DOEE seeks eligible entities to propose ways to monitor and maintain trash traps, provide environmental workforce development, and educate District residents about pollution that impairs the District’s waterbodies. A successful applicant will propose ways to design and implement a trash trap maintenance program for eight (8) trash traps in the Anacostia Watershed for two (2) years to recruit, train, and employ District residents to assist; and to coordinate opportunities for volunteers to assist with maintenance and learn about the need for trash reduction in District waters and watersheds. The amount available for the project is $375,000 for a two-year project.

A person may obtain a copy of this RFA by any of the following means:

Download from the Attachments below.

Email a request to [email protected] with “Request copy of “RFA- FY23-WPD-817” in the subject line.

The deadline for application submissions is May 8, 2023. The online application must be time-stamped by 11:59 p.m. on the date the application is due.

Eligibility: The institutions below may apply for these grant funds:

• Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations ;

For additional information regarding this RFA, write to: [email protected] .

Submit an application through the Grants Application Portal.

There will be an information session. April 19, 2023 at 10am. The Meeting Link:

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