Municipal Resources
Municipal Resources
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On this page:
- General Resources
- Inflation Reduction Act Resources
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resources
- Technical Assistance
- Federal Funding
- EPA Webcasts, Workshops, and Meetings
General Resources
- Overview of current and upcoming EPA funding opportunities from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
- Federal Program Inventory - a White House resource allowing visitors to search all federal programs that provide grants, loans, or direct payments
- Investing in American with BIL and IRA
- Clearinghouse for Environmental Finance
- EPA's List of Water Technical Assistance Programs
- Investing in America Technical Assistance Guide
- EPA’s WIFIA Loan Program
- Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
- Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
- Wastewater Technology Clearinghouse
- Build America, Buy America (BABA) Waivers Open for Public Comment
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Resources
- White House Building a Clean Energy Economy: A Guidebook to the Inflation Reduction Act’s Investments in Clean Energy and Climate Action
- More information about how to register to apply for a grant under IRA
- EPA's Investing in America: Climate Action Funding Resource Guide
- EPA’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program IRA provides $1 billion to replace heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission vehicles, support zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, and train and develop workers.
- EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG). The CPRG is a two-stage program – with $250 million in for noncompetitive planning grants, to be followed by $4.6 billion of competitive implementation grants – that will provide significant resources to state, territory, local, and tribal governments to develop and implement climate and air pollution reduction plans.
- USDA Guide to Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Rural Development
- EPA’s RE-Powering Mapper adds Inflation Reduction Act & Energy Community Tax Credit Bonus Layers.
- HUD’s Build for The Future Funding Navigator on the HUD Exchange. The Funding Navigator is a new searchable resource for information on funding opportunities made available under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), as well as across federal agencies. Users can search for opportunities by project type, audience, funding type, and keyword to learn what funding opportunities align best with their needs. The site also provides details on funding stage, eligible uses, and where to apply for funds for energy reduction and resiliency projects.
- Clean Energy Direct Pay: The Inflation Reduction Act introduced and expanded tax credits for clean energy technologies. "elective pay" (often called "direct pay") provisions, tax-exempt and government entities will, for the first time, be able to receive a payment equal to the full value of tax credits for building qualifying clean energy projects
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resources
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White House Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Guidebook, a roadmap to the funding available under the law and program-by-program information
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White House Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Technical Assistance Guide
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EPA’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Landing Page (also known as IIJA)
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BIL projects map is now live: Investments from EPA Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – NOTE: does not currently include water projects
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EPA’s Clean School Bus Program
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EPA’s 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program Open Now for Applications. Apply by January 31st, 2024 at 4pm ET
- White House released updated fact sheets highlighting Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments in all 50 states, D.C., and territories, including over $220 billion in funding.
- Build America, Buy America Information
- EPA’s The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Transforming U.S. Recycling and Waste Management web page.
- The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation offers funding opportunities, technical assistance, and guidance for the deployment of zero-emission transportation and infrastructure.
Technical Assistance
- EPA's Water Technical Assistance Page includes a one-stop-shop EPA water technical assistance request form where communities can request no-cost direct water technical assistance to evaluate their drinking water, wastewater, stormwater infrastructure, and water quality improvement needs. The page also now includes specific examples of what types of assistance are available and who is eligible. See also: Water Technical Assistance Fact Sheet and list of Water Technical Assistance programs
- EPA’s Water Infrastructure Local Infrastructure Investment Stories Story Map
- EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (TCTACs) Program
- FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities: Direct Technical Assistance. Support to communities and tribal nations for climate resilience planning and project solution design. Applications due February 29, 2024.
- EPA’s Environmental Justice Community Change Equitable Resilience Technical Assistance. This TA is intended to support eligible entities located in disaster-prone and disadvantaged communities in their pursuit of an EPA Community Change Grant, especially for projects that relate to climate resilience and long-term recovery from natural disasters.
