Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Outreach, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies

Grants are awarded to support studies, development, public education, outreach, training, and demonstrations, relating to the protection of public health and the environment from pesticides, and potential risk from toxic substances. Through innovative partnerships and collaboration, grants are also awarded to promote increased awareness of pesticides and toxic substances to ensure. schools and workplaces are safe. In FY 2025, EPA will continue to prioritize and support the following: 1. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)/Certification, Worker Protection Branch (CWPB): (a) National Farmworker Training Program; (b) National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC); (c) Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC); and (d) Pesticide Safety Education Funds Management Program (PSEFMP). OPP will continue to support the Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPCC), the Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP), and the Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO). These assistance agreements provide assistance for our states, Tribes and territories. 2. Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT): (a) National Toxics Tribal Council (NTTC) and (b) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD). These assistance agreements provide assistance for Tribes and support the New Chemicals program risk assessments and regulatory global harmonization 3. Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), Office of Compliance (OC): Pesticide Inspector Residential Training (PIRT).