EPA Programs, Policies and Decisions to Mitigate Cumulative Health Impacts in Undeserved Communities

Opportunity Title:

Community-Based Research for Effective Programs, Policies, and Decisions to Mitigate Cumulative Health Impacts and Environmental Health Disparities in Underserved Communities

Opportunity Number:

EPA-G2023-STAR-G1

Description:

Environmental Justice (EJ) is an integral part of EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment. The goal of EJ may be achieved when all people have the same degree of protection from environmental and human health risks or hazards and have equitable access to decision-making processes to maintain a healthy environment. Underserved communities are often faced with disproportionate cumulative impacts from environmental stressors.

Eligibility:

Public and private nonprofit institutions/organizations, public and private institutions of higher education (IHEs), and hospitals located in the U.S. and its territories or possessions; state and local governments; Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments; and U.S. territories or possessions are eligible to apply. Profit-making firms and individuals are not eligible to apply.

Total Amount Available:

$10,000,000

Maximum Award:

$2,000,000

Application Deadline:

August 31, 2023

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