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Grant Regulations and Forms for New Grantees

Office of the Chief Grants Officer (OCGO) Grant Regulations and Forms for New Grantees. This is pertinent information needed throughout the life of your agreement.

Indicators: Enterococci

Enterococci are bacteria that live in the intestinal tracts of warm-blooded animals, including humans, and therefore indicate possible contamination of streams and rivers by fecal waste.

EPA Funding Instruments and Authorities

Key historical information to enhance your knowledge courtesy of the EPA Grants desktop resource tool at the Office of the Chief Grants Officer. This useful tool will provided information about useful key terms.

Overview of the Award Document and Terms and Conditions

The Assistance Agreement Award Document is a legally binding agreement between EPA and the recipient organization. There are three types of terms and conditions: Administrative, Programmatic, and High Risk.

How to Prepare an Indirect Cost Rate Proposal for a Non-profit Organization

The indirect cost rate proposal is the documentation prepared by a grantee organization, in accordance with applicable federal cost principles, to substantiate its claim for the reimbursement of indirect costs.

EPA General Terms and Conditions effective November 12, 2020 or later

The recipient and any sub-recipient must comply with the applicable EPA general terms and conditions outlined below.

Response, Assessment, and Evaluation Services (RAES) Employment and Training Quarterly Reports

Response, Assessment, and Evaluation Services (RAES) Employment and Training Quarterly Reports submitted by Tetra Tech Inc. to EPA Region 9. USEPA Contract No. EP-S9-17-03.

How to Apply for Grants

A large part of EPA's mission to protect the environment and public health is accomplished by awarding grants and cooperative agreements. It is EPA's policy to promote competition in the award of assistance agreements to the maximum extent practicable.

Grants for your Region: Information that is specific to EPA Region 9

Detailed grant information you will need when applying for grants in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9).

Download the Automotive Trends Report

Download the light-duty vehicle carbon dioxide and fuel economy trends report.

How to Register to Apply for Grants

Provides instructions for registering an organization with SAM.gov and Grants.gov as a precondition for applying for EPA grant opportunities.

Renovation, Repair and Painting Program: Firm Certification

This page describes EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule requirements for contractors.

Indicators: Water Clarity

Water clarity is a measure of how clear water is, and more specifically, how far down light can penetrate through the water column.

Indicators: Shallow Water Habitat/In-stream Fish Habitat

Shallow water habitat, also referred to as in-stream fish habitat, refers to areas that fish and other aquatic organisms need for concealment, breeding and feeding. This includes large woody snags, boulders, rock ledges, and undercut banks.

Discretionary Programs Competitive Status List

This is a listing of EPA’s Discretionary Grants which are available through competitive selection. The Agency has the discretion to determine the grantees and dollar amounts for these grant awards. For more information please visit the Grants.gov website.