Grants and Funding

This page provides access to information about funding opportunities available from EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR). As a part of EPA's initiative to encourage competition in the award of grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance agreement vehicles, OAR requires that all funding opportunities subject to the Agency's competition policy be published on this site. We encourage you to bookmark this page and visit on a regular basis. OAR grants and other funding opportunities will be posted as they become available.

This site offers information on assistance agreement (i.e., grants, cooperative agreements, etc.) opportunities only. For a detailed listing of OAR contracting opportunities, please refer to the EPA Acquisition Forecast Database.

An Application Kit including application forms and other information is available to assist you in applying for these grants.

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Closed Announcements

Following are full text announcements of current OAR funding opportunities. For your convenience, the listing of funding opportunities is organized by Program areas. Click on the links below for a current listing of funding opportunities available in each of the Program areas.

Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator
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Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
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Office of Atmospheric Programs
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Office of Radiation and Indoor Air
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Office of Transportation and Air Quality

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Office of Transportation and Air Quality

RFP # EPA-OAR-OTAQ-08-04 - Closing Date: June 9, 2008
"SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program"
The "SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program" notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for diesel emission reduction projects through national or multi-EPA regional innovative financing program(s). The total estimated funding available under this competitive opportunity is approximately $3 million. EPA anticipates awarding approximately 1-4 cooperative agreement(s) from this announcement, subject to availability of funds and the quality of proposals received. The closing date for receipt of proposals is June 9, 2008.
Request for Proposals (RFP)(PDF)(24pp, 141k)

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Closed Announcements

The term “Closed Announcement” means that the due date for proposals has passed and all proposals have been received.

2008

Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program
RFP # EPA-OAR-IO-08-02 - Closed: March 17, 2008
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (51pp, 198k)
- Amendment 1, dated February 12, 2008 (PDF) (3pp, 59k)
- Questions and Answers, dated February 12, 2008 (PDF) (14pp, 103k)

Activities that Advance Methane Recovery and Use as a Clean Energy Source
RFP # EPA-OAR-CCD-08-01 - Closed: February 22, 2008
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (18pp, 136k)
- Amendment 1, dated January 15, 2008 (PDF) (1pg, 16k)
- Amendment 2, dated January 22, 2008 (PDF) (1pg, 14k)
- Questions and Answers, dated February 4, 2008 (PDF) (6pp, 57k)

Partnership for Clean Indoor Air Outreach, Communication and Education
RFP # EPA-OAR-ORIA-08-03 - Closed: March 7, 2008
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (15pp, 135k)
- Questions and Answers, dated February 28, 2008 (PDF) (3pp, 24k)

2007

US-Mexico Border Environmental Education Program
RFP # EPA-OAR-IO-07-07 - Closed: December 14, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (13pp, 118k)
- Questions and Answers, dated December 12, 2007 (PDF) (3pp, 24k)

Climate Change Tribal Impacts, Communication and Outreach
RFP # EPA-OAR-CCD-07-13 - Closed: November 5, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (13pp, 84k)
- Questions and Answers, dated November 5, 2007 (PDF) (7pp, 43k)

Demonstration of Enhancing Radiological Incident Response and Recovery: Enhancing Capability and Capacity of Environmental Radioanalytical Laboratories Across the Nation
RFP # EPA-OAR-NAREL-07-10 - Closed: November 2, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (22pp, 97k)
- Questions and Answers, dated October 25, 2007 (PDF) (5pp, 27k)

Climate Modeling Workshops and Study
RFP # EPA-OAR-CCD-07-11 - Closed: September 7, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (15pp, 85k)

Mobile Source Outreach Assistance Competition
RFP # EPA-OAR-TRPD-07-09 - Closed: August 31, 2007, 4:00 p.m. EDT.
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (13pp, 92k)
- Amendment 1, dated July 18, 2007 (PDF) (3pp, 26k)
- Amendment 2, dated July 18, 2007 (PDF) (1pg, 13k)
- Amendment 3, dated July 25, 2007 (PDF) (2pp, 21k)
- Questions and Answers, dated August 13, 2007 (PDF) (5pp, 27k)

