U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Funding Opportunity EPA-G2020-ORD-B1, 2019

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a diverse family of manufactured chemicals that have been in use since the 1940s and are designed to resist heat, water, and oil. Used in a variety of consumer products and industrial applications, the compounds are highly water-soluble, persistent, and possibly bioaccumulative. There is evidence that exposure to PFASs can lead to adverse health outcomes in humans. EPA, as part of its National Priorities program, is seeking applications to support research to better understand the potential impacts of PFASs on water quality and availability in rural communities and agricultural operations across the United States. Research is solicited to address the following areas: (1) Better understanding of PFAS occurrence, fate, and transport in water sources used by rural communities and agricultural operations, and (2) Novel or improved PFAS treatment methods in small drinking water systems and typical small wastewater system treatment trains, including influents, effluents, and biosolids/residuals. Three awards are anticipated out of estimated total program funding of $4,832,256. This funding opportunity closes on February 11, 2020. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=322677 See additional information at https://www.epa.gov/research-grants/national-priorities-research-pfas-impacts-rural-communities-and-agricultural.