The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD), as part of the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program and in collaboration with the Air, Climate, and Energy (ACE) research program, is seeking applications proposing community-engaged research in underserved communities to advance the use of air pollution data and communication of air quality information for empowering local decisions and actions that address community-identified air pollution concerns. Specifically, this funding opportunity is soliciting research projects that involve substantial engagement with communities, community-based organizations, and/or Tribes to address both of the following priorities:
methods and tools for data integration and analysis to characterize community exposures to air pollution in underserved communities
effective communication of air quality information to communities and decision makers to support actions to address air pollution concerns in underserved communities
This research solicitation supports the Administration’s priorities to address environmental justice (EJ), such as described in the following Executive Orders:
Executive Order 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government
Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad
Executive Order 14091: Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government
Executive Order 14096: Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All