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EPA Research Grants for PFAS Exposure Pathways is a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that funds research and development projects investigating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure pathways, uptake, and bioaccumulation.
Since 2019, the EPA has funded PFAS-focused research across the United States through targeted solicitations, supporting academic institutions, nonprofits, and other research organizations. Eligible activities include research into PFAS contamination, exposure routes, environmental impacts, and related public health concerns. Grants can reach up to $748,180 per award.
Additional PFAS research support is also available through EPA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, challenges and prizes, and the P3 Student Design Competition.
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EPA supports PFAS research and development efforts through several programs, including research grants , the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, challenges and prizes , and the P3 Student Design Competition . For information on open solicitations, please visit: Projects Supported by EPA Since 2019, EPA has funded research and development projects across the United States through PFAS-focused solicitations.
More information about specific projects, including available scientific publications, is available through the links below.
Research for understanding PFAS uptake and bioaccumulation in plant and animals in agricultural, rural, and Tribal communities (2023) Developing and demonstrating nanosensor technology to detect, monitor, and degrade pollutants (2023) Collection of concordant multimedia measurements to evaluate PFAS human exposure pathways (2022) Challenge: Innovative ways to destroy PFAS (2021) PFAS impacts in rural communities and agricultural operations (2020) Practical methods to analyze and treat emerging contaminants (PFAS) in solid waste, landfills, wastewater/leachates, soils, and groundwater to protect human health and the environment (2019) Water quality and availability challenges of PFAS (2019) Back to EPA Actions on PFAS Contact Us About Chemical Safety Research Contact Us About Chemical Safety Research to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on September 2, 2025
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Academic institutions, nonprofits, and other research organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $748,180 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. 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.
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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.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
The DERA National Grants program is a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency funded under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act that supports the upgrade, retrofit, and replacement of legacy diesel fleet vehicles to reduce harmful air emissions. The FY2022-2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) made approximately $115 million available, covering $58 million in FY2022 and $57 million in FY2023 funding. Projects may include replacing high-emission diesel engines with cleaner alternatives or retrofitting existing fleets. Eligible applicants include state, local, regional, and tribal agencies, as well as nonprofits. The most recent application deadline was March 17, 2025.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Clean Ports Program is sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Clean Ports Program provides funding for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, as well as climate and air quality planning at U.S. ports. It aims to reduce diesel pollution and build a foundation for the port sector to transition to fully zero-emissions operations.