and local technical assistance providers to share pollution prevention (P2) information and training nationwide. The coordinator must be able to provide leadership in the following areas: 1) support national P2 initiatives, 2) support collaboration and efficiency among the regional centers, 3) support evaluation and ensure quality P2 information products, and 4) assist in marketing P2Rx services nationally.

Expected funding under this competition is approximately $95,000 available in fiscal year 2010, and an additional $95,000 funding in fiscal year 2011. Funding for proposals is subject to the quality of proposals received and the availability of funds. Continued funding for a second year will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Eligible applicants include the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States, local governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, incorporated non-profit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, community-based grassroots organizations, and Federally-recognized Indian Tribes.

FY 2010 Request for Proposals to Coordinate Regional Pollution Prevention Information Network Centers (PDF) (28 pp, 136.6K, About PDF).

Proposals to Develop Standards for Environmentally Preferable Electronic Products

Under this single, one-time RFP, EPA is seeking proposals from eligible organizations to support research, studies, training and technical assistance necessary to develop two voluntary consensus standards that will be published as American National Standards for environmentally preferable electronic products using a standards process accredited by the American National Standards Institute.

EPA anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement under this announcement. Total funding is anticipated to be approximately $500,000 for a total project period of four years. EPA expects that this agreement will be incrementally funded. Phase 1 will provide approximately $250,000 of Federal funds for approximately 2 years to support the development of environmental performance standards for servers. Phase 2 will provide approximately $250,000 of Federal funds for another approximately 2-year period to support the development of environmental performance standards for another electronic product category.

Request for Proposals to Develop Standards for Environmentally Preferable Electronic Products (PDF) (32 pp, 360 K, About PDF)
Revised RFP posted May 31, 2011. Only the proposal submission deadline is changed.

Submission period closed on June 30, 2011.

EPA received questions regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) as allowed in Section IV.F of this RFP. Responses to the questions received were posted on May 31, 2011 (PDF) (7 pp, 27.5 K, About PDF).

The proposal submission deadline has been changed to June 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM ET.

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