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Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance is sponsored by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. The National Environmental Information Exchange Network (EN) is an inter-governmental partnership to foster better environmental management and decision-making through increased access to timely and high-quality environmental information. The EN, launched in 2002, uses a standards-based approach to facilitate environmental data sharing among EPA, states, tribes and territories. This framework allows organizations to exchange and share data over the Internet regardless of the specific information technology used. Its goals include facilitating the sharing of environmental data, especially through shared and reusable services; streamlining data collection and exchanges to improve timeliness for decision making; increasing the quality and access to environmental data; reducing burden and costs for co-regulators and the regulated community; and supporting better decisions on environmental and health issues. The Exchange Network Grant Program provides funding for projects that develop the Network and enable timely, on-demand access to environmental data through innovative technologies, improved support systems, and expanded collaboration using shared tools and services. There are three funding areas for the FY 2026 EPA Exchange Network Grant Program: Funding Area 1: Increased Data Access and Innovative Business Processes. The opportunities under this funding area are designed to help agencies adopt innovative business processes and modernize the critical data services that power their systems and workflows. Funding Area 2: Eliminate paper submittals and expand e-reporting. The opportunities under this funding area are designed by EPA National Program Offices to help their stakeholders submit and share programmatic data for fourteen EPA programs. Funding Area 3: Augment the Information Management Capacity of EN Partners. The opportunities under this funding area are designed to enable applicants to build the IT and data management capacity necessary to effectively manage their environmental programs and to identify the most valuable ways for their programs to participate in the EN. This listing is currently active. Program number: 66.608. Last updated on 2026-01-12.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance Consistent with the Assistance Listing for 66.608, eligible applicants for the Exchange Network Grant program include states, U.S. Territories (i.e., American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the District of Columbia, Guam, Palau, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands), federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Villages and inter-tribal consortia of federally recognized tribes (e.g., the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission). Other entities, such as regional air pollution control districts and some public universities may apply for assistance if they are agencies or instrumentalities of a state or tribe under applicable laws. Entities asserting they are agencies or instrumentalities of a state must provide a letter from the appropriate state Attorney General certifying the applicant is an agency or instrumentality of the state. Entities asserting they are instrumentalities of a tribe must provide a certification and supporting documentation from the tribal council or other appropriate tribal government official certifying they are an instrumentality of the tribe. EPA will not accept or review an application which does not include the required documentation. The EPA recognizes that environmental programs and associated reporting obligations are sometimes delegated to local governments. Local governments are eligible to apply for EN assistance agreements if they can demonstrate that they are an instrumentality of the state by providing the documentation described in the preceding paragraph. However, most local governments implementing EPA programs are not agencies or instrumentalities of the state and therefore not eligible to apply. EPA encourages such entities to partner with an eligible lead applicant (e.g., a state applicant) to allow for their data to be reported and shared through the EN. Interstate commissions and other interstate entities, likewise, are not eligible to apply and are encouraged to partner with a state applicant. Eligible applicant types include: Tribal, Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia).
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Chemicals, Toxics, and Pesticide Environmental Information by Location Laws and Executive Orders Our Mission and What We Do Labs and Research Centers Planning, Budget, and Results Exchange Network Grant Program The Exchange Network Grant Program initially published its FY25 Solicitation Notice (SN) in January of 2025; however, this competition was extended and then paused in April 2025, to allow for mandatory Solicitation Notice updates in alignment with new Agency priorities and strategic alignment.
The revised FY25 SN has now been re-published, with an application due date of Wednesday, October 22 nd , 2025, by 11:59 PM ET . Applicants are encouraged to revise any draft applications to align with the new guidance before submittal. See ‘ FY25 Exchange Network Solicitation Notice ’ for more information and a description of the changes reflected in the new published SN.
Please note that any applicants who applied during the first open application period may resubmit an application in alignment with the updated guidance; EPA will review the most recent application submitted to grants. gov. New applicants are also welcome.
