Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA G2023 STAR A1
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program, issued a competitive research grant opportunity focused on advancing nanosensor technology that can do more than just measure pollution. The central aim of this funding opportunity is to support scientific and engineering research that strengthens EPA's broader mission of protecting human health and the environment. STAR is structured as an extramural, peer-reviewed program, meaning the work is carried out by researchers outside the federal government and proposals are evaluated competitively by experts. In practice, this program is designed to tap into the capabilities of leading scientists and engineers, particularly those based in academic institutions and other nonprofit research organizations, to produce results that can meaningfully improve environmental monitoring and protection.
This specific request for applications calls for research to develop and demonstrate nanosensor systems that integrate "functionalized catalysts." In plain terms, the EPA is looking for sensor technologies at the nanoscale that can detect and monitor pollutants, while also incorporating catalytic components that may help degrade, break down, or neutralize targeted contaminants. The distinguishing feature of this opportunity is that it is not limited to sensing alone; it encourages approaches where sensing and remediation are linked in a single technology platform. Projects are expected to move beyond basic laboratory concepts toward development and demonstration, implying an emphasis on showing that the technology works reliably under realistic conditions and for selected contaminants of interest.
The opportunity is identified as "DEVELOPING AND DEMONSTRATING NANOSENSOR TECHNOLOGY TO DETECT, MONITOR, AND DEGRADE POLLUTANTS" with Funding Opportunity Number EPA G2023 STAR A1. It is a discretionary grant under the environment funding activity category, listed under CFDA 66.509. The solicitation was created on October 19, 2022, with an original closing date of December 7, 2022, and applicants were directed to consult the official announcement (especially Section IV) for precise submission methods, deadlines, and any additional procedural requirements. The award structure indicates a single expected award, with an award ceiling of $1,500,000, suggesting the EPA intended to fund one major project at a relatively substantial level rather than multiple smaller projects.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with clarification to be provided in the announcement's additional eligibility information. However, consistent with STAR program norms, the description emphasizes participation by academic and other nonprofit research institutions, reflecting the program's intent to support external research capacity rather than internal agency work or standard procurement. Overall, the grant opportunity is positioned for research teams capable of combining nanomaterials, sensor engineering, analytical chemistry, and catalytic or reactive design into an integrated system that can both track pollutants and contribute to their degradation, aligning with EPA priorities across air, water, hazardous waste, toxic substances, and related environmental health concerns.Apply for EPA G2023 STAR A1
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DEVELOPING AND DEMONSTRATING NANOSENSOR TECHNOLOGY TO DETECT, MONITOR, AND DEGRADE POLLUTANTS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.509.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 19, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 07, 2022 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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