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EPA People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Competitive grant · Environmental

At a glance

EPA People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition is a federal competitive grant from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) providing up to $100,000 for student-led sustainable design and environmental technology projects. Eligible applicants are us institutions of higher education applying on behalf of student teams. The application deadline is January 12, 2027. Apply via www.epa.gov.

Amount
Up to $100K
Deadline
Jan 12, 2027
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

P3 awards fund university teams designing solutions for air quality, safe drinking water, waste reduction and sustainable materials. Phase I supports proof of concept ($25K); winning teams compete for Phase II awards up to $100K to move designs toward field deployment or commercialization.

Who can apply

US institutions of higher education applying on behalf of student teams. Interdisciplinary teams and minority-serving institutions are prioritized in review.

How to apply

Applications are submitted through Grants.gov using the funding opportunity number listed on the official notice. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.

Apply at official source