Source Reduction Assistance Grants
EPA funds Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) grants to support research, investigation, experiments, surveys, study, demonstration, education and training using source reduction approaches (also known as P2 or pollution prevention).
EPA is particularly interested in projects that promote practical source reduction practices, tools, and training on P2 approaches to measurably improve human and environmental health by reducing the use of hazardous substances, reducing toxic pollutants, reducing resource use (e.g., water and energy) and reducing expenditures and liability costs to businesses, non-profit organizations and/or communities.
This grant is funded by regular P2 appropriations.
FY 2024- FY 2025 Source Reduction Assistance Grant
Applications accepted through April 15, 2024.
| Funding Amount |
$1.5 million in federal funds awards ranging from $40,000 to $240,000. |
|---|---|
| Funding Cycle | Offered every two years |
| Match Requirement | 5% |
| Eligibility | States, local, interstate, and intrastate government agencies and instrumentalities, federally recognized Tribes, inter-tribal consortia and non-profit organizations formed under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (not 501(c)(4) organizations that lobby) within Regions 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10. |
| Project Focus Areas | Suggested project types include but are not limited to: prevention of greenhouse gas emissions; hazardous materials source reduction; innovative approaches to conservation of materials and resources; and environmental justice through P2 actions. |
Grant Application Resources
- FY 2024 and FY 2025 P2 SRA Grant Request for Applications (EPA Regions 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 participating) (pdf)
- Steps to Take Before Applying
- P2 EJ Facility Mapping Tool
- EPA Grants Community Library of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- P2 Hub Helpline Contact Information
Grant Recipient Resources
- Measuring Pollution Prevention
- Collecting and Reporting P2 Results: Regional P2 Measurement Guidance
- Reporting Templates/Resources