- RCD Grant Recipient Contacts for Assistance | The Administration for Children and Families (hhs.gov). If you need water or wastewater assistance for your community, you can contact the Rural Community Development (RCD) grant recipient that covers your state or region. RCD grant recipients provide training and technical assistance
- Investing in America Technical Assistance Guide. This document is a comprehensive list of all federal Technical Assistance programs funded through BIL or IRA. See TA programs from EPA, DOE, USACE, USDA, DOT, and more
- DOT/ FHWA provides comprehensive transportation training and technical assistance to Tribal communities through its Tribal Technical Assistance Program
- Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Local Technical Assistance Program helps fill the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors in distressed areas from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues. FY 2021-2023 Planning and Local Technical Assistance opportunities are accepting applications on a rolling basis.
- DOT’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a collection of technical assistance resources available from various entities or programs to support disadvantaged communities, biking, multiuse paths, and active transportation.
- DOE is offering no-cost technical assistance to inform decision making on topics related to developing clean energy projects on mine land. Technical assistance will vary based on specific project needs/requests and intends to support any phase of project development, including concept development, planning, design, or execution.
- HUD’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) Program (14.259). The TCTA program, funded in FY22 with $5 million, is designed to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infrastructure planning and implementation – including trails. Development of a walking and biking trail could include TCTA to develop anti-displacement strategies or Revitalization of a rural main street could include TCTA to identify strategies to preserve and produce housing near the main street. Requests will be reviewed as they are received on a rolling basis, with review beginning on March 15, 2023.
- EPA’s Cyber Technical Assistance Program for the Water Sector: The Cyber Technical Assistance Program will support primacy agencies and water systems in implementing cybersecurity measures. Users may submit questions or request to consult with a subject matter expert regarding cybersecurity in PWS sanitary surveys or other cybersecurity matters. More info on cybersecurity in water sector.
- EPA’s Water Sector Cybersecurity Evaluation Program: Cyber Evaluation Program will conduct a cybersecurity assessment for PWSs. The assessment will follow the checklist in the guidance on Evaluating Cybersecurity in PWS Sanitary Surveys which will then generate a report that will highlight gaps in cybersecurity, including potential significant deficiencies. More info on cybersecurity in water sector.
- EPA’s Rural, Small, and Tribal Technical Assistance (RST TA) providers deliver targeted technical assistance and training to rural, small, and tribal municipalities and wastewater treatment systems to protect public health and safeguard the environment. The RST TA providers serve an important role in helping to 1) ensure that rural, small, and tribal communities that have difficulty in securing public funding receive the help they need to access resources to support infrastructure improvements and 2) support rural, small, and tribal wastewater treatment systems – centralized and decentralized – build their technical, managerial and financial capacity to operate their systems well and maintain compliance. Learn more and request assistance here
- EPA's Creating Resilient Water Utilities (CRWU) initiative provides drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater (water sector) utilities with practical tools, training, and technical assistance needed to increase resilience to climate change.
- EPA Cybersecurity Assessments and Technical Assistance: Interested water and wastewater utilities can sign up for free, confidential cybersecurity assessments and technical assistance services provided virtually.
- EPA’s Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Technical Assistance for monitoring/modeling; smart sewers and smart data; asset management; O&M; regulatory/compliance questions; small CSO community spreadsheet-based tools (CSO model, long-term control plan review checklist, post-construction compliance monitoring checklist) – See flyer for more information
- Clean School Bus Technical Assistance: In partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Joint Office is offering technical assistance on a wide range of clean school bus deployment topics, including electric bus basics, charging equipment, utility connections, bus performance, and operational considerations like routing and maintenance. Request technical assistance here
- HUD Invites Local Governments to Request Thriving Communities Technical Assistance to Align Housing and Infrastructure Investments - The Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TCTA) program, funded in FY22 with $5 million, is designed to support coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infrastructure planning and implementation.
- HUD Technical Assistance Programs for Distressed Communities HUD offers technical assistance to help its grantees navigate complex housing and community development challenges through its Community Compass program. The goal of Community Compass is to empower communities so that successful program implementation is sustained over the long term. In addition to this TA initiative, learn more about another HUD TA offering for Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance Program. Learn more about these programs on the HUD Exchange portal
- DOE's Sustainable Wastewater of the Future (SWIFt) Accelerator Phase 2: Energy Recovery is currently welcoming interested state, regional, and local agency and facility partners. Contact stateandlocal@ee.doe.gov or learn more here. Wastewater treatment facilities provide tremendous opportunities for energy recovery. Partners receive expert technical and financial training, one-on-one assistance, energy savings resources, data analysis tools, and peer networking opportunities. State, regional, and local agencies and facility partners are welcome to join us and help develop and share replicable solutions with the market.
