Air Quality Information: Making Sense Of Air Pollution Data To Inform Decisions In Underserved Communities Overburdened By Air Pollution Exposures

Ceiling: $1,250,000
Applications Due: Closed
Federal
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD), as part of the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program and in collaboration with the Air, Climate, and Energy (ACE) research program, is seeking applications proposing community-engaged research in underserved communities to advance the use of air pollution data and communication of air quality information for empowering local decisions and actions that address community-identified air pollution concerns. Specifically, this funding opportunity is soliciting research projects that involve substantial engagement with communities, community-based organizations, and/or Tribes to address both of the following priorities: methods and tools for data integration and analysis to characterize community exposures to air pollution in underserved communities effective communication of air quality information to communities and decision makers to support actions to address air pollution concerns in underserved communities This research solicitation supports the Administrations priorities to address environmental justice (EJ), such as described in the following Executive Orders: Executive Order 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad Executive Order 14091: Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government Executive Order 14096: Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All

Eligibility

States
All
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, City or township governments, County governments, State governments, Native American tribal organizations

Funding

Program Funding
$10,000,000
Award Ceiling
$1,250,000
Award Floor
Award Count
8

Timing

Posted Date
April 09, 2024
App Status
No Longer Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline
June 26, 2024

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
Federal
Contact Name
Technical Contact: Serena Chung; phone: 20...
Contact Email
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