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Welcome to EPA's Aging Initiative Website. It provides a wealth of information on both environmental health issues and environmental stewardship.

In 2011, the U.S. Census estimated there were 41.4 million persons aged 65 and older, or 13% of the population. By 2030, the number of older persons is expected to increase to more than 72 million (20%) and continue to increase thru 2050. Persons over 85 years of age and older represent the fastest growing age cohort in the U.S. Read more about the Aging Initiative.

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Help Us to Shape the Future:
A National Agenda for the Environment and the Aging

Fact Sheets
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Selected EPA Opportunities

National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program, FY 2012 Request for Proposals (RFP)
Deadline: June 4, 2012 11:59am EST.

Funding Opportunity through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Institute of environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)  Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Centers (CEHCs)
Deadline for Letter of Intent: June 7, 2012 11:59am EST.

FY12 Region 2 Wetland Program Development Grants
Deadline: June 8, 2012, 11:59am EST.

FY2012 State Environmental Enforcement Training Grant Program Solicitation Notice
Deadline: June 8, 2012, 11:59am EST.

Measurements and Modeling for Quantifying Air Quality and Climatic Impacts of Residential Biomass or Coal Combustion for Cooking, Heating, and Lighting
Deadline: Deadline: June19, 2012.

Tribal Training Support for the Community and Tribal Air Quality Programs
Deadline: Deadline: July 2, 2012.

Other Funding Opportunities

Improving Access to Eye Care among Persons at High Risk for Glaucoma
Deadline: May 25, 2012.

Roadmaps to Health Prize
Notice of Intent to Apply: May 31, 2012.

Building Resilience Against Climate Effects in State, Territorial and Tribal Health Departments -- CDC
Deadline: June 18, 2012..

National Institute on Aging: Revision Requests for Active Alzheimer's Disease Centers (P50)
Deadline: June 19, 2012..

Services to Older Refugees HHS-Administration for Children and Families
Deadline: June 25, 2012..

Advancing Careers of Women in Science -- State Department
Deadline: June 25, 2012..

OSERS: OSEP: Technology and Media Services for Individuals With Disabilities: Stepping-Up Technology Implementation-- Dept of Education
Deadline: July 5, 2012..

Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC): Food Safety Modernization Act --Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence
Deadline: July 17, 2012..

Project Rental Assistance Demonstration Program --HUD
Deadline: July 31, 2012..

Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV/AIDS and Aging (R03)
Deadline: August 7, 2012.

America's Media Makers Production and Development Grants NEA
Deadline: August 15, 2012.

America's Historical and Cultural Organizations -- National Endowment for the Humanities
Deadline: August 15, 2012.

Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Tribal Organizations in National Disasters Declared by the President
Deadline: September 14, 2012.

Macroeconomic Aspects of Population Aging NIA- (R01)
Deadline: October 3, 2012.

Advancing Novel Science in Womens Health Research (ANSWHR) (R21)
Deadline: October 16, 2012 for new applications.

Environmental Sustainability -- NSF
Deadline: Submission Window Date(s) January 15, 2013 - February 19, 2013.

Advancing Novel Science in Womens Health Research (ANSWHR) (R21)
Deadline: September 7, 2014.

Environmental Exposures and Health: Exploration of Non-Traditional Settings, (R01)
Deadline: January 7, 2016.

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Senior Fellows (Parent F33)
Deadline: See Application.

Environmental Exposures and Health: Exploration of Non-Traditional Settings, (R21)
Deadline: See Application.

Translational Research to Help Older Adults Maintain their Health and Independence in the Community (R01)
Deadline: Standard Dates Apply.

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News From EPA
2011 Rachel Carson Poetry, Essay, Photography and Dance Contest

Other News

AGING NETWORK’S VOLUNTEER COLLABORATIVE IS LAUNCHED TO FILL EXPANDING GAP BETWEEN CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS AND DIMINSHING FUNDING FOR HUMAN SERVICES

All G8 Countries Back Action on Black Carbon, Methane and Other Short Lived Climate Pollutants

National Complete Streets Coalition Will Incorporate as Official Program of Smart Growth America

NIH selects 11 Centers of Excellence in Pain Education

USDA Grants to Increase Farmers Market Participation in SNAP

New AARP Video Argues for Creating User-Friendly Neighborhoods around Transit

American Lung Association’s Annual State of the Air Report Finds Air Quality Improvements in Nation’s Most Polluted Cities

NIH encourages Americans to make healthy vision last a lifetime

Keep The Future Looking Bright By Wearing Shades

DEA News: Fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Collects Record 276 Tons

2010 Census Shows Interracial and Interethnic Married Couples Grew by 28 Percent over Decade

DEVELOPMENT IN NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES

Seniors Undertreated for Asthma, and Many Skip Inhalers

NIH encourages Americans to make healthy vision last a lifetime

Avastin and Lucentis are equivalent in treating age-related macular degeneration

USFA Releases Two Topical Reports on Residential Building Fires Involving Individuals with Disabilities

Urban heat amplifies death risk for elderly

Events

2012 Calendar of Events

2013 Calendar of Events

Save the Date

Healthy Environments Across Generations
New York City - June 7-8, 2012

Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Healthy Communities BHCAA

Excellence in Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging

Winners Building Healthy Communities

2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007

BHCAA Guide Document

Growing Smarter, Living Healthier: A Guide to Smart Growth and Active Aging | PDF Version (PDF) (36pp, 2.4MB, About PDF) is available to be down-loaded. You may also order a copy on line.

Call For Abstracts

New Partners for Smart Growth
Opens May 14 - June 30, 2012

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