Closed EPA-OLEM-OBLR-21-03 CFDA 66.815 Discretionary

FY22 BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING GRANTS

Posted by Environmental Protection Agency

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — FY22 BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING GRANTS — is cataloged under number EPA-OLEM-OBLR-21-03 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 66.815, posted by Environmental Protection Agency. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 30, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $200,000. The agency has projected $3.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 15 awards. If the agency funds the expected 15 awards from the $3.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $200,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on October 5, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $200,000

Close Date

October 5, 2021

See Section IV of the funding opportunity announcement for close date information.

Posted

July 30, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$3,000,000

Expected Awards

15

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, to deliver Brownfields Job Training programs that recruit, train, and place local, unemployed and under-employed residents with the skills needed to secure full-time employment in the environmental field. While Brownfields Job Training Grants require training in brownfield assessment and/or cleanup activities, these grants also require that Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training be provided to all individuals being trained. EPA encourages applicants to develop their curricula based on local labor market assessments and employers’ hiring needs, while also delivering comprehensive training that results in graduates securing multiple certifications.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Channing Shepherd <br/>1200 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. <br/>Mail Code: 5105T <br/>Washington, D.C. 20460 <br/>Phone: (202) 566-1238

Key Dates

Posted July 30, 2021
Close Date October 5, 2021
Archive Date November 4, 2021
Last Updated July 30, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY22 BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING GRANTS", offered by Environmental Protection Agency. It is associated with CFDA program 66.815. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, to deliver Brownfields Job Training programs that recruit, train, a...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on October 5, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $200,000. Total estimated funding: $3,000,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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