- DOE’s National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) States Collaborative
- DOT Navigator’s Technical Assistance Resource Database
- The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (DOE/DOT) provides technical assistance on planning and implementation of a national network of EV chargers and zero-emission fueling infrastructure as well as zero-emission transit and school buses. Find resources and learn more about technical assistance for states and communities.
- DOE's Clean Cities Coalition Network Technical Assistance to assist with alternative fuels, fuel economy improvements, and emerging transportation technologies.
- EPA’s Technical Assistance to Brownfields Communities Program
Federal Funding
- The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) $350 million All Stations Accessibility Program
- The DOT Build America Bureau $38.8 million Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Assistance Program (FY22-23)
- DOT's $1.5 billion FY 2024 RAISE Program
- Start Planning now! While Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations and authorization are not yet finalized by Congress, eligible applicants are encouraged to start drafting their proposals for the Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot (DCIP) Program now for next year’s competition. Interested parties can review the Notice of Funding for Fiscal Year 2023 (https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=346906) as a starting point, and prior year applicants are welcome to apply again. For additional information and program updates on the Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program, please visit https://oldcc.gov/defense-community-infrastructure-program-dcip.
- Search EPA’s Clearinghouse for Environmental Finance and Fed FUNDS (Federal Funding for Water and Wastewater Utilities in National Disasters (Fed FUNDS)) for more funding opportunities
- Did you know that communities can use American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to improve access to clean drinking water and support wastewater and stormwater infrastructure? Learn about the American Rescue Plan| Treasury Issues Final Rule for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program to Support the Ongoing COVID Response| View a user-friendly overview of the major provisions of the final rule| View the Final Rule Text
- EPA/State Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
- Contact the DWSRF program in your state for more information on how to apply
- Contact the CWSRF program in your state for more information on how to apply
- Check with your State CWSRF to see when OSG grants will be offered: EPA Announces $50 million in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure - funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program (OSG) to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. States may now apply for grant assistance to fund projects that will help municipalities strengthen their stormwater collection systems against increasingly intense rain events made worse by the climate crisis and prevent contaminants from polluting waterways.
- EPA Announces $7.5 Billion in Available Financing for Water Infrastructure Projects. EPA’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program initiates EPA’s 7th round of WIFIA financing with $6.5 billion available through the WIFIA program and $1 billion available through the State WIFIA (SWIFIA) program, which provides loans exclusively for State infrastructure financing authority borrowers. EPA is currently accepting letters of interest for both WIFIA and SWIFIA loans. Prospective borrowers can also receive technical assistance to develop a funding request that meets the WIFIA program’s requirements. This assistance will help small and disadvantaged communities benefit from WIFIA funding. For this new round of funding, EPA has identified priority areas such as: increasing investment in economically stressed communities; making rapid progress on lead service line replacement; addressing PFAS and emerging contaminants; mitigating the impacts of drought and supporting water innovation and resilience. Letters of interest will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds have been expended.
- Read all about the Round 6 project selection accomplishments in EPA’s new fact sheet FY 2022 WIFIA SELECTION ROUND OVERVIEW
- WIFIA Webinar and Office Hours:
- WIFIA Loans to State Infrastructure Financing Authorities: Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
- WIFIA Office Hours: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
- EPA released its approved WIFIA Program Waiver for the BABA Act. The waiver permits the use of non-domestic iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials in projects that initiated project design planning prior to May 14, 2022.
- If you're interested in scheduling a one-on-one meeting with the WIFIA program to explore this funding opportunity, please reach out to wifia@epa.gov. Visit the WIFIA website to learn more about the WIFIA program's eligibility requirements, and benefits, application process, and portfolio. Also, check out the WIFIA Fund Facts Dashboard
- Department of Labor’s Open Federal Funding Opportunities with Job Quality Focus
- USDA's Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants. USDA Rural Development provides funding in the form of low-interest loans and grants to develop essential community facilities in eligible rural areas, including Federally Recognized Tribal Lands. Guaranteed Loan Options are also available. Application Deadline: Ongoing
- USDA’s Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program USDA Rural Development provides funding in the form of low-interest loans and grants to develop essential community facilities in eligible rural areas, including Federally Recognized Tribal Lands. Guaranteed Loan Options are also available. Application Deadline: Ongoing
- USDA’s Water and Waste Disposal Grants to Alleviate Health Risks on Tribal Lands and Colonias USDA Rural Development funds grants for water and waste disposal facilities and services on federally-recognized tribal lands, colonies and rural areas that face significant health risks due to a lack of access to adequate, affordable water or waste disposal. Application Deadline: Ongoing
- USDA’s Drinking Water and Waste Disposal Grants for Rural and Native Alaskan Villages USDA Rural Development funds grants to help extend access to clean, reliable water and waste disposal systems for households and businesses in remote and extremely isolated parts of the United States. Application Deadline: Ongoing
- USDA’s Rural Water & Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grants. This program helps eligible low-income communities plan and develop applications for proposed USDA Rural Development water or waste disposal projects. Application Deadline: Ongoing
- USDA’s Watershed & Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program. The program provides for cooperation to prevent erosion; floodwater and sediment damage; to further the conservation development, use and disposal of water; and to further the conservation and proper use of land in authorized watersheds. Applications accepted year-round.
- USDA’s SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households Grant. This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects. Application Deadline: Ongoing
- USDA’s FY23 Single Family Housing Rural Disaster Home Repair Grants. Provides grants to very-low and low-income homeowners to repair homes damaged in a Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Presidentially Declared Disaster Area. Applications accepted year-round.
- DOC/ EDA’s FY23 Disaster Supplemental Funding (11.307). Grant funding to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued for disasters in 2021 and 2022. An important part of recovery and resiliency includes bolstering a well-trained and equitable workforce--- which is one of EDA’s 7 Investment Priorities. This workforce is essential in helping to prevent future disasters and rebuilding in periods after disaster has struck a region. Did you know that if you’re in a Presidentially-declared disaster region, you may be eligible to put our highly flexible grants to use building up a strong, modern workforce? Consider applying to the Fiscal Year 2023 Disaster Supplemental. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until a new Disaster Supplemental NOFO, cancellation of this Disaster Supplemental NOFO, or until funding runs out.
- Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Announces Two New Capacity-Building Programs DRA’s eligible entities include those geographically located in 252 counties and parishes in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee – along the lower Mississippi River region and Alabama Black Belt:
- 2023 Strategic Planning Program Funding, applications accepted on a rolling basis. This program gives public entities access to strategic planning funds to address long-standing issues and develop a roadmap for economic growth and opportunity. Eligible plans include, but are not limited to, economic development plans, utility rate studies, transportation plans, workforce development plans, and broadband deployment plans.
- Delta Regional Authority Announces Community Infrastructure Fund - will support economic and community development needs within DRA’s region. Approximately $30 million is available to address basic public and transportation infrastructure, as well as flood-control issues for communities within DRA’s eight-state service area. DRA’s eligible entities include those geographically located in 252 counties and parishes in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee – along the lower Mississippi River region and Alabama Black Belt. Applications accepted on an annual rolling cycle.
- HUD Announces More than $837 Million to Improve Housing Quality and Reduce Energy Costs for Underserved Communities. New funding from IRA and $4 billion in loan commitment authority will make HUD-assisted multifamily housing more energy and water efficient, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and improve climate resiliency with Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). GRRP applications will be due between June 2023 and May 2024. Due dates vary depending on cohort. Visit HUD.gov/GRRP for application resources.
- USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Grants – Foundational and Applied Science Program. These grants cover a wide variety of topics and eligible entities. Total anticipated funding for FY2024 is $300 million. The 2023 RFA for AFRI’s Foundational and Applied Science Program identifies the following priority program areas, some of which include food waste reduction as a sub-topic and/or eligible initiative:
- Plant health and production and plant products;
- Animal health and production and animal products;
- Food safety, nutrition, and health;
- Bioenergy, natural resources, and environment;
- Agriculture systems and technology; and
- Agriculture economics and rural communities.
