PRIA 5 Training Development
ID: 361218Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $200K

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 inviting applications for the PRIA 5 Training Development grant, aimed at enhancing training for pesticide registrants under the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). The selected awardee will be responsible for updating existing training materials, developing new curricula, conducting workshops and webinars, and identifying agricultural focus areas for EPA crop tours, all with the goal of improving the efficiency, clarity, and consistency of the pesticide registration and review processes. This initiative is crucial for aligning competencies with EPA's mission and educating stakeholders on regulatory procedures to reduce backlogs and promote consistent decision-making. The total funding available for this cooperative agreement is $200,000, with applications due by March 31, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Jeffrey Chang at chang.jeffrey@epa.gov or by phone at 202-566-2213.

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    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications from land-grant colleges, non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, and 1994 Institutions to develop training for pesticide registrants. This initiative, funded with up to $200,000 over two years, aims to improve the efficiency, clarity, and consistency of EPA's pesticide registration and review processes under the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). The selected awardee will update existing training materials, develop new curricula, conduct workshops and webinars, and identify agricultural focus areas for EPA crop tours. Applications are due by March 31, 2026, and must adhere to specific formatting, content, and submission requirements, including a detailed project workplan and budget. The program emphasizes enhancing skills, aligning competencies, and educating stakeholders on regulatory procedures to reduce backlogs and promote consistent decision-making.
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