Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA R3CBP 09 02
Apply for EPA R3CBP 09 02
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chesapeake Bay Program Office Fiscal Year 2009 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Reduction in Nutrients and Sediment Loads from the New York Headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.466 Chesapeake Bay Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 30, 2008 and posted on Oct 30, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 12, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments State governments County 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 Chesapeake Bay Program Office, issued a Fiscal Year 2009 Request for Proposals focused on reducing nutrient and sediment pollution coming from the New York headwaters portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The opportunity is a discretionary grant competition being offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means EPA expects to have an active role during the project period (for example, through substantial involvement in planning, coordination, technical oversight, or performance monitoring). The overall intent is to support on-the-ground or programmatic work that measurably cuts nutrient (such as nitrogen and phosphorus) and sediment loads that ultimately affect Chesapeake Bay water quality, with an emphasis on upstream sources in New York that contribute to downstream impacts.
The announcement anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. Applications were tied to CFDA 66.466, the Chesapeake Bay Program, and included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected recipient would be expected to provide some non-federal share of project costs (the specific percentage, eligible match sources, and documentation rules would be defined in the full announcement). The posting and creation date for the solicitation was October 30, 2008, and the application deadline was December 12, 2008, with the opportunity archived on January 11, 2009. The notice specifically directs applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the accepted submission methods and precise due-date requirements, which can matter for issues like time zones, electronic system cutoffs, and required forms.
Eligibility for this competition was broad across several common public and nonprofit applicant types. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and various levels of government including city or township governments, county governments, and state governments. The listing also includes an "Others" category with the note to see the announcement text for clarification, and it points applicants to Section III of the full announcement for the complete eligibility rules and any special conditions. In practice, that section is where EPA typically defines whether partnerships are allowed, how fiscal agents may be used, whether interstate or quasi-governmental entities qualify, and what documentation is required to verify eligibility.
From a practical standpoint, this RFP is aimed at projects that can demonstrate credible reductions in pollutants that are central to Chesapeake Bay restoration goals. While the short summary does not list specific project types, the subject matter indicates a focus on nutrient and sediment control strategies in the New York headwaters, which often includes work such as implementing best management practices, supporting watershed-based planning and targeting, strengthening local implementation capacity, improving monitoring or verification tied to load reductions, and coordinating stakeholders to accelerate adoption of effective practices. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement and only one award was expected, the selected proposal likely needed to present a strong, coordinated approach with clear outcomes, measurable environmental benefits, and an implementation plan that EPA could actively support and oversee.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, EPA provided direct contacts for assistance: Danielle Algazi at (215) 814-2722 and Kim Scalia at (215) 814-5421. The funding opportunity number associated with the solicitation was EPA R3CBP 09 02, which applicants would use to locate the full notice, track the solicitation, and ensure they referenced the correct program when submitting materials.
FAQs: EPA Chesapeake Bay Program (FY 2009) - New York Headwaters Nutrient and Sediment Reduction (EPA R3CBP 09 02)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discretionary grant competition, issued through EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program Office, focused on reducing nutrient and sediment pollution coming from the New York headwaters portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
What is the main goal of the program?
The intent is to support on-the-ground or programmatic work that measurably reduces nutrient loads (such as nitrogen and phosphorus) and sediment loads that ultimately affect Chesapeake Bay water quality, with an emphasis on upstream sources in New York that contribute to downstream impacts.
Which pollutants does the solicitation target?
The solicitation targets nutrient pollution (including nitrogen and phosphorus) and sediment.
What geographic area is emphasized?
The focus is on the New York headwaters portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, specifically upstream sources that contribute to downstream impacts in the Chesapeake Bay.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
It is a discretionary grant competition, meaning funding is awarded competitively rather than by formula.
What type of award instrument is used?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. This typically means EPA expects to have an active role during the project period, such as substantial involvement in planning, coordination, technical oversight, or performance monitoring.
What does EPA's "active role" mean under a cooperative agreement?
Based on the summary, EPA may be substantially involved in aspects such as planning, coordination, technical oversight, and/or monitoring performance during the project period.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
The announcement anticipated making a single award.
How much funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $500,000.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
Applications were tied to CFDA 66.466, Chesapeake Bay Program.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number associated with this solicitation is EPA R3CBP 09 02.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The solicitation included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected recipient would be expected to provide some non-federal share of project costs.
How much match is required and what counts as eligible match?
The summary indicates that the specific percentage, eligible match sources, and documentation rules would be defined in the full announcement. Applicants were expected to consult the full announcement for those details.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- "Others" (with a note to see the full announcement text for clarification)
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants. However, nonprofit 501(c)(3) eligibility explicitly excluded institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category.
What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The listing includes an "Others" category but instructs applicants to see the announcement text for clarification. The complete eligibility rules and any special conditions were referenced as being in Section III of the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility rules?
The notice points applicants to Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility rules and any special conditions.
What kinds of projects were expected to be competitive?
The short summary does not list specific project types. However, it indicates the competition was aimed at projects that can demonstrate credible reductions in nutrients and sediment aligned with Chesapeake Bay restoration goals, with emphasis on New York headwaters sources. The summary suggests this could include on-the-ground or programmatic work that delivers measurable load reductions.
Does the announcement require measurable environmental results?
Yes. The intent is to fund work that measurably cuts nutrient and sediment loads affecting Chesapeake Bay water quality, and the summary emphasizes credible reductions and measurable environmental benefits.
Does this RFP favor coordinated or partnership-based approaches?
The summary notes that because the instrument is a cooperative agreement and only one award was expected, the selected proposal likely needed a strong, coordinated approach with clear outcomes and an implementation plan that EPA could actively support and oversee. Any formal partnership rules would be in the full announcement (referenced as Section III for eligibility-related conditions).
When was the solicitation posted?
The posting and creation date for the solicitation was October 30, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 12, 2008.
Are there special instructions about how to submit and how the deadline is calculated?
Yes. The notice specifically directs applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for accepted submission methods and precise due-date requirements. The summary notes that details like time zones, electronic system cutoffs, and required forms can affect compliance.
Where are the submission methods and due-date requirements described?
The notice directs applicants to Section IV of the full announcement for accepted submission methods and precise due-date requirements.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on January 11, 2009.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
EPA provided the following contacts for assistance:
- Danielle Algazi: (215) 814-2722
- Kim Scalia: (215) 814-5421
What should applicants reference to make sure they are using the correct solicitation?
Applicants should reference the funding opportunity number EPA R3CBP 09 02 and the program identifier CFDA 66.466 (Chesapeake Bay Program) when locating the notice and preparing materials.
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