1. EPA Partnerships with AANAPISIs
June 15, 2016

2. Introduction EPA Mission Statement
To protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment
EPA’s Themes: Meeting the Challenge Ahead
Making a Visible Difference in Communities across the Country
Addressing Climate Change and Improving Air Quality
Taking Action on Toxics and Chemical Safety
Protecting Water: A Precious, Limited Resource
Launching a New Era of State, Tribal and Local Partnerships
Embracing EPA as a High Performing Organization
Working Toward a Sustainable Future

3. EPA Organization Regions and Field Offices Program Offices
Headquarters-Washington DC
Office of the Administrator - OA
Region 1
Office of Administration and Resources Management - OARM
Region 2
Office of Air and Radiation – OAR
Region 3
Office of the Chief Financial Officer - OCFO
Region 4
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention – OCSPP
Region 5
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance - OECA
Region 6
Office of Environmental Information - OEI
Region 7
Office of General Counsel - OGC
Region 8
Office of Inspector General - OIG
Region 9
Office of International and Tribal Affairs - OITA
Region 10
Office of Research and Development - ORD
Research Triangle Park
Office of Land and Emergency Management - OLEM
Cincinnati
Office of Water - OW

4. EPA is Geographically Dispersed

5. Minority Serving Institutions Program
EPA
Minority Serving Institutions Program
EPA is committed to working with AANAPISIs
In FY 2015:
Developed a Guide for Minority Serving Institutions Participation in EPA’s Programs
Conducted a webinar on the “Grants Process”
Supported the AANAPISI at conferences
Developed a new Minority Serving Institutions Tracking and Information System
EPA recognizes that students, including students from AANAPISIs, will play a critical role in helping federal agencies meet future mandates in many areas, including in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – STEM
EPA has MSI Coordinators in regional and program offices who can assist AANAPISIs.
Minority Serving Institutions Tracking and Information System (MSITAIS). MSITAIS allows agency MSI Coordinators to report monetary and non-monetary support and assistance to MSIs electronically and automates our reporting process.

6. EPA’s Program Guide
Guide for Minority Serving Institutions Participation in EPA’s Programs:
A roadmap to assist MSI participation in agency programs such as
contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, memoranda of
understanding, student internships, advisory committees and panels.
The guide is a compilation of information and links to agency resources and
mechanisms that provide opportunities for participation in the agency’s efforts
to further its mission.
Provides a greater access to federal opportunities and partnerships.
Provides information on how to complete for resources through contracts
and grants.

7. EPA’s MSI Tracking and Information System (MSITAIS)
MSITAIS allows agency MSI Coordinators to report monetary and non-
monetary support and assistance to MSIs electronically and automates our
reporting process
To provide quarterly internal MSI reports to senior leadership
Excellent resource for identifying opportunities to leverage the agency's MSI
(AANAPISI) support through interoffice collaborations.
The agency MSIs National Program Manager and Coordinators can utilize MSITAIS to identify program areas for greater AANAPISI participation
MSITAIS allows coordinators to work with agency senior leaders to improve MSI participation. For FY 2016, the EPA will continue to identify efforts to increase MSI participation in agency programs.

8. EPA Grants Webinar Program
EPA conducted grants webinars for institutions of higher education, including MSIs. The webinar covered the following grants topics:
How to find and apply for grant opportunities
EPA’s new grants.gov requirements
How to prepare a properly detailed budget 
The session also provided participants with the opportunity to direct grant related questions to agency subject matter experts from the Office of Grants and Debarment.
EPA will conduct additional webinars on other grant related topics in FY 2016.

9. EPA’s AANAPISI Program
The EPA provided $799,772 in support for AANAPISIs in FY 2015
Award Category
FY 2015
Research & Development
$444,121
Training and Technical Assistance
$269,652
Fellowships, Internships, Recruitments, IPA
$84,749
Third Party Awards
$500
Other Activities
$750
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We can do better to support AANAPISIs and we need your assistance

10. EPA Employment Information
For More Information:
Careers in the EPA:
Federal Employment:
Piyachat Terrell:
Lester Facey: