Grants Technical Assistance for Pesticide Safety Programs: Technical Assistance in Support of the Health Care Initiative and the Farmworker Training and Education Program
ID: 356571Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a funding opportunity for a cooperative agreement aimed at providing technical assistance for pesticide safety programs, specifically supporting the Health Care Initiative and the Farmworker Training and Education Program. This initiative seeks to enhance the capacity of eligible non-profit organizations to manage grants related to pesticide safety training and education, ensuring compliance with EPA's grant management requirements and assisting potential applicants in navigating the application process. The program is critical for improving grant processes and outcomes, particularly in underserved communities disproportionately affected by environmental harms. The total funding available is approximately $1.47 million, with proposals due by December 5, 2024. Interested applicants can contact Alex Nash at nash.alexandra@epa.gov or by phone at 202-566-1435 for further information.

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    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a funding opportunity (No. EPA-OCSPP-OPP-2024-007) for a cooperative agreement aimed at providing technical assistance for pesticide safety programs, specifically supporting the Health Care Initiative and the Farmworker Training and Education Program. The total funding available over five years is approximately $1.47 million, with proposals due by December 5, 2024. This initiative intends to aid eligible non-profit organizations in enhancing their capacity to manage grants related to pesticide safety training and education. Key objectives include helping grant recipients comply with EPA's grant management requirements, supporting potential applicants in navigating the application process, and addressing the specific cultural contexts of the target communities. The program emphasizes outreach and training to both current grantees and potential applicants, ensuring accessibility to resources. The anticipated outcomes include improved understanding of grant processes among recipients and a higher quality of future grant applications, particularly from underserved regions. This funding aligns with EPA's strategic plan goals to ensure chemical safety and protect public health, emphasizing support for communities disproportionately affected by environmental harms.
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