CalEPA Environmental Enforcement and Training Grant

From California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)

The mission is to provide financial assistance for environmental enforcement, investigation, and training programs to enhance the statewide enforcement of environmental laws.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program aims to support environmental enforcement and education by funding activities related to the training of public prosecutors, peace officers, firefighters, and environmental regulators in the enforcement of environmental laws. It also covers the costs associated with local environmental regulators and the Environmental Circuit Prosecutor Project. The funding amount varies based on the proceeds from settlements and contributions.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
CA
Organization Type
Public agencies
Private nonprofit entities
Other
  • Organizations aimed at training public prosecutors, peace officers, firefighters, and state or local environmental regulators
  • Focused on the investigation and enforcement of environmental laws
  • Local environmental regulators may request assistance grants based on substantial need
  • Must demonstrate a lack of other available funding sources

Ineligibility

Projects not aligned with CalEPA’s authority or mission
Individuals
Lobbying or intervention in regulatory proceedings
Matching state or federal funding.
10k – 112k

Submission

Review Criteria

Preference may be given to organizations that are new applicants to the Environmental Enforcement and Training Account Grant Program, as opposed to those that are currently receiving or have previously received grant awards.