Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OPP 2010 003
Apply for EPA OPP 2010 003
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Aerial Pesticide Applicator Training and Outreach Request for Applications (RFA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.716 Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2010 and posted on Apr 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement (Funding Opportunity Number EPA OPP 2010 003) to support a nationwide education and training effort aimed specifically at aerial pesticide applicators. The core goal is to reduce risks associated with aerial pesticide application by improving applicator knowledge and day-to-day practices. The program is expected to promote safer pesticide application, encourage strong pesticide stewardship, and improve secure storage practices for both pesticides and aircraft. Overall, the EPA is targeting measurable reductions in potential harm to aerial applicators themselves, agricultural workers, nearby communities, and the environment, largely by accelerating adoption of safer and more modern application techniques.
The selected grantee will be responsible for developing at least three educational modules tailored to aerial pesticide applicators. These modules are expected to focus on up-to-date technology and practical risk mitigation measures currently available in the field. While the applicant can build on existing resources, the training content cannot simply duplicate training materials that are already available; the expectation is that the final products add unique value, incorporate the latest information, and address current gaps in practice and understanding. Key subject areas explicitly highlighted include spray drift reduction (a major concern with aerial application), proper and secure storage of aircraft and pesticides, correct application techniques, and application nozzle technology. Beyond technique and equipment, the training is also expected to cover major compliance issues so applicators understand common regulatory pitfalls, the specific risks that come with aerial application, and how to avoid violations and prevent incidents.
A major deliverable is outreach at scale. The grantee must present one or more of the educational modules at a minimum of twenty events per year, and those events must be attended primarily by aerial pesticide applicators. This requirement signals that the EPA is not only funding curriculum development but also expecting consistent, repeated dissemination in real-world settings where applicators gather, such as industry meetings, workshops, conferences, or other training-focused events. The emphasis is on getting the information into the hands of working applicators, not just producing written materials.
In terms of funding and duration, the award is structured as a five-year cooperative agreement with an estimated total project amount of 150,000 dollars across the full period. The EPA anticipated approximately 50,000 dollars available for the first year (Fiscal Year 2010), with the possibility of incremental funding of about 25,000 dollars in later years. Continued funding after the first year is not guaranteed; it depends on federal funding availability, satisfactory performance, and other standard considerations used in ongoing grant management. The opportunity is expected to result in a single award (Expected Awards: 1), meaning it is competitive and designed to select one organization to lead the effort.
The announcement lists a broad set of eligible applicant types, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, private and public institutions of higher education, and individuals, with additional eligibility details referenced in Section III of the full announcement. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for applicants who may not have additional funds to contribute. The program is categorized under environmental activity and is associated with CFDA number 66.716 (Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies), reflecting its emphasis on training and public education rather than direct field operations or enforcement.
Key administrative dates indicate the opportunity was posted April 26, 2010, with an application closing date of June 7, 2010, and an archive date of July 7, 2010. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for precise submission instructions and any additional due-date requirements. For help accessing the full announcement, the listed EPA contact was Michelle DeVaux (703-308-5891), indicating a direct point of contact for administrative or access issues rather than technical project design questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA funding opportunity?
This is an EPA discretionary cooperative agreement (Funding Opportunity Number EPA OPP 2010 003) focused on a nationwide education and training effort for aerial pesticide applicators. The overall intent is to reduce risks tied to aerial pesticide application by improving applicator knowledge and day-to-day practices.
What is the main goal of the program?
The core goal is to reduce risks associated with aerial pesticide application by accelerating adoption of safer, more modern application techniques and strengthening pesticide stewardship. The EPA is aiming for measurable reductions in potential harm to aerial applicators, agricultural workers, nearby communities, and the environment.
What type of award is being offered?
The EPA is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement. The opportunity is structured as a five-year cooperative agreement, with funding expected to be provided incrementally over time (subject to conditions described in the announcement).
How many awards does EPA expect to make?
The EPA expects to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1). This means the competition is designed to select one organization to lead the nationwide effort.
Who is the training intended to serve?
The training is aimed specifically at aerial pesticide applicators, and the outreach requirements emphasize real-world dissemination to working applicators at events where they primarily attend.
What kinds of activities is the grantee expected to carry out?
The selected grantee is expected to develop educational content and deliver it broadly through repeated outreach. The program is not limited to producing materials; it also requires presenting modules in real-world settings at scale.
What are the required curriculum deliverables?
The grantee must develop at least three educational modules tailored to aerial pesticide applicators. The modules are expected to highlight up-to-date technology and practical risk mitigation measures currently available in the field.
Can applicants use existing training materials?
Applicants may build on existing resources, but the training content cannot simply duplicate materials that are already available. The expectation is that final products add unique value, incorporate the latest information, and address current gaps in practice and understanding.
What subject areas should the training cover?
The announcement explicitly highlights several core areas, including spray drift reduction, proper and secure storage of aircraft and pesticides, correct application techniques, and application nozzle technology.
Does the training need to address compliance and regulatory issues?
Yes. Beyond techniques and equipment, the training is expected to cover major compliance issues so applicators understand common regulatory pitfalls, the specific risks associated with aerial application, and how to avoid violations and prevent incidents.
What outreach is required each year?
The grantee must present one or more of the educational modules at a minimum of twenty events per year. These events must be attended primarily by aerial pesticide applicators.
What types of events count toward the outreach requirement?
The announcement emphasizes dissemination in real-world settings where applicators gather, such as industry meetings, workshops, conferences, or other training-focused events, as long as attendance is primarily aerial pesticide applicators.
Is this opportunity focused more on producing materials or delivering training?
Both are required. The EPA is funding curriculum development, but it is also requiring consistent, repeated dissemination at events so the information reaches working applicators, not just audiences who may read written materials.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total project amount is $150,000 across the full five-year period.
How much funding is expected in the first year?
The EPA anticipated approximately $50,000 available for the first year (Fiscal Year 2010).
How is funding expected to work in later years?
The EPA noted the possibility of incremental funding of about $25,000 in later years. Continued funding after the first year is not guaranteed and depends on federal funding availability, satisfactory performance, and other standard grant management considerations.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
The announcement lists a broad set of eligible applicant types, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, private and public institutions of higher education, and individuals. Additional eligibility details are referenced in Section III of the full announcement.
What program category or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under environmental activity and is associated with CFDA number 66.716 (Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies), reflecting its emphasis on training and public education.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2010. The application closing date was June 7, 2010. The archive date was July 7, 2010.
Where should applicants look for submission instructions and deadline details?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for precise submission instructions and any additional due-date requirements.
Who is the EPA point of contact listed for this opportunity?
The listed EPA contact is Michelle DeVaux at 703-308-5891, identified as a point of contact for help accessing the full announcement.
What outcomes is EPA trying to achieve through this grant?
The EPA is targeting measurable reductions in potential harm to aerial applicators, agricultural workers, nearby communities, and the environment by improving knowledge, promoting safer application, encouraging pesticide stewardship, and strengthening secure storage practices for pesticides and aircraft.
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