Market-Based Approaches to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Energy Efficiency in Homes and Buildings
RFP # EPA-OAR-CPPD-07-08 - Closed August 30, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (15pp, 89k)
- Questions and Answers, dated August 29, 2007 (PDF) (6pp, 38k)

Analysis of Innovative Feedstock Sources and Production Technologies for Renewable Fuels
RFP # EPA-OAR-OTAQ-07-12 - Closed: August 24, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (13pp, 103k)
- Questions and Answers, dated August 23, 2007 (PDF) (6pp, 47k)

Climate Economic Workshops
RFP # EPA-OAR-CCD-07-06 - Closed: July 23, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (16pp, 74k)
- Questions and Answers, dated July 18, 2007 (PDF) (6pp, 30k)

Trace Gases in the Global Atmosphere: Effects on Ozone and Climate
RFP # EPA-OAR-SPD-06-05 - Closed: July 16, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (16pp, 87k)
- Questions and Answers, dated July 11, 2007 (PDF) (3pp, 19k)

GHG Emission Factor Development Project for Selected Sources in the Natural Gas Industry
RFP # EPA-OAR-CCD-07-05 - Closed: July 16, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (19pp, 109k)
- Questions and Answers, dated May 29, 2007 (PDF) (4pp, 30k)

Community-Scale Air Toxics Ambient Monitoring
RFP # EPA-OAR-OAQPS-07-01 - Closed: April 17, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (20pp, 117k)
- Questions and Answers, revised April 10, 2007 (PDF) (13pp, 70k)

Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program
RFP # EPA-OAR-IO-07-02 - Closed: April 9, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (42pp, 197k)
- Questions and Answers, revised March 28, 2007 (PDF) (19pp, 102k)
- Sample Template for CARE Proposals (PDF) (2pp, 12k)
- Checklist for Applicants (PDF) (1pg, 32k)

Partnership for Clean Indoor Air Scale-Up Pilot Projects
RFP # EPA-OAR-ORIA-07-03 - Closed: March 8, 2007
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (16pp, 91k)
- Questions and Answers, dated February 26, 2007 (PDF) (4pp, 30k)

National Internet-based On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Information Exchange
RFA # EPA-OAR-OTAQ-07-04 - Closed: February 12, 2007
- Request for Applications (RFA) (PDF) (24pp, 74k)

2006

Activities that Advance Methane Recovery and Use as a Clean Energy Source
RFIP # EPA-OAR-CCD-06-08 - Closed: January 4 , 2007
- Request for Initial Proposals (RFIP), revised November 15, 2006 (PDF) (18pp, 95k)
- Amendment 1, dated November 2, 2006 (PDF) (1pg, 11k)
- Amendment 2, dated November 15, 2006 (PDF) (1pg, 15k)
- Amendment 3, dated January 3, 2007 (PDF) (1pg, 8k)
- Questions and Answers, dated November 1, 2006 (PDF) (4pp, 31k)

Integrated Assessment of Multiple Greenhouse Gases, Climate Impacts, and Pollution
RFP # EPA-OAR-CCD-06-10 - Closed: December 22, 2006
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (16pp, 92k)
- Questions and Answers, dated December 7, 2006 (PDF) (2pp, 21k)

Innovation In Wood Stove Changeouts Study
RFP # EPA-OAR-OID-06-09 - Closed: August 28, 2006
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) ((19pp, 120k)
- Amendment 1, dated August 18, 2006 (PDF) (1pg, 13k)
- Questions and Answers, dated July 26, 2006 (PDF) (2pp, 15k)
- Additional Questions and Answers, dated August 9, 2006 (PDF) (2pp, 13k)
- Additional Questions and Answers, dated August 22, 2006 (PDF) (2pp, 15k)

