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BEACH Act Grants (for North Carolina) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This funding is authorized by the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act and provides grant funding to states to monitor water quality at beaches and to notify the public if elevated levels of bacteria make swimming unsafe.
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EPA Provides $9. 75 Million to States to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches and Protect Swimmers | US EPA EPA Provides $9. 75 Million to States to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches and Protect Swimmers WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $9.
75 million in grant funding that coastal and Great Lakes states, Tribes and territories will use to monitor water quality at beaches and to notify the public if elevated levels of bacteria make swimming unsafe. “The Trump EPA is investing in clean water for all Americans this summer.
By providing millions of dollars to keep swimmers safe, we are supporting strong beach community economies with our state and Tribal partners,” said EPA Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer Paige Hanson . “American families can kick off the summer this weekend with peace of mind as they visit our nation’s beautiful beaches to play in the water and relax with friends.
” This funding is authorized by the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act and advances EPA’s goals of enhancing cooperative federalism and ensuring that every American has access to clean and safe water, two key pillars of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative .
EPA anticipates awarding grants to the following eligible recipients after all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied: U.S. Virgin Islands $302,000 Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians $50,000 Grand Portage Band of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe $50,000 Keweenaw Bay Indian Community $50,000 Northern Mariana Islands $303,000 Makah Tribe of the Makah Indian Reservation $50,000 Swinomish Indian Tribal Community $50,000 Learn more about BEACH Act grants .
Before heading to the beach, check the relevant state, Tribal or territorial beach program website for closing or advisory information. To be eligible for BEACH Act grants, states, Tribes, and territories must have coastal or Great Lakes recreational waters adjacent to beaches or similar points of access used by the public.
They must also have a water quality standards program and EPA-approved numeric recreational water quality standards for coastal waters. Additionally, eligible entities must meet 11 performance criteria for implementing the monitoring, assessment, and notification components of their beach program.
Each grantee receives an amount based on the length of the beach season, the number of miles of shoreline and the populations of coastal counties. Read other EPA News Releases about Grants Read other EPA News Releases about Water Contact Us about News Releases to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on May 21, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: To be eligible for BEACH Act grants, states, Tribes, and territories must have coastal or Great Lakes recreational waters adjacent to beaches or similar points of access used by the public. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $293,000 (for North Carolina in 2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
BEACH Act Grants (for North Carolina) is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Brownfields Job Training Grants is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA's Brownfields Job Training Program provides grants to eligible organizations, including nonprofits, to develop local workforces for the assessment, cleanup, or preparation of contaminated sites (brownfields) for reuse. The grants fund training programs that equip unemployed and underemployed residents with skills for full-time, sustainable employment in the environmental field, including sustainable remediation and chemical safety.
FY27 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program provides grants to recruit and train unemployed and underemployed individuals with the skills needed to secure long-term employment in the environmental field, specifically related to the assessment, cleanup, or preparation of contaminated sites (brownfields) for re…
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