Superfund State and Indian Tribe Core Program Cooperative Agreements (66.809)
Superfund State and Indian Tribe Core Program Cooperative Agreements (Assistance Listing 66.809) is run by the Environmental Protection Agency. It awarded $22.3 million in 100 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $223,296 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $128,708. Half of the 100 awards fell between $95,625 and $192,149, and they ranged from $6,400 to $1.9 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$22.3 million
- Grant awards100
- Typical award$128,708
- Awarded in FY 2025$3.4 million
- Size rank1,277 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $2.9 million in fiscal 2021 to $3.4 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1277th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 84% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 31 states and territories.
What the program funds
To effectively implement the statutory requirements of CERCLA Section 121(f) for state or tribal involvement. To provide funds to conduct CERCLA activities which are not assignable to specific sites, but support a recipient's Superfund program. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2025: Continued support for non-site specific activities intended to develop and maintain a state or Indian tribe’s ability to participate in the Superfund remedial program.
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
States and U.S. Territories, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Core Program Cooperative Agreements are offered to ensure that states, or federally recognized Indian tribes can substantially participate in CERCLA response actions. Recipients negotiate with EPA Regions to receive funding for a variety of activities that include: (1) Procedures for emergency response actions and remediation of environmental and health risks; (2) provisions for satisfying all requirements and assurances; (3) development of legal authorities and enforcement support; (4) hiring and training staff; and (5) activities that support EPA/Recipient interaction. Recipients with Regional approval may receive awards for multi-year budget and project periods at the Region's discretion. Recipients must demonstrate progress towards the goals stated in the Core Program Cooperative Agreement in order to be eligible for continued funding. Only one Core Program Cooperative Agreement will be awarded to each eligible State or Tribe. Funds must be used for non-site-specific activities as described above. Funds may not be used for site-specific activities. Funds may not be used for site-specific activities.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. As required by 40 CFR Part 35.6235, State recipients of Core Program Cooperative Agreements must provide a 10 percent cost share of the total project cost on all awards. This match may be made from either direct, non-federal funds, non-reimbursed funds, or with in kind contributions. CERCLA credit earned at Superfund sites for remedial action cost share cannot be used to meet this 10 percent match. Indian tribes are not required to provide cost share for Core Program activities.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
$0 to $879,000; with an approximate average award of $161,000.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2016: Administrative and program development, accounting systems development, legal authorities and enforcement support, hiring and training of State response staff, procedures for emergency response actions, identifying sites in the State affected by the release of hazardous substances, program management and planning; financial administration, reconciliation of records and financial report preparation; budget preparation/management, procurement and labor allocation accounting and reporting services; and state records and archives representation, cost recovery records maintenance, and cost recovery report preparation. naFiscal Year2017: Administrative and program development, accounting systems development, legal authorities and enforcement support, hiring and training of state response staff, procedures for emergency response actions, program management and planning; financial administration, reconciliation of records and financial report preparation; budget preparation/management, and state records and archives representation, cost recovery records maintenance, and cost recovery report preparation.Fiscal Year2018: Administrative and program development, accounting systems development, legal authorities and enforcement support, hiring and training of state response staff, procedures for emergency response actions, program management and planning; financial administration and budget preparation/management, and state records and archives preparation.Fiscal...
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Superfund State and Indian Tribe Core Program Cooperative Agreements (66.809) awarded $22.3 million across 100 grant awards, an average of $223,296 per award.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 91% of the money, tribes 9.0%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 98 | $20.3 million | 91% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 2 | $2.0 million | 9.0% |
By state
6 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Texas | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Idaho | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $956,252 |
| Vermont | 5 | $823,043 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $762,283 |
| Maine | 5 | $743,862 |
| Oregon | 3 | $682,033 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $662,997 |
| Alaska | 3 | $634,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $620,000 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $609,625 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $583,500 |
| Washington | 3 | $576,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $562,500 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $562,500 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $539,416 |
| Maryland | 2 | $534,604 |
| New York | 1 | $511,626 |
| Indiana | 6 | $496,885 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $468,917 |
| Georgia | 4 | $400,000 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $318,557 |
| Alabama | 4 | $316,596 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $300,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $112,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $24,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $12,800 |