Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R7 LCRD 2021
The FY 2021-22 Region 7 Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Materials Management Grant is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 funding opportunity designed to support projects that advance Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) in the four-state Region 7 area: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. EPA is seeking applications that clearly address at least one of EPA's SMM Key Pillars and associated Program Focus Areas (as referenced in the solicitation's Section I.C.). In practical terms, proposals need to show how they will improve materials management outcomes such as reducing waste, improving recycling and organics management, preventing pollution, conserving resources, and strengthening community resilience through smarter use and recovery of materials. A central requirement is that the project deliver a concrete SMM benefit to states, tribes, and/or communities within Region 7, meaning the work must be regionally relevant and not purely national in scope.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award and may be issued either as a grant or a cooperative agreement, depending on the level of EPA involvement anticipated in the selected projects. The assistance listing (CFDA) number associated with this program is 66.808, and the funding activity category is Environment. The EPA released the announcement on March 19, 2021, under the funding opportunity number EPA R7 LCRD 2021, with an original application closing date of May 3, 2021 (with submission and procedural specifics referenced in the solicitation's Section IV).
Total federal funding anticipated under the announcement is approximately $600,000, split across two fiscal years: up to $300,000 in FY 2021 funds and up to $300,000 in FY 2022 funds. The notice makes clear that this total is based on anticipated appropriations and is not guaranteed, so final award totals depend on Congressional funding, agency priorities, and related constraints. EPA also notes that awards will be incrementally funded across FY 2021 and FY 2022, which means selected projects may receive funding in stages rather than all at once, contingent on continued availability of funds and satisfactory project performance.
EPA expects to make multiple awards rather than a single large award. The agency anticipates selecting roughly three to six individual recipients, with award sizes generally ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 per project (the stated award ceiling is $200,000). Each project can run for up to two years, giving applicants room to plan multi-phase efforts such as piloting a materials management approach, scaling a proven program, building partnerships, developing tools and data systems, conducting outreach and education, or implementing community-based solutions tied to the SMM pillars. As with many competitive federal opportunities, the final number and size of awards depend on several factors, including available funding, the quality and competitiveness of applications received, and the recipients ability to meet performance and reporting expectations.
Eligibility is summarized in the source data as "Others," with further clarification located in the solicitation under the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section. This typically signals that multiple entity types may be able to apply, but applicants must rely on the specific RFA language to confirm eligibility and any restrictions. Overall, the program is structured to fund practical, regionally impactful materials management projects that support healthier, more resilient communities and more sustainable use of resources across EPA Region 7.Apply for EPA R7 LCRD 2021
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2021-22 Region 7 Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Materials Management Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 19, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 03, 2021 Please see Section IV for Application Submission 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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