Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2008U GRO Q2
Apply for EPA F2008U GRO Q2
- 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 Pleae 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 (EPA) announced a discretionary grant opportunity under its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program to support undergraduate students pursuing bachelor-level study in environmental fields. This fellowship is designed to fund students during their junior and senior years and to place them in a paid summer internship at an EPA facility in the summer between those two academic years. The intent is to strengthen the pipeline of environmental professionals by combining academic support with hands-on experience inside the EPA.
For the 2009 academic year competition (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F-2008-U-GRO-Q2; CFDA: 66.513), the EPA expected to make about 20 new fellowship awards, depending on available funding, with anticipated awards issued by July 31, 2009. The estimated total funding amount for the competition was about $930,000, and the maximum possible amount per award (award ceiling) was $46,500. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to bring outside funds to qualify.
Financially, the fellowship offers substantial support across both academics and the internship period. Fellows can receive up to $19,250 per year in academic support for each of the two years (junior and senior years). In addition, fellows may receive up to $8,000 in support for a three-month summer internship at an EPA facility. In practical terms, the structure of the program blends classroom learning with an applied federal internship, giving students both financial assistance and a career-relevant work experience in environmental protection and research settings.
Eligibility is primarily aimed at individuals (students), with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, particularly in Section III. The listing also notes that other applicants may be eligible as described in the announcement text, so applicants were expected to consult the full program guidance for specifics on who can apply, what academic standing is required, and any field-of-study or citizenship/residency conditions that may apply. The opportunity category is listed as "Discretionary," and the funding instrument type is a "Grant," reflecting that this is a competitive federal assistance award rather than a contract.
The application process included a pre-application step, with a firm deadline of December 11, 2008, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Both the original and current closing dates were December 11, 2008, and applicants were directed to the full announcement (especially Section IV) for the approved submission methods and any additional due date instructions. The opportunity was posted on September 5, 2008, and later archived on January 10, 2009, indicating it was tied to a specific cycle rather than being continuously open.
For help accessing the complete announcement, the EPA provided a direct contact: Georgette Boddie, reachable at 202-343-9741 or toll-free at 1-800-490-9194.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant competition under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program. It supports undergraduate students pursuing bachelor-level study in environmental fields by providing funding during their junior and senior years and a paid summer internship at an EPA facility between those two academic years.
What is the main purpose of the GRO undergraduate fellowship?
The fellowship is intended to strengthen the pipeline of environmental professionals by combining academic financial support with hands-on experience inside the EPA through a summer internship.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number for this competition?
Funding Opportunity Number (FON): EPA-F-2008-U-GRO-Q2. CFDA: 66.513.
Which academic years does the fellowship support?
The fellowship is designed to fund students during their junior and senior years, with an internship in the summer between those years.
Is an internship included, and when does it happen?
Yes. Fellows are placed in a paid summer internship at an EPA facility. The internship takes place in the summer between the junior and senior academic years and is described as a three-month summer internship.
How much academic support can a fellow receive?
Fellows can receive up to $19,250 per year in academic support for each of two years (junior year and senior year).
How much support is available for the EPA summer internship?
Fellows may receive up to $8,000 in support for the three-month summer internship at an EPA facility.
What is the maximum total amount per award?
The award ceiling (maximum possible amount per award) is $46,500.
How many awards did EPA expect to make for the 2009 academic year competition?
EPA expected to make about 20 new fellowship awards, depending on available funding.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this competition?
The estimated total funding amount for the competition was about $930,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide outside funds to qualify.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is primarily aimed at individuals (students). The listing indicates additional eligibility details are provided in the full announcement, particularly Section III, and notes that other applicants may be eligible as described in the announcement text. Applicants were expected to consult the full program guidance for the specific requirements.
Where in the full announcement are eligibility details located?
The information provided points applicants to Section III of the full announcement for eligibility details.
What type of funding is this (grant or contract)?
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument. It is a competitive federal assistance award rather than a contract.
What is meant by the opportunity being "discretionary"?
The opportunity category is listed as "Discretionary," meaning it is offered through a competitive process as a discretionary federal assistance award (as opposed to an entitlement or formula-based award).
Was there a pre-application requirement?
Yes. The application process included a pre-application step with a firm deadline.
What was the pre-application deadline?
The pre-application deadline was December 11, 2008, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
What were the closing dates for the opportunity?
Both the original and current closing dates were December 11, 2008.
Where were applicants directed to find approved submission methods and due date instructions?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement, especially Section IV, for approved submission methods and any additional due date instructions.
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, indicating it was tied to a specific cycle rather than being continuously open.
When were awards anticipated to be issued?
For the 2009 academic year competition, awards were anticipated to be issued by July 31, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the complete announcement?
Applicants could contact Georgette Boddie at 202-343-9741 or toll-free at 1-800-490-9194 for help accessing the complete announcement.
What kind of experience does the internship provide?
Based on the description provided, the internship is intended to provide hands-on experience inside the EPA in environmental protection and research settings, complementing the fellows academic study.
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