Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice (66.309)
Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice (Assistance Listing 66.309) is run by the Environmental Protection Agency. It awarded $150 million in 32 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $4.7 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $6.5 million. Half of the 32 awards fell between $40,000 and $8.0 million, and they ranged from $30,455 to $11.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$150 million
- Grant awards32
- Typical award$6.5 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$48.0 million
- Size rank688 of 1824
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $120,000 in fiscal 2021 to $48.0 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 688th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 25 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
The term "nonprofit organization" is defined in 2 CFR 200.1. Public and nonprofit private institutions of higher education (including community colleges and similar 2-year institutions) are eligible to apply. However, nonprofit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. Eligible nonprofit organizations may, but are not required to be, exempt from taxation under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. Workforce Investment Boards and organized Labor Unions that meet these criteria may be eligible nonprofit organizations. For-profit organizations or trade schools are also not eligible to apply. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this listing, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency's Assistance Agreement Competition Policy.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support recipients' allowable direct costs incident to approved cooperative agreements plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: Geospatial Resources at EPA (https://www.epa.gov/geospatial). The recipient cannot use these funds for the following activities under this program: litigation against the Federal government or any other government entity; construction (with the exception of demonstration projects); lobbying; matching funds for other Federal grants; travel for Federal employees; and human health studies (taking blood or other information from humans).;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
For competitive awards, deadlines will be specified in the NOFO.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Approximate amount per individual award not to exceed $15 million.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice (66.309) awarded$150 million across 32 grant awards, an average of $4.7 million per award.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 58% of the money, colleges and universities 42%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 21 | $87.3 million | 58% |
| Colleges and universities | 11 | $62.7 million | 42% |
By state
17 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $16.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $14.8 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $11.0 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $9.0 million |
| Washington | 1 | $9.0 million |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $8.5 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $8.1 million |
| California | 1 | $8.1 million |
| Kansas | 1 | $8.0 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $8.0 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $8.0 million |
| New York | 1 | $8.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $8.0 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $8.0 million |
| Montana | 1 | $7.0 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $6.0 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $4.0 million |
| Colorado | 3 | $214,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $120,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $40,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $39,716 |
| Michigan | 1 | $30,455 |