Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA C2008 BAA C5
Apply for EPA C2008 BAA C5
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Broad Agency Announcement for Conferences, Workshops, and/or Meetings" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.510 Surveys, Studies, Investigations and Special Purpose Grants within the Office of Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 12, 2008 and posted on Apr 16, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 9, 2008 The announcement is cancelled until future notice.. (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 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments County governments 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 Research and Development, announced a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking proposals to support the planning, organization, administration, and delivery of scientific and technical conferences, workshops, and meetings focused on research that protects human health and safeguards the environment. The intent of the opportunity was not to fund general outreach events, but to back research-centered convenings where experts can share findings, coordinate research directions, and strengthen the scientific and technical foundation for environmental decision-making.
EPA identified five priority research program areas that the supported conferences needed to align with: (1) human health, (2) ecosystems, water, and security, (3) economics and sustainability, (4) air and global climate change, and (5) technology. In practice, applicants were expected to design events that clearly fit one or more of these themes and that advanced research discussion, collaboration, or dissemination in a way that supports EPA’s mission.
The funding opportunity number was EPA C2008 BAA C5, and the funding instrument types included grants and cooperative agreements, within the environmental assistance category. EPA anticipated making about 15 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000 across the competition. The assistance listing referenced was CFDA 66.510 (Surveys, Studies, Investigations and Special Purpose Grants within the Office of Research and Development). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants.
Eligibility was broad and included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), private and public institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and various levels of local and state government (including city/township, county, and state governments). The notice also indicated additional eligibility details were provided in Section III of the full announcement, meaning applicants would have needed to confirm any special conditions or limitations in that section before applying.
The BAA was open over a defined one-year window, from December 10, 2007 through December 9, 2008, and it used multiple submission cycles. Applications were required to be received by specific due dates tied to those cycles: January 7, 2008; June 5, 2008; and December 9, 2008. The posting information associated with the opportunity included a posted date of April 16, 2008, and it ultimately listed a closing date of December 9, 2008, with notes to consult Sections I and IV for more detail on deadlines and submission requirements.
Finally, the record notes that the announcement was later cancelled until future notice and archived on January 8, 2009. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, EPA provided a point of contact: Bernice L. Smith at (202) 343-9766.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this EPA funding opportunity about?
This opportunity was a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development, seeking proposals to support the planning, organization, administration, and delivery of scientific and technical conferences, workshops, and meetings. The events were expected to be research-centered and focused on work that protects human health and safeguards the environment.
What is the main purpose of the conferences, workshops, or meetings supported by this BAA?
The intent was to support convenings where experts could share research findings, coordinate research directions, and strengthen the scientific and technical foundation for environmental decision-making in support of EPA's mission.
Are general outreach events eligible for funding under this announcement?
The description indicates the intent was not to fund general outreach events. Instead, EPA aimed to support research-focused scientific and technical conferences, workshops, and meetings.
Which EPA office issued this announcement?
The announcement was issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its Office of Research and Development.
What types of activities were applicants expected to propose?
Applicants were expected to propose the planning, organization, administration, and delivery of scientific and technical conferences, workshops, or meetings that are clearly aligned to EPA's priority research areas and that advance research discussion, collaboration, or dissemination.
What are the priority research program areas that proposed events needed to align with?
EPA identified five priority research program areas:
- Human health
- Ecosystems, water, and security
- Economics and sustainability
- Air and global climate change
- Technology
Does a proposed conference have to fit more than one priority area?
The information states events needed to align with one or more of the five priority research program areas. It does not say proposals must cover multiple areas.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number was EPA C2008 BAA C5.
What funding instrument types were used?
The funding instrument types included grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing referenced was CFDA 66.510: Surveys, Studies, Investigations and Special Purpose Grants within the Office of Research and Development.
How much funding was available under this competition?
EPA estimated total funding of $500,000 across the competition.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about 15 awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated for applicants in the provided information.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broad and included:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Local governments (including city/township and county governments)
- State governments
Were there any additional eligibility conditions beyond the list provided?
The notice indicated additional eligibility details were provided in Section III of the full announcement. Applicants would have needed to review that section for any special conditions or limitations.
When was the BAA open for proposals?
The BAA was open over a one-year window from December 10, 2007 through December 9, 2008.
Were there multiple submission deadlines?
Yes. The announcement used multiple submission cycles with applications due on specific dates.
What were the application due dates for the submission cycles?
Applications were required to be received by these due dates:
- January 7, 2008
- June 5, 2008
- December 9, 2008
What posted date and closing date were associated with the opportunity record?
The record listed a posted date of April 16, 2008 and a closing date of December 9, 2008.
Where were applicants directed to look for more detail on deadlines and submission requirements?
The record notes to consult Sections I and IV for more detail on deadlines and submission requirements.
What is the current status of this announcement?
The record indicates the announcement was later cancelled until future notice and archived on January 8, 2009.
Who can be contacted if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically?
EPA provided a point of contact for those unable to access the full announcement electronically: Bernice L. Smith at (202) 343-9766.
What kind of events did EPA want to prioritize for funding?
EPA wanted to prioritize scientific and technical events centered on research, where experts can share findings, coordinate research directions, and strengthen the scientific and technical basis for environmental decision-making.
Is this opportunity categorized as environmental assistance?
Yes. The funding instrument types (grants and cooperative agreements) were within the environmental assistance category.
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