Innovative Ways to Destroy PFAS Challenge

This partnership between federal and states agencies is seeking detailed plans for non-thermal technologies to destroy PFAS in concentrated aqueous film forming foam. EPA is offering up to $50k for the best design concept(s), with the potential opportunity for field testing of the winning design concept(s). Learn more on the Innovative Ways to Destroy PFAS Challenge webpage.

Next Gen Fertilizer Challenges

This joint EPA-USDA partnership and competition includes two challenges that seek proposals for new and existing fertilizer technologies that maintain or improve crop yields while reducing environmental impacts. Learn more on the Next Gen Fertilizer Challenges webpage.

Research on COVID-19 in the Environment

EPA researchers are building on an expansive body of world-class research by applying that knowledge to reduce the risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. 

Learn more about EPA's research on COVID-19 in the environment.