Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2008U GRO Q1
Apply for EPA F2008U GRO Q1
- 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: Individuals 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 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 pursuing environmental fields of study and is intended to support students during their junior and senior years while also giving them hands-on experience through a summer internship at an EPA facility. The program is structured as a combination of academic-year financial support plus a paid internship component, tying classroom learning to practical work in an EPA setting.
The application process includes a pre-application requirement, with the deadline set for December 11, 2008 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The EPA planned to make about 20 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2009, assuming funding remained available. In total, the agency estimated roughly $930,000 in funding for this cycle, and the maximum amount available per individual award was listed as $46,500. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are not expected to provide their own matching funds to receive the fellowship support.
Financially, the fellowship provides up to $19,250 per year in academic support, covering the student for their junior and senior undergraduate years. In addition, it offers up to $8,000 to support a three-month summer internship that takes place between the junior and senior years at an EPA facility. Taken together, the funding is meant to reduce the financial burden of completing an environmental degree while also creating a clear pathway into federal environmental research and policy work through a structured internship experience.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-F2008U-GRO-Q1) administered by the Environmental Protection Agency under CFDA 66.513, titled "Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study." Eligibility is primarily aimed at individuals, with the announcement also noting “Others” may be eligible depending on the details in the full notice; applicants are directed to Section III of the official announcement for the complete eligibility rules and any clarifications. Submission methods and other timing details are referenced as being in Section IV of the full announcement, which is important because the pre-application deadline is strict and time-stamped.
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement online, the EPA provided a direct contact: Georgette Boddie at (202) 343-9741, with a toll-free option at 1-800-490-9194.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program offering undergraduate fellowships for the 2009 academic year. It is designed to support bachelor-level students pursuing environmental fields of study during their junior and senior years, and it includes a required summer internship at an EPA facility.
What is the official program title and identifier information?
The program is titled "Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study" under CFDA 66.513. The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is EPA-F2008U-GRO-Q1.
Is this a grant or a fellowship?
The EPA describes it as an undergraduate fellowship opportunity offered through its GRO program. The announcement also characterizes it as a discretionary grant opportunity.
Who is this fellowship intended for?
It is intended for bachelor-level (undergraduate) students pursuing environmental fields of study, with support focused on the student’s junior and senior years.
What kind of support does the program provide?
The program combines academic-year financial support with a paid internship component. The goal is to support students financially during the academic year and provide hands-on experience through an EPA summer internship, connecting classroom learning with practical work at an EPA facility.
How much funding can a student receive for academic-year support?
The fellowship provides up to $19,250 per year in academic support, covering the student for their junior and senior undergraduate years.
Is there internship funding included, and how much is it?
Yes. The fellowship includes up to $8,000 to support a three-month summer internship that occurs between the junior and senior years at an EPA facility.
What is the maximum total amount per individual award?
The maximum amount available per individual award is listed as $46,500.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
The EPA planned to make about 20 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2009, assuming funding remained available.
What was the estimated total funding available for this cycle?
The EPA estimated a total of approximately $930,000 in funding for this cycle.
Is cost-sharing or matching funding required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are not expected to provide matching funds to receive fellowship support.
Does the application process include a pre-application?
Yes. The application process includes a pre-application requirement.
What is the pre-application deadline?
The pre-application deadline is December 11, 2008 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The deadline is described as strict and time-stamped.
When did EPA expect to announce or make awards?
The EPA planned to make about 20 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2009, assuming funds remained available.
Where can applicants find the full eligibility rules?
The announcement notes that eligibility is primarily aimed at individuals and that “Others” may be eligible depending on the details in the full notice. Applicants are directed to Section III of the official announcement for the complete eligibility rules and any clarifications.
Where can applicants find submission methods and other application timing details?
Submission methods and other timing details are referenced as being in Section IV of the full announcement. This is especially important because the pre-application deadline is strict and time-stamped.
What if an applicant cannot access the full announcement online?
The EPA provided a contact for applicants who cannot access the full announcement online: Georgette Boddie at (202) 343-9741 or the toll-free number 1-800-490-9194.
What is the purpose of including an EPA internship in the fellowship?
The program is intended to give students hands-on experience through a structured summer internship at an EPA facility, creating a pathway into federal environmental research and policy work while tying academic learning to practical experience.
When does the internship take place and how long does it last?
The internship is a paid, three-month summer internship that takes place between the junior and senior years at an EPA facility.
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