Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OLEM OBLR 19 01
The FY20 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) Grants opportunity is a competitive, discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support job training programs that prepare people for careers in the environmental field. The central goal is straightforward: help eligible organizations recruit local residents who are unemployed or under-employed, provide them with practical training aligned with real hiring needs, and then place them into full-time environmental jobs. The program is designed to build a pipeline from training to employment, especially in communities where environmental cleanup and redevelopment work is taking place.
A key feature of this grant is its focus on brownfields-related work. Applicants are expected to deliver training that relates to brownfield assessment and/or cleanup activities, meaning the program should equip participants with skills relevant to investigating, managing, or remediating contaminated or potentially contaminated properties. Alongside that brownfields focus, the grant requires that every individual trained receives Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training. HAZWOPER is widely recognized across environmental and remediation industries as a baseline safety credential for working on hazardous waste sites and responding to hazardous substance releases, so its inclusion signals that the training must meet real-world jobsite expectations.
EPA also emphasizes that the most competitive and effective programs will be shaped by local labor market conditions rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum. In practice, that means applicants are encouraged to assess local employer demand, identify the certifications and competencies that employers in their region actually hire for, and build training around those needs. The notice highlights the value of comprehensive training that allows graduates to earn multiple certifications, which can make participants more employable and better positioned for long-term career growth rather than just short-term placements.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is issued under Funding Opportunity Number EPA OLEM OBLR 19 01 and uses a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, indicating EPA expects substantial involvement or partnership during performance compared to a standard grant. The program falls under the Environment funding activity category and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 66.815. The agency sponsoring the opportunity is the Environmental Protection Agency, and the announcement was created on April 15, 2019.
In terms of funding scale, the award ceiling is $200,000 per award, and EPA anticipated making about 20 awards under this competition. The closing date listed was June 10, 2019, with applicants directed to the full announcement (especially Section IV) for the official submission requirements, methods, and any additional details about deadlines. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the notice indicating that applicants should consult the specific eligibility section in the announcement for clarification; the description explicitly notes that eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, suggesting a range of community-based, workforce-focused, and training-capable organizations may apply if they meet the stated criteria.
Overall, the FY20 EWDJT Grants are aimed at delivering workforce programs that are tightly linked to environmental cleanup and safety requirements, grounded in local job demand, and structured to produce graduates with recognized credentials and a clear pathway into full-time environmental employment.Apply for EPA OLEM OBLR 19 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY20 ENVIRONMENTAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB TRAINNG (EWDJT) GRANTS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.815.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 2019 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for information on submission methods and due dates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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