Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Grants

Purpose	To provide support to help communities form collaborative partnerships, develop a comprehensive understanding of many sources of risk from toxics and environmental pollutants, set priorities and identify and carry out projects to reduce risks through collaborative action at the local level.
Eligible Applicants	Local, public nonprofit organizations, Federally-recognized Tribal government, Native American Organizations, Private nonprofit organizations, quasi-public nonprofit organization both interstate and intrastate, local government, colleges and universities.
Award Amount	Two funding levels: $75,000-$100,000 $150,000-$300,000
Total Awarded in Fiscal Year	Approximately $2.7 million nationally in FY08.
Matching Share	No matching share required.
Key Dates: Application Due Selection	Due: March 16, 2009 Selection: Fall
Priorities	Reduce exposures to toxic pollutants through collaborative actions at the local level. Help communities gain an understanding of all potential sources of exposure to toxic pollutants. Work with communities to set priorities for risk reduction activities create self-sustaining, community based partnerships that will continue to improve the local environment.
Contact Person EPA Office/Division	Marva E. King (king.marva@epa.gov) HQ Care Program (202) 564-2599
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