Federal Grant Award Summary

The Idaho Department of Agriculture received a $588,098 Formula Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 under the Consolidated Pesticide Enforcement Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.700) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This cooperative agreement funds the Department's implementation of comprehensive pesticide regulatory and enforcement programs designed to protect public health and the environment. Key deliverables include training and certification of pesticide applicators, compliance monitoring and field inspections, enforcement of EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) pesticide label restrictions, worker protection activities for farmworkers and communities, water quality protection initiatives, and outreach and education to both the regulated community and the general public.

The award supports the Department's efforts to identify pesticides of concern, protect water resources and endangered species habitats, prevent misuse of unregistered pesticide products, and respond to public complaints and tips regarding pesticide violations. No subawards were included in this assistance agreement. Expected outcomes include increased awareness of proper pesticide use through educational outreach, proper training and certification of pesticide applicators, enhanced compliance monitoring through inspections, and timely enforcement actions when violations are identified. The program benefits both the regulated pesticide industry and the general public through reduced pesticide exposure to agricultural workers, handlers, and community members.