Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA G2008 STAR J1
Apply for EPA G2008 STAR J1
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Adaptation for Future Air Quality Analysis and Decision Support Tools in Light of Global Change Impacts and Mitigation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.509 Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2008 and posted on Jul 22, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 21, 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 $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
This EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) grant opportunity, titled "Adaptation for Future Air Quality Analysis and Decision Support Tools in Light of Global Change Impacts and Mitigation," funded research aimed at improving how air quality is analyzed and managed as climate conditions change. The central purpose was to support studies that clarify how climate-related factors interact with existing air pollution regulations and requirements, and how that combined influence affects real-world air quality outcomes. A notable feature of the work anticipated under this request for applications (RFA) is the likely need to collect, use, and interpret geospatial information, meaning many projects would be expected to rely on spatial datasets and tools such as mapping, satellite or land-based monitoring data, modeling grids, and other location-based environmental information.
From a practical standpoint, the opportunity was designed to strengthen future-facing air quality analysis and decision support tools. In other words, EPA was looking for research that could help regulators, planners, and scientists make better decisions under global change pressures, including both the impacts of climate change and the effects of mitigation actions. The emphasis on the "interplay" between climate factors and regulatory requirements signals interest in research that does not treat climate and air quality policy as separate issues, but instead examines how changing meteorology, temperature, atmospheric chemistry, emissions patterns, and policy constraints collectively shape outcomes. The focus on adapting tools suggests that existing analytical methods may need revisions to remain reliable when baseline climate conditions shift, extreme events become more common, or mitigation policies change emissions profiles in ways that current models and planning approaches were not originally built to handle.
Administratively, this was a discretionary grant competition under Funding Opportunity Number EPA G2008 STAR J1, aligned with CFDA 66.509 (Science To Achieve Results Research Program). EPA expected to make about seven awards from an estimated total funding pool of $5,000,000, with an award ceiling of $600,000 per project. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers barriers for universities and public-sector applicants and allows proposals to be judged more on scientific merit, feasibility, and expected impact than on the applicant's ability to contribute additional funds.
Eligibility was broad across academic and governmental entities. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, along with additional categories referenced in the full announcement. EPA directed applicants to Section III of the announcement for detailed eligibility rules and any clarifications, which is common for STAR program RFAs where certain organizational types, collaborations, or investigator arrangements can affect eligibility.
Key dates indicate this was a 2008 cycle opportunity: it was posted and created on July 22, 2008, and had an application closing date of October 21, 2008, with an archive date of November 20, 2008. The notice also emphasized that applicants needed to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for submission methods and exact due-date instructions, which typically cover required forms, formatting, electronic submission steps, and any special requirements for research narratives, data management expectations, and geospatial information handling.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, EPA provided a direct contact: Bryan Bloomer at (202) 343-9078. This contact point indicates EPA anticipated questions about access and likely about the technical scope and submission process, consistent with STAR RFAs that often involve detailed scientific expectations and compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this EPA STAR grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Adaptation for Future Air Quality Analysis and Decision Support Tools in Light of Global Change Impacts and Mitigation."
What program is this funding opportunity part of?
This is an EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) grant opportunity under the Science To Achieve Results Research Program (CFDA 66.509).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA G2008 STAR J1.
What is the central purpose of the research funding?
The central purpose is to support research that improves how air quality is analyzed and managed as climate conditions change, including studies that clarify how climate-related factors interact with existing air pollution regulations and requirements and how that combined influence affects real-world air quality outcomes.
What does the opportunity mean by focusing on "global change impacts and mitigation"?
The opportunity emphasizes decision-making under global change pressures, including both the impacts of climate change and the effects of mitigation actions that may alter emissions profiles and other conditions relevant to air quality analysis.
Why does the announcement emphasize the "interplay" between climate factors and air pollution regulations?
The emphasis signals interest in research that does not treat climate and air quality policy as separate topics, but instead examines how changing meteorology, temperature, atmospheric chemistry, emissions patterns, and policy constraints collectively shape air quality outcomes.
What kinds of outcomes was EPA looking to improve with this RFA?
EPA aimed to strengthen future-facing air quality analysis and decision support tools so regulators, planners, and scientists can make better decisions as baseline climate conditions shift, extreme events become more common, and mitigation policies change emissions patterns.
What role does geospatial information play in projects under this RFA?
A notable feature anticipated under this RFA is the likely need to collect, use, and interpret geospatial information. Many projects would be expected to rely on spatial datasets and tools such as mapping, satellite or land-based monitoring data, modeling grids, and other location-based environmental information.
Is this a discretionary grant competition?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant competition.
How much total funding did EPA estimate for this opportunity?
EPA estimated a total funding pool of $5,000,000 for this competition.
About how many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA expected to make about seven awards.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling was $600,000 per project.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, along with additional categories referenced in the full announcement.
Where should applicants look for detailed eligibility rules and clarifications?
Applicants were directed to Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility rules and any clarifications.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on July 22, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was October 21, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was November 20, 2008.
Where can applicants find the submission methods and exact due-date instructions?
The notice emphasized that applicants needed to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for submission methods and exact due-date instructions, including required forms, formatting, electronic submission steps, and any special requirements.
Does the announcement mention anything about research narrative or data-related requirements?
Yes. The description notes that Section IV typically covers items such as research narrative requirements, data management expectations, and geospatial information handling.
Who should be contacted if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
EPA provided a direct contact for access issues: Bryan Bloomer at (202) 343-9078.
What type of questions might the listed contact be able to address?
The contact point was provided for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically and likely for questions related to the technical scope and submission process.
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