State Policy-Based Approaches to Reducing Emissions Through Improved Greenhouse Gas Management and Clean Energy Programs
RFP # EPA-OAR-CPPD-06-02 - Closed: June 16, 2006
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (92 KB, 13 pp)
- Amendment 1, dated June 9, 2006 (PDF) (18 KB, 1pg)
- Questions and Answers, dated June 14, 2006 (PDF) (15 KB, 1 pg)

Consumer Education About Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Awareness and Use of Energy-Efficient Products and Practices
RFP # EPA-OAR-CPPD-06-04 - Closed: June 16, 2006
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (91 KB, 13 pp)
- Amendment 1, dated June 8, 2006 (PDF) (18 KB, 1pg)
- Questions and Answers, dated May 26, 2006 (PDF) (17 KB, 2 pp)

Implementation of Energy-Efficient Standards and Labeling Programs in Developing Countries
RFP # EPA-OAR-CCD-06-06 - Closed: June 16, 2006
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (104 KB, 20 pp)
- Questions and Answers, dated June 2, 2006 (PDF) (11 KB, 1 pg)

Study and Analysis of Fuel Consumption and Emissions Reductions Associated with an Innovative Technology Package for Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks
EPA-OAR-STP-06-07, closed May 15, 2006
- Request for Applications (RFS) (PDF) (72 KB, 20 pp)
- Amendment 1, dated March 22, 2006 (PDF) (11 KB, 1 pg)
- Questions and Answers, dated May 8, 2006 (PDF) (18 KB, 2 pp)

Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program
EPA-OAR-IO-06-01, closed April 10, 2006
- Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (116 KB, 39 pp)
- Questions and Answers, dated February 10, 2006 (PDF) (39 KB, 12 pp)
- Additional Questions and Answers, dated March 24, 2006 (PDF) (35 KB, 6 pp)
- Amendment 1, dated March 10, 2006 (PDF) (8 KB, 1 pg)
- Amendment 2, dated March 17, 2006 (PDF)(8 KB, 1 pg)

2005

Innovations Grants for State/Local/Tribal Innovative Approaches to Reducing Air Pollution
EPA-OAR-EMAD-05-22, closed January 6, 2006
- Request for Applications (RFA) (82 KB, 11 pp, PDF)

Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor Pollutants
EPA-OAR-IED-05-21, closed December 19, 2005
- Request for Applications - Initial Announcement (RFA) (137 KB, 34 pp, PDF)
- Questions and Answers, dated October 25, 2005 (106KB, 17 pp, PDF)
- Amendment 1, dated November 17, 2005 (18 KB, 4 pp, PDF)

Study and Analysis of Strategies for the Technology Innovation in the Transportation Sector
EPA-OAR-DOD-05-19, closed December 14, 2005
- Request for Applications (RFA) (46 KB, 15 pp, PDF)
- Questions and Answers, dated December 6, 2005 (19 KB, 5 pp, PDF)

Partnership for Clean Indoor Air Outreach, Communication and Education
EPA-OAR-IED-05-20, closed December 2, 2005
- Request for Applications (RFA) (58 KB, 13 pp, PDF)

Fellowship Support for Graduate Students in Engineering and Science
OAR-ASD-05-18, closed November 14, 2005
- Request for Applications (RFA) (53 KB, 13 pp, PDF)
- Amendment 1, dated October 13, 2005 (8 KB, 1 pp, PDF)

Local-Scale Air Toxics Ambient Monitoring
OAR-EMAD-05-16, closed August 22, 2005
- Request for Applications (52 KB, 15 pp, PDF)
- Amendment 1, dated July 27, 2005 (8 KB, 1 pp, PDF)
- Questions and Answers, dated August 9, 2005 (33 KB, 8 pp, PDF)
- 2005 Toxic Analysis Price List, dated August 9, 2005 (20 KB, 7 pp, PDF)

