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Advancing Sustainable Chemistry

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement
Office of Research and Development
Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program

ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY

This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity.

Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-G2024-STAR-B1

Assistance Listing Number: 66.509

Solicitation Opening Date: March 18, 2024
Solicitation Closing Date: May 29, 2024: 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time

Chemistry is at the forefront of the transition into a more circular economy and can enable solutions that support the use of clean energy, renewable materials, and materials management [1]. However, current approaches to chemistry can have harmful impacts on human health and the environment. Research is needed on new chemical products and chemical processes that use energy and utilities more efficiently, ensure feedstocks are optimized, are strategically consumed and reused, and provide society with chemicals and manufacturing processes that are less harmful to human health and the environment. 

Sustainable chemistry produces compounds or materials with intentional design, manufacture, use, and end-of-life management. Across their lifecycle, sustainable chemicals promote circularity, meet societal needs, and contribute to economic resilience [1]. The introduction of more sustainable chemical products, processes, and technologies are needed to address emerging and growing challenges and opportunities for the economy, climate action. This Request for Applications (RFA) is soliciting research for data, methods, and systems that lead to actionable, scalable change toward chemistry, chemicals, and products that support sustainable chemistry.
 

Advancing Sustainable Chemistry Funding Opportunity (pdf) (585.29 KB)

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