Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA G2015 P3 Q4
Apply for EPA G2015 P3 Q4
- 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 Water" 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 (People, Prosperity and the Planet) is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) national student design competition that funds university-led teams to research, develop, and design practical solutions to real-world sustainability problems, with a stated focus on water for this cycle. The program is built around the three pillars of sustainability: improving quality of life for people, supporting economic prosperity, and protecting the planet. In practice, that means the EPA is looking for projects that apply solid scientific and engineering principles to create innovative, usable approaches that can address technical and societal needs while pushing communities and industries toward long-term sustainability.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant under Funding Opportunity Number EPA-G2015-P3-Q4 (CFDA 66.516). EPA anticipated making about 41 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $975,000. Individual awards have a ceiling of $15,000, and the listed award floor is $0, which generally signals that award sizes can vary and may depend on the scope and merit of the proposed work. The funding instrument type is a grant, the activity category is environment, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for student teams and institutions that may not have extra funds to contribute.
The competition is aimed at eligible applicants described broadly as "Others" in the summary listing, with the specific eligibility rules deferred to Section III of the full announcement. Because this is explicitly a national student design competition, eligibility typically centers on academic institutions and student-led project teams operating under an eligible organization, but applicants are expected to confirm the exact requirements in the official notice. Proposals are expected to describe how the team will research and design a solution, how the solution connects to water-related sustainability challenges, and how the project advances the P3 framework by delivering benefits across people, prosperity, and the planet rather than focusing on only one dimension.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on September 9, 2014, with an application closing date of December 16, 2014. The announcement was later archived on January 15, 2015. Submission instructions and any alternate due-date or method details are referenced as being in Section IV of the full announcement, which applicants were directed to review for the authoritative requirements.
For support, EPA provided multiple contacts depending on the issue. Technical questions could be directed to Cynthia L. Nolt-Helms (nolt-helms.cynthia@epa.gov, 703-347-8102) and Gregory Lank (lank.gregory@epa.gov, 703-347-8128). Eligibility questions were directed to Ron Josephson (josephson.ron@epa.gov, 703-308-0442). Questions about electronic submissions were directed to Todd Peterson (peterson.todd@epa.gov, 703-308-7224). The announcement also notes that if an applicant had trouble accessing the full notice electronically, they should contact the technical points of contact for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): EPA P3 Awards (People, Prosperity and the Planet) - 12th Annual Cycle
What is the 12th Annual P3 Awards program?
The 12th Annual P3 Awards (People, Prosperity and the Planet) is a national student design competition run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It provides grant funding to university-led teams to research, develop, and design practical solutions to real-world sustainability problems.
What is the main focus area for this P3 cycle?
This cycle has a stated focus on water. Proposals are expected to connect their research and design work to water-related sustainability challenges.
What does "P3" stand for, and what does the program prioritize?
P3 stands for People, Prosperity, and the Planet. The program is built around the three pillars of sustainability: improving quality of life for people, supporting economic prosperity, and protecting the planet. EPA is looking for projects that deliver benefits across all three pillars rather than focusing on only one dimension.
What kind of projects is EPA looking for under this competition?
EPA is looking for projects that apply solid scientific and engineering principles to create innovative and usable approaches. The intent is to address both technical and societal needs while helping communities and industries move toward long-term sustainability, with an emphasis on water-related issues for this cycle.
What is the funding opportunity number (FON) for this grant competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-G2015-P3-Q4.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 66.516.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is environment.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about 41 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the competition?
The estimated total funding amount is $975,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $15,000 per award.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor), and what does it imply?
The listed award floor is $0. This generally signals that award sizes can vary and may depend on the scope and merit of the proposed work.
Is cost-sharing or matching required to apply?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
The summary listing describes eligible applicants broadly as "Others," but the specific eligibility rules are provided in Section III of the full announcement. Because this is a national student design competition, eligibility typically centers on academic institutions and student-led teams operating under an eligible organization. Applicants are expected to confirm the exact eligibility requirements in the official notice.
Where are the official eligibility requirements found?
The announcement indicates that eligibility details are provided in Section III of the full announcement.
What should an application/proposal include?
Proposals are expected to describe: (1) how the team will research and design a solution, (2) how the solution connects to water-related sustainability challenges, and (3) how the project advances the P3 framework by delivering benefits across people, prosperity, and the planet.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on September 9, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was December 16, 2014.
When was the announcement archived, and what does that mean for applicants?
The announcement was archived on January 15, 2015. Based on the dates provided, the funding opportunity is no longer open for new submissions under that cycle.
Where can applicants find the official submission instructions?
Submission instructions, including any alternate due-date or method details, are referenced as being in Section IV of the full announcement. Applicants were directed to review Section IV for authoritative requirements.
Who should be contacted for technical questions about the opportunity?
Technical questions could be directed to either of the following EPA contacts: Cynthia L. Nolt-Helms (nolt-helms.cynthia@epa.gov, 703-347-8102) or Gregory Lank (lank.gregory@epa.gov, 703-347-8128).
Who should be contacted for eligibility questions?
Eligibility questions were directed to Ron Josephson (josephson.ron@epa.gov, 703-308-0442).
Who should be contacted for electronic submission issues?
Questions about electronic submissions were directed to Todd Peterson (peterson.todd@epa.gov, 703-308-7224).
What if an applicant cannot access the full notice electronically?
The announcement notes that if an applicant had trouble accessing the full notice electronically, they should contact the technical points of contact for assistance (Cynthia L. Nolt-Helms or Gregory Lank).
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