Can an applicant propose grant funds for inclusion on a known EN contract through in-kind funding?

In-kind grant support via an EPA contract is allowable; however, the availability of this option varies from EPA program to EPA program and is contingent upon there being an available EPA contract. EN Project Opportunities include a section on available in-kind funding; if this section is missing from the opportunity you are applying under, this likely means an EPA contract is not available. EPA requests applicants confirm with project opportunity contacts in advance of application submission that in-kind funding is available.  

If an applicant wishes to include in-kind funds in their proposed grant and has confirmed a contract is available, they must clearly state this both within their application cover letter and their project narrative. See Section 3D of the Solicitation Notice for more information on in-kind funding.