EPA Awards Nearly $500,000 to Student Teams to Develop Environmental Technologies

By EPA | September 20, 2024

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"Today, September 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $498,801 in research funding to five college teams to further develop their innovative technologies to help address urgent environmental and public health challenges. Winning projects address high priority issues such as developing PFAS-free alternatives and ensuring cleaner water by reducing lead, microplastics and nutrient runoff.

“Congratulations to this year’s teams whose innovative research projects focus on overcoming critical issues to protect public health and the environment,” said Chris Frey, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Research and Development. “These students are bringing their exciting ideas to life and expanding their learning experience beyond the classroom.”

The awards are part of EPA’s People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Program. The student teams are receiving Phase II awards as part of the 18th Annual P3 competition. Awardees previously received a one-year grant of up to $25,000 for Phase I to develop their idea. Teams highlighted today successfully competed for a Phase II grant of up to $100,000 to implement their design in a real-world setting."