Farmworker Training and Education Program for Pesticide Safety
ID: 356570Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$3M - $4M

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/356570
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications for the Farmworker Training and Education Program for Pesticide Safety, aimed at enhancing farmworker communities' understanding of pesticide safety and the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). The program seeks to fund cooperative agreements that will develop culturally appropriate training materials and outreach initiatives, with a focus on both national training and localized education through subawards. This initiative is crucial for reducing health risks associated with pesticide exposure and empowering agricultural workers with knowledge of their rights and safety regulations. The total funding available is up to $6.3 million over five years, with applications due by December 19, 2024, and an optional "Intent to Apply" encouraged by October 31, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Isabel Gross at gross.isabel@epa.gov or by phone at 202-566-1741.

    Point(s) of Contact
    gross.isabel@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-OCSPP-OPP-2024-006.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications for the Farmworker Training and Education Program for Pesticide Safety (FON EPA-OCSPP-OPP-2024-006). This funding opportunity aims to educate and train farmworkers on pesticide safety, particularly regarding the Worker Protection Standard (WPS), to prevent pesticide-related illnesses. The EPA plans to award up to $6.3 million over five years, with two cooperative agreements: one focused on national training and another on localized education and outreach through subawards. Applications are due by December 19, 2024, and an optional "Intent to Apply" is encouraged by October 31, 2024. Key objectives include developing training materials, improving understanding of WPS, and ensuring culturally and linguistically appropriate resources. The funding structure allows up to $2.5 million for the National Farmworker Training Program and $3.8 million for local projects. Eligible applicants must be community-based farmworker nonprofit organizations with previous experience in education and outreach to farmworkers. This initiative reinforces the EPA's commitment to enhancing chemical safety while empowering farmworker communities through targeted educational efforts.
    Espanol_EPA-OCSPP-OPP-2024-006.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering funding opportunities for the Agricultural Worker Safety Pesticide Training and Education Program (EPA-OCSPP-OPP-2024-006). The program aims to reduce health risks from pesticide exposure by training agricultural workers on the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS), thus enhancing their understanding of pesticide safety and related rights. The funding totals up to $6.3 million over five years, targeting two cooperative agreements: one focusing on nationwide training and another on local/sub-award initiatives. Key eligibility criteria include nonprofit organizations working within agricultural communities, and applications must be submitted by November 19, 2024. The expected outcomes include improved access to educational resources, wider understanding of safety regulations, and enhanced community health protection against pesticide-related risks. This initiative aligns with EPA's strategic goal of enhancing chemical safety for individuals and the environment. The document provides essential guidelines for potential applicants, outlining the application process, available resources, and evaluation criteria to ensure effective project management and adherence to the WPS standards.
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