Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA G2012 P3 Q6
Apply for EPA G2012 P3 Q6
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "9th 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 Oct 2, 2011 and posted on Oct 2, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 22, 2011 Please see Section IV of the announcement for due date and submission information.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,050,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 45 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 9th Annual P3 Awards is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) national student design competition that funds teams proposing practical, science-based solutions to real-world sustainability problems. The program sits under the EPA's People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) framework, which treats sustainability as a balance of three connected goals: improving quality of life for people, supporting economic prosperity, and protecting the planet. In plain terms, EPA is looking for projects that do not just sound good on paper, but that use solid scientific and engineering principles to research, develop, and design innovations that can work in the real world.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant in the environment category, tied to CFDA number 66.516 (P3 Award: National Student Design Competition for Sustainability). EPA planned to make about 45 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $1,050,000. Individual awards could be as high as $90,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). A notable point for student teams and their institutions is that the announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to bring additional non-federal funds to qualify.
The competition is aimed at eligible applicants described generally as "Others," with the details and any constraints provided in the full announcement under the eligibility section (Section III). Since this is a student design competition, eligibility commonly involves academic institutions and student-led teams with a faculty advisor or institutional sponsor, but the official criteria are in the solicitation itself and applicants would need to follow that language closely. The application process and due date logistics are also spelled out in the full announcement (Section IV), but the core timeline provided in the notice shows the opportunity was posted October 2, 2011, and applications were due December 22, 2011, with the opportunity later archived on January 21, 2012.
For applicants needing support, EPA listed several contacts depending on the issue: James Gentry as an eligibility contact (703-347-8093), Todd Peterson for electronic submissions (703-308-7224), and technical contacts Cynthia L. Nolt Helms (703-347-8102) and Gregory Lank (703-347-8128). EPA also directs applicants to the P3 program website for more background and context about the competition, expectations, and the broader goals of the P3 Awards program.
FAQs: EPA P3 Awards (9th Annual National Student Design Competition for Sustainability)
What is the 9th Annual P3 Awards opportunity?
The 9th Annual P3 Awards is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) national student design competition that provides funding to teams proposing practical, science-based solutions to real-world sustainability problems.
What does "P3" stand for, and what does it mean in this competition?
P3 refers to EPA's "People, Prosperity and the Planet" framework. In this competition, sustainability is treated as a balance of three connected goals: improving quality of life for people, supporting economic prosperity, and protecting the planet.
What kinds of projects is EPA looking for?
EPA is looking for projects that go beyond good intentions and are grounded in solid scientific and engineering principles. The emphasis is on researching, developing, and designing innovations that can work in the real world.
Is this a grant program or a prize/contest?
It is described as a national student design competition that is offered as a discretionary grant in the environment category.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 66.516, listed as "P3 Award: National Student Design Competition for Sustainability."
How many awards did EPA plan to make?
EPA planned to make about 45 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,050,000.
What is the maximum award amount per award?
Individual awards could be as high as $90,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds to qualify.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is described generally as "Others." Additional eligibility details and any constraints are provided in the full announcement under the eligibility section (Section III), and applicants would need to follow that language closely.
Is this only for students and universities?
The program is a student design competition, and eligibility commonly involves academic institutions and student-led teams with a faculty advisor or institutional sponsor. However, the official criteria are in the solicitation (Section III), and those requirements control.
Where can applicants find the official application instructions?
The application process requirements and due date logistics are spelled out in the full announcement under Section IV.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 2, 2011.
What was the application due date?
Applications were due on December 22, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on January 21, 2012.
Who do I contact with questions about eligibility?
For eligibility questions, EPA listed James Gentry at 703-347-8093.
Who do I contact for help with electronic submissions?
For electronic submission issues, EPA listed Todd Peterson at 703-308-7224.
Who are the technical contacts for this opportunity?
EPA listed two technical contacts: Cynthia L. Nolt Helms (703-347-8102) and Gregory Lank (703-347-8128).
Where can I learn more about the P3 program and competition expectations?
EPA directs applicants to the P3 program website for background and context about the competition, expectations, and the broader goals of the P3 Awards program.
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