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Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE). Environmental Protection Agency announces funds to help communities understand and reduce risks due to toxics and environmental pollutants from all sources. The CARE grant program will help communities form collaborative partnerships, develop a comprehensive understanding of the many sources of risk from toxics and environmental pollutants, set priorities, and identify and carry out projects to reduce risks through collaborative action at the local level. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, state governments, nonprofit organizations, and private institutions of higher education. The deadline for applications is April 9, 2007. Approximately $2,700,000 is available to fund 10 awards, ranging from $100,000-$300,000. For further information, contact Larry Weinstock at (202) 564-9226 or weinstock.larry@epa.gov; or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12472&mode=