Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2014U GRO Q1

  • 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.
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Opportunity Summary:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a 2014 competition under its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships program to support undergraduate students pursuing bachelor-level study in environmental fields. This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-F-2014-U-GRO-Q1) under CFDA 66.513, focused on building the next generation of environmental professionals by pairing academic support with hands-on experience at the EPA.

Under this program, selected students would receive funding for both their junior and senior years of undergraduate study, along with a paid summer internship at an EPA facility during the summer after their junior year. The financial support described in the announcement is up to $20,700 per academic year, plus up to $8,600 for a three-month summer internship, meaning the fellowship is designed to cover a substantial portion of a student’s educational and living costs while also creating a direct pathway into federal environmental research and practice.

The EPA indicated it expected to make approximately 34 new fellowship awards, depending on available funding and other considerations, out of an estimated total program funding level of about $1.7 million. The listed award ceiling is $50,000, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. While the general eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others," the announcement directs applicants to Section III for the detailed eligibility rules, which typically clarify student status, academic standing, field of study, and any citizenship or enrollment requirements that apply.

Key dates for the opportunity include a posted date of April 11, 2014, with an application deadline of May 27, 2014, by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. The notice emphasizes that applicants should follow the instructions in the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the approved submission methods and any additional timing details. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact listed is Todd Peterson at 703-308-7224.

Overall, this GRO undergraduate fellowship opportunity is structured to provide two years of academic funding plus a summer EPA internship, with the broader purpose of strengthening undergraduate training and practical experience in environmental disciplines aligned with EPA priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is this EPA funding opportunity?

This is a 2014 competitive fellowship opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships program. It is designed to support undergraduate students pursuing bachelor-level study in environmental fields by combining academic financial support with hands-on experience at an EPA facility.

What is the official name or identifier of the opportunity?

The announcement describes it as a 2014 competition under the EPA GRO Fellowships program for undergraduates. The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is EPA-F-2014-U-GRO-Q1, and it is listed under CFDA 66.513.

What is the purpose of the GRO undergraduate fellowship?

The stated purpose is to help build the next generation of environmental professionals by supporting undergraduate training and pairing academic support with practical, hands-on experience at the EPA. The fellowship is aligned with environmental disciplines and EPA priorities.

Who is this fellowship intended for?

It is intended for undergraduate students pursuing bachelor-level study in environmental fields. The notice indicates that detailed eligibility rules are provided in Section III of the full announcement.

Are there specific eligibility requirements?

The summary indicates that eligibility details are not fully spelled out in the excerpt and directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for the complete rules. Those rules typically clarify student status, academic standing, field of study, and any citizenship or enrollment requirements that apply.

What does the fellowship provide?

The fellowship provides funding for both the junior and senior years of undergraduate study, plus a paid summer internship at an EPA facility during the summer after the junior year.

How long does the fellowship last?

The structure described covers two academic years (junior and senior years) and includes a three-month summer internship after the junior year.

How much funding is available per academic year?

The announcement describes financial support of up to $20,700 per academic year for the junior and senior years.

How much funding is provided for the summer internship?

The announcement describes up to $8,600 for a three-month summer internship at an EPA facility.

What is the maximum possible award amount?

The listed award ceiling is $50,000.

Is there a minimum award amount?

No award floor is stated in the information provided.

How many awards does the EPA expect to make?

The EPA indicated it expected to make approximately 34 new fellowship awards, depending on available funding and other considerations.

What is the estimated total funding for the program?

The estimated total program funding level is about $1.7 million, as described in the announcement.

Is this a grant or a fellowship?

The opportunity is described as a competition under the GRO Fellowships program. It is also characterized as a discretionary federal funding opportunity that provides academic support and a paid internship.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

When was the opportunity posted?

The posted date listed is April 11, 2014.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is May 27, 2014, by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.

Where can applicants find the official submission instructions?

The notice emphasizes that applicants should follow the instructions in the full announcement, especially Section IV, which covers approved submission methods and any additional timing details.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is described as taking place at an EPA facility. Specific facilities or locations are not listed in the information provided.

When does the internship take place?

The internship occurs during the summer after the student’s junior year and is described as a three-month summer internship.

Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?

The contact listed is Todd Peterson at 703-308-7224.

What should applicants do if they need clarification on eligibility?

The summary directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility rules. If there are access issues or questions about the full announcement itself, the listed contact is Todd Peterson at 703-308-7224.

What should applicants do to ensure they submit correctly and on time?

The notice highlights the importance of following the full announcement instructions, particularly Section IV for the approved submission methods and any additional timing details, and meeting the deadline of May 27, 2014 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.

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