EPA Seeks Applications for Pesticide Registrant Training Development
Summary
The EPA is seeking applications for grants to develop training programs for pesticide registrants under the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). The funding opportunity aims to improve the efficiency and clarity of EPA's pesticide registration processes. Applications are due by March 31, 2026, with awards expected to be around $200,000.
What changed
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a funding opportunity (EPA-HQ-OCSPP-OPP-2025-001) seeking applications from eligible institutions, including land grant colleges and universities, to develop training for pesticide registrants. This training will focus on regulatory procedures outlined in the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) with the goal of enhancing the efficiency, clarity, and consistency of the EPA's pesticide registration and review processes. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, with awards expected to be around $200,000.
Eligible entities must submit their applications by March 31, 2026. The awardee will be responsible for developing training materials and assisting the EPA in identifying agricultural focus areas for crop tours. This initiative aims to improve stakeholder understanding of regulatory procedures, align competencies with EPA's mission, and promote best practices in pesticide registration. Compliance officers should note the application deadline and ensure any interested internal or external parties are aware of the opportunity.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for the PRIA 5 Training Development grant opportunity.
- Submit applications by the deadline of March 31, 2026.
- Develop training materials focused on PRIA regulatory procedures if awarded.
Source document (simplified)
PRIA 5 Training Development
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Assistance Listings: 66.722 -- Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Employee Training
Last Updated: January 30, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks applications from land grant colleges and universities, non-land grant colleges of agriculture, and 1994 Institutions to develop training for pesticide registrants on regulatory procedures according to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). The goal is to improve the efficiency, clarity, and consistency of EPA's pesticide registration and registration review processes. In addition to developing training, the awardee will also assist EPA in determining agricultural focus areas for crop tours. The overall objectives are to improve skills, align competencies with EPA's mission, address best practices, improve processes, promote consistency, and educate stakeholders on regulatory procedures.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Grantor contact information
Description
Jeffrey Chang
202-566-2213
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EPA-HQ-OCSPP-OPP-2025-001-Final.pdf | Full Announcement | Jan 30, 2026 04:49 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: March 31, 2026
Application process
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Award
$200,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EPA-HQ-OCSPP-OPP-2025-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
January 30, 2026
Archive date:
April 30, 2026
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