Pesticide Regulatory Education Program
ID: 356369Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356369
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting applications for the Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP), aimed at enhancing pesticide regulatory capabilities among state, Tribal, and territorial officials. This cooperative agreement will support the development and delivery of four annual educational courses, each lasting four days, to improve the knowledge and skills of participants in formulating and implementing pesticide regulatory programs. The initiative is crucial for promoting pesticide safety and reducing risks, aligning with the EPA's Strategic Plan objective to ensure chemical safety. The total funding available for this program is $3 million, with a project period starting in October 2025, and applications are due by November 15, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Cindy Wire at wire.cindy@epa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    wire.cindy@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-OCSPP-OPS-2024-009.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP), inviting applications for educational projects aimed at enhancing pesticide regulatory capabilities among state, Tribal, and territory officials. With an estimated total funding of $3 million over a five-year period, the program seeks to promote high-quality training through four annual courses lasting four days each. These courses will cover a range of pesticide-related topics, fostering collaboration among participants and facilitating the exchange of effective regulatory strategies. Eligible applicants include U.S. states, Native American organizations, and specific territories, with a project period starting in October 2025. The funding aims to improve pesticide safety and reduce risks through comprehensive training that addresses current technical, policy, and management issues. Applicants must demonstrate their capability to conduct the proposed activities and track progress using specific performance measures. Overall, this program aligns with EPA's Strategic Plan objective to ensure chemical safety and aims at building effective networks among those involved in pesticide regulation.
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