Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program

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Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program

Federal · ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY · #66.509

The Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program's goal is to stimulate and support scientific and engineering research that advances EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment. It is a competitive, peer-reviewed, extramural research program that provides access to the nation's best scientists and engineers in academic and other nonprofit research institutions. STAR funds research on the environmental and public health effects of air quality, environmental changes, water quality and quantity, hazardous waste, toxic substances, and pesticides. Please check the EPA website: https://w

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STAR Grant Program
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About this program

The Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program's goal is to stimulate and support scientific and engineering research that advances EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment. It is a competitive, peer-reviewed, extramural research program that provides access to the nation's best scientists and engineers in academic and other nonprofit research institutions. STAR funds research on the environmental and public health effects of air quality, environmental changes, water quality and quantity, hazardous waste, toxic substances, and pesticides. Please check the EPA website: https://www.epa.gov/research-grants for an updated listing of all solicitations.

Who can apply

Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentNonprofit OrganizationU.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government CombinationCounty Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)

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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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