FY 2025 Exchange Network Solicitation Notice Webinar Series: FY25 Applicant Webinars Resources for Applicants and Grantees Requirements of the EN Grant Program Quality Assurance (QA) Document Submittal Requirements EN Reusability Requirement EN IT Component and Project Registration Requirement Related Information About Grants Post Award Guidance for Grantees The Exchange Network (EN) was launched in 2002 as an inter-governmental, collaborative partnership of EPA, states, territories, and Tribes to foster better environmental management and decision-making through increased access to timely, high quality environmental information.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Consistent with the Assistance Listing for 66.608, eligible applicants for the Exchange Network Grant program include states, U.S. Territories (i.e., American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the District of Columbia, Guam, Palau, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands), federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native Villages and inter-tribal consortia of federally recognized tribes (e.g., the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission). Other entities, such as regional air pollution control districts and some public universities may apply for assistance if they are agencies or instrumentalities of a state or tribe under applicable laws. Entities asserting they are agencies or instrumentalities of a state must provide a letter from the appropriate state Attorney General certifying the applicant is an agency or instrumentality of the state. Entities asserting they are instrumentalities of a tribe must provide a certification and supporting documentation from the tribal council or other appropriate tribal government official certifying they are an instrumentality of the tribe. EPA will not accept or review an application which does not include the required documentation. The EPA recognizes that environmental programs and associated reporting obligations are sometimes delegated to local governments. Local governments are eligible to apply for EN assistance agreements if they can demonstrate that they are an instrumentality of the state by providing the documentation described in the preceding paragraph. However, most local governments implementing EPA programs are not agencies or instrumentalities of the state and therefore not eligible to apply. EPA encourages such entities to partner with an eligible lead applicant (e.g., a state applicant) to allow for their data to be reported and shared through the EN. Interstate commissions and other interstate entities, likewise, are not eligible to apply and are encouraged to partner with a state applicant. Eligible applicant types include: Tribal, Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Environmental Education Grant Program (EPA) is sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency. Supports environmental education projects promoting stewardship and knowledge among students, teachers, and community members. Application snapshot: target deadline February 23, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofits, units of state or local government, tribal organizations. ([uasd. org](https://www. uasd. org/nsdc-grants-update? utm_source=openai)) Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Research Grants: PFAS is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Funds research on PFAS detection, health effects, and treatment in water, open to academic institutions including tribal colleges. Application snapshot: target deadline February 28, 2026; published funding information $750,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Universities, tribal colleges, nonprofits, research institutions Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Sustainable Design Challenge is sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency. Awards student teams at universities for innovative sustainable engineering designs addressing environmental challenges. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition | US EPA An official website of the United States government Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Chemicals, Toxics, and Pesticide Environmental Information by Location Laws and Executive Orders Our Mission and What We Do Labs and Research Centers Planning, Budget, and Results People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition Supporting the Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers EPA's P3 program challenges students teams across the country to tackle complex environmental and health challenges in support of EPA's mission. Are you a college student interested in protecting human health and the environment? EPA's P3 - People, Prosperity and the Planet – Program is a unique competition that is open to teams of college/university students working to design innovative solutions for a sustainable future. P3 offers students hands-on experience that brings their classroom learning to life, while also allowing them to create tangible changes in their communities. Learn about the P3 program and how to apply for funding opportunities. Research Funding Opportunities Search the EPA grant archive, view grant recipients and past funding opportunities as well as grantee research project results. Complete list of previous P3 recipients National Student Design Competition - NDSC Learn about the National Student Design Competition Learn about EPA's research grant programs, including P3, SBIR and other extramural programs. Contact Us About the P3 Student Design Competition to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on December 16, 2025 Privacy and Security Notice Application snapshot: target deadline March 1, 2026; published funding information $10,000 - $75,000; eligibility guidance University student teams Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Northern Great Plains Program 2026 is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Funds projects that voluntarily conserve and restore native grasslands while benefiting local ranching operations and tribal communities in the Northern Great Plains region. Application snapshot: target deadline February 25, 2026; published funding information $200,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, local governments, and rancher-led organizations focused on grassland conservation in ND, SD, NE, WY, and MT. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Northern Great Plains Program is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Supports projects that voluntarily conserve and restore native grasslands while fostering sustainable ranching livelihoods and healthy populations of grassland-obligate species. Application snapshot: target deadline February 25, 2026; published funding information $200,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, federal/state/local agencies, tribal governments, and educational institutions often partnering with private ranchers. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund is sponsored by Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment. Supports community-based efforts to protect or improve the water quality and habitat of Puget Sound through watershed restoration and monitoring. Application snapshot: target deadline February 26, 2026; published funding information $5,000 - $40,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofit organizations (501c3) or entities with a fiscal sponsor; often collaborates with universities. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
This was achieved through a standards-based approach to facilitate environmental data sharing among EPA, states, Tribes, and territories. The framework adopted allows organizations to exchange data over the Internet regardless of the specific information technology used (see also the Environmental Information Exchange Network site ).
