Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA G2015 P3 Q1
Apply for EPA G2015 P3 Q1
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "12th Annual P3 Awards A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet Energy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.516 P3 Award National Student Design Competition for Sustainability.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 9, 2014 and posted on Sep 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 16, 2014 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $975,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 41 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 12th Annual P3 Awards is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) student design competition run under the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Award Program, with this specific listing emphasizing the Energy theme. The opportunity invites applications that propose to research, develop, and design practical solutions to real-world sustainability challenges. At its core, the program is meant to push student teams to apply scientific and engineering principles to build innovative, workable ideas that improve overall sustainability and can realistically move toward implementation. The competition is framed around the three pillars of sustainability: protecting the planet (environmental outcomes), improving people’s quality of life (health, equity, community benefits), and supporting prosperity (economic feasibility and value creation). In other words, projects are expected to think beyond a narrow technical fix and show how the design performs across environmental, social, and economic dimensions.
This funding opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant through the EPA (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-G2015-P3-Q1) and is tied to CFDA 66.516, which is the P3 Award National Student Design Competition for Sustainability. EPA anticipated making 41 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $975,000. Individual awards have a ceiling of $15,000, with no stated minimum award amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for student teams and partner institutions that might not have extra funds available to contribute. While the eligibility category is listed broadly as “Others,” applicants are directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for the precise eligibility rules and any limitations, which typically spell out who can apply on behalf of student teams and what kinds of institutions or arrangements qualify.
The main purpose of the competition is to stimulate progress toward sustainability by supporting student-led projects that can respond to technical needs while aligning with broader societal goals. The EPA describes the P3 program as a way to foster innovation that simultaneously strengthens environmental protection, advances human well-being, and supports economic outcomes. The “Energy” focus suggests that proposals in this cycle are especially relevant if they tackle energy generation, efficiency, conservation, storage, distribution, or related systems, but always with an emphasis on measurable sustainability impacts and practical design thinking rather than purely theoretical research.
Key administrative dates are also provided. The opportunity was posted on September 9, 2014, and the application deadline (Original and Current Closing Date) was December 16, 2014, with materials archived on January 15, 2015. Applicants are instructed to refer to the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for the official submission instructions, accepted submission methods, and any detailed due-date requirements. For support, EPA provided multiple contacts: Ron Josephson for eligibility questions (josephson.ron@epa.gov, 703-308-0442), Todd Peterson for electronic submission issues (peterson.todd@epa.gov, 703-308-7224), and technical contacts Cynthia L. Nolt Helms (nolt-helms.cynthia@epa.gov, 703-347-8102) and Gregory Lank (lank.gregory@epa.gov, 703-347-8128). The announcement also points applicants to the P3 website and includes an additional information link for more program background and details.
FAQs: EPA P3 Awards (Energy Theme) - Funding Opportunity EPA-G2015-P3-Q1
What is the 12th Annual P3 Awards competition?
The 12th Annual P3 Awards is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) student design competition offered under the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Award Program. This specific listing highlights the Energy theme and invites applications for student-led research, development, and design projects that propose practical solutions to real-world sustainability challenges.
What does "P3" stand for in the context of this program?
P3 refers to the three pillars of sustainability that projects are expected to address: People (quality of life and community benefits), Prosperity (economic feasibility and value creation), and the Planet (environmental protection and outcomes).
What kinds of projects is EPA looking for?
The program emphasizes innovative, workable ideas that apply scientific and engineering principles to improve sustainability and that can realistically move toward implementation. Projects should show performance across environmental, social, and economic dimensions rather than focusing on a narrow technical fix.
What does the Energy theme mean for proposals?
The Energy focus suggests proposals are especially relevant if they address energy generation, efficiency, conservation, storage, distribution, or related systems. The expectation is that proposals still demonstrate measurable sustainability impacts and practical design thinking, not purely theoretical research.
Is this a grant or a prize competition?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant through the EPA and is structured as a student design competition under the P3 Award Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-G2015-P3-Q1.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 66.516, listed as the P3 Award National Student Design Competition for Sustainability.
How much funding is available in total?
EPA estimated total funding at $975,000 for this opportunity.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making 41 awards.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling is $15,000 per award.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which reduces barriers for student teams and partner institutions that may not have additional funds available.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is listed broadly as "Others." Applicants are directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for the precise eligibility rules and any limitations, which typically explain who can apply on behalf of student teams and what kinds of institutions or arrangements qualify.
Where can I find the official submission instructions?
Applicants are instructed to refer to the full announcement, especially Section IV, for official submission instructions, accepted submission methods, and detailed due-date requirements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 9, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was December 16, 2014.
What does it mean that the materials were archived?
The listing notes that materials were archived on January 15, 2015, indicating the opportunity is no longer active in its original posting cycle and that the posted materials were stored as an archived record.
Who should I contact with eligibility questions?
For eligibility questions, contact Ron Josephson at josephson.ron@epa.gov or 703-308-0442.
Who should I contact for electronic submission issues?
For electronic submission issues, contact Todd Peterson at peterson.todd@epa.gov or 703-308-7224.
Who are the technical contacts for the opportunity?
The technical contacts listed are Cynthia L. Nolt Helms (nolt-helms.cynthia@epa.gov, 703-347-8102) and Gregory Lank (lank.gregory@epa.gov, 703-347-8128).
What is the overall purpose of the P3 program?
The purpose is to stimulate progress toward sustainability by supporting student-led projects that address technical needs while aligning with broader societal goals. EPA describes the program as fostering innovation that strengthens environmental protection, advances human well-being, and supports economic outcomes.
Are projects expected to be implementable?
Yes. The competition emphasizes practical solutions and design concepts that can realistically move toward implementation, not just conceptual or purely theoretical work.
Does the listing mention where to learn more about the program?
Yes. The announcement points applicants to the P3 website and references an additional information link for more background and details.
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