Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2008U GRO P2
Apply for EPA F2008U GRO P2
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2009 Academic Year EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.513 Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 5, 2008 and posted on Sep 5, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 11, 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 $930,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $46,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Individuals.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is offering undergraduate fellowships through its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program for the 2009 academic year. This opportunity is designed for bachelor-level students who are studying environmental fields and want structured financial support during their final two years of college, along with direct hands-on experience through an EPA summer internship. The program is positioned as a discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2008U-GRO-P2) under CFDA 66.513, focused on building the pipeline of future environmental professionals by helping students stay on track academically while also getting exposure to federal environmental research and public service work.
Applicants must submit a pre-application by December 11, 2008, with a strict deadline of 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The EPA anticipated making about 20 new fellowship awards, depending on available funding, with selections expected by July 31, 2009. The total estimated funding listed for the competition is about $930,000, and the maximum possible amount per award is shown as $46,500. Importantly, there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning students are not expected to bring additional funds to qualify for or receive the fellowship.
In terms of benefits, the fellowship supports both academics and practical training. Selected students can receive up to $19,250 per year in academic support for their junior and senior years. In addition, the program includes a paid internship component at an EPA facility during the summer between the junior and senior year, with up to $8,000 available to support a three-month summer period. Taken together, the structure is meant to cover substantial educational expenses while ensuring fellows gain real-world experience working in an EPA setting, which can be a strong advantage for students considering graduate school, research careers, or future employment in environmental science, policy, or related areas.
Eligibility is aimed at individuals rather than institutions, but the announcement notes that applicants should consult Section III of the full solicitation for the detailed eligibility requirements and any specific constraints or documentation that may apply. The listing also advises applicants to review Section IV of the full announcement for the exact submission process, due dates, and accepted submission methods, which matters because the opportunity uses a pre-application step and enforces a firm time-of-day cutoff.
The opportunity was posted on September 5, 2008, and later archived on January 10, 2009, reflecting that it was a time-limited competition tied to the 2009 academic year cycle. Anyone who cannot access the full announcement electronically is directed to contact Georgette Boddie at the EPA (202-343-9741) or the toll-free line (1-800-490-9194) for assistance in obtaining the full materials and instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Undergraduate Fellowships (2009 Academic Year)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is an undergraduate fellowship offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program for the 2009 academic year. It is intended to provide structured financial support and an EPA summer internship to help bachelor-level students in environmental fields complete their final two years of college while gaining hands-on experience.
What is the official Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-F2008U-GRO-P2.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 66.513.
Who is this fellowship designed for?
The fellowship is designed for bachelor-level (undergraduate) students studying environmental fields who want financial support during their junior and senior years and who also want direct hands-on experience through an EPA summer internship.
Is this a grant or a scholarship?
The announcement describes it as a discretionary grant opportunity under the GRO program that provides fellowship support to eligible undergraduate students.
Is the applicant an individual or an institution?
Eligibility is aimed at individuals rather than institutions, according to the information provided. The announcement also notes that applicants should consult Section III of the full solicitation for detailed eligibility requirements and any constraints.
What does the fellowship support cover?
The fellowship supports (1) academic-year assistance during the student’s junior and senior years and (2) a paid summer internship at an EPA facility during the summer between the junior and senior year.
How much academic support can a fellow receive?
Selected students can receive up to $19,250 per year in academic support for the junior and senior years.
Is there an internship component, and how much support is available for it?
Yes. The program includes a paid internship component at an EPA facility during the summer between the junior and senior year. Up to $8,000 is available to support a three-month summer period.
What is the maximum total amount per award?
The maximum possible amount per award is shown as $46,500.
How many awards was EPA expecting to make?
EPA anticipated making about 20 new fellowship awards, depending on available funding.
What is the total estimated funding for the competition?
The total estimated funding listed for the competition is about $930,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning students are not expected to provide additional funds to qualify for or receive the fellowship.
What is the application process (and is there a pre-application)?
The opportunity uses a pre-application step. Applicants are advised to review Section IV of the full announcement for the exact submission process, due dates, and accepted submission methods.
When is the pre-application deadline?
The pre-application must be submitted by December 11, 2008, with a strict deadline of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
How strict is the deadline?
The information provided indicates the deadline is firm and includes a time-of-day cutoff (4:00 PM Eastern Time), so timing matters.
When were selections expected to be made?
Selections were expected by July 31, 2009.
What is the purpose of the GRO fellowship program?
The program is focused on building the pipeline of future environmental professionals by helping students stay on track academically while also providing exposure to federal environmental research and public service work through an EPA internship.
Where does the internship take place?
The internship is described as taking place at an EPA facility.
Which years of undergraduate study does the fellowship target?
It is structured to support the final two years of college, specifically the junior and senior years, with an internship in the summer between those years.
Does the information provided include the full eligibility rules?
No. The listing states applicants should consult Section III of the full solicitation for detailed eligibility requirements, constraints, and required documentation.
Does the information provided include the exact submission method?
No. The listing advises applicants to review Section IV of the full announcement for the exact submission process, due dates, and accepted submission methods.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 5, 2008.
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on January 10, 2009, reflecting that it was a time-limited competition tied to the 2009 academic year cycle.
Who can be contacted to obtain the full announcement if it cannot be accessed electronically?
Anyone who cannot access the full announcement electronically is directed to contact Georgette Boddie at the EPA at 202-343-9741 or via the toll-free line at 1-800-490-9194 for assistance obtaining full materials and instructions.
Where should applicants look for details not included in the summary?
Applicants should consult Section III for detailed eligibility requirements and Section IV for submission procedures, due dates, and accepted submission methods in the full announcement.
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