CFDA 66.605: Performance Partnership Grants
EPA's primary funding mechanism for states, tribes, and territories implementing federal environmental programs. Supports air quality, water, drinking water, hazardous waste, pesticide enforcement, and pollution prevention.
What this CFDA funds
Implementation of delegated federal environmental programs — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, RCRA hazardous waste, FIFRA pesticides, TSCA. PPGs allow recipients to combine multiple categorical grants under one Performance Partnership Agreement, providing flexibility on how funds move between programs.
What winning applicants look like
Established state environmental agencies and large tribal consortia. PPGs aren't competitive in the traditional sense — they're formula-driven within annual EPA appropriations. New tribal recipients work with EPA Regional Tribal Coordinators to set up initial PPGs.
Common pitfalls + things to know
PPGs require a Performance Partnership Agreement (PPA) — a multi-year strategic plan negotiated with the EPA Regional Office. Match requirements vary by underlying program (often 25-50% non-federal). Drinking-water set-asides have additional constraints (Capacity Development, Source Water Protection).
Related CFDAs to also explore
- CFDA 66.708 — Pollution Prevention Grants
- CFDA 66.802 — Superfund — State, Political Subdivisions, and Indian Tribes
- CFDA 66.456 — National Estuary Program
Always verify in the official source. CFDA program details, eligibility, and award ranges change with each annual NOFO cycle. Confirm at sam.gov/content/assistance-listings or the agency's program office before you build an application strategy. This page is editorial reference, not an official agency notice.