Fiscal Year 2025 National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program Solicitation Notice
ID: 358164Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $600K

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/358164
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program, aimed at enhancing environmental data sharing among EPA, states, tribes, and territories. The program seeks to facilitate the sharing of environmental data, reduce regulatory burdens, and improve data management capabilities through innovative IT solutions, with a focus on increasing access to high-quality environmental information. This initiative is critical for supporting EPA's strategic goals, particularly in areas such as climate change, environmental justice, and air and water quality improvement. Interested applicants, including federally recognized Indian tribes, states, and U.S. territories, can apply for grants ranging from $200,000 to $600,000, with a total funding pool of $9.5 million available for approximately 30-35 projects. Applications must be submitted by March 24, 2025, and further inquiries can be directed to ENGrantProgram@epa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ENGrantProgram@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-OMS-25-01.pdf
    The EPA Office of Mission Support is announcing the Fiscal Year 2025 National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program, aimed at facilitating better environmental data sharing among EPA, states, tribes, and territories. Applications are due by March 24, 2025, with anticipated awards ranging from $200,000 to $600,000 for approximately 30-35 projects, targeting priorities like increased data access and innovative business processes. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, states, U.S. territories, and instrumentalities of a state or tribe. Projects will support EPA's strategic plan goals, particularly those addressing climate change, environmental justice, and improving air and water quality. The program emphasizes the importance of reusability, environmental compliance, and innovative IT solutions to enhance data management capabilities. Each submission must include a detailed project narrative, budget, and demonstrate alignment with designated funding areas. Additionally, applications will be evaluated on criteria related to project outputs, feasibility, alignment with Exchange Network goals, budgeting clarity, and past performance with previous grants. Timely submission via Grants.gov is mandatory, and successful applicants will be subject to post-award requirements and reporting obligations to ensure accountability and compliance with federal standards.
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