Sustainability Research Grants

Sustainability is a guiding influence for all of EPA research areas. It is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. To pursue sustainability is to create and maintain the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony to support present and future generations.

Sustainability research grants support the research and development a variety of methods, tools, guidance and programs that further the application of sustainability within decision-making.

Sustainability Research Funding Opportunities:

The following funding opportunities are currently open.

Open RFA's

There are no open funding opportunities

All forms necessary for completing an application are referenced in the funding opportunity and available to download online. Funding Opportunities: How to Apply and Required Forms

Notice of Intent

The Notice of Intent information is preliminary, is for informational purposes, is subject to change, and applicants must still review the funding opportunity and respond to the content and comply with the requirements described in the funding opportunity when its issued.

There are no new notices of intent

Open Grants

These Sustainability research grants are currently open or have been awarded within the past ten years.

19th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition Focusing on People, Prosperity, and the Planet

Closed Grants

Sustainability research grants are also awarded through the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) program. P3 is a unique college competition for designing solutions for a sustainable future. Learn more about the P3 program.

For a complete listing of EPA Sustainability Research Grants: Sustainability Research Projects

Recent Funding Opportunities:

These funding opportunities are closed for applications. Award recipients have not been announced.

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