Addressing Bed Bugs in Rural Alaska

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

66.716 -- Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for a project that will support Alaska Native Village communities in their efforts to combat bed bug infestations. The Addressing Bed Bugs in Rural Alaska grant will break down barriers to effective bed bug management. Proposals should include the following components:-Identify appropriate roles of various organizations and regulatory agencies with respect to bed bugs-Identify the bed bug treatment, education, and outreach services needed in rural Alaska-Provide communities in rural Alaska with effective tools and accurate information...

to address bed bugs when an infestation occurs (the grantee will be encouraged to work with EPA to ensure that educational materials contain the most up-to-date information on effective bed bug management)-Use integrated pest management principles in the approach to dealing with bed bugsThe project should develop replicable products and materials that can be used in other Alaskancommunities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.

Grantor contact information

Description

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Attn: Derrick Terada Pesticides and Toxics Unit (OCE-084) 1200 6th Ave, Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101

Email

terada.derrick@epa.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
alaska_bed_bugs_comp_grant_050615.pdf	Revised full announcement	May 6, 2015 04:46 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Addressing Bed Bugs in Rural Alaska

Archived: July 21, 2015

Application process

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Award

$100,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$100,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

EPA-R10-PTU-15-01

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Environment

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

May 5, 2015

Archive date:

July 21, 2015