Surveys, Studies, Investigations and Special Purpose Grants within the Office of Research and Development
Environmental Protection Agency
The Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solution (OASES) supports surveys, studies, and investigations to determine the environmental effects of air quality, drinking water, water quality, hazardous waste, toxic substances, and pesticides. This program also funds program participant support (e.g., fellowships) associated with these areas and supports projects that address a stated problem or opportunity relating to science and public health that inform decision-making at the local, state
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Helps organizations conduct surveys and studies related to environmental protection. Provides funding for projects that support EPA's mission and share important information.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Funding for scientific studies, community cleanups, and a variety of research projects supporting EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment. These grants aim to engage leading research scientists and students.
Who Is Eligible?
Business Size: small
Industries: environmental science, public health, research and development
Region: United States
Other Criteria: top research scientists, students, state environmental programs, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, private sector organizations, academic institutions, government agencies
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Check for open funding opportunities
- Download necessary forms from the announcement
- Complete the application
- Submit the application
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.epa.gov/research-grants/research-funding-opportunities
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- periodic
📄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
- Indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- Environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference may be required but not explicitly stated.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊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
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
This program is available to small businesses in environmental science, public health, research and development industries located in United States.
This program offers funding up to $610,178 (minimum $200,000).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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