Research Grants

  • Research to Support EPA's Mission

    EPA awards extramural research through several different programs. These research programs help to engage top research scientists, nonprofit organizations, and students to support the agency's mission of protecting human health and the environment. 

EPA funds extramural research through its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program and the People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Program. These research programs help to engage top research scientists and students that results in a strong scientific foundation to support the agency’s mission of protecting human health and the environment.

  • Funding Opportunities

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    Find upcoming and open research funding opportunities. 

    Research Funding Opportunities

  • Research Grant Areas

    Scientists Conducting Research

    EPA funds research on a variety of topics that support EPA's mission. 

    Research Grant Areas

  • Grantee Research Search

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    Search the EPA grant archive, view grant recipients and past funding opportunities as well as grantee research project results.

    Grantee Research Search

  • Grants in the News

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    Read the press releases of recently awarded research grants.

    Grants in the News

  • About Research Grants

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    Learn about EPA's research grant programs, including P3, SBIR and other extramural programs. 

    About Research Grants

  • Research Grants Listserv

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    Sign up to receive emails about new research funding opportunities.

    Research Grants Listserv
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Last updated on May 15, 2025