- Check out 2023 RFA for Foundational and Applied Science Program.
- USDA’s Forest Service IRA Landowner Support for Forest Resilience – The notice of funding opportunity solicits proposals to:
- Support the participation of underserved forest landowners in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience.
- Support the participation of forest landowners who own less than 2,500 acres of forest land in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience.
- Applications under Tracks B and C will be considered on a rolling or quarterly basis.
- Pre-Recorded Videos on Minimum Grant Requirements: EPA has pre-recorded videos to provide an overview of the FY 2024 grants submission process and Narrative Information Sheet and threshold requirements. Please visit the MARC Grant Application Resources page for the recordings and a copy of the presentations.
- Live Outreach Webinars
- A recording of the webinars and the presentations will be made available on the MARC Grant Application Resources at a later date.
- If you have questions, please contact the Brownfields Team at brownfields@epa.gov
- EECB Technical Assistance Opportunities - is available via peer networks and cohort-based learning, expert assistance in problem solving, document templates, and more opportunities that help meet specific needs of individual communities.
- Learn more about Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG). The CPRG is a two-stage program – with $250 million in for noncompetitive planning grants available (Phase I), to be followed by $4.6 billion of competitive implementation grants – that will provide significant resources to state, territory, local, and tribal governments to develop and implement climate and air pollution reduction plans. Program guidance here. See lead organizations who submitted a NOI to participate in Phase I here.
- Note: Air pollution control agencies and municipalities that do not receive a planning grant directly may work with states or nearby metropolitan areas as collaborating partners on a state or metro area plan. Tribes that do not receive a planning grant directly or as part of a tribal partnership or consortium may also participate as collaborating partners with states or nearby metropolitan areas. Participating in the planning grant phase is important for entities to remain eligible to compete for implementation grants in the future.
- PHASE II Notice of Funding Opportunity: Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program Announces Availability of $4.6 Billion in Competitive Grants. The grant funding is available through two implementation grant competitions, one general competition and one specifically for Tribes and Territories.
- General Competition:
- Optional Notice of Intent to Apply due to CPRG@epa.gov by February 1, 2024.
- Complete applications must be submitted through Grants.gov no later than April 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET) in order to be considered for funding.
- Tribes and territories only competition:
- Optional Notice of Intent to Apply due to CPRG@epa.gov by March 1, 2024.
- Complete applications must be submitted through Grants.gov no later than May 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET) to be considered for funding.
- Note: Air pollution control agencies and municipalities that do not receive a planning grant directly may work with states or nearby metropolitan areas as collaborating partners on a state or metro area plan. Tribes that do not receive a planning grant directly or as part of a tribal partnership or consortium may also participate as collaborating partners with states or nearby metropolitan areas. Participating in the planning grant phase is important for entities to remain eligible to compete for implementation grants in the future.
- HUD’s Green & Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). Press release: HUD Announces More than $837 Million to Improve Housing Quality and Reduce Energy Costs for Underserved Communities. New funding from IRA and $4 billion in loan commitment authority will make HUD-assisted multifamily housing more energy efficient, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and improve climate resiliency
- FY23-24 Green & Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP): Elements (14.021). Provides modest awards designed to add proven and highly impactful climate resilience and carbon reduction measures to the construction scopes of in-progress recapitalization transactions. Apply by March 28, 2024.
- FY23-24 Green & Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP): Leading Edge (14.021). Provides funding to owners aiming to quickly meet ambitious carbon reduction, renewable energy generation, use of building materials with lower embodied carbon, and resilience goals without requiring extensive technical assistance from HUD. Apply by April 30, 2024.
- FY23-24 Green & Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP): Comprehensive (14.021). Amplifies recent technological advancements in utility efficiency, carbon reduction strategies, and energy generation; and brings a new focus on preparing for climate hazards by reducing residents’ and properties’ exposure to hazards. Apply by May 30, 2024.
- EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program Implementation Grants. These competitions are only open to entities that received planning grants to develop PCAPS under Phase 1 of CPRG.
