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Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements - Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act is sponsored by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. To support the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects (including health and welfare effects), extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. Funding priorities include, but are not limited to training, surveys, studies, investigations, and demonstration projects to support water quality improvement, watershed planning and management, nonpoint source planning, wetlands protection, coastal and estuarine planning, treatment technologies, water efficiency, and environmental management systems. This listing is currently active. Program number: 66.436. Last updated on 2026-01-13.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $4,700,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance Assistance under this program is generally available to States, local governments, territories, Indian Tribes, and possessions of the U.S. (including the District of Columbia); public and private universities and colleges; public or private nonprofit institutions; and intertribal consortia. Nonprofit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. An intertribal consortium must meet the definition of eligibility in the Environmental Program Grants for Tribes Final Rule, at 40 CFR 35.504 (66 FR 3782. January 16, 2001) (FRL-6929-5) and be a non-profit organization within the meaning of 2 CFR 200. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this assistance listing, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency’s Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this assistance listing, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency’s Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Eligible applicant types include: Local, Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Interstate Organization, State, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Tribal, U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states).
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Assistance under this program is generally available to States, local governments, territories, Indian Tribes, and possessions of the U.S. (including the District of Columbia); public and private universities and colleges; public or private nonprofit institutions; and intertribal consortia. Nonprofit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. An intertribal consortium must meet the definition of eligibility in the Environmental Program Grants for Tribes Final Rule, at 40 CFR 35.504 (66 FR 3782. January 16, 2001) (FRL-6929-5) and be a non-profit organization within the meaning of 2 CFR 200. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this assistance listing, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency’s Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this assistance listing, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency’s Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Eligible applicant types include: Local, Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Interstate Organization, State, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Tribal, U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Recent federal obligations suggest $4,700,000 (2026). 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.
Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. GAP provides tribes with resources to build environmental capacity, including developing water quality monitoring programs and deploying sensor networks to track pollutants on tribal lands. Application snapshot: target deadline February 13, 2026; published funding information $100,000 - $184,000; eligibility guidance Federally recognized Indian tribal governments and intertribal consortia. 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.
Solar for All is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Program providing equitable access to solar energy, supporting community-led solar projects for energy justice and climate resilience; applications reviewed twice annually. Application snapshot: target deadline March 1, 2026; published funding information Varies; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, Tribes, community organizations with charitable status Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
