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The Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program is a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that funds community-based organizations tackling local environmental and public health challenges. Eligible applicants are community-based nonprofits, with awards ranging from $150,000 to $500,000. The deadline to apply is April 10, 2026.
The program provides financial assistance to support collaborative problem-solving approaches that engage affected residents in identifying and addressing environmental justice issues. Applicants must register with SAM. gov and are encouraged to identify local partners before applying.
The EJCPS program prioritizes solutions developed by and for the communities most burdened by environmental hazards.
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Application Process for the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program – Environmental Protection Network Environmental Protection Network Civil Service Resilience Initiative National Environmental Policy Request Technical Assistance Application Process for the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program The Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program provides financial assistance to eligible organizations working to address local environmental or public health issues in their communities.
Below are the steps you should follow to apply. Here are the five suggested steps to apply: You must be registered with SAM. gov (and have your Unique Entity Identification (UEID)) and Grants.
gov > If you’re not registered , go to Step 2. > If you are registered , go to Step 3. Register – by Thursday, March 9 Registering can take weeks (if not months).
If you can’t register by March 9 or soon thereafter, we recommend you use this time to register for the next opportunity. To register on SAM. gov, * go here .
For help , access the registration checklist and EPN’s SAM. gov registration webinar . To register at Grants.
gov, * go here . For help , use the registration checklist and watch this Youtube video . If you need additional help, send us an email .
* To check your registration status, go here for SAM. gov, and here for Grants. gov. Review EPA Resources – by Friday, March 10 A: Carefully read the EJCPS summary and the entire Request for Application to ensure that your project is a good fit .
B: Double check the EJCPS eligibility. C: Watch at least one of the webinars: EJCPS 1 (Passcode: 85564988) EJCPS 2 (Passcode: 85564988 ) D: Review the EJCPS slides. Find Partners & Envision – by Friday, March 17 Find and solidify your partners and collectively envision your proposal.
A: Fill out the EJCPS Partner Survey . B: Reach out to these potential partners and/or others . C: Schedule a time to speak with your partners (or EPN if you responded to our survey and are in an application cohort) and brainstorm about proposal ideas.
Write, Review, and Submit – by Friday, April 7 Although the deadline is Friday, April 14, have your application completed early to give yourself time to troubleshoot if you have any difficulty submitting through Grants. gov. A: Read through the EJCPS template and create a copy in Google Docs that all partners can access. This will be your draft application.
B: Use the EJCPS Punch Sheet to divvy up sections, track your work, and mark sections complete. Put all sections into your draft application. *Sample letters of commitment can be found here .
C: Review your work (ideally more than once) using the EJCPS evaluation criteria to ensure that all requirements have been met in each section and that all possible points should be awarded. D: Submit to Grants. gov, ideally by Friday, April 7, but no later than the deadline of Friday, April 14.
These step-by-step instructions and video can help. *Please plan to set aside at least three hours to submit your application to Grants. gov. Thank you to our partners EPN would like to thank the Anthropocene Alliance (A2), CommunityAQ , and OpenGrants for their collaboration on this effort.
In addition, you can find resources created by A2, including a sample EJCPS application, budget template, logic model template, and sample letters of commitment, here .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Community-based non-profit organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $150,000 - $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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