Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2014U GRO P4
Apply for EPA F2014U GRO P4
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2014 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 May 20, 2014 and posted on Apr 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2014 Please refer to the 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 $1,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 34 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The 2014 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study is a federal fellowship opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support bachelor level students who are pursuing environmental fields of study. It is a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 66.513, designed to help develop the next generation of environmental professionals by combining academic-year financial support with hands-on experience through an EPA internship.
For the 2014 cycle, the EPA planned to make about 34 new fellowship awards, contingent on available funding and other program considerations. The estimated total funding for the competition was approximately $1,700,000. The listed award ceiling is $50,000 (with an award floor of $0), which aligns with the structure of providing multi-part support across two academic years plus a summer internship.
The fellowship is structured to cover a students junior and senior years of undergraduate study. In addition to supporting coursework during the academic year, the program includes a required summer internship at an EPA facility during the summer after the junior year. Financial support is stated as up to $20,700 per academic year, plus up to $8,600 to support a three-month summer internship. The intent is to reduce financial barriers during the final two years of undergraduate training while also giving fellows practical exposure to federal environmental research and policy work in an operational setting.
The application deadline for this opportunity was May 27, 2014, at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. The opportunity was originally posted on April 11, 2014, and later archived on June 26, 2014. The announcement emphasizes that applicants should consult the full solicitation, particularly the sections that explain eligibility (Section III) and submission requirements and due dates (Section IV), because eligibility is not described simply as open to all applicants. Instead, the eligible applicant type is listed broadly as "Others," with the details to be clarified in the full announcement text.
The official funding opportunity identifier is EPA-F-2014-U-GRO-P4, and the funding activity category is Environment. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to the listed contact, Todd Peterson, at 703-308-7224.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2014 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowship for Undergraduate Environmental Study?
The 2014 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study is a federal fellowship opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is intended to support bachelor-level students pursuing environmental fields of study by combining academic-year financial support with hands-on experience through a required EPA internship.
Which federal program and identifier are associated with this fellowship?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 66.513. The official funding opportunity identifier is EPA-F-2014-U-GRO-P4.
What is the main purpose of the GRO undergraduate fellowship?
The stated intent is to help develop the next generation of environmental professionals by reducing financial barriers during the final two years of undergraduate education while providing practical exposure to federal environmental research and policy work through an EPA internship.
What level of student is this fellowship designed to support?
It is designed to support bachelor-level students and is structured around a student’s junior and senior years of undergraduate study.
How is the fellowship structured across the undergraduate years?
The fellowship is structured to cover two academic years (junior year and senior year) and includes a required summer internship at an EPA facility during the summer after the junior year.
Is the EPA internship required?
Yes. The program description specifies a required summer internship at an EPA facility during the summer after the junior year.
How long is the summer internship?
The announcement describes support for a three-month summer internship.
How much financial support is available per academic year?
Financial support is stated as up to $20,700 per academic year.
How much support is available for the summer internship?
Financial support is stated as up to $8,600 to support a three-month summer internship.
What is the maximum possible award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $50,000.
What is the award floor?
The listed award floor is $0.
How many new fellowship awards did EPA plan to make for the 2014 cycle?
For the 2014 cycle, EPA planned to make about 34 new fellowship awards, contingent on available funding and other program considerations.
What was the estimated total funding for the 2014 competition?
The estimated total funding for the competition was approximately $1,700,000.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Environment.
When was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 27, 2014, at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was originally posted on April 11, 2014, and later archived on June 26, 2014.
Is eligibility open to everyone?
The announcement indicates eligibility is not described simply as open to all applicants. The eligible applicant type is listed broadly as "Others," and applicants were directed to consult the full solicitation (especially Section III) for detailed eligibility requirements.
Where should applicants look for the exact submission requirements and due dates?
Applicants were instructed to consult the full solicitation, particularly Section IV, for submission requirements and due dates.
Who is the contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Todd Peterson at 703-308-7224.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment
Next opportunity: Advanced Turbine Components for Combined Cycle and Supercritical CO2 Based Power Cycle Applications
Previous opportunity: 2014 EPA GREATER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (GRO) FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for EPA F2014U GRO P4
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (EPA F2014U GRO P4) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| 2014 EPA GREATER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (GRO) FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY Apply for EPA F2014U GRO Q1 Funding Number: EPA F2014U GRO Q1 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| 2014 EPA GREATER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES (GRO) FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY Apply for EPA F2014U GRO Q2 Funding Number: EPA F2014U GRO Q2 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| FY 2014 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR TRIBES Apply for EPA OSWER ORCR 14 04 Funding Number: EPA OSWER ORCR 14 04 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $74,750 |
| BLM OR WA Air Quality Modeling Western States, Oregon State Office Apply for L14AS00072 Funding Number: L14AS00072 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $120,000 |
| Recovery activities for the Karner Blue Butterfly (KBB) in Concord, NH. CFDA 15.650 Apply for F14AS00168 Funding Number: F14AS00168 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $184,500 |
| Training Workshop Support Activities for the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Programs Apply for EPA OW OWM 14 01 Funding Number: EPA OW OWM 14 01 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $95,000 |
| Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network Apply for EPA R5 GL2014 1 Funding Number: EPA R5 GL2014 1 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $6,000,000 |
| CESU Greater Sage Grouse Research Apply for F14AS00173 Funding Number: F14AS00173 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $36,883 |
| National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2014 Request for Proposals (RFP) Apply for EPA OAR OTAQ 14 05 Funding Number: EPA OAR OTAQ 14 05 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $1,200,000 |
| Lewiston Orchards Project Pilot Water Exchange Apply for R14AS00045 Funding Number: R14AS00045 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Environment Funding Amount: $54,613 |
| Caribbean Marine Biodiversity Activity Apply for SOL OAA 14 000106 Funding Number: SOL OAA 14 000106 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Environment Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
| Groundwork Feasibility Studies Indianapolis IN and New Bedford/Fall River South Coast MA Apply for P14AS00101 Funding Number: P14AS00101 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $35,000 |
| Shasta Water Apply for R14AN00037 Funding Number: R14AN00037 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Environment Funding Amount: $117,000 |
| Sheboygan River Area of Concern Habitat Restoration Apply for L14AS00097 Funding Number: L14AS00097 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $5,000 |
| OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (OSWER) PROGRAM TRIBAL SUPPORT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS Apply for EPA OSWER IPCO 14 03 Funding Number: EPA OSWER IPCO 14 03 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $1,660,000 |
| AIR, CLIMATE AND ENERGY (ACE) CENTERS SCIENCE SUPPORTING SOLUTIONS Apply for EPA G2014 STAR J1 Funding Number: EPA G2014 STAR J1 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
| Conservation of Priority Wetland and Upland Habitat in the RWBJV Administrative Area Apply for F14AS00187 Funding Number: F14AS00187 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Sea Duck Joint Venture Apply for F14AS00186 Funding Number: F14AS00186 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $110,000 |
| Special Studies South Florida Geographic Initiative, Water Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast Florida Coral Reeflnitiative/Land Based Sources of Pollution Apply for EPA R4 WPD 2014 SFL Funding Number: EPA R4 WPD 2014 SFL Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM) Apply for AID 492 C 13 00017 Funding Number: AID 492 C 13 00017 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Environment Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "EPA F2014U GRO P4", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.