The Exchange Network continues to evolve to adapt to emerging technologies and to meet new programmatic needs. Applicants are encouraged to participate in EPA’s Exchange Network Forum which is a call that is held bi-monthly to discuss how to improve and better use the Exchange Network’s services and partnerships. The Forum is open to all participants.
The EPA Exchange Network Grant Program solicits project applications annually to support the Environmental Information Exchange Network (EN) to: Facilitate sharing of environmental data, especially through shared and reusable services. Reduce burden and avoid costs for co-regulators and the regulated community. Streamline data collection and exchanges to improve its timeliness for decision making.
Increase the quality and access to environmental data through discovery, publishing, outbound and analytical services so it is more useful to environmental managers. Increase data and IT management capabilities needed to fully participate in the EN. Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 is the twenty-third year that EPA will award competitive funding to eligible recipients for projects through the Exchange Network Grant Program.
Between FY 2002 and FY 2024, EPA provided approximately $280 million for state, Tribal, and territorial awards and associated program support through the grant program. As of February 1, 2024, all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 93 Tribes, and 5 territories have received EN assistance agreements. See FY 2025 Exchange Network Solicitation Notice for relevant information on the current FY25 EN Grants open application period.
It is anticipated that up to 35 award(s) will be made under the FY25 announcement. Awards are expected to be in the $200,000 to $600,000 range, depending on Agency funding levels, the quality of applications received, agency priorities, and other applicable considerations.
Following the application due date, EPA will review and score eligible applications, finalize application selections, and then inform all applicants of their application's status via email. All applicants, even those who are familiar with the Exchange Network Grant Program and prior SNs, are highly encouraged to careful review the information contained with the FY25 Notice, as information is updated annually.
For descriptions of previously awarded EN assistance agreements, please see: Summary of Previously Awarded EN Grants by Fiscal Year Search IT Component and Project Registration Forms from Prior Grants FY25 Exchange Network Solicitation Notice IMPORTANT UPDATES AS OF 10/06/2025 – See Below An updated FY25 Solicitation Notice has been republished to grants.
gov and is available here: EPA-OMS-25-01 - Fiscal Year 2025 National Environmental Information Exchange Network (EN) Grant Program Solicitation Notice . Applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 22 nd , at 11:59 PM ET. The revised FY25 EN Solicitation Notice, as published to Grants.
gov, is the official Notice, with the most up-to-date information and applicant instructions. Applicants who applied in the spring of 2025, during the first FY25 EN open application period, are able to resubmit their application with the updated requirements. New applicants are also welcome.
The majority of this republished document was not edited compared to the original version published in January of 2025. However, there are several key changes that impact the drafting of a FY25 application, including: SN GENERAL UPDATES (throughout): Updating of due date to October 22nd, 2025; Updating of indirect cost rate agreement ‘must be valid until’ date, until 9/30/26; Updated period of performance dates to 10/1/26-9/30/29.
