Membership may well enhance public perception of your organization, constituent support, and employee morale. The liaison can help obtain information not only about the partnership, but about other EPA programs, policies, and procedures. Further, your contact can help express your organizations concerns to EPA management and ensure that these views are considered as the Agency develops pesticide regulations and makes decisions on pesticide policies. As funds allow, EPA provides seed money to support pest management projects that reduce pesticide risk. Through the National Foundation for IPM Education, PESP competitive grants are currently available on a yearly cycle that starts in the Fall.
All Members automatically receive the call for proposals.
EPA Regional Initiative Grants are available to state agencies, who may work with PESP Members, for pesticide risk reduction projects. Through American Farmland Trust, EPA funds IPM implementation projects. The Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program will publicly recognize Members that demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship and achieve progress in reducing pesticide risk while maintaining efficient, cost-effective pest control. Contacting EPA does not obligate your organization in any way.