Clean School Bus USA Assistance Agreements
OAR-CCD-05-13, closed July 22, 2005
- Request for Applications (50 KB, 14 pp, PDF)
- Questions and Answers, dated July 1, 2005 (120 KB, 11 pp, PDF)
- Amendment 1, dated June 9, 2005 (8 KB, 1 pp, PDF)

Replacement Grant to Increase Awareness of Adverse Effects of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS)/Secondhand Smoke on Children
OAR-ORIA-05-17, closed July 18, 2005
- Request for Applications (63 KB, 17 pp, PDF)

National Clean Diesel Campaign Demonstration Assistance Agreements
OAR-CCD-05-14, closed July 1, 2005
- Request for Applications (78 KB, 21 pp, PDF)
- Questions and Answers, dated June 8, 2005 (27 KB, 7 pp, PDF)

Truck Engine Idle Reduction Technology Demonstration Program
OAR-TRPD-05-09, closed June 6, 2005
- Request for Applications (158 KB, 16 pp, PDF)
- Questions and Answers, dated May 20, 2005 (184 KB, 6 pp, PDF)

Collaborative Efforts to Refine Hydraulic Hybrid Drivetrains to Optimize Fuel Economy, Emissions, and Performance
OAR-ATD-05-11, closed May 31, 2005
- Request for Applications (142 KB, 12 pp, PDF)

Woodstove Changeout Pilot Study
OAR-ITPID-05-12, closed May 30, 2005
- Request for Applications (52 KB, 14 pp, PDF)

Tribal Environmental Education Outreach and Support Program
OAR-IO-05-10, closed May 27, 2005
- Request for Applications (142 KB, 13 pp, PDF)

Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program
OAR-IO-05-08, closed May 20, 2005
- Request for Initial Proposals (67 KB, 22 pp, PDF)
- Questions and Answers, dated May 17, 2005 (46 KB, 17 pp, PDF)
- Amendment 1, dated May 13, 2005 (8 KB, 1 pp, PDF)

Combined Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Advanced Engine Cleaner Combustion System, for Reducing Emissions and Improving Fuel Efficiency in Vehicles
OAR-ATD-05-05, closed May 12, 2005
- Request for Applications (140 KB, 12 pp, PDF)
Tribal Community: Reducing Toxic Air Pollutants Project
OAR-ORIA-05-07, closed May 4, 2005
- Request for Applications (165 KB, 15 pp, PDF)
- Amendment 1, dated April 12, 2005 (11 KB, 2 pp, PDF)
Beijing Diesel Retrofit Pilot Program
OAR-CCD-05-06, closed April 29, 2005
- Request for Applications (163 KB, 13 pp., PDF)
Market-Based Approaches to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Energy Efficiency in Homes and Buildings
OAR-CPPD-05-03, closed April 25, 2005
- Request for Initial Proposals (139 KB, 10 pp., PDF)
- Questions and Answers, dated April 19, 2005 (83 KB, 2 pp., PDF)
Market-Based and State Policy-Based Approaches to Reducing Emissions through Improved Greenhouse Gas Management and Clean Evergy Programs
OAR-CPPD-05-04, closed April 25, 2005
- Request for Initial Proposals (142 KB, 12 pp., PDF)
- Questions and Answers, dated April 19, 2005 (71 KB, 1 pp., PDF)
Tribal Training Support for the American Indian Air Quality Training Program and Tribal Air Monitoring Support Center
OAR-IO-05-01, closed April 22, 2005
- Request for Applications (164 KB, 18 pp., PDF)
- Questions and Answers, dated April 20, 2005 (86 KB, 2 pp., PDF)
Assistance Agreement for Environmental Justice and Air Permitting Workshops
OAR-OAQPS-ITPID-05-02, closed March 25, 2005
- Request for Applications (27 KB, 9 pp, PDF)
- Amendment 1, dated February 16, 2005 (58 KB, 1 pp, PDF)
- Amendment 2, dated March 14, 2005 (20 KB, 6 pp, PDF)