# Gulf of Mexico Environmental Justice Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/epa-r4-gm-ejgrantsprogram-2023-gulf-of-mexico-environmental-justice-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345806

> Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $2.5 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $12.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 8, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EPA-R4-GM-EJGRANTSPROGRAM-2023 |
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 8, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $2.5 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $12.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 66.475 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

See Section III of the funding opportunity for close date information.

## What the grant funds

This RFA is seeking applicants for a direct award from EPA to become a “pass-through entity” to develop and administer a competitive subaward program to fund projects/activities authorized by CWA 104(b)(3) in communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental and human health harms or risks, including affected underserved communities and provide technical assistance as described in Section 1.B.2. EPA Gulf of Mexico Environmental Justice objectives for this RFA are: Fund projects that are authorized under CWA 104 (b)(3) to communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental and human health harms or risks, including affected underserved communities. All proposed projects should include activities designed to engage, educate, and empower communities to understand local environmental and public health issues; Enhance environmental and/or resilience collaboration, including within and among communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental and human health harms or risks, including affected underserved communities, municipal and state governments, Non-profit organizations (NPOs), and academic institutions; Document the beneficial impact the project has on the community; and Effectively communicate project results to inform future environmental justice approaches.

## Questions people ask

### Is EPA-R4-GM-EJGRANTSPROGRAM-2023 still open?

No. It closed on May 8, 2023.

### Who can apply for Gulf of Mexico Environmental Justice Grants Program?

Environmental Protection Agency accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Gulf of Mexico Environmental Justice Grants Program?

Closed May 8, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.5 million each. About $12.0 million in total across about 5 awards.

### Who has won Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of South Alabama, Mississippi State University, Texas A&m University-Corpus Christi. The program made 85 awards worth $77.8 million in that time.