Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R4 15 SFL 01
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- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2015 SOUTH FL INITIATIVE" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.436 Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements Section 104(b)(3) of.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 24, 2015 and posted on Apr 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2015 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 $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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 2015 SOUTH FL INITIATIVE (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R4 15 SFL 01) was a competitive Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 funding opportunity focused on improving water quality and protecting sensitive coastal and marine resources in South Florida. The program invited proposals that advance the goals and objectives of three closely related efforts: the South FL Water Geographic Initiative, the Water Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast FL Coral Reef Initiative with an emphasis on land-based sources of pollution. In practical terms, the opportunity was aimed at projects that study, demonstrate, or implement solutions that reduce pollution impacts to canals, estuaries, nearshore waters, coral reef systems, and the broader Florida Keys and Southeast Florida coastal environment.
Funding was offered as discretionary assistance in the form of grants and cooperative agreements, meaning EPA could either provide a standard grant or maintain more substantial involvement through a cooperative agreement depending on the nature of the project. The assistance listing was under CFDA 66.436 (Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements) authorized under Section 104(b)(3). EPA anticipated making about five awards from an estimated total funding pool of $250,000. The maximum (ceiling) award amount was $200,000, while the minimum (floor) was listed as $0, indicating that award sizes could vary widely based on proposal merit, scope, and available funds. No cost-sharing or matching requirement was indicated, which typically lowers the barrier for applicants that do not have dedicated non-federal match resources.
The announcement was posted on April 24, 2015, and had a closing date of June 4, 2015, after which it was archived on July 4, 2015. The solicitation emphasized that applicants should consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission instructions, permitted submission methods, and any detailed due date requirements. Eligibility was not fully spelled out in the excerpted summary; it listed eligible applicants as "Others" and directed prospective applicants to Section III of the full announcement for the complete eligibility rules and any limitations or clarifications.
Overall, this opportunity functioned as a targeted regional investment in water quality protection and coral reef resilience, prioritizing projects that align with EPA and partner initiatives in South Florida and the Florida Keys. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the EPA point of contact, Ms. Jennifer Shadle, at shadle.jennifer@epa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2015 SOUTH FL INITIATIVE (EPA R4 15 SFL 01)
What is the 2015 SOUTH FL INITIATIVE funding opportunity?
The 2015 SOUTH FL INITIATIVE (Funding Opportunity Number EPA R4 15 SFL 01) was a competitive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 funding opportunity aimed at improving water quality and protecting sensitive coastal and marine resources in South Florida.
Which EPA office ran this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered through EPA Region 4.
What environmental goals did the program focus on?
The program focused on improving water quality and protecting sensitive coastal and marine resources in South Florida, including canals, estuaries, nearshore waters, coral reef systems, and the broader Florida Keys and Southeast Florida coastal environment.
What types of projects were the program looking to fund?
The opportunity was aimed at projects that study, demonstrate, or implement solutions to reduce pollution impacts. In practical terms, it targeted work that reduces pollution affecting canals, estuaries, nearshore waters, coral reef systems, and related coastal environments in South Florida and the Florida Keys/Southeast Florida region.
What initiatives or efforts needed to be aligned with the proposal?
Proposals were invited that advanced the goals and objectives of three closely related efforts: the South FL Water Geographic Initiative, the Water Quality Protection Program for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Southeast FL Coral Reef Initiative (with an emphasis on land-based sources of pollution).
Was there a specific emphasis within the Southeast FL Coral Reef Initiative?
Yes. The solicitation highlighted an emphasis on land-based sources of pollution within the Southeast FL Coral Reef Initiative.
What funding instrument(s) were available under this opportunity?
Funding was offered as discretionary assistance in the form of grants and cooperative agreements. That means EPA could issue a standard grant or use a cooperative agreement where EPA has more substantial involvement, depending on the nature of the project.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this program (as described)?
Based on the description provided, a grant generally indicates a more standard assistance relationship, while a cooperative agreement indicates EPA may maintain more substantial involvement in the project.
What was the assistance listing (CFDA) for this opportunity?
The assistance listing was CFDA 66.436: Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements.
What legal authority was cited for the program?
The program was authorized under Section 104(b)(3).
How much total funding did EPA expect to make available?
EPA estimated a total funding pool of $250,000 for this opportunity.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about five awards.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount listed was $200,000.
What was the minimum award amount?
The minimum (floor) award amount was listed as $0, which indicates award sizes could vary widely depending on proposal merit, scope, and available funds.
Was a cost share or match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the summary provided.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 24, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was June 4, 2015.
When was the solicitation archived?
The solicitation was archived on July 4, 2015.
Where could applicants find the official submission instructions and due date details?
The summary directed applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for official submission instructions, permitted submission methods, and any detailed due date requirements.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was not fully spelled out in the provided summary excerpt. It listed eligible applicants as "Others" and directed prospective applicants to Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility rules and any limitations or clarifications.
If eligibility was unclear, what should a prospective applicant do?
Review Section III of the full announcement for the complete eligibility requirements, limitations, and clarifications.
What should applicants do if they need help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the EPA point of contact, Ms. Jennifer Shadle, at shadle.jennifer@epa.gov.
What geographic area was the opportunity intended to benefit?
The opportunity targeted South Florida, including the Florida Keys and Southeast Florida coastal environment, and specifically referenced resources such as the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and coral reef systems.
Is this a national program or a targeted regional investment?
Based on the description, it functioned as a targeted regional investment in water quality protection and coral reef resilience for South Florida and the Florida Keys/Southeast Florida area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number was EPA R4 15 SFL 01.
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