National Priorities: Evaluation of Pollutants in Biosolids
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement
Office of Research and Development
National Priorities: Evaluation of Pollutants in Biosolids
This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity.
Funding Opportunity Numbers:
EPA-G2021-ORD-F1, National Priorities: Evaluation of Pollutants in Biosolids
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 66.511
Solicitation Opening Date: October 13, 2020
Solicitation Closing Date: January 5, 2021 : 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications proposing research that will provide the best available science needed to support states, municipalities, and utilities in determining potential risk from pollutants found in biosolids and developing standards and policies for biosolids management. Research under this RFA is intended to address multiple treatment scales including large publicly owned treatment works and medium- to small-scale wastewater treatment facilities.
For more information, and how to apply, and to register for an Informational Webinar, please click on the link provided below.
- National Priorities: Evaluation of Pollutants in Biosolids Request for Applications (RFA) (PDF)(53 pp, 625 K, 10/14/2020)
- National Priorities Evaluation of Pollutants in Biosolids Webinar Slides (PDF)(18 pp, 2 MB, 10/27/2020)
- National Priorities: Evaluation of Pollutants in Biosolids Request for Application (RFA) Informational Webinar Q&A (PDF)(4 pp, 129 K, 11/13/2020)