AIR QUALITY INFORMATION: MAKING SENSE OF AIR POLLUTION DATA TO INFORM DECISIONS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OVERBURDENED BY AIR POLLUTION EXPOSURES
ID: 353438Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353438
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    Description

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a funding opportunity under the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, aimed at enhancing air quality information and addressing air pollution in underserved communities. This initiative seeks research proposals that engage communities in developing methods and tools for data integration and effective communication regarding air quality, with a focus on empowering local populations to address their specific air pollution concerns. The program is particularly significant as it aligns with the Administration's priorities for environmental justice and aims to improve public health and environmental quality in historically marginalized areas. Interested applicants can apply for grants with an award ceiling of $1.25 million, with a total estimated program funding of $10 million available for approximately eight projects. The application deadline is June 26, 2024, and for further inquiries, applicants can contact Serena Chung at chung.serena@epa.gov or Ron Josephson at josephson.ron@epa.gov.

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    EPA-G2024-STAR-D1 (FINAL).pdf
    EPA-G2024-STAR-D1.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a funding opportunity under the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, aimed at addressing air pollution in underserved communities overburdened by environmental hazards. The program seeks research proposals focused on community-engaged methodologies to enhance data analysis and communication regarding air quality. The objective is to empower these populations by providing tools and information to better understand and act upon their unique air pollution concerns. Funding will support approximately eight projects, with up to $1.25 million available per award. Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Tribes, with a preference for partnerships with minority serving institutions (MSIs). Proposals should demonstrate effective community engagement, address environmental justice, and develop innovative methods and tools for integrating air quality data. A community engagement plan is a mandatory component, ensuring collaboration with local stakeholders in all stages of research. The EPA emphasizes the importance of integrating community knowledge with scientific inquiry to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes, ultimately contributing to improved public health and environmental quality in historically marginalized areas.
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