Pesticides Health Care Initiative: National and Community Based Health Care Provider Training for Pesticide Illness
ID: 356569Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

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/356569
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a funding opportunity titled the Pesticides Health Care Initiative, aimed at enhancing health care providers' (HCPs) capabilities to address pesticide-related illnesses. This initiative seeks proposals for a cooperative agreement to develop training programs that focus on recognizing, treating, and managing pesticide-related health issues, particularly among high-risk populations such as farmworkers, while considering social determinants of health and cultural contexts. The total funding available for this initiative is up to $2.1 million over five years, with an initial cap of $200,000 for the first year, and applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by December 19, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Aidan Black at the EPA via email at black.aidan@epa.gov or by phone at 202-566-2381.

    Point(s) of Contact
    black.aidan@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-OCSPP-OPP-2024-005.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a funding opportunity titled the Pesticides Health Care Initiative, intended to enhance health care providers' abilities to address pesticide-related illnesses. The EPA seeks proposals for a cooperative agreement to advance training for health care providers (HCPs) on recognizing, treating, and managing pesticide-related health issues, particularly among high-risk populations, such as farmworkers. The total available grant amount is up to $2.1 million, distributed over five years, with the initial year's funding capped at $200,000. The initiative emphasizes community-based approaches that consider social determinants of health and cultural contexts. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations with relevant experience in training HCPs. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by December 19, 2024. The project aims for significant outputs, such as the development of educational resources, training programs, and partnerships with local organizations. The anticipated outcomes include improved recognition and reporting of pesticide-related illnesses, increased HCP engagement in at-risk communities, and enhanced communication strategies. This funding opportunity aligns with the EPA's strategic goals to ensure chemical safety and protect vulnerable communities.
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