Deadline: 31 January 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications for the program entitled “Environmental Justice Small Grants (EJSG)” with an aim to provide funding for eligible applicants for projects that address local environmental and public health issues within an affected community.
The purpose of this grant program is to support communities dealing with environmental justice concerns through projects designed to empower and educate these communities to better understand environmental and public health issues and to identify ways to address these issues at the local level.
Funding Information
- The total estimated amount of funding available for awards under this solicitation for FY 2017 is approximately $1,200,000.
- Awards will be made in the form of one-year federal grants from EPA regional offices in amounts of up to approximately $30,000 per award for projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- In accordance with CFDA 66.604, an eligible applicant must be one of the following:
- incorporated non-profit organizations —including, but not limited to, environmental justice networks, faith based organizations and those affiliated with religious institutions;
- federally recognized tribal governments; OR
- tribal organizations
- Applicants must be located within the same state, territory, commonwealth, or tribe in which the proposed project is located.
- Eligible applicants must demonstrate that they have worked directly with the affected community.
- Applying organizations are encouraged to have a direct connection to the vulnerable affected, community impacted by environmental harms and risks.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can fill the online application form via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Environmental Justice Small Grants.