SN SECTION SPECIFIC UPDATES: Section C: Key Dates – estimated timelines have been updated; Section D: Funding Details: added: “the period of performance for FY25 awards will be 10/1/26 – 9/30/29, due to delays with this Notice’s publication”; Section 3B Program Goals and Objectives: replaced prior strategic alignment language to reflect updated Agency guidance requiring projects to align with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s “Powering the Great American Comeback” Initiative; Specifically, language has been updated to align the EN Grant Program with EPA Pillar 3, while also requesting applicants to speak about additional Pillar alignment as may be applicable.
Section 3D: Funding Type, Indirect Costs: updated the indirect cost rate agreement requirement to be valid until 9/30/26; Section 4D, Quality Assurance Requirements: addition of one new QA guidance link; Section 6B, Criterion A: editing of language under evaluation criterion 1A to score project on alignment specifically with EPA Pillar 3 from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s “Powering the Great American Comeback” Initiative; Appendix D, Budget Guidance, 424A Form: added: “POPs must be listed as 10/1/26 – 9/30/29 for all projects submitted under this Notice”; Appendix D, Budget Guidance, Indirect Costs: updated example to reflect an indirect cost rate which was valid until 9/30/26; Appendix E, General: updated: “key contacts are requested to check their email inboxes frequently in the spring and summer of 2026’; Appendix E, Project Narrative Guidance, Section One: updating of section one language and Table 1 to reflect alignment specifically with EPA Pillar 3 from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s “Powering the Great American Comeback” Initiative; Appendix E, Project Narrative Guidance, Section Two: added language noting that EPA Pillar 3 must be listed in association with at least one project goal and also added: “workplans should reflect a period of performance which runs from 10/1/26 – 9/30/29.
” Appendix F, Optional Pre-Submission Checklist, General: updated the indirect cost rate agreement requirement to be valid until 9/30/26; Appendix F, Optional Pre-Submission Checklist, Project Narrative: updated language over two bullets to check for alignment specifically for EPA Pillar 3. Appendix G, Glossary: Added revised period of performance (POP) dates (10/1/26 – 9/30/29) to the POP definition.
NOTE : Updates have also been made to the optional templates (for the cover letter, project narrative, and budget narrative attachment form) and the optional budget tool, as provided in the grants. gov listing and at Resources for Applicants and Grantees (below).
Webinar Series: FY25 Applicant Webinars The FY25 application webinar series has closed; a revised version of the FY25 webinar slide deck, reflecting the revised FY25 Solicitation Notice, is provided in the Resources for Applicants and Grantees section (below). Applicant FAQs are also available in this section, and include applicant questions as asked during the spring 2025 open application period.
Resources for Applicants and Grantees Note: Optional templates, budget tools, FAQs, and the applicant webinar presentation are updated annually; applicants should always be sure to use the current grant cycle’s guidance.
Updated (V2) FY25 Optional Cover Letter Template (docx) Updated (V2) FY25 Optional Project Narrative Template (docx) Updated (V2) FY25 Optional Budget Narrative Attachment Form Template (docx) Updated (V10) FY25 Optional Budget Calculating Tool (v9) (xlsx) Exchange Network Applicant FAQs Updated (V2) FY25 Applicant Webinar (pdf) (pdf) See Post Award Guidance for Grantees for grantee guidance related to post-award management, including reporting requirements, change requests, and close-out activities.
Requirements of the EN Grant Program Please note that the below language is not intended to be an exhaustive overview, but a highlight of some of the key requirements under the Exchange Network Grant Program. Applicants should review annual EN Solicitation Notices (SNs) for further details on current requirements.
Quality Assurance (QA) Document Submittal Requirements EPA will review applications to determine what QA documentation is required, if any. QA requirements will be communicated to the grantee at the time of award by the applicant’s Regional Exchange Network Coordinator ( RENC ). EN grant projects which include environmental information operations (EIO) such as collection and/or data monitoring, etc.
