Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OITA 2011 005
Apply for EPA OITA 2011 005
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Arctic Black Carbon Reduction of Black Carbon from Diesel Sources" 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 Sep 27, 2011 and posted on Sep 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 5, 2011 CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FROM 11/04/11 TO 12/05/11. Please refer to the 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 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).
- See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Office of International and Tribal Affairs, issued a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Arctic Black Carbon Reduction of Black Carbon from Diesel Sources" (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA OITA 2011 005). The goal of this grant is to support practical work focused on diesel-related black carbon emissions in the Russian Arctic, specifically by helping to develop and carry out assessment and mitigation activities. In other words, the selected recipient would be expected to help evaluate where and how diesel sources are producing black carbon in that region and then support efforts to reduce those emissions through targeted actions.
This opportunity was offered as an open, competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) using a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument. A Cooperative Agreement typically means the EPA expects to be substantially involved during the project, more so than with a standard grant, so applicants should anticipate coordination, reporting, and ongoing engagement with the agency throughout the work. The funding activity category is listed as Environment, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 66.931, which covers International Financial Assistance Projects sponsored by the Office of International and Tribal Affairs.
EPA anticipated making a single award under this announcement. The total amount available was set at exactly $1,000,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor were also $1,000,000, indicating the agency planned one cooperative agreement at a fixed amount rather than multiple smaller awards. The period of performance was four years, meaning the project was designed as a multi-year effort with enough time to conduct baseline assessments, plan interventions, implement mitigation measures, and track progress.
Cost sharing or matching was not required, so applicants were not obligated to provide non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness (though the full announcement would control whether leveraging other resources is encouraged). Eligibility was not broadly defined in the summary fields beyond "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and the notice directs applicants to consult Section III of the full announcement for the specific eligibility rules and any constraints on who may apply.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on September 1, 2011, with an original closing date of November 4, 2011. The deadline was later extended, and the final closing date became December 5, 2011. Applicants were instructed to refer to Section IV of the announcement for the approved submission methods and the detailed due-date requirements. The opportunity was later archived on January 4, 2012, reflecting that it is no longer open for applications.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the EPA provided a point of contact: Teresa Kuklinski at (202) 564-0246.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Arctic Black Carbon Reduction of Black Carbon from Diesel Sources."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA OITA 2011 005.
3) Which EPA office issued this opportunity?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA), issued the announcement.
4) What is the main goal of the grant?
The goal is to support practical work focused on diesel-related black carbon emissions in the Russian Arctic by helping to develop and carry out assessment and mitigation activities.
5) What region is the work focused on?
The work is specifically focused on the Russian Arctic.
6) What types of emission sources are targeted?
The opportunity targets black carbon emissions from diesel sources.
7) What kinds of activities does EPA expect the recipient to perform?
Based on the summary, the selected recipient would be expected to help evaluate where and how diesel sources are producing black carbon in the Russian Arctic and then support efforts to reduce those emissions through targeted actions, including assessment and mitigation activities.
8) What funding instrument is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
9) What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means the EPA expects to be substantially involved during the project, more so than with a standard grant. Applicants should anticipate coordination, reporting, and ongoing engagement with the EPA throughout the work.
10) Was this opportunity competitive?
Yes. It was offered as an open, competitive Request for Proposals (RFP).
11) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment.
12) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 66.931.
13) What does CFDA 66.931 refer to in this context?
CFDA 66.931 covers International Financial Assistance Projects sponsored by EPA's Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA).
14) How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making a single award under this announcement.
15) What was the total amount of funding available?
The total amount available was exactly $1,000,000.
16) What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award ceiling and award floor were $1,000,000, indicating a single cooperative agreement at a fixed amount.
17) How long was the period of performance?
The period of performance was four years.
18) Why was the project period set for four years?
The summary indicates the multi-year period was designed to allow time to conduct baseline assessments, plan interventions, implement mitigation measures, and track progress.
19) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
20) Does the summary say anything about eligibility?
Eligibility was not broadly defined in the summary fields beyond "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." Applicants were directed to consult Section III of the full announcement for specific eligibility rules and constraints.
21) Where were applicants told to find the specific eligibility requirements?
Applicants were directed to Section III of the full announcement for the specific eligibility rules.
22) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 1, 2011.
23) What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was November 4, 2011.
24) Was the application deadline extended?
Yes. The deadline was extended.
25) What was the final closing date after the extension?
The final closing date became December 5, 2011.
26) Where were applicants instructed to find submission methods and due-date requirements?
Applicants were instructed to refer to Section IV of the announcement for the approved submission methods and the detailed due-date requirements.
27) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on January 4, 2012, and is no longer open for applications.
28) Who was listed as the point of contact for issues accessing the full announcement electronically?
Teresa Kuklinski was listed as the point of contact.
29) What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was (202) 564-0246.
30) What should someone do if they need the full details not included in the summary?
The summary directs readers to consult the full announcement, including Section III (eligibility) and Section IV (submission methods and due-date requirements). For difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Teresa Kuklinski at (202) 564-0246.
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