# Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice (66.309)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/66-309-surveys-studies-investigations-training-and-special-purpose/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice is run by Environmental Protection Agency. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $150 million in 32 grants, about $4.7 million per award.

## Objectives

This program has been terminated.
The program's objective is to provide funding in support of surveys, studies and investigations, training (including technical assistance) and special purpose assistance programs as they relate to environmental and/or public health issues, with a particular emphasis on environmental justice. EPA will fund grants for technical assistance, training, and resources/support to community and non-profit organizations, educational institutions including Minority Serving Institutions, governmental entities, and other stakeholders. Assistance awards made under this listing are part of a multifaceted approach to benefit underserved communities facing environmental justice challenges. Awards under this listing will be for the establishment and maintenance of Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ-TCTAC) with a physical location(s) or a virtual/technological presence providing technical assistance, training, and support/resources to underserved communities interested in EPA grant programs, community stakeholders, nonprofits, grassroots organizations, local government entities, and state governmental entities.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $120,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $40,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $73.5 million | 26 |
| 2024 | $28.4 million | 15 |
| 2025 | $48.0 million | 15 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | $16.0 million |
| Deep South Center for Environmental Justice Inc | Louisiana | $11.0 million |
| International City/County Management Association (the) | District of Columbia | $10.0 million |
| Willamette Partnership | Oregon | $9.0 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | $9.0 million |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Inc. | Puerto Rico | $8.5 million |
| San Diego State University Foundation | California | $8.1 million |
| University of Arizona | Arizona | $8.1 million |
| National Wildlife Federation | Virginia | $8.0 million |
| West Harlem Environmental Action Inc | New York | $8.0 million |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | Minnesota | $8.0 million |
| New Mexico State University | New Mexico | $8.0 million |
| Institute for Sustainable Communities | Vermont | $8.0 million |
| Wichita State University | Kansas | $8.0 million |
| Montana State University | Montana | $7.0 million |
| University of Connecticut Health Center | Connecticut | $6.0 million |
| National Indian Health Board | District of Columbia | $4.8 million |
| Big, NFP | Illinois | $4.0 million |
| Focus Points Family Resource Center | Colorado | $164,000 |
| Jackson State University | Mississippi | $100,000 |