New Funding Opportunity and Informational Webinar
New Funding Opportunity: Cumulative Health Impacts at the Intersection of Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and Vulnerable Populations/Lifestages: Community-Based Research for Solutions Request for Applications (RFA) and Informational Webinar
COVID-19 Update: EPA is providing flexibilities to applicants experiencing challenges related to COVID-19. Please see the Flexibilities Available to Organizations Impacted by COVID-19 clause in Section IV of EPA’s Solicitation Clauses.
Open/Close Dates: September 16, 2021 - November 16, 2021
Register for the October 5, 2021 Informational Webinar: https://cumulative_health_impacts_climate_change.eventbrite.com
Background: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing transdisciplinary research to analyze environmental problems at the intersection of climate change, environmental justice (EJ), and vulnerable populations and lifestages.
Environmental justice (EJ) is an integral part of EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment. EJ is defined as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Low-income, minority, tribal and indigenous communities are often disproportionately vulnerable to environmental health challenges because they are faced with greater exposure to many sources of pollutants or contaminants. They are also more likely to be overburdened due to systemic environmental policies resulting in wealth and health inequities or disparities and underserved in adaptive capacity to respond to and cope with emerging environmental stressors caused by climate change. Climate change can create various levels of environmental and health impacts in different regions, communities, and population groups across the nation. Additionally, children, older adults, and people with disabilities or pre-existing health conditions may be most susceptible and vulnerable to climate changes and associated environmental stressors. Proposed research projects should address all of the following research questions:
For information on eligibility, project specifications, or how to apply, visit: Cumulative Health Impacts at the Intersection of Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and Vulnerable Populations/Lifestages: Community-Based Research for Solutions Request for Applications (RFA)
Learn more about EPA Research Grants.
Informational Webinar https://cumulative_health_impacts_climate_change.eventbrite.com
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an informational webinar on this funding opportunity. The webinar will cover application information and provide an overview of what has already been provided in the RFA.
Webinar Objectives: