Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA G2009 P3 Q5
Apply for EPA G2009 P3 Q5
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "6th Annual P3 Awards A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.516 P3 Award National Student Design Competition for Sustainability.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 24, 2008 and posted on Sep 23, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 23, 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 $950,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 6th Annual P3 Awards is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) national student design competition that provides grant funding to support university-based teams in researching, developing, and designing practical solutions to real-world sustainability problems. The program is built around the three core pillars of sustainability, commonly referred to as "People, Prosperity, and the Planet." In other words, proposals are expected to show how an idea can improve quality of life for communities (people), make sense economically and support viable prosperity (prosperity), and protect or restore environmental systems (the planet). The competition emphasizes applying sound scientific and engineering principles to create innovative, usable outcomes rather than purely theoretical work.
This opportunity is a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-G2009-P3-Q5) within the EPA's environmental funding portfolio, listed under CFDA 66.516 (P3 Award: National Student Design Competition for Sustainability). The EPA anticipated making around 50 awards with an estimated total funding pool of about $950,000. Individual awards had a ceiling of $10,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for student teams and universities to participate.
Eligibility is geared toward institutions of higher education, including private colleges and universities as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The listing also notes "Others" may be eligible, with further clarification and requirements provided in the full announcement (specifically referenced as Section III for eligibility details). In practical terms, the program is designed to be anchored in academia and student-led work, using the university setting to develop and test sustainability innovations.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on September 23, 2008 (created September 24, 2008). The original closing date was October 23, 2008, but the current closing date was extended to December 23, 2008. The archive date is January 22, 2009. Applicants were instructed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission methods, detailed due dates, and any specific application instructions that might affect how or where to submit materials.
Overall, the P3 competition exists because the EPA is trying to stimulate practical, student-driven innovation that responds to technical needs while moving society toward sustainability. The focus is not just environmental protection in isolation; it is on solutions that balance environmental performance with economic feasibility and human wellbeing. More information was directed to the EPA P3 website (http://www.epa.gov/P3). For issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Cynthia L. Nolt Helms at (202) 343-9693.
FAQs: 6th Annual P3 Awards (EPA National Student Design Competition for Sustainability)
What is the 6th Annual P3 Awards program?
The 6th Annual P3 Awards is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) national student design competition that provides grant funding to support university-based teams in researching, developing, and designing practical solutions to real-world sustainability problems.
What does "P3" stand for in this competition?
P3 refers to the three core pillars of sustainability: People, Prosperity, and the Planet. Proposals are expected to address all three pillars in a balanced way.
What kinds of projects is EPA looking for?
The competition emphasizes practical, innovative, and usable outcomes grounded in sound scientific and engineering principles. The focus is on real-world sustainability solutions rather than purely theoretical work.
How should proposals address "People, Prosperity, and the Planet"?
Proposals are expected to show (1) how the idea can improve quality of life for communities (People), (2) how it makes economic sense and supports viable prosperity (Prosperity), and (3) how it protects or restores environmental systems (Planet).
Is this a grant or a competition?
It is a national student design competition that provides grant funding to support selected university-based teams.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-G2009-P3-Q5.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 66.516 (P3 Award: National Student Design Competition for Sustainability).
How many awards was EPA expecting to make?
EPA anticipated making around 50 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding pool was about $950,000.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
Individual awards had a ceiling of $10,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is geared toward institutions of higher education, including private colleges and universities and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. The listing also notes that "Others" may be eligible, with details and requirements provided in the full announcement (referenced as Section III for eligibility).
Is this program intended for student teams?
Yes. The program is designed to support student-led work anchored in academia, using the university setting to develop and test sustainability innovations.
Where can applicants find the official eligibility requirements?
The announcement directs applicants to consult the full announcement, specifically Section III, for eligibility details.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 23, 2008 (created September 24, 2008).
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was October 23, 2008.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The current closing date was extended to December 23, 2008.
What is the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date is January 22, 2009.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applicants were instructed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the official submission methods, detailed due dates, and specific application instructions.
Where can applicants find more information about the P3 program?
More information was directed to the EPA P3 website at http://www.epa.gov/P3.
Who should be contacted if there are problems accessing the full announcement?
For issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Cynthia L. Nolt Helms at (202) 343-9693.
What is the overall goal of the P3 competition?
The competition exists to stimulate practical, student-driven innovation that responds to technical needs while moving society toward sustainability, balancing environmental performance with economic feasibility and human wellbeing.
Is this part of EPA's discretionary grant programs?
Yes. This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program within EPA's environmental funding portfolio.
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