Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OSWER OSRTI 10 06

  • The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CERCLA RESEARCH COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.813 Alternative or Innovative Treatment Technology Research, Demonstration, Training, and Hazardous Substance Research Grant.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Aug 10, 2010 and posted on Aug 10, 2010.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Individuals State governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
  • See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:

The CERCLA Research Cooperative Agreement is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), issued under the authority of CERCLA Section 311(c). Its core purpose is to fund research that strengthens state and co-regulator involvement in shaping the policies, procedures, and guidance used to carry out Superfund cleanups more efficiently. In practical terms, the EPA is looking for work that helps improve how cleanups are planned, coordinated, and implemented under the Superfund Program, with an emphasis on enabling states and other co-regulators to participate more effectively in the development of cleanup approaches and program guidance.

This opportunity is offered as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically signals that the EPA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on technical direction, deliverables, or coordination with program offices. The funding activity falls under the environmental category and is tied to CFDA number 66.813, which covers alternative or innovative treatment technology research, demonstration, training, and hazardous substance research. The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding level of $3,000,000, and it explicitly stated that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.

Eligibility is broad and reflects CERCLA 311(c) authority. Applicants may include state governments, U.S. territories and possessions, federally recognized Tribal governments, and the District of Columbia. It also extends to public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions, and individuals. The EPA also noted that it may consider applications from for-profit entities when the proposed project has strong technical merit and clear relevance to the EPA Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER), specifically the Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI). One key restriction is that organizations described under IRS Section 501(c)(4) that engage in lobbying activities (as defined by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995) are not eligible to apply.

Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number EPA-OSWER-OSRTI-10-06 and the title "CERCLA RESEARCH COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT." The opportunity was posted on August 10, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 16, 2010, and an archive date of October 16, 2010. The announcement directs applicants to review the full solicitation, especially Section IV, for the official submission methods and any due-date specifics. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Dr. Larry Zaragoza at (703) 603-8867.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): CERCLA Research Cooperative Agreement (EPA-OSWER-OSRTI-10-06)

What is the CERCLA Research Cooperative Agreement?

The CERCLA Research Cooperative Agreement is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the authority of CERCLA Section 311(c). It supports research tied to the Superfund Program.

What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?

The purpose is to fund research that strengthens state and co-regulator involvement in shaping the policies, procedures, and guidance used to carry out Superfund cleanups more efficiently. The focus is on improving how cleanups are planned, coordinated, and implemented under the Superfund Program, while enabling states and other co-regulators to participate more effectively in developing cleanup approaches and program guidance.

What type of funding instrument is this?

This opportunity is offered as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant.

What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?

A Cooperative Agreement typically indicates that EPA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period. Based on the opportunity description, that involvement may include collaboration on technical direction, deliverables, or coordination with EPA program offices.

Which EPA office is most closely tied to this opportunity?

The opportunity references the EPA Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER), specifically the Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI), as the office whose relevance is important to the proposed project (particularly for for-profit applicants that may be considered).

What program area or category does this funding fall under?

The funding activity falls under the environmental category and is tied to CFDA number 66.813, which covers alternative or innovative treatment technology research, demonstration, training, and hazardous substance research.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 66.813.

How much funding is expected to be available?

The announcement estimated a total funding level of $3,000,000.

How many awards were anticipated?

The announcement anticipated a single award.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The announcement explicitly stated that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is broad under CERCLA 311(c). Applicants may include:

  • State governments
  • U.S. territories and possessions
  • Federally recognized Tribal governments
  • The District of Columbia
  • Public and private universities and colleges
  • Hospitals
  • Laboratories
  • Other public or private nonprofit institutions
  • Individuals

Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?

The EPA noted it may consider applications from for-profit entities when the proposed project has strong technical merit and clear relevance to OSWER, specifically OSRTI.

Is any type of organization explicitly ineligible?

Yes. Organizations described under IRS Section 501(c)(4) that engage in lobbying activities (as defined by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995) are not eligible to apply.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-OSWER-OSRTI-10-06.

What is the official title of the opportunity?

The title listed is "CERCLA RESEARCH COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT."

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on August 10, 2010.

What was the closing date for applications?

The announcement listed September 16, 2010 as both the original closing date and the current closing date.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date shown was October 16, 2010.

Where can applicants find the official submission method and due-date details?

The announcement directs applicants to review the full solicitation, especially Section IV, for the official submission methods and any due-date specifics.

Who was the contact person for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?

The listed contact was Dr. Larry Zaragoza.

What phone number was provided for the contact?

Dr. Larry Zaragoza could be reached at (703) 603-8867.

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