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Funding Opportunities of Interest

Request for Nominations to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council
Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Deadline
May 8, 2024
  • Overview: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites applications from a diverse range of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council (HBCU-MSI AC). Approximately 15–20 vacancies are expected to be filled by Fall 2024. The HBCU-MSI AC provides independent advice and recommendations to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on how to leverage Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions to help diversify the agency's workforce and nurture the next generation of environmental leaders and ensure that these vital institutions of higher learning have the resources and support to continue to thrive for generations to come. Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator for a two-year term. The HBCU-MSI AC expects to meet approximately two to three times a year for in-person, virtual or hybrid meetings, subject to the availability of appropriations. Members serve on the committee in a voluntary capacity. Although we are unable to offer compensation or an honorarium, members may receive travel and per diem allowances, according to applicable Federal travel regulations and the agency's budget. To learn more about HBCU-MSI AC, please visit https://www.epa.gov/faca/historically-black-colleges-and-universities-and-minority-serving-institutions-advisory.
  • Deadline: For appointment consideration, nominations should be submitted by May 8th, 2024.
  • Contact: For appointment consideration, interested nominees should submit the application materials electronically via email to Pradnya Bhandari at HBCU-MSI.AC [at] epa.gov (HBCU-MSI[dot]AC[at]epa[dot]gov), with the subject line HBCU-MSI AC, COMMITTEE APPLICATION PACKAGE 2024 for (Name of Nominee).
  • Application Content: Applications must include:
    1. Contact information as outlined: Applicants must provide their: full legal name, preferred name if applicable, pronouns, date of birth, current home address, and phone number.
    2. Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
    3. Statement of interest explaining why you would like to serve on this committee: The statement of interest should describe how the nominee's background, knowledge, and experience would add value to the committee's work, and how the individual's qualifications would contribute to the overall diversity of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council. To help the Agency in evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach efforts, please include in the statement of interest how you learned of this opportunity.

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