Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R3 APD 10 01
Apply for EPA R3 APD 10 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2010 Indoor Air Quality Projects in Region 3, Request for Applications" 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 Oct 16, 2009 and posted on Oct 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 20, 2009 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 $375,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 issued this Request for Applications (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R3 APD 10 01) to fund projects that help schools improve indoor air quality and manage indoor environmental concerns. The opportunity falls under CFDA 66.034, which supports surveys, studies, investigations, demonstrations, and other special-purpose activities connected to the Clean Air Act. The core aim is practical, on-the-ground assistance that helps schools move from reacting to problems to preventing them through a structured indoor air quality approach.
The main focus of the solicitation is supporting schools in developing and implementing a proactive Indoor Air Quality Management Plan (IAQMP). EPA specifically highlights its Tools for Schools (TfS) framework as an example of the type of management plan applicants can help schools adopt, though equivalent IAQ management planning approaches are also acceptable. In practice, this means the funded organizations are expected to provide technical assistance, guidance, and capacity-building so schools can identify common indoor environmental issues, set up procedures and responsibilities, and maintain ongoing IAQ practices rather than relying on one-time fixes.
Projects funded under this announcement must be carried out within EPA Region 3, which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate that the work will directly benefit schools located in one or more of these jurisdictions and that the assistance provided is designed to produce lasting management improvements, not just short-term assessments.
Funding for the program is estimated at about $375,000 total over a three-year period, with EPA expecting to make roughly three awards. Individual grants are anticipated to range from $50,000 to $100,000 per year in federal funds, and the performance period is up to three years (meaning an award could be funded annually within that range across the three-year term). The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for eligible organizations that may not have significant non-federal funds available.
Eligibility includes a mix of public and other entities, including state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other eligible applicants as clarified in the full announcement (with additional details referenced in Section III of the notice). Because the eligibility category includes an "others" option, applicants would need to rely on the specific language in the full announcement to confirm whether their organization type qualifies and under what conditions.
Key dates for this opportunity include a posted date of October 16, 2009, and an application deadline (original and current closing date) of November 20, 2009, with the opportunity later archived on December 20, 2009. The notice also advises applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the required submission method(s), formatting, and deadline specifics. For access issues or help obtaining the full announcement, the listed contact is Cristina Schulingkamp at 215-814-2086.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 Request for Applications to fund projects that help schools improve indoor air quality and better manage indoor environmental concerns. The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA R3 APD 10 01.
What is the main goal of the program?
The core aim is to provide practical, on-the-ground assistance that helps schools shift from reacting to indoor air quality problems to preventing them through a structured indoor air quality approach.
What types of projects are being requested?
The solicitation emphasizes support for schools in developing and implementing a proactive Indoor Air Quality Management Plan (IAQMP). Funded projects are expected to provide technical assistance, guidance, and capacity-building so schools can identify common indoor environmental issues, establish procedures and responsibilities, and maintain ongoing indoor air quality practices instead of relying on one-time fixes.
What is an Indoor Air Quality Management Plan (IAQMP) in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, an IAQMP refers to a structured approach for managing indoor air quality in schools that includes identifying issues, assigning responsibilities, and maintaining ongoing practices to prevent problems over time.
Does EPA require a specific IAQ management framework?
EPA highlights its Tools for Schools (TfS) framework as an example of the type of management plan applicants can help schools adopt. Equivalent indoor air quality management planning approaches are also acceptable.
What is EPA Tools for Schools (TfS), and how does it relate to this grant?
Tools for Schools (TfS) is an EPA-referenced framework for indoor air quality management planning in schools. The announcement presents TfS as an example of an approach applicants may use when helping schools develop and implement an IAQ management plan.
Where must the funded work take place?
Projects funded under this announcement must be carried out within EPA Region 3: Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Do projects have to benefit schools in EPA Region 3?
Yes. Applicants should be prepared to show that their work will directly benefit schools located in one or more EPA Region 3 jurisdictions (Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia).
Is the program focused on short-term assessments or long-term improvements?
The funding is intended to produce lasting management improvements. The emphasis is on building school capacity and establishing ongoing indoor air quality practices rather than providing only short-term assessments or one-time fixes.
How much funding is available?
Total funding is estimated at about $375,000 over a three-year period.
How many awards does EPA expect to make?
EPA expects to make roughly three awards.
What is the anticipated size of individual awards?
Individual grants are anticipated to range from $50,000 to $100,000 per year in federal funds.
How long is the performance period?
The performance period is up to three years. An award could be funded annually within the anticipated $50,000 to $100,000 per-year range across the three-year term.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is under CFDA 66.034, which supports surveys, studies, investigations, demonstrations, and other special-purpose activities connected to the Clean Air Act.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other eligible applicants as clarified in the full announcement (see Section III of the notice for details).
What does the "other eligible applicants" category mean?
The notice references an "others" eligibility option and points applicants to the full announcement (Section III) for the specific language that determines which additional organization types qualify and under what conditions.
What is the posted date for this funding opportunity?
The posted date is October 16, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) is November 20, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 20, 2009.
Where can applicants find the required submission method and formatting rules?
The notice advises applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for required submission method(s), formatting, and deadline specifics.
Who can be contacted for access issues or help obtaining the full announcement?
For access issues or help obtaining the full announcement, the listed contact is Cristina Schulingkamp at 215-814-2086.
What should an applicant be ready to demonstrate in their application?
Based on the notice, applicants should be ready to demonstrate that the work will be carried out in EPA Region 3 and will directly benefit schools in one or more of the Region 3 jurisdictions, with assistance designed to create lasting indoor air quality management improvements.
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