The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment - today and every day.
EPA Region 2's funding opportunity for Source Reduction Assistance in Communities (SRAC) grants aims to support efforts that utilize source reduction approaches in research, investigation, experiments, studies, demonstrations, outreach, education, and training. The program strongly focuses on practical pollution prevention (P2) tools, information, and innovative service-learning approaches that can demonstrably better public health and the environment. It particularly values projects that reduce hazardous substances, toxic pollutants, and resource use (like water and energy), alongside decreasing business expenses and liability. Importantly, the grants target results-oriented, multi-media community projects within EPA Region 2's jurisdiction—New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and eight federally recognized Indian Nations. These projects should leverage new or existing P2 tools and information, green technology, innovative financing partnerships, and leadership strategies to measurably improve environmental and public health outcomes by addressing hazards, pollutants, and pre-consumer resource inefficiencies.