Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks

Environmental Protection Agency

To support efforts by organizations; educational institutions; and/or State, local, and tribal governmental agencies to establish or enhance their ability to take actions that will reduce environmental risks to the health of children. Since 1997, when the Office of Children’s Health Protection was established, EPA has focused on children’s health protection, undertaking a variety of efforts to improve the environments where children live, learn and play. EPA has sponsored research to evaluate th

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Helps schools and childcare centers improve environmental health for children in low-income communities. Provides funding for training and resources to reduce health risks from pollution and unsafe conditions.

Quick Facts

Funding
$22,000 - $40,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
Environmental Protection Agency

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What Is This Program?

Protecting children’s health is one of the most important responsibilities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Over the last 50 years, the agency has worked to fulfill its mission by improving the nation’s air, cleaning up our lands, ensuring that Americans have safe water for drinking and recreation, and providing a cleaner, healthier environment—especially for pregnant women, infants, and children who are in the most vulnerable life stages.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Competitive grants issued by the EPA for projects and programs aimed at protecting children's health from environmental risks. Funding supports activities like capacity building, assessment, prevention, control, and abatement of environmental health hazards in settings such as schools and childcare facilities.

Who Is Eligible?

Region: United States

Other Criteria: States, Federally recognized Tribes, Public pre-schools, Local educational agencies, Non-profit organizations, Projects focused on improving children’s health where they live, learn and play

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Visit the EPA's Children's Health Grants page.
  • Review open funding announcements.
  • Prepare your proposal according to the guidelines provided.
  • Submit your proposal through the specified application portal.
🌐Application Portal
https://www.grants.gov
📤Submission Method
online
🔄Intake Type
fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • capacity building activities
  • training and technical assistance
  • environmental health assessments
  • installation of water bottle filling stations
  • educational resources
  • community assessments
  • technical assistance
💳Payment Model
mixed
Retroactive Expenses Eligible
No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
Yes
📊Matching Ratio
null
🏦Eligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
📚Stacking Rules
null
🛡️Proof of Matching Required
null

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

cook-shyovitz.becky@epa.gov
202-564-5340

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