PFAS Research: Extramural Funding Opportunities
EPA supports PFAS research and development efforts through several programs, including research grants, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, challenges and prizes, and the P3 Student Design Competition.
For information on open solicitations, please visit:
- Research grant funding opportunities
- SBIR funding opportunities
- Active challenges
- P3 funding opportunities
Projects Supported by EPA
Since 2019, EPA has funded research and development projects across the United States through PFAS-focused solicitations. More information about specific projects, including available scientific publications, is available through the links below.
- Research for understanding PFAS uptake and bioaccumulation in plant and animals in agricultural, rural, and Tribal communities (2023)
- Developing and demonstrating nanosensor technology to detect, monitor, and degrade pollutants (2023)
- Collection of concordant multimedia measurements to evaluate PFAS human exposure pathways (2022)
- Challenge: Innovative ways to destroy PFAS (2021)
- PFAS impacts in rural communities and agricultural operations (2020)
- Practical methods to analyze and treat emerging contaminants (PFAS) in solid waste, landfills, wastewater/leachates, soils, and groundwater to protect human health and the environment (2019)
- Water quality and availability challenges of PFAS (2019)