Were You Involved 
With Grants?
If you were involved in any grant competition activities while at EPA, then you need to pay attention to post employment implications under EPA’s Grants Competition Conflicts of Interest and Competitive Advantage policies. While not strictly statutory or regulatory prohibitions, these policies ensure that EPA can preserve the integrity of its competitions. Applicants competing for EPA awards cannot have an unfair competitive advantage or even the appearance of an unfair advantage.
In considering grant applications, EPA may take into account whether the applicant has any familial or other types of relationships with current or former EPA personnel including those who may have had involvement in the competition while at EPA. If you were involved in certain grant activities, including but not limited to the development, review and preparation of solicitations, then you, your family members or your new employer may be constrained in competing for grants under the solicitations in which you participated.
For more information about grants conflicts of interest and competitive advantage policies, contact Bruce S. Binder, Senior Associate Director for Grants Competition, at binder.bruce@epa.gov.