- General Competition Apply by April 1, 2023
- Tribal and Territories Competition Apply by May 1, 2023
- NOAAs Marine Debris Interception Technologies Grant under BIL - To support the installation, monitoring, and maintenance of proven marine debris interception technologies to benefit marine and coastal NOAA trust resources, coastal communities, and/or local economies. Applicants may submit letters of intent until November 15, 2023. Apply by May 15, 2024.
- USFWS’ FY24 Youth Engagement, Education, & Employment (15.676). Funding through a cooperative agreement to develop introductory educational experiences in natural resource careers to young people and veterans. Apply by September 1, 2024. Awards are issued on a rolling-basis throughout the year.
- DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 for Western States/Tribes. To leverage their money and resources by cost sharing with Reclamation on the planning, design, and construction of Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects. Rolling Deadlines – Apply by September 30, 2024.
- USDA’s FY23-24 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP): Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants (RES/EEI) (10.868). Grant funding is awarded to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to install renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Apply by September 30, 2024.
- DOI’s Coastal Program Cooperative Agreement. Funding to support voluntary restoration and enhancement of high-priority coastal habitats. Apply by September 30, 2024.
- EPA’s Community Change Grants. EPA is accepting applications on a rolling basis for $2 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funding available to support community-driven projects that build capacity for communities to tackle environmental and climate justice challenges, strengthen their climate resilience, and advance clean energy. Press release here. Apply by November 21, 2024.
- USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Grants – Foundational and Applied Science Program. These grants cover a wide variety of topics and eligible entities. Total anticipated funding for FY2024 is $300 million. The 2023 RFA for AFRI’s Foundational and Applied Science Program identifies the following priority program areas, some of which include food waste reduction as a sub-topic and/or eligible initiative:
- Plant health and production and plant products;
- Animal health and production and animal products;
- Food safety, nutrition, and health;
- Bioenergy, natural resources, and environment;
- Agriculture systems and technology; and
- Agriculture economics and rural communities.
- Check out 2023 RFA for Foundational and Applied Science Program. Closing date Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
- FEMA’s Fiscal Year 2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current (FMA Swift Current). The purpose of FMA Swift Current is to reduce or eliminate the flood risk to NFIP-participating communities and repetitive flood damage to structures and buildings insured by the NFIP following a flood-related disaster event, and to enhance community flood resilience within NFIP-participating communities. It does so by providing funding for mitigation opportunities immediately after a flood disaster event with the aim of delivering mitigation outcomes as quickly as possible. Apply by January 15, 2025.
- DOE’s Notice of Intent - DOE Technical Assistance for the Adoption of the Latest and Zero Building Energy Codes or Standards - $1 billion. Deadline: To be determined Eligible Entities: State energy offices, local governments, state and local partnerships – Available through September 30, 2029. The Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) anticipates funding state and local efforts to update building energy codes, or equivalent standards, and to develop effective code workforce, training, compliance and enforcement programs.
- USDA Strategic Economic and Community Development Program for Fiscal Year 23 - to be determined. This program is for projects that support multi-jurisdictional and multi-sectoral strategic community investment plans. Applicants are encouraged to consider projects that will reduce climate pollution and increase resilience to climate change impacts in rural communities.
EPA Webcasts, Workshops, and Meetings
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EPA invites Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates to participate in monthly National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Calls. These calls are free and open to the public. Register here
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Clean School Bus Program Webinars – to provide potential applicants with an overview of the program, relevant information and available resources. Register here
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February 7, 2024 at 1 PM ET: 2023 Rebate Program Feedback and Next Steps
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EPA Launches Nationwide Series of Community Lead Awareness Sessions. The sessions tackle the dangers of lead and ways to reduce and prevent lead exposure and are based on the Lead Awareness Curriculum. Sessions supplement EPA’s local lead training and outreach initiative. Find sessions here (English and Spanish sessions available) through December 2023.
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The National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) and White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC) virtual public meetings. The meetings are free and open to all members of the public. Individual registration for the events is REQUIRED. The meetings require registration for participants to submit comments orally or written.
- On Demand: Clean Water State Revolving Fund Webcasts
- On Demand: Hazard Mitigation - Why Now?
- On Demand: WIFIA Webcasts
- On Demand: Green Infrastructure Webcasts
- On Demand: Watershed Academy