Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OPEI NCEI 09 01
Apply for EPA OPEI NCEI 09 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2009 State Innovation Grant Program ACTION Request for Initial Proposals (RFIP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 10, 2008 and posted on Oct 10, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 10, 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 $1,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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 2009 State Innovation Grant Program ACTION Request for Initial Proposals (RFIP) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designed to help state and territorial environmental regulators test and apply new ideas in environmental permitting and compliance. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning EPA expects an active role in the project beyond simply providing funds. The program is intended to encourage states to pilot practical innovations that can modernize regulatory approaches, emphasize real-world environmental performance, and strengthen a problem-solving culture within permitting programs.
This solicitation covers Part One of CFDA 66.940 and focuses on projects that experiment with innovative approaches in state permitting systems. The core emphasis is on moving toward a more performance-based regulatory structure, where outcomes and measurable environmental results matter more than rigid process requirements alone. EPA is also looking for projects that promote environmental stewardship and encourage businesses to operate beyond minimum compliance, as well as projects that help cultivate creative, results-oriented environmental problem solving within regulatory agencies. In plain terms, the grant is meant to fund pilots and demonstrations that can show how permitting programs might work better, achieve stronger environmental outcomes, or motivate regulated entities to do more than the bare minimum.
Eligibility is limited to the principal environmental regulatory agency for each U.S. state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, with details referenced in Section III of the full announcement. The opportunity is structured as a competition and begins with a request for pre-proposals (also described as initial proposals), which typically function as a first-stage screening step before full proposals are invited.
EPA anticipated making about 10 awards under this competition. The estimated total funding available was $1,400,000, with individual awards expected to range from $50,000 (floor) to $350,000 (ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which generally lowers barriers for applicants because they do not need to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Key dates in the posting indicate the opportunity was posted on October 10, 2008, with an application deadline of December 10, 2008, and an archive date of January 9, 2009. The funding opportunity number is EPA-OPEI-NCEI-09-01, and the activity category is Environment. The announcement instructs applicants to consult Section IV of the full notice for submission methods and exact due date instructions, which suggests there may be specific formatting, delivery, or procedural requirements for the initial proposal phase.
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically, the EPA listed Sherri Walker as the contact person, reachable at (202) 566-2186.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2009 State Innovation Grant Program ACTION RFIP?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intended to help state and territorial environmental regulators test and apply new ideas in environmental permitting and compliance.
What does "ACTION Request for Initial Proposals (RFIP)" mean?
This solicitation starts with an initial proposal stage (sometimes described as a pre-proposal). It typically serves as a first-stage screening step before EPA invites full proposals.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which means EPA expects to play an active role in the project beyond simply providing funding.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The program is intended to encourage states and territories to pilot practical innovations that modernize regulatory approaches, emphasize real-world environmental performance, and strengthen a problem-solving culture within permitting programs.
What kinds of projects is EPA looking to fund?
Projects that experiment with innovative approaches in state permitting systems, especially those that demonstrate how permitting programs could work better, achieve stronger environmental outcomes, or motivate regulated entities to do more than minimum compliance.
What does "performance-based" mean in the context of this solicitation?
The solicitation emphasizes moving toward regulatory approaches where outcomes and measurable environmental results matter more than rigid process requirements alone.
Does the program support projects that encourage environmental stewardship beyond compliance?
Yes. EPA is looking for projects that promote environmental stewardship and encourage businesses to operate beyond minimum compliance.
Is this opportunity focused on permitting, compliance, or both?
It is designed to support innovation in environmental permitting and compliance, with a core focus on experimenting with innovative approaches in state permitting systems.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the principal environmental regulatory agency for each U.S. state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (with details referenced in Section III of the full announcement).
Can entities other than state or territorial environmental regulatory agencies apply?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to the principal environmental regulatory agency for each U.S. state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is structured as a competition.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making about 10 awards under this competition.
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding available was $1,400,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $50,000 (floor) to $350,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
What CFDA number is associated with this solicitation?
This solicitation covers Part One of CFDA 66.940.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-OPEI-NCEI-09-01.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is October 10, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is December 10, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is January 9, 2009.
Where can applicants find submission instructions for the initial proposal?
The announcement instructs applicants to consult Section IV of the full notice for submission methods and exact due date instructions, suggesting there may be specific formatting, delivery, or procedural requirements for the initial proposal phase.
What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The EPA listed Sherri Walker as the contact person for those who could not access the full announcement electronically.
Who is the contact person for this opportunity, and how can they be reached?
Sherri Walker is listed as the contact person and can be reached at (202) 566-2186.
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