Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OECA OFA 1001
Apply for EPA OECA OFA 1001
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "9th International Conference on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.931 International Financial Assistance Projects Sponsored by the Office of International and Tribal Affairs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 2, 2010 and posted on Feb 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 2010 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Office of Federal Activities (within OECA), announced a discretionary funding opportunity to support the 9th International Conference on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement. The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the EPA expected to have substantial involvement with the recipient during planning and implementation rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The conference itself was planned to take place in Canada in the Spring or Summer of 2011 and was designed as a major international convening focused on practical approaches to environmental compliance and enforcement.
The program intent was to fund organizational support for an event expected to draw roughly 185 participants representing governments and organizations from more than 50 countries. The central theme, "Enforcement Cooperation for Sustainability," emphasized cross-border and cross-institution collaboration to improve environmental outcomes through better compliance strategies, enforcement coordination, and shared capacity-building. The agenda was described as wide-ranging, covering topics such as climate-related compliance, enforcement issues tied to international shipments of waste, emerging approaches to regulation and compliance monitoring, and coordination with prosecutors and the judiciary. It also aimed to address enforcement across both "brown" issues (often associated with traditional pollution and industrial contamination) and "green" issues (more closely tied to conservation, sustainability, and newer environmental priorities). In addition to the main sessions, the conference was expected to include side events like training courses and topical or regional meetings, signaling a strong emphasis on skills-building and practical networking rather than discussion alone.
Financially, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $500,000 with an expectation of a single award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 66.931, identified as International Financial Assistance Projects Sponsored by the Office of International and Tribal Affairs, which aligns with the international capacity-building nature of the conference even though it was administered through EPA compliance and enforcement offices.
Eligibility was described broadly but with an emphasis on qualified, not-for-profit organizations, with the announcement also listing eligible applicant types that included federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and other entities as further clarified in the full announcement (specifically Section III). Applicants were directed to consult the full solicitation for the precise eligibility language and any additional requirements or restrictions.
Key dates showed the opportunity was posted on February 2, 2010, with an application closing date of March 17, 2010. The funding opportunity was later archived on April 16, 2010. The official funding opportunity number was EPA OECA OFA 1001. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Davis Jones at (202) 564-6035.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary EPA funding opportunity announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Office of Federal Activities (OFA) within the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA). The funding was intended to support organizational planning and implementation for the 9th International Conference on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number is EPA OECA OFA 1001.
What type of award was EPA planning to make?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement. That means EPA expected to have substantial involvement with the recipient during planning and implementation, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
What was the purpose of the funded project?
The intent was to fund organizational support for an international conference focused on practical approaches to environmental compliance and enforcement, including skills-building and networking activities.
Which event was this funding meant to support?
The funding was meant to support the 9th International Conference on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement.
Where and when was the conference planned to take place?
The conference was planned to take place in Canada in the Spring or Summer of 2011.
What was the central theme of the conference?
The central theme was "Enforcement Cooperation for Sustainability," emphasizing cross-border and cross-institution cooperation to improve environmental outcomes through better compliance strategies, enforcement coordination, and shared capacity-building.
How large was the conference expected to be?
The event was expected to draw roughly 185 participants.
How international was the participation expected to be?
Participants were expected to represent governments and organizations from more than 50 countries.
What topics were expected to be covered in the conference agenda?
The agenda was described as wide-ranging and was expected to include topics such as climate-related compliance, enforcement issues tied to international shipments of waste, emerging approaches to regulation and compliance monitoring, and coordination with prosecutors and the judiciary.
What does the opportunity mean by "brown" and "green" enforcement issues?
The conference aimed to address enforcement across both "brown" issues (commonly associated with traditional pollution and industrial contamination) and "green" issues (more closely tied to conservation, sustainability, and newer environmental priorities).
Were any side events included as part of the conference plan?
Yes. In addition to the main sessions, the conference was expected to include side events such as training courses and topical or regional meetings, reflecting a strong emphasis on practical skills-building and networking.
How much total funding was available under this opportunity?
The opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $500,000.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the provided description.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity was 66.931, identified as International Financial Assistance Projects Sponsored by the Office of International and Tribal Affairs.
How does the CFDA align with this conference-focused opportunity?
The CFDA description aligns with the international capacity-building nature of the conference, even though the opportunity was administered through EPA compliance and enforcement offices.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described broadly, with an emphasis on qualified, not-for-profit organizations. The announcement also listed eligible applicant types that included federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, private institutions of higher education, public institutions of higher education, and state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with other entities as further clarified in the full announcement (Section III).
Where could applicants find the precise eligibility language?
Applicants were directed to consult the full solicitation for the exact eligibility language and any additional requirements or restrictions (specifically Section III of the announcement).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 2, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was March 17, 2010.
When was the funding opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 16, 2010.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Davis Jones at (202) 564-6035.
Which EPA offices were associated with administering this opportunity?
The opportunity was announced through EPA's Office of Federal Activities (OFA) within the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA).
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