Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA HQ OPP 2020 002
The EPA grant opportunity titled "Projects to Advance the Safe Use of Pesticides" (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-002) is a discretionary cooperative agreement meant to fund a single, nationwide effort to strengthen pesticide safety practices and support implementation of two key federal pesticide safety frameworks: the agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) and the Certification of Pesticide Applicators (CPA) regulations. The overall intent is practical and field-facing: improve how pesticide safety requirements are understood and carried out by the people who use pesticides on the job, the workplaces where pesticides are present, and the broader network of trainers, educators, regulators, and compliance partners who influence day-to-day pesticide safety.
The project scope is intentionally broad so applicants can propose a portfolio of activities that best meet real-world needs. EPA indicates funded work may include developing or updating educational materials, planning and delivering outreach campaigns, providing technical assistance, and conducting training and education efforts. Other related programs or activities that directly advance safe pesticide use and effective WPS/CPA implementation are also allowable, which leaves room for innovative approaches like tailored curricula, multilingual resources, train-the-trainer programs, or tools that help regulated entities understand compliance responsibilities. A consistent theme is that the work should not be done in isolation: subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders are expected to be engaged from early planning through evaluation, meaning the recipient should build a process that incorporates practitioner input, technical review, and feedback loops that confirm whether materials and activities are actually effective.
The opportunity emphasizes a wide target audience connected to occupational pesticide exposure and safety. This includes occupational pesticide users such as applicators, handlers, and others who work directly with pesticides, as well as workers in environments where pesticides are used who may face exposure risks. It also includes regulators and the regulated community (the employers, businesses, and operations that must follow pesticide rules), plus educators, trainers, and others involved in pesticide safety programs. In practice, that means proposals are expected to be designed for real people in varied roles, with attention to how information is delivered, what barriers exist in the field (language, literacy, seasonal work patterns, access to training), and how to reach audiences that may not be well served by traditional communications.
A major structural requirement is that the award recipient will not only carry out direct project activities but will also administer subawards to nonprofit organizations for community-based projects (CBPs). These subawards are intended to support local or community-rooted efforts that advance pesticide safety and WPS/CPA implementation on the ground. The EPA notes that both the number of subawards and the dollar amounts will vary depending on how much funding is awarded under the cooperative agreement in each programmatic year. In other words, the main recipient is expected to function as a national manager and pass-through entity, setting up fair and transparent subaward processes, monitoring performance, and ensuring that community-based work aligns with EPA priorities and measurable outcomes.
From the funding details provided, the opportunity falls under CFDA 66.716 and uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically means EPA expects substantial involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant. The award ceiling listed is $6,000,000, and EPA anticipated making one award, suggesting this is designed as a centralized program with coordinated national reach rather than multiple separate awards. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with clarification in the announcement, indicating that the applicant pool may extend beyond standard government entities, but applicants would need to consult the eligibility section of the full funding opportunity announcement to confirm fit.
Key dates in the source information show the opportunity was created July 16, 2020, with an original closing date of September 16, 2020, and a note to consult Section IV of the announcement for close date specifics. Even though the date information is historical, the summary of program purpose remains useful as a description of what EPA sought to fund: a stakeholder-informed, evaluation-oriented national program that improves safe pesticide use practices, supports compliance with WPS and CPA rules, and funds community-based nonprofit partners through subawards.Apply for EPA HQ OPP 2020 002
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Projects to Advance the Safe Use of Pesticides" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.716.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2020 See Section IV of the funding opportunity announcement for close date information.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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