, will be required to submit applicable QA documentation such as a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and/or a Quality Management Plan (QMP). Grantees are responsible for submitting any required QA documentation within 90 days of the award issuance date . RENCs may reject semi-annual progress reports for grantees who fail to submit and implement required QA documentation.
Additionally, project work (goals and outputs) which includes EIO cannot begun until the formal approval of submitted QA documentation by EPA. Applicants who believe their projects include EIO are encouraged to budget for the preparation and submission of QA documentation within their project workplan (as the first goal(s) and output(s) of the proposed project).
See the following links for additional information on QA: Quality Management Plan (QMP) Standard and EPA's Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) Standard ; contain quality specifications for EPA and non-EPA organizations and definitions applicable to these terms and conditions. EPA QA/G-5: Guidance for Quality Assurance Project Plans .
EPA’s Quality Program website has a list of QA managers , and Specifications for EPA and Non-EPA Organizations . The Office of Grants and Debarment Implementation of Quality Assurance Requirements for Organizations Receiving EPA Financial Assistance . EN Reusability Requirement Applicants must commit, in writing within submitted applications, to reuse existing data flows, EN services, and other IT resources (e.
g. , widgets, RESTful web services, etc.) when/where possible within proposed projects.
Please see the annual Solicitation Notice for further information on the Exchange Network’s emphasis on reusability. Applicants are encouraged to explore the IT Component and Project Registration section of this website for potential IT components and technologies that may be appropriate for reuse.
EN IT Component and Project Registration Requirement Applicants must register any newly developed resources and the reuse of existing resources by completing an EN ‘IT Component and Project Registration Form’ at the time of grant close-out. EN grantees must work with their Regional Exchange Network Coordinator ( RENC ) to complete this registration.
Upon review and approval of this form by EPA, it will be made available on the EN website. Examples of this form, as filled out by prior grantees, can be found in the IT Component and Project Registration section of this website.
The current version of the IT Component and Project Registration Form is available here: IT Component and Project Registration Form (pdf) The completion of this form (required since 2011) is a scored element within the past performance evaluation criterion, during application scoring for submitted EN applications.
Past grantees who have not met this requirement can submit these forms to their RENC at any time to avoid point loss under this criterion. Please note that the sharing of developed code, proprietary software, etc. , is not mandatory under this requirement.
However, grantees are encouraged to share technical information, to the extent they are comfortable doing so, to promote the Exchange Network’s emphasis on reusability. The Exchange Network Forum is a bi-monthly online venue to discuss how to improve and better use the Exchange Network’s services and partnerships to share information among EPA, States, Tribes, and Territories.
The Forum convenes on the second Thursday of alternating months from 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern. See the Environmental Information Exchange Network Forum page for more information on these bi-monthly forums, including meeting dates, connection links, and recordings of past calls. Related Information About Grants Previous Exchange Network Grant Projects Review information on Exchange Network grants awarded between 2002 to 2023.
Find out more about the types of activities in which states, tribes and territories are involved to support the Environmental Information Exchange Network. Read a summary record for all non-construction EPA grants awarded in the last 10 years, including grants that were awarded before that time, but that remain open. Understanding, managing, and applying for EPA grants.
Visit the federal government's single access point for over 1,000 grant programs offered by all federal grant-making agencies. Searchable IT Component and Project Registration Forms PDF versions of completed 'IT Component and Project Registration Forms' can be viewed at this link. Additionally, users can search for specific applicant or project types by selecting one or more filters as provided in the field options.
Post Award Guidance for Grantees Guidance for current Exchange Network grantees, as relates to the management of grants following award; includes an overview of reporting requirements and grantee instructions for processing change requests and close-outs. Exchange Network Applicant and Grantee FAQs A comprehensive compilation of frequently asked questions by EN applicants and grantees over recent competition cycles.
Learn about the Environmental Information Exchange Network Exchange Network Grant Program Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR) Tribal Environmental Information Resources Previous Exchange Network Grants Searchable IT Component and Project Registration Forms Contact Us About the Environmental Information Exchange Network Contact Us About the Environmental Information Exchange Network to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
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