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Subject: [epa-ej] New Funding Opportunity and Informational Webinar
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New Funding Opportunity and Informational Webinar
New Funding Opportunity: Cumulative Health Impacts at the Intersection of Climate Change,
Environmental Justice, and Vulnerable Populations/Lifestages: Community-Based Research for
Solutions Request for Applications (RFA) and Informational Webinar
COVID-19 Update: EPA is providing flexibilities to applicants experiencing challenges
related to COVID-19. Please see the Flexibilities Available to Organizations Impacted by
COVID-19 clause in Section IV of EPA's Solicitation
Clauses<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%…amp;reserved=0>.
URL: Cumulative Health Impacts at the Intersection of Climate Change, Environmental
Justice, and Vulnerable Populations/Lifestages: Community-Based Research for Solutions
Request for Applications
(
RFA)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fw…
Open/Close Dates: September 16, 2021 - November 16, 2021
Register for the October 5, 2021 Informational Webinar:
https://cumulative_health_impacts_climate_change.eventbrite.com<https://…
Background: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to
Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing transdisciplinary
research to analyze environmental problems at the intersection of climate change,
environmental justice (EJ), and vulnerable populations and lifestages.
Environmental justice (EJ) is an integral part of EPA's mission to protect human
health and the environment. EJ is defined as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement
of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the
development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. Low-income, minority, tribal and indigenous communities are often
disproportionately vulnerable to environmental health challenges because they are faced
with greater exposure to many sources of pollutants or contaminants. They are also more
likely to be overburdened due to systemic environmental policies resulting in wealth and
health inequities or disparities and underserved in adaptive capacity to respond to and
cope with emerging environmental stressors caused by climate change. Climate change can
create various levels of environmental and health impacts in different regions,
communities, and population groups across the nation. Additionally, children, older
adults, and people with disabilities or pre-existing health conditions may be most
susceptible and vulnerable to climate changes and associated environmental stressors.
Proposed research projects should address all of the following research questions:
* What may be the most influential community-, population- or lifestage-specific
vulnerabilities caused by ongoing climate change that would elevate exposure to pollutants
or contaminants and further exacerbate the health effects from exposure to pollutants or
contaminants in overburdened communities?
* What are the cumulative health impacts of climate change related stressors on
vulnerable groups or susceptible lifestages in overburdened communities?
* How can community-based scientific research results be translated and/or applied to
provide effective solutions to reduce climate change impacts on human health in
overburdened communities?
For information on eligibility, project specifications, or how to apply, visit:
Cumulative Health Impacts at the Intersection of Climate Change, Environmental Justice,
and Vulnerable Populations/Lifestages: Community-Based Research for Solutions Request for
Applications
(
RFA)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fw…
Learn more about EPA Research
Grants<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2…amp;reserved=0>.
Informational Webinar
https://cumulative_health_impacts_climate_change.eventbrite.com<https://…
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an informational webinar on this funding opportunity. The webinar will cover
application information and provide an overview of what has already been provided in the
RFA.
Webinar Objectives:
* Share general information and information on research areas for the RFA (EPA Project
Officer)
* Learn about the submission, eligibility, relevancy review and peer review processes
(EPA Eligibility, Submission, and Peer Review Officers)
* Question & answer session
A copy of the webinar presentation will be available on the RFA webpage
<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.epa.gov%2Fresearch-grants%2Fcumulative-health-impacts-intersection-climate-change-environmental-justice-and&data=04%7C01%7CVictoria.Martinez%40dot.gov%7C9f3db37d039946584b5e08d98377f84e%7Cc4cd245b44f04395a1aa3848d258f78b%7C0%7C0%7C637685373557327795%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=32kPJflTQimo5UzU5MBp12vSkQ6U%2B3mLspuTISv%2BFbY%3D&reserved=0>
for those unable to participate in the scheduled webinar.
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