Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R7AWMD 08 002
Apply for EPA R7AWMD 08 002
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2008 Indoor Air Quality Projects in Region 7" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.034 Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 13, 2008 and posted on May 13, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2008 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 $135,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Special district governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Projects must occur within the states of EPA Region 7 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and/or Nebraska. See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Region 7 Air Waste Management Division (AWMD), offered this 2008 discretionary grant opportunity to support indoor air quality (IAQ) projects in the four Region 7 states: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The funding falls under CFDA 66.034, a Clean Air Act-related assistance program that supports surveys, studies, investigations, demonstrations, and other special-purpose activities. A notable detail in the announcement is that funded projects could involve geospatial information, meaning applicants might incorporate mapping or location-based data as part of assessing conditions, targeting interventions, or communicating results.
The solicitation focused on two specific priority areas. First, EPA wanted projects that help schools adopt and implement the EPA "IAQ Tools for Schools" program, which is designed to improve indoor environmental conditions in school buildings through practical guidance, checklists, and management practices. Second, the agency sought projects that deliver education on indoor asthma triggers and exposure reduction, with an emphasis on helping communities understand what drives asthma symptoms indoors and how to reduce those exposures through behavioral, maintenance, and environmental interventions. In practice, competitive proposals would be expected to translate these priorities into actionable activities such as training, outreach, technical assistance, implementation support, and measurable improvements in awareness or practices.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, EPA estimated a total of $135,000 available under the announcement. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $60,000, suggesting EPA anticipated multiple awards rather than a single large project. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which generally lowers the barrier for smaller organizations or resource-limited communities to apply.
Eligibility was broad, spanning multiple categories of public and nonprofit applicants. Eligible applicants included state, county, city/township, special district governments, and federally recognized tribal governments. It also included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). Even with broad eligibility, the geographic constraint was firm: proposed work had to occur within EPA Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, and/or NE). The announcement pointed applicants to Section III for additional eligibility details, implying there may have been additional conditions (for example, applicant type clarifications, partnership requirements, or limitations on certain entities) beyond the general list.
Timing and administrative details were clearly defined. The opportunity was posted and created on May 13, 2008, with an application closing date of June 23, 2008 (the announcement advised applicants to consult the full notice, especially Section IV, for exact submission methods and any deadline nuances). The archive date was July 23, 2008, indicating it was no longer active after that point. For applicants who could not access the announcement electronically, EPA provided direct contacts in Region 7: Robert Dye (913-551-7605) and Chester Stovall (913-551-7549), reflecting a standard EPA practice of offering program staff assistance during the application window.
Overall, this grant opportunity was designed to move indoor air quality improvements from general awareness into on-the-ground adoption, especially in schools and asthma-affected communities. By emphasizing the Tools for Schools framework and asthma trigger education, Region 7 signaled that it wanted practical, implementable projects that build local capacity, improve indoor environments where children spend large amounts of time, and reduce health risks linked to indoor exposures, potentially supported by mapping or other geospatial approaches where useful.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA grant opportunity about?
This is a 2008 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 7 Air Waste Management Division (AWMD), intended to support indoor air quality (IAQ) projects in EPA Region 7.
Which states are included in EPA Region 7 for this opportunity?
The opportunity is limited to projects in the four EPA Region 7 states: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
What program or assistance listing is this funding associated with?
The funding falls under CFDA 66.034, a Clean Air Act-related assistance program supporting surveys, studies, investigations, demonstrations, and other special-purpose activities.
What are the main priority areas EPA wanted applicants to address?
The solicitation focused on two priorities:
- Helping schools adopt and implement the EPA "IAQ Tools for Schools" program.
- Delivering education on indoor asthma triggers and exposure reduction (helping communities understand what drives asthma symptoms indoors and how to reduce exposures).
What is the "IAQ Tools for Schools" program in the context of this grant?
In this announcement, the EPA "IAQ Tools for Schools" program is described as a practical framework for improving indoor environmental conditions in school buildings using guidance, checklists, and management practices. Projects were expected to support adoption and implementation of this approach in schools.
What kinds of activities might a competitive project include?
Based on the announcement description, competitive proposals would be expected to translate the priorities into actionable work such as training, outreach, technical assistance, implementation support, and measurable improvements in awareness or practices related to indoor air quality and asthma-trigger exposure reduction.
Can projects include mapping or other location-based data?
Yes. The announcement notes that funded projects could involve geospatial information, meaning applicants could incorporate mapping or location-based data to assess conditions, target interventions, or communicate results.
How much total funding did EPA estimate would be available?
EPA estimated a total of $135,000 available under the announcement.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $60,000.
Does the award range suggest there could be multiple awards?
Yes. The combination of a $135,000 total estimate and an award range of $5,000 to $60,000 suggests EPA anticipated making multiple awards rather than funding a single large project.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broad and included:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Is eligibility limited by geography even if an organization is otherwise eligible?
Yes. Proposed work had to occur within EPA Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and/or Nebraska). The geographic limitation was described as firm.
Were there additional eligibility details beyond the general list?
Yes. The announcement pointed applicants to Section III for additional eligibility details, implying there may have been further conditions or clarifications beyond the general eligibility categories listed.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on May 13, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was June 23, 2008. Applicants were advised to consult the full notice (especially Section IV) for exact submission methods and any deadline nuances.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 23, 2008, indicating the opportunity was no longer active after that point.
Who could applicants contact for help if they could not access the announcement electronically?
EPA Region 7 provided direct contacts for assistance: Robert Dye (913-551-7605) and Chester Stovall (913-551-7549).
What EPA office administered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered through EPA Region 7, Air Waste Management Division (AWMD).
What types of outcomes was EPA trying to achieve with this funding?
Based on the description, EPA aimed to move indoor air quality improvements from general awareness into on-the-ground adoption, particularly in schools and in communities affected by asthma, by promoting practical implementation and exposure-reduction education.
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