Pesticide Safety Program for Agricultural Workers, Pesticide Handlers and Health Providers; Notice of Funds Availability

摘要

EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is soliciting proposals for financial assistance to support a continuing national and international pesticide safety program to analyze occupational safety programs and information for agricultural workers, pesticide providers, and health professionals to reduce exposure to pesticides. As part of this program, the grantee will analyze the current status of private and public programs on pesticide safety, conduct outreach meetings with experts from the agricultural community to assess needs and develop education and training programs, outreach materials and improved hazard communications for pesticide applicators, agricultural workers, health providers, growers and local, state, national and international organizations, and government agencies. The total funding available for award in FY 2005, which represents funding set aside in FY 2004, is expected to be approximately $600,000. At the conclusion of the first 1 year period of performance and, based on the availability of future funding, incremental funding of up to $600,000 may be made available for each year allowing the project to continue for a total